I'm a big fan of Plancon (being a bass myself, I suppose that goes without saying). With respect to his legato, it is worth pointing out that he uses more portamento that is nowadays regarded as quite "correct" in order to achieve it. But this was the recommended style of his generation and before, and probably singers of today ought to give it more consideration when singing music from the nineteenth century. Note also the stylish, perfectly clear cadenza.
Plancon is simply the greatest basso who ever recorded. I also greatly admire Chaliapin's performance of this aria as well as Navarini's. Thank you for posting!
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POL-HENRI PLANCON (12 June 1851 -- 11 August 1914) ranks as the greatest bass in the History of Grand Opera.
MOLTO BELLO!!! Thank you for sharing this video.
MrGer2295 1 month ago
I'm a big fan of Plancon (being a bass myself, I suppose that goes without saying). With respect to his legato, it is worth pointing out that he uses more portamento that is nowadays regarded as quite "correct" in order to achieve it. But this was the recommended style of his generation and before, and probably singers of today ought to give it more consideration when singing music from the nineteenth century. Note also the stylish, perfectly clear cadenza.
bastinadofan 8 months ago
An amazing "legato" exhibition! Truly wonderful!
Jack82you 1 year ago
Plancon is simply the greatest basso who ever recorded. I also greatly admire Chaliapin's performance of this aria as well as Navarini's. Thank you for posting!
meltzerboy 1 year ago
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Great artist... splendid performance... terrific recording... THANK YOU!
CurzonRoad 9 months ago
O.K. I just heard the low note at the end. Thanks for
submitting!
toddcounty 1 year ago
Tauberfanlehar: is this a bass as described?
Wondeful record in any event.
toddcounty 1 year ago
Great posting. YT.
operbathosa 1 year ago