Undoubtedly one of THE baritones of the 20th century! Did you know he has a perfect and almost effortless top C? My only criticism of this GREAT voice and even GREATER artiste, is that he just dragged on too long and it became painful to listen to him. But here is sheer beauty and mastery of the voice with an impeccable technique and being a baritone myself I can appreciate him all the more. His acting ability and interpretation were better than any baritone before him, except perhaps Warren.
Wonderful performance and every bit as good as the revelation that was the 1978 Met performance of that amazing prologue. He sings Si Puo beautifully, with a very secure legato line and that A flat epitomises one of many reasons why I love and admire him as much as I do, which is his amazing and very thrilling top. Also I love his vocal expression(not just here but in general), he is just superb at acting with the voice and always has been. Same with his acting, even in concert he is compelling.
seems like a very personable fellow-- I saw him years ago in a segment on 60 Minutes I believe- He was singing'vocalizing in the subway-- he loved the acoustics! Any one else see that ???
i really like his voice.. then, but like every singer with age the voice obviously can darken more, and change some more than others, but He will always be on of my personal favourites, thanks for uploading :)
Note that Milnes was here in the middle of a decade of vocal problems, with repeated vocal cord hemorrhages and surgeries. Here he's trying to get through the damn performance while also doing justice to it, without doing more damage to the cords. For more detail, check out his very frank autobiography. Having suffered a vocal cord hemorrhage, I can relate --
@stevevandien I must add that he comes through it quite well. His top tones in particular retain their uniquely cascading quality. Overall, no, he isn't as good as in his prime. But this is still a first-rate performance, well beyond those of most contemporary baritones, not to mention most in 1985:) --
PLEASE ALL OF YOU, ENJOY OR MOVE ON!! MUSIC IS TO BE ENJOYED WITH ONES MOUTH SHUT. AND ONES HEART OPEN. IT IS SOO DEPRESSING TO READ ALL THE DUMB COMMENTS. CRITICS HAVE NEVER DONE THE ARTS ANY GOOD AT ANY TIME. ITS UNECCESSARY AND COUNTER PRODUCTIVE.
@Harrycoppola How else can singers (in this case) develop their art if not for critism, their own, their teacher's or other people's? It's also possible to enjoy music and be critical. If you are unable please MOVE ON, yours is the most counter productive of all comeents.
@Harrycoppola How else can singers (in this case) develop their art if not for critism, their own, their teacher's or other people's? It's also possible to enjoy music and be critical. If you are unable please MOVE ON, yours is the most counter productive of all comments.
Uno dei più grandi Tonio della storia del canto si chiamava MARIO BASIOLA, baritono a dir poco FENOMENALE. Di fronte a un fenomeno vocale del calibro di BASIOLA, S. Milnes ( in realtà tenore mancato ) può soltanto IMPALLIDIRE.
Ahh!!! Why can I not be as good as him... That A-flat is absolutely beautiful. If it stayed at the G-flat I could attempt this but I just need more training.. Bravo!! The diphthong means nothing to me...he singing is impeccable.
Maybe it's because I'm a baritone too, so I see it a little bit more readily, but notice that all of the notes where people are saying he's using "diphthongs" are in the upper part of the baritone range - the answer as to why is obvious - it's just vowel modification to make singing those notes easier. While usually you want to try and make it not so obvious, it's a normal part of vocal technique, for all voice types.
This being said, Sherrill Milnes does have a habit of making it obvious too often, and yes, he should probably have worked on that aspect of his technique more. But hey. Is my voice half as good as his? Not hardly. lol.
You'll have to forgive me if this next section seems a little impatient, but I don't understand how one could interpret my comment any other way than to say my voice isn't half as good as his. That being said, I offer an example of a more acceptable - and kinder - way of asking for clarification from another person: "Excuse me, but I don't understand what you mean exactly by the comment, '[insert comment here].' Could you please clarify?"
@rovingdesertfox I'm not a trained operatic singer so that's no great feat. Even Mingo (where's the Do?) could sing better than me (probably) on his worst night.
Love it, love the man. And it is "dipthong' and has nothing to do with this. Nit pickers abound. They did the same thing with Leonard Warren. Holy Cow, let great singers sing! His Iago earned him a place in heavenly baritones.
Yes I agree he's better here. But, he still never fixed his problems w/hitting diphtongs(did I spell that word right?)Example: The 1st high note he hits is the word "Prologo!" Why can't he just get right on that vowel "Pro?" Some weird scooping/diphtong(there's that word again...is it misspelled?)'Twas such a simple thing 2 fix but he overlooked it! I think it's his way of making these sounds "Bigger!" Because if he left it alone, he wouldn't sound like Warren anymore! Whom was much bigger 4ever
? What do you mean about diphthongs? A diphthong is a combo of two different vowel sounds placed adjacent in sequence (or I believe actually, vowels as letters in general).
The word "Prologo" only has one vowel sound; a long o.
I shouldn't have used the word "diphtong!" But, I gotta say, after listenin' to it again, he does sing "PR(A-O)-LO-GO!" Instead of "PRO-LO-GO!" Wouldn't that be considered as a diphtong? He does it all over the place actually: When he sings "U-NI-DO"(or supposed to)he sings "UN(E-I)-DO" instead! The A-flat(G-sharp)"VOI" is sung "V(AO)I!" He needed to pay attention to singing 101: He should've sung these high notes ON THE NOTE! "VOI" should be ALL ON the A-flat! His "V" is on the previous note:(
Stop talking, you have know idea what you are talking about or how to express yourself. "Voi" is pronounced perfectly. "A" and "O" sounds the same when singing. "VOI" V(a o sound) then he rounds off into the "ee" sound to finish the word and pronouce "OI." He flicks his hand to indicate the change.
"He should've sung these high notes ON THE NOTE! "VOI" should be ALL ON the A-flat! His "V" is on the previous note."
Yes, this is the right way to sing high note. A consonant si left (in this case) at the bottom note and you can swing the high note with ease. You have always to left the consonant with previous note, this is the way to sing legato. But it`s "only" the thing of technique; the audition just can hear singing you legato. And Sherrill Milnes`s nickname was Mr. Legato.
This wonderful performance is shortly after his vocal crisis. He is in magnificent form, and proudly wearing his well earned decoration of Commendatore della Repubblica Italiana. Bravo!
Undoubtedly one of THE baritones of the 20th century! Did you know he has a perfect and almost effortless top C? My only criticism of this GREAT voice and even GREATER artiste, is that he just dragged on too long and it became painful to listen to him. But here is sheer beauty and mastery of the voice with an impeccable technique and being a baritone myself I can appreciate him all the more. His acting ability and interpretation were better than any baritone before him, except perhaps Warren.
MrAndredekock 9 months ago
Wonderful performance and every bit as good as the revelation that was the 1978 Met performance of that amazing prologue. He sings Si Puo beautifully, with a very secure legato line and that A flat epitomises one of many reasons why I love and admire him as much as I do, which is his amazing and very thrilling top. Also I love his vocal expression(not just here but in general), he is just superb at acting with the voice and always has been. Same with his acting, even in concert he is compelling.
Beth29252 9 months ago
seems like a very personable fellow-- I saw him years ago in a segment on 60 Minutes I believe- He was singing'vocalizing in the subway-- he loved the acoustics! Any one else see that ???
redgrapeskins 1 year ago
@redgrapeskins No I have not!! Is it anywhere online?!?!?!
taylorfremont 11 months ago
i really like his voice.. then, but like every singer with age the voice obviously can darken more, and change some more than others, but He will always be on of my personal favourites, thanks for uploading :)
qwertyoop 1 year ago
Note that Milnes was here in the middle of a decade of vocal problems, with repeated vocal cord hemorrhages and surgeries. Here he's trying to get through the damn performance while also doing justice to it, without doing more damage to the cords. For more detail, check out his very frank autobiography. Having suffered a vocal cord hemorrhage, I can relate --
stevevandien 1 year ago
@stevevandien I must add that he comes through it quite well. His top tones in particular retain their uniquely cascading quality. Overall, no, he isn't as good as in his prime. But this is still a first-rate performance, well beyond those of most contemporary baritones, not to mention most in 1985:) --
stevevandien 1 year ago
PLEASE ALL OF YOU, ENJOY OR MOVE ON!! MUSIC IS TO BE ENJOYED WITH ONES MOUTH SHUT. AND ONES HEART OPEN. IT IS SOO DEPRESSING TO READ ALL THE DUMB COMMENTS. CRITICS HAVE NEVER DONE THE ARTS ANY GOOD AT ANY TIME. ITS UNECCESSARY AND COUNTER PRODUCTIVE.
Harrycoppola 1 year ago
@Harrycoppola How else can singers (in this case) develop their art if not for critism, their own, their teacher's or other people's? It's also possible to enjoy music and be critical. If you are unable please MOVE ON, yours is the most counter productive of all comeents.
montallio 1 year ago
@Harrycoppola How else can singers (in this case) develop their art if not for critism, their own, their teacher's or other people's? It's also possible to enjoy music and be critical. If you are unable please MOVE ON, yours is the most counter productive of all comments.
montallio 1 year ago
Uno dei più grandi Tonio della storia del canto si chiamava MARIO BASIOLA, baritono a dir poco FENOMENALE. Di fronte a un fenomeno vocale del calibro di BASIOLA, S. Milnes ( in realtà tenore mancato ) può soltanto IMPALLIDIRE.
31122051 1 year ago
B-R-A-V-O-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SHERRILL MILNES
Glenmed 1 year ago
Ahh!!! Why can I not be as good as him... That A-flat is absolutely beautiful. If it stayed at the G-flat I could attempt this but I just need more training.. Bravo!! The diphthong means nothing to me...he singing is impeccable.
thebassman305 2 years ago
Maybe it's because I'm a baritone too, so I see it a little bit more readily, but notice that all of the notes where people are saying he's using "diphthongs" are in the upper part of the baritone range - the answer as to why is obvious - it's just vowel modification to make singing those notes easier. While usually you want to try and make it not so obvious, it's a normal part of vocal technique, for all voice types.
ForteLink 2 years ago 5
This being said, Sherrill Milnes does have a habit of making it obvious too often, and yes, he should probably have worked on that aspect of his technique more. But hey. Is my voice half as good as his? Not hardly. lol.
ForteLink 2 years ago 3
@ForteLink I hope you mean your voice isn't half as good as the 60s/early 70s Milnes; otherwise quit while you're ahead.
VinylToVideo 1 year ago
@VinylToVideo - that's exactly what I said.
You'll have to forgive me if this next section seems a little impatient, but I don't understand how one could interpret my comment any other way than to say my voice isn't half as good as his. That being said, I offer an example of a more acceptable - and kinder - way of asking for clarification from another person: "Excuse me, but I don't understand what you mean exactly by the comment, '[insert comment here].' Could you please clarify?"
Thanks
ForteLink 1 year ago
@ForteLink Simple; one of the best baritones of the 60s and 70s turned to shit by the 80s.
VinylToVideo 1 year ago
@VinylToVideo You should be able to sing as well as this man's worst night. Check out his Ernani form 83 ....
rovingdesertfox 11 months ago
@rovingdesertfox I'm not a trained operatic singer so that's no great feat. Even Mingo (where's the Do?) could sing better than me (probably) on his worst night.
VinylToVideo 11 months ago
lastofdmelocchians , have you ever sung on stage as an opera singer???? And how about your spelling? You need some learning here
chuckobrien 2 years ago
Love it, love the man. And it is "dipthong' and has nothing to do with this. Nit pickers abound. They did the same thing with Leonard Warren. Holy Cow, let great singers sing! His Iago earned him a place in heavenly baritones.
ceb2633 2 years ago
Yes I agree he's better here. But, he still never fixed his problems w/hitting diphtongs(did I spell that word right?)Example: The 1st high note he hits is the word "Prologo!" Why can't he just get right on that vowel "Pro?" Some weird scooping/diphtong(there's that word again...is it misspelled?)'Twas such a simple thing 2 fix but he overlooked it! I think it's his way of making these sounds "Bigger!" Because if he left it alone, he wouldn't sound like Warren anymore! Whom was much bigger 4ever
lastofdmelocchians 3 years ago
? What do you mean about diphthongs? A diphthong is a combo of two different vowel sounds placed adjacent in sequence (or I believe actually, vowels as letters in general).
The word "Prologo" only has one vowel sound; a long o.
?
coryisawake 3 years ago
I shouldn't have used the word "diphtong!" But, I gotta say, after listenin' to it again, he does sing "PR(A-O)-LO-GO!" Instead of "PRO-LO-GO!" Wouldn't that be considered as a diphtong? He does it all over the place actually: When he sings "U-NI-DO"(or supposed to)he sings "UN(E-I)-DO" instead! The A-flat(G-sharp)"VOI" is sung "V(AO)I!" He needed to pay attention to singing 101: He should've sung these high notes ON THE NOTE! "VOI" should be ALL ON the A-flat! His "V" is on the previous note:(
lastofdmelocchians 3 years ago
Stop talking, you have know idea what you are talking about or how to express yourself. "Voi" is pronounced perfectly. "A" and "O" sounds the same when singing. "VOI" V(a o sound) then he rounds off into the "ee" sound to finish the word and pronouce "OI." He flicks his hand to indicate the change.
Nater389 2 years ago
"He should've sung these high notes ON THE NOTE! "VOI" should be ALL ON the A-flat! His "V" is on the previous note."
Yes, this is the right way to sing high note. A consonant si left (in this case) at the bottom note and you can swing the high note with ease. You have always to left the consonant with previous note, this is the way to sing legato. But it`s "only" the thing of technique; the audition just can hear singing you legato. And Sherrill Milnes`s nickname was Mr. Legato.
BassoNero 2 years ago
That would be an A-flat, unless they took it up a half step. I didn't expect that clap trap at the end among these opera lovers.
heesendr 3 years ago
Itis an A-flat of course.
as far as the clap trap is concerned, Verona gathers many tourists... which is good.
CONTESTAR 3 years ago
This wonderful performance is shortly after his vocal crisis. He is in magnificent form, and proudly wearing his well earned decoration of Commendatore della Repubblica Italiana. Bravo!
MusicaParola 3 years ago
FANTASTIC Sherrill Milnes!!!!
lucpebo 3 years ago
Bravissimo. What a totally committed performance from this terrific American baritone. Wonderful Scarpia, too.
sospello 3 years ago
This is very nice. Thank you.
tHEnOOSEsWINGS 3 years ago
What a hight A, what artist!!!! AMAZING
Pawobrat 3 years ago