Terrible sound!! I don't know if it's the movie itself or only the clip. The real Raimondi sounds quite positively different!! See and hear the other clip of this aria posted by Gabba02, much more trueful to his captivating voice.
The baritone looks, and even sounds a little, like Mexican ranchera singer Alejandro Fernández.
This is an underrated opera film. Even Plácido Domingo himself says in his autobiography that he doesn't think it's too good, but there are great moments here. And this Escamillo is thrilling.
This is really, super famous but not one of the hardest things to sing. There are much harder baritone parts in other operas. This is quite easy, a good piece for a good singer to just show off without really pushing it.
Sorry. The Picador is the bullfighter who pokes a sort of spear on the bull's neck. I am Peruvian and we have in Lima the Plaza de Acho which is the best in the world after Spain. I am not a bullfighting fan, so I can't speak much about.
I am astounded. I had never heard him singing so well. He has always been a bass and now we have him with a powerful baritone. His figure is excelent too. I'd like to get that picture. His bass was not that good. I have his Attila recording where he sings the title role but Samuel Ramey is my favourite
Raimondi makes a brilliant Escamillo. His baritone is deep enough without sacrificing clarity ... and what power! His presence eclipses that of the entire crowd - which is the intended effect. Bravo!
Este bajo- barítono es una de las escasas figuras brillantes del pasado siglo que nos van quedando vivas. Como siempre, no se le ha reconocido como corresponde; ya saltarán los aduladores arribistas sobre su insigne nombre cuando el gran Ruggero Raimondi no pueda ya recibir ese forzado cariño, y quiera Dios que ese día esté muy lejos aún.
i hated school music lessons when i was forced to take them aged 11-14 but now i am so grateful that i was, we studied baroque, classical, opera and rock n roll etc and it was such a blessing! i love this song, such power!
Coincido con vos Gerardeus, lejos la mejor versión que pude escuchar de esta aria hermosa y muy exigente desde lo vocal. Cada día Raimondi me gusta más. Abrazos
pardescu@ intotdeauna mi-a placut raimondi dar acesta este cea mai buna interpretare a toreadorului. e magnific!
pardescu 6 days ago
I dont think his Escamillo is perfected in this scene, I dont like the pitch either, higher than usual
MrMrmike5 1 year ago
One of my favorites scenes.
explorador011 2 years ago
Raimondi: Genius!!! The Brando of Opera! His Don Giovanni has never been surpassed!
JohnKoroly 2 years ago 28
@JohnKoroly capisco i suoi gusti raffinati in materia ... i francesi dicono :
la culture c'est comme la confiture,mois on en a,plus on l'étale ...
bodiloto 2 years ago
I'd recognize the nose anywhere
zegermans750 2 years ago
Raimondis?
ElisabethLackner 2 years ago
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- 10 !!! TENORE !!!!!!!!!!!!
bodiloto 2 years ago
Terrible sound!! I don't know if it's the movie itself or only the clip. The real Raimondi sounds quite positively different!! See and hear the other clip of this aria posted by Gabba02, much more trueful to his captivating voice.
TommyHaegin 2 years ago
der unvergleichbare Escamillo!...und ein genialer film..
ptichkagulnara 2 years ago
Much more than okay, in my opinion...
blichilde 2 years ago
Did they transpose this aria higher than usual?
Arashi110 3 years ago
They definitely did. Why do so many high baritones sing this role? I mean, damn, even a tenor could sing in this range.
aldo778899 3 years ago
I wonder why the heck they did that when Raimondi could perfectly sing this aria as it is.
Arashi110 3 years ago 5
it may be a match-up to Carmen, seeing as she's a high mezzo-soprano, many sopranos sing her part, alike to tenors singing Escamillo
graysonbatman 3 years ago
How come? Raimondi has always been a bass!
I have him as Attila , etc. Now he is a baritone and here the score is transposed upwards, to boot!
voltape 3 years ago
Bass-Baritone. not a bass. he does a BRILLIANT Scarpia.
Operaandchant90 2 years ago
The baritone looks, and even sounds a little, like Mexican ranchera singer Alejandro Fernández.
This is an underrated opera film. Even Plácido Domingo himself says in his autobiography that he doesn't think it's too good, but there are great moments here. And this Escamillo is thrilling.
Milordvega 3 years ago 3
Don José or Escamillo? With THIS Escamillo I have no doubt...
blichilde 3 years ago
This is really, super famous but not one of the hardest things to sing. There are much harder baritone parts in other operas. This is quite easy, a good piece for a good singer to just show off without really pushing it.
NeoBlight 3 years ago
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leadoffeohippus 3 years ago
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The best Escamillo in the world is Bernard Imbert. I think the music here is too fast.
Toréador, en garde!
Toréador! Toréador!
Et songe bien, oui, songe en combattant
qu'un oeil noir te regarde
et que l'amour t'attend,
Toréador, l'amour, l'amour t'attend!
EmmaCarmen 3 years ago
I think I saw better Escamillos, but he's not SO bad (I think I CAN judge about it cause I sing in Carmen)
Have a nice day.
Toreador en garde, toreado,toreador...
EmmaCarmen 3 years ago
Sorry. The Picador is the bullfighter who pokes a sort of spear on the bull's neck. I am Peruvian and we have in Lima the Plaza de Acho which is the best in the world after Spain. I am not a bullfighting fan, so I can't speak much about.
voltape 4 years ago 3
If you cant speak much about it, then you can´t asure that the Plaza de Acho is the best after Spain
Veringetorix 4 years ago
If you cant speak much about it, then you can´t asure that the Plaza de Acho is the best after Spain
Veringetorix 4 years ago
I am astounded. I had never heard him singing so well. He has always been a bass and now we have him with a powerful baritone. His figure is excelent too. I'd like to get that picture. His bass was not that good. I have his Attila recording where he sings the title role but Samuel Ramey is my favourite
voltape 4 years ago 2
How do these guys have so much energy? It's amazing.
leadoffeohippus 4 years ago 3
I understand its sung in french, but is there some spanish thrown into the dialog? becuz it does take place in spain.
friedchickennigga 4 years ago
Il s'élance ! Il entre,
Il frappe ! un cheval roule,
Entraînant un Picador,
Ah ! bravo! Toro ! Hurle la foule !
Le taureau va, il vient,...
Ah, bravo toro is "bravo! Bull" (bravo is spanish for excellent! magnificent! it is lso italian and so it is used in English too.
"Picador" is the bullfighter who applies the "banderillas" on the bull.
voltape 4 years ago
Yes, there is some spanish. Look for example women (in Carmen) fighting. The sing: No! SI!SI!No!
EmmaCarmen 3 years ago
Yes, there is some spanish. Look for example women (in Carmen) fighting. The sing: No! SI!SI!No!
EmmaCarmen 3 years ago
Is it just me, or is he singing it a semitone higher?
ilFactotum 4 years ago
it's so hard to find a baritone aria online!
only sopranos and tenors!
neoskyoyo 4 years ago
Its great! thank you.
KyotoMelody 4 years ago
Raimondi makes a brilliant Escamillo. His baritone is deep enough without sacrificing clarity ... and what power! His presence eclipses that of the entire crowd - which is the intended effect. Bravo!
da615 4 years ago 12
Este bajo- barítono es una de las escasas figuras brillantes del pasado siglo que nos van quedando vivas. Como siempre, no se le ha reconocido como corresponde; ya saltarán los aduladores arribistas sobre su insigne nombre cuando el gran Ruggero Raimondi no pueda ya recibir ese forzado cariño, y quiera Dios que ese día esté muy lejos aún.
Wildlatinae 4 years ago 5
great"
BlackSheep1334 4 years ago
Ottima voce
sebyD88 4 years ago
What a performance, perfekt.
younesalbanna 4 years ago 3
i hated school music lessons when i was forced to take them aged 11-14 but now i am so grateful that i was, we studied baroque, classical, opera and rock n roll etc and it was such a blessing! i love this song, such power!
misteemuffin 4 years ago
Alguién podría poner "Pres Des Ramparts de Seville" de esta misma película?? La canción dónde Carmen seduce Don José en el cárcel :0) Gracias...
sjaeckh 4 years ago
it is under title "Pres des remparts de Seville - (Carmen) - Migenes Johnson"
cvergl08 4 years ago
Awesome, thank you so much!!! Mil gracias.
sjaeckh 4 years ago
De nada :)
cvergl08 4 years ago
Perfecto!
Melisa48 4 years ago 3
He has a very light and youthful tone to his voice and I must admit that I rather like it. :)
lamezzoenfrancais 4 years ago 4
marvelous!
pacoenfadonha 4 years ago
Coincido con vos Gerardeus, lejos la mejor versión que pude escuchar de esta aria hermosa y muy exigente desde lo vocal. Cada día Raimondi me gusta más. Abrazos
Carletearg 5 years ago
increible barítono lírico
sinceramente lo digo con todo el corazón
es la mejor interpretación de Toreador que he visto
Más que excelente...
Gerardeus 5 years ago 4