I was working as a classical DJ in college, when an "all things considered" came on right after my concert show. I remember hearing on the show that he was at that time 75. They played him singing "Cortigianni" and he sounded like a 40 year old Robert Merrill. My voice teacher, who knew him said he was self-taught. Wikipedia doesn't bear this out. But maybe there was a point, early or late when he took on his own technique. He began as a cantor.
I was working as a classical DJ in college, when an "all things considered" came on right after my concert show. I remember hearing on the show that he was at that time 75. They played him singing "Cortigianni" and he sounded like a 40 year old Robert Merrill. My voice teacher, who knew him said he was self-taught. Wikipedia doesn't bear this out. But maybe there was a point, early or late when he took on his own technique. He began as a cantor.
Gorin had a number of gorgeous arrangements of this kind of material which he sang with such heart. I heard him in his late 60's and he sounded almost the same as this earlier record. Mi Part is my favorite.
I have a whole record of this kind of repertoire with Gorin. I will post some more. He was great even in his 70's. I heard several recitals at the University of Arizona where he was teaching.
This is singing at its best; totally sublime. His tunings are exhilarating. I have heard this recording since the 1990s. I listened to it as I got to sleep for about 14 months straight. I was totally stunned by this singing and still am. Thank you for posting the recording.
Bravo! Cheers from Brazil
PiscaCPT 1 year ago
I was working as a classical DJ in college, when an "all things considered" came on right after my concert show. I remember hearing on the show that he was at that time 75. They played him singing "Cortigianni" and he sounded like a 40 year old Robert Merrill. My voice teacher, who knew him said he was self-taught. Wikipedia doesn't bear this out. But maybe there was a point, early or late when he took on his own technique. He began as a cantor.
angusmcrandy 1 year ago
I was working as a classical DJ in college, when an "all things considered" came on right after my concert show. I remember hearing on the show that he was at that time 75. They played him singing "Cortigianni" and he sounded like a 40 year old Robert Merrill. My voice teacher, who knew him said he was self-taught. Wikipedia doesn't bear this out. But maybe there was a point, early or late when he took on his own technique. He began as a cantor.
angusmcrandy 1 year ago
dang he knows his shit.
califrniastyle69 1 year ago
Gorin had a number of gorgeous arrangements of this kind of material which he sang with such heart. I heard him in his late 60's and he sounded almost the same as this earlier record. Mi Part is my favorite.
Markinsky 1 year ago
Bravo, beautiful, rich and well sung.
SHICOFF1 1 year ago
Amazing and then some! Bravo maestro!
paulostroff99 2 years ago
I have a whole record of this kind of repertoire with Gorin. I will post some more. He was great even in his 70's. I heard several recitals at the University of Arizona where he was teaching.
Markinsky 2 years ago
@Markinsky I would love to hear the other selections you mentioned. Gorin has bee a favorite of mine.
vernokenn 2 years ago
Overwhelming in every way. Thank you
for keeping his gorgeous flame alive!!
He had a voice like a lush sable coat...
sink down in its posh loveliness.
Kievest 2 years ago
This is singing at its best; totally sublime. His tunings are exhilarating. I have heard this recording since the 1990s. I listened to it as I got to sleep for about 14 months straight. I was totally stunned by this singing and still am. Thank you for posting the recording.
dtibbs1963 3 years ago 2
some very 'warrenesque' tones here-thanks
brentanoleader 3 years ago
Incredible as always
xavierfersanta 3 years ago
Thanks for posting-Mick
MickeyClark69 3 years ago 2