handelmania's Podcast

Mon, 21 September 2009

A thrilling compilation of tenors who had the reputation of being able to knock your socks off with brilliant top notes. I know you will enjoy them, as long as you do not expect The Dichterliebe.

Mario Gilion, Eduardo Garbin, Antonio Paoli, Giovanni Zenatello, John O'Sullivan (pictured), Leon Escalais, Giacomo Lauri-Volpi, Bernardo De Muro, Galliano Masini, Mario Filippeschi, Gino Penno, Mario del Monaco, and Franco Corelli (73 min.)

Direct download: 2009-09-21-16-49-14.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:17 PM

Comments[8]

Thanks for the O'Sullivan. He was a favorite of James Joyce (another tenor) as I'm sure you know. As a person of Irish descendant I wish he had been the sort of voice that the public associated with the term "Irish Tenor" not McCormack.

I also love de Muro (and de Muro Lomanto - a rater different kind of tenor). I like Lauri-Volpi on electrical recordings after he cleaned up his vibrato. And I have always had a weakness for Filipeschi.

posted by: Pat Boyle on Tue, 9/22 01:48 PM EDT

It is more than odd that you leave out Kiepura -just hear him live
from the met with Pons or live from Vienna opera (see you tube )
Is there a bias ???????

posted by: ariel on Wed, 9/23 06:02 PM EDT

Great podcast! I love MDM's high notes, when he hit them on pitch ;-D

posted by: Sean on Wed, 9/23 09:45 PM EDT

WOW that Norma excerpt with Penno was stunning. probably the most exciting version I've heard, if only it were a better recording (live=wow)

posted by: Sean on Wed, 9/23 09:46 PM EDT

Shoula warned me to fastem my seat belt.

posted by: Operafilly on Fri, 9/25 12:26 PM EDT

My grandfather always spoke of Caruso and Ruffo but spoke often of what a terrific dramatic voice O'Sullivan had. Sounds like he was an excellent Otello.

posted by: Seve on Mon, 9/28 07:19 PM EDT

Thanks for the De Muro! I've only heard a few tracks of his, mainly on your show. I certainly wouldn't mind more! :)

posted by: Karla on Thu, 10/22 01:12 PM EDT

Thank you for such a magnificent podcast. I know you could not have included them all, but Lazaro should be in. No one could belt it out more like him although sometimes, or should I say most of the times there was a lack of refinement.

posted by: antonio freire on Sat, 10/24 01:06 PM EDT

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