Giovanni Martinelli Sings Lensky's Aria From Eugene Onegin. 1921

[meltzerboy]

There is a tightness or throatiness in the voice of Martinelli that limits one's pleasure in hearing him, at least for some listeners. I am ambivalent about his voice because of this and a certain white quality despite its magnificence at times. However, there is no ambivalence on my part regarding Martinelli's singing and artistry. He is without doubt a great interpreter. Thanks for sharing this, Edmund.

[EdmundStAustell]

@meltzerboy Thank you. Good comment. I know what you mean. Yours is the reaction of many to GM's open phonation, which many like, but which others feel is not squarely enough focused on pitch. But this is one of the world's most famous tenors we are talking about, and as you say,his artistry is undeniable.