I just came across this video and I can't stop watching it. No words can describe it. Couldn't care less about his open passaggio. This is interstellar! Bravo Maestro!!!
One of the greatest masterclasses in facial acting you will ever see. The camera stays on his face throughout, and everything is expressed through the face and the voice. It is, I must say, perfection, and thanks so much for showing it. I have just sung my first Falstaff, and learned so much from Gobbi's performances. We can't act like that now, but , by God, we can learn and use his style
When I was a kid of 13, 50 years ago, I saw a film with Gobbi. That was the beginning of my passion for opera. He was not only the voice, but also the great actor. One of the greatest baritones of all time.
A grand presence on the stage. Immense talent, fluently dramatic, very expressive, great voice, sweeps you away! He's my fave in opera. I'm speechless, well just a little. Thanks barwyton for bringing this video to the public.
When Tito Gobbi is on stage....He IS that character......Scarpia; Iago; Rigoletto; or whoever..........Great Baritone, Great Actor. There is, and never will be another artist like him.... He may be 'gone' but his voice will live forever. Thank You, Mr Gobbi
What a magnificent, delightful, lusty performance! What an actor and tenor. Unbelievable. I saw this the other night on "Classic Arts Showcase", and was mesmerized. I'm not an opera man, but this just might hook me. Truly expressionistic and over the top but completely appropriate. And I love the chiaroscuro lighting, it makes it even more extraordinary. Kudos for everyone involved.
I first saw Gobbi as sing Scarpia at the Old Met in 1963. Opposite La Tabaldi as Tosca. Been an opera fanatic ever since. I'd use the word "intensity" here rather than expressionistic. That's what it's about intensity.
Yeah, that's it ! He IS Jago. Seems as if Verdi wrote this role especially for him. Have compared it to a lot of great singers... but only this one matches perfectly. Mr. Gobbi: thank you so much ! This is one of the greatest performaces I've ever heard or seen. Unbelievable !
I'm not sure if this is part of the Otello with Del Monaco in the title role, but you can get THAT video from the Bel Canto Society 800-347-5056 (if it's still good)
Looking more closely, I can see that the voice track is not in synch with the video; is this the fault of the technology, or was the voice track recored separately?
Amazing performance but one that I suspect has been created by mouthing the words to a preexisting vocal track. Also a mention of the conductor would be nice.
The definitive Iago, no matter what you might think of the actual sound of his instrument or his too open way of singing the passaggio. Gobbi INHABITED all of the characters he performed; he even made SHARPLESS interesting! He owned many roles, and there are some phrases in opera in which I only hear him as the benchmark.
The definitive Iago of the 20th century perhaps. Gobbi in his prime here - but where did you find this video?Is it commercially available? Please add any more Gobbi material. I'd dearly love to see any film clips of his 'Simon Boccanegra', if they exist.
I just came across this video and I can't stop watching it. No words can describe it. Couldn't care less about his open passaggio. This is interstellar! Bravo Maestro!!!
Neven1101 1 year ago
superb....so much intensity and honesty in one performance.....truly one of the greats
kendoscot 2 years ago 2
One of the greatest masterclasses in facial acting you will ever see. The camera stays on his face throughout, and everything is expressed through the face and the voice. It is, I must say, perfection, and thanks so much for showing it. I have just sung my first Falstaff, and learned so much from Gobbi's performances. We can't act like that now, but , by God, we can learn and use his style
kaatflaap 2 years ago 5
When I was a kid of 13, 50 years ago, I saw a film with Gobbi. That was the beginning of my passion for opera. He was not only the voice, but also the great actor. One of the greatest baritones of all time.
juanmlleras 2 years ago
Il più grande! Tito Gobbi, il più grande!
La migliore interpretazione.
Eccellente sotto ogni profilo
jeanmolin55 2 years ago 2
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Erwin Schrott can make this better.
serenade00007 2 years ago
we are in the presence of greatness. All bow!
tenore23 3 years ago 14
WOW!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing this!!!
jmccracken1963 3 years ago 2
E poi? E poi?
La morte è il nulla
È vecchia fola il Ciel......
STUPÉFIANT AHURISSANT...
Par contre le petit rire sardonique est superflu, Verdi l'avait interdit je crois.
Le grand Tibbet avait habilement résolu le problème en émettant un son indescriptible à la limite du grognement.
jacquesurlus 3 years ago
I´m speechless. Thank you very much.
LarkinFarkin 3 years ago 2
Who is the conductor?
34fgsfgsdtu48w7qtaqt 3 years ago
Charles Mackerras, nel 1957.
TheBestOfGobbi 3 years ago
assolutamente magnifico!
grubiforever 3 years ago 5
A grand presence on the stage. Immense talent, fluently dramatic, very expressive, great voice, sweeps you away! He's my fave in opera. I'm speechless, well just a little. Thanks barwyton for bringing this video to the public.
goldie0800 3 years ago 5
Gobbi è un grande!
34fgsfgsdtu48w7qtaqt 3 years ago 3
When Tito Gobbi is on stage....He IS that character......Scarpia; Iago; Rigoletto; or whoever..........Great Baritone, Great Actor. There is, and never will be another artist like him.... He may be 'gone' but his voice will live forever. Thank You, Mr Gobbi
lpgiordano 3 years ago 12
Where is this passion and voice today? Some of you experts can direct me here.
Redsox06 4 years ago
My dear sir...in not any place...this art,this passion,this magnificent spirit is extinguished long time ago...
It's a sad thing...but..it's so.show biz has killed true beauty.
ankhsnammon
Ankhsnammon 3 years ago 5
Whoa, I meant to say baritone! Embarrassed...
Thepowersurge 4 years ago 6
What a magnificent, delightful, lusty performance! What an actor and tenor. Unbelievable. I saw this the other night on "Classic Arts Showcase", and was mesmerized. I'm not an opera man, but this just might hook me. Truly expressionistic and over the top but completely appropriate. And I love the chiaroscuro lighting, it makes it even more extraordinary. Kudos for everyone involved.
Thepowersurge 4 years ago
I first saw Gobbi as sing Scarpia at the Old Met in 1963. Opposite La Tabaldi as Tosca. Been an opera fanatic ever since. I'd use the word "intensity" here rather than expressionistic. That's what it's about intensity.
aristopus 4 years ago 4
Yeah, that's it ! He IS Jago. Seems as if Verdi wrote this role especially for him. Have compared it to a lot of great singers... but only this one matches perfectly. Mr. Gobbi: thank you so much ! This is one of the greatest performaces I've ever heard or seen. Unbelievable !
duefoscari 4 years ago 3
What an actor! What a voice! He was my favorite baritone from my teen-age years--still is. Nobody else could get that snarly.
bongobimbo 4 years ago 3
Wow!
SweeneyGod 4 years ago
Il miglior Jago di sempre! Che attore, che voce!!!
Cesconegre 4 years ago 2
Un jago formidabile, una interpretazione stupenda. Che dire bellissimo
pansan953 4 years ago 2
He was incredible!
canzonettasullaria 4 years ago
I'm not sure if this is part of the Otello with Del Monaco in the title role, but you can get THAT video from the Bel Canto Society 800-347-5056 (if it's still good)
thintieguy 4 years ago
Terrific! After hearing this aria many times on CD it's wonderful to see it on video too. Makes my day.
;- )
goldie0800 4 years ago
P.S. Gobbi had some of the most espressive eyebrows I've ever seen!
billyguns2 4 years ago
Looking more closely, I can see that the voice track is not in synch with the video; is this the fault of the technology, or was the voice track recored separately?
billyguns2 4 years ago
Amazing performance but one that I suspect has been created by mouthing the words to a preexisting vocal track. Also a mention of the conductor would be nice.
steinway1901 4 years ago
The definitive Iago, no matter what you might think of the actual sound of his instrument or his too open way of singing the passaggio. Gobbi INHABITED all of the characters he performed; he even made SHARPLESS interesting! He owned many roles, and there are some phrases in opera in which I only hear him as the benchmark.
billyguns2 4 years ago 2
che espressività! Da brividi...
Batistabomb999 4 years ago
This video was on Youtube and I took them to my favourite:) and now Youtube show this as mine.
barwyton 4 years ago
The definitive Iago of the 20th century perhaps. Gobbi in his prime here - but where did you find this video?Is it commercially available? Please add any more Gobbi material. I'd dearly love to see any film clips of his 'Simon Boccanegra', if they exist.
TITO13ITALIAN 4 years ago
Beautiful voice,tremendous evilness...dramatically PERFECT!!!!!!
God!In these days I can`t find an acceptable version of this aria!!!!!!!
Ankhsnammon
Ankhsnammon 4 years ago