Giuseppe de Luca was one of the most famous Bel Canto baritones of his time. He was a student of Antonio Cotogni, and Toscanini called him the greatest baritone that...
Read MoreSometime, I get caught in a groove. For the past few weeks, this has been French mélodie, or French Art Songs. I had posted Dame Maggie Teyte in 2022, and...
Read MoreEndrèze, whose real name was Arthur Krakman, was, in his time, a very famous baritone. He was born in the US, but went to France to study singing with Jean...
Read MoreBy all accounts, Thodor Uppman was a lovely man. He had a high baritone voice, and it is extremely well-produced. He studied with Beverly Johnson, a very famous voice teacher,...
Read MoreLéopold Simoneau was a French-Canadian light, lyric tenor. He was renowned for his interpretations of Mozart, and he also sang light lyric roles of other composers. His vocal production is...
Read MoreAlain Vanzo was a French lyric tenor. He did not have an enormous voice, but he was a lyric tenor during a period when larger Italian and German vocal styles...
Read MoreLeontyne Price was one of the greatest Verdi sopranos of the 20th century. Her voice was magnificent, and she was a good musician. Her vocal production was excellent. One of...
Read MorePilar Lorengar was a Spanish soprano known for performing in major opera houses internationally. She sang a wide range of roles in both lyric and dramatic repertoire, including works by...
Read MoreGabriel Bacquier was a leading 20th century baritone, especially in roles in his native French. He was noted for his sophisticated and natural acting style, his smooth, warm voice, and...
Read MoreAndré D’Arkor was a highly expressive Belgian tenor. There is great freedom in the voice. He sings without tension in the swallowing muscles or in the throat, and the sound...
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