Michael Davidson sings Urna Fatale in German

[clown84700]

Bravi !:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fanciulladelsouth]

(contd from above)

Of course he was ideal for Verdi. Not to mention the villains in "Hoffmann", Puccini, and all the others in the list -- with that resume he takes a back seat to no great dramatic baritone in the business. And that expressive face ... a rare singing actor indeed. The U.S. missed a magnificent talent in not hearing him more on these shores.

How is Salzburg, Robert?

All best,

Jess

[fanciulladelsouth]

What "Hjadlowker" said! :-)

Thanks once again for more wonderful audio of your dad's art -- you'll tell him how much we enjoy it, won't you.

Also very much enjoyed reading the bio material this time. How proud you must be. Not at all to discount his stunning high notes, but I (a non-professional, only an avid fan and listener) seem to hear a bass-baritone quality in Michael's voice too ... with all his work in German, did he never sing the Dutchman? (contd below)

[Hjadlowker]

Your father's voice and artistry were extraorinary indeed. Easy Warren-like high notes (the impressive last one puts your hairs on end!); virile, robust Verdian line; command of the text suggesting a great singing actor, and the sheer power. One wonders why he was not better known. Well, not really: once you are in the business you know that things are not fair.

Anyways, thank you so much for sharing these mementoes of such a wonderful artist. Is he still alive, I hope?