Georg Ots- Pali Racz's aria from Der Zigeunerprimas (Kalman)

[jormaoj]

Compared with Russian or German that Estonian language is actually more poetic and made for singing, as its rich of vowels, exactly as the italian language. I feel pity for the Estonian people who suffered so much in the pressure of Russian facism.

[mobhog]

300 mil people hear him alive and probably 300 mil after hes death lol its so lame only few mil behind iron curtain hear such talent

[tenorbass100]

Die andere Arie aus "Zigeunerprimas" - Jetzt singt Tenor.

[Gallinnster]

Обожаю с детства и навсегда. Самый красивый на свете баритон - пусть и не самый "большой".)))

[adelkazanab]

Спасибо, дорогой Георг Отс! Помним, любим, преклоняемся!

[strauja]

I think Estonian IS a musical language, once it was considered as the third in line, after Italian - the most musicaI.

[khankonchak]

@strauja

You say Estonian was once considered the third most musical language. By whom? Your statement also implies that it's not so highly ranked anymore. It's certainly interesting to hear, but in terms of sheer musicality I would place it far behind most Romance languages.

[Impressionist1]

@khankonchak

You say estonian is hardly considered as a musical language. By whom? By You? Estonian is perfect for singing, estonian words have lots of vocals (it "rings" very beautifully) and it is also quite rhythmic. Seems that You don't have an ear for that.. Ots has an amazingly deep and rich voice, love this song and the words!

[martpast1]

@strauja which is the second after Italian in singing?

[strauja]

@martpast1 I don't remember whether it was said about singing but it could have been . As far as I know Estonian lacks several voiceless consonants and sibilants, and the frequency of vowels also helps.

I suppose some language professor before World War II had told his students the view that the most sonorous language is Italian, Estonian - SECOND, and French - third. It can be so if compared to Slavic and Baltic languages

[helios3003]

This is one of my favorite operetta arias. Beautifully sung here by Mr. Ots. The orchestral arrangement sounds a bit thin, though.

[Zealnah]

Ukraine remember you, Ots.

[paulostroff99]

One of the finest performances it has been my pleasure to have received. Khan,I shall ever remember this gem when I think of the treasures that you send me. Bravo! TY-my friend.

[nj5852]

Great singer!

[finnhere2]

We Finns mostly remember Georg Ots by his impeccable performances of dozens of popular songs, also in Finnish. Khankonchak, what you said about his voice is so correct - he simply can't be mistaken for any other singer. And the tone of his voice is so warm, smooth and full, that combined with fine technique... oh la la. We miss you Georg...

[Diotima555]

I am so thankful for beeing introduced to this great singer today with that aria! There is a big harmony between his voice and the feelings he conveys. What a historical jewel this recording is! Thanks!

[Yasmund]

Power, sincerity, nobility - our lyrical hero of the past. Georg Ots, we remember you: Георг Отс, мы помним Вас.

[VictorWasechkin]

Да, красивый голос... Помнится, "Mister X" был очень популярен.

[patukott]

And, one of his most well-known roles was that of Don Giovanni, which is not exactly a lyric role either. Come to think of it, makes one wonder how he did the "commendatore scene" (I never had the opportunity to see Ots on the stage - I was 10 when he died:)) Besides, Ots was planning to stage the "Don Giovanni", and was actually working on it (and, if I am not very much mistaken, translated some of it himself), but his own Stone Guest came first...

[patukott]

Well, I would say - essentially, but not only, lyric. He made a convincing Iago, too.

[hufarted]

This is absolutely beautiful! I must hear more!

[Ufelan]

I have never heard of this singer before. A beautiful voice indeed. Thank you, khan Konchak.