@seancoxen Yes, that''s true. But remember he was essentially a buffo, not a singing bass in the classic sense of the phrase. And he doesn't articularte the German language at speed. That's a big part of the problem. To hear him at his most characteristic, you might want to check out his "Udite,o rustici," which I also have posted.. He displays himself to much greater advantage there.
@BorisGodunov Ha, ha. Oh yes, I know. He's certainly no Ezio Pinza, but it was his comic abilities that people enjoyed. He could sing, but as you say, he was certainly not celebrated as a basso cantante:-) I think you would be much more impressed by his "Udite, o Rustici," from The Elixir of Love, which I have also posted.
@sonofjohn56 Yes, he was a gifted comic who could also sing quite well. And, as you can imagine, he was a notorious scene-stealer! Thanks for the comment.
Jeez! Why so far behind the beat? Atrocious German, too. Better low notes than I suspected, though.
seancoxen 11 months ago
@seancoxen Yes, that''s true. But remember he was essentially a buffo, not a singing bass in the classic sense of the phrase. And he doesn't articularte the German language at speed. That's a big part of the problem. To hear him at his most characteristic, you might want to check out his "Udite,o rustici," which I also have posted.. He displays himself to much greater advantage there.
EdmundStAustell 11 months ago
Well his German is terrible, and he seems incapable of keeping tempo. But he definitely has a voice!
BorisGodunov 1 year ago
@BorisGodunov Ha, ha. Oh yes, I know. He's certainly no Ezio Pinza, but it was his comic abilities that people enjoyed. He could sing, but as you say, he was certainly not celebrated as a basso cantante:-) I think you would be much more impressed by his "Udite, o Rustici," from The Elixir of Love, which I have also posted.
EdmundStAustell 1 year ago
As far as I know, this is truely a comic releaf. A Basso Buffo or a Basso Comico. I like it.
sonofjohn56 1 year ago
@sonofjohn56 Yes, he was a gifted comic who could also sing quite well. And, as you can imagine, he was a notorious scene-stealer! Thanks for the comment.
EdmundStAustell 1 year ago