Considering the limits of the record technology of the era( possibly the twenties?) the voice is incredible in it's power and beauty.We must be grateful and remember that this man was already studying singing when Verdi was still alive.
@giadabonbon 2 e poi le sue parole cito: ...un poco troppo affondata la laringe... fine citazione,allora con molto rispetto quando e dove lei ha sentito/a la voce di Granforte dal vivo?E quale doveva essere la posizione della sua laringe?...
Con questa sua interpretazione Granforte tocca la perfezione(sono molto curioso chi sono i baritoni capaci oggigiorno di cantare così...) e dopo questi fraseggi dolci,messa di voce perfetta,voce magnifica lei dice che 'manca di naturalezza'...no comment.
Upon pondering and reflection, I sometimes come to the (rather rhetorical) conclusion that there's nothing in the world better than hearing a true dramatic baritone who is both Italian and a fine vocal technician. Granforte is a splendid example:)
The same planet as you , My remark was to wind up Apollogranforte who seems to think that Opera singers are the only people who can sing, In my view Granforte is one of the great Masters & Russell Watson can sing well but he is no Opera singer.
Granforte was probably the shortest breathed famous baritone. Hear how he crops up the line. In this he is the exact opposite of Hvorovsosky or Litisian.
Still he is one of my all time favorites. I rank him right after Straciari and before Ruffo among the early baritones.
The "name" Baritones today should retire or else learn HOW TO SING
MrSkylark1 2 months ago
Considering the limits of the record technology of the era( possibly the twenties?) the voice is incredible in it's power and beauty.We must be grateful and remember that this man was already studying singing when Verdi was still alive.
vorspiel1023 4 months ago
troppo lenta e troppi ricami di improvvisazione...vocalita' da baritono costruito...un poco troppo affondata la laringe...manca di naturalezza...
giadabonbon 5 months ago
@giadabonbon cantanti come Granforte non esistono più!
Poi le sue teorie...
Che cosa intende à dire con le sue parole 'manca di naturalezza' ?
Le sue parole sono un mistero per me!
bodiloto 3 months ago
@giadabonbon 2 e poi le sue parole cito: ...un poco troppo affondata la laringe... fine citazione,allora con molto rispetto quando e dove lei ha sentito/a la voce di Granforte dal vivo?E quale doveva essere la posizione della sua laringe?...
Con questa sua interpretazione Granforte tocca la perfezione(sono molto curioso chi sono i baritoni capaci oggigiorno di cantare così...) e dopo questi fraseggi dolci,messa di voce perfetta,voce magnifica lei dice che 'manca di naturalezza'...no comment.
bodiloto 3 months ago
Beautiful.
Herur22 6 months ago
superbe voix
amneris54 6 months ago
One of the Mostri Sacri, of the past~ BRAVO !!
Wonderful post, thank you.
ingriddoppler 6 months ago
Upon pondering and reflection, I sometimes come to the (rather rhetorical) conclusion that there's nothing in the world better than hearing a true dramatic baritone who is both Italian and a fine vocal technician. Granforte is a splendid example:)
stevevandien 7 months ago
Listen to his pupil Ricardo Ledesma, one of the best tenor I've ever heard
canummare 7 months ago
una interpretazione da riferimento....
canummare 7 months ago
this seems to be pitched in A and not the written B flat
cantante189 8 months ago
This version was the best, is the best and will remain the best.
AfroPoli 1 year ago
Beautiful interpretation, thank you for posting.
minnie888444 1 year ago
One of the great Italian dramatic baritones. Nobody remotely like Granforte has an international career today.
stevevandien 1 year ago
@71catoman
Ridiculous comments, you embarrass yourself!
vanderLuedenscheidt 2 years ago
Sublime .
bodiloto 2 years ago
One of the greatest!
Apollogranforte 2 years ago
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Sorry but he was very short breathed & not one of the greatest.
RUSSELL WATSON is Far better.
71catoman 2 years ago
What galaxy are you living on?
cantorandopera 2 years ago 4
The same planet as you , My remark was to wind up Apollogranforte who seems to think that Opera singers are the only people who can sing, In my view Granforte is one of the great Masters & Russell Watson can sing well but he is no Opera singer.
71catoman 2 years ago
Are you Jewish ?
71catoman 2 years ago
aveva una faccia simpaticissima, giusta per quella voce! Siano benedetti gli artisti :)
settemesi 2 years ago
GRANFORTE IS GREAT!!!you have to listen his'Cortigiani'!!!!!
renatorenato75 2 years ago
This is a half step low.
mosifchi 3 years ago
How gorgeous.
CharlotteinWeimar 3 years ago
Granforte was probably the shortest breathed famous baritone. Hear how he crops up the line. In this he is the exact opposite of Hvorovsosky or Litisian.
Still he is one of my all time favorites. I rank him right after Straciari and before Ruffo among the early baritones.
Agorante 3 years ago
It is great to see Apollo Granforte on youtube. His voice was so warm, rich and powerful. A great Verdi baritone.
janejones11 3 years ago 3