Ezio Pinza(Italian-American bass) Thomas Le caïd Air du: 'Tambour-Major' 1927

[pregamariaperme]

Somebody have French lyrics of this aria?please send me :)

[UtDePoitrine]

Plançon lo ridicolizza.

[thephantom1946]

I must add that this is a coloratura aria which of course requires great flexibility and agility, which Pinza had in full measure, not to mention beauty of timbre and flawless technique. This is great sound quality for a 1927 recording and still shows the sonorous quality of his voice.

[thephantom1946]

Yes, Pinza became an American citizen in the early forties. I also prefer Pinza's version of this over Plancon, or Ramey.

[coalbanks]

As much as I like Ramey I am tempted to prefer Pinza on this ocassion. Each has his strengths, the pleasure is in comparing/enjoying each & others. thanks to all contributors & the performers.

[arpeggio1358]

I'm sorry, I don't wish to offend anyone, but I prefer Samuel Ramey's versin of this. Ramey's voice really has the flexibility and agility required to sing it. Some of Pinza's pitches are a little off, too.

[orsoghiotto]

Not Italian-American.. Pinza was Italian

[operbathosa]

@orsoghiotto Ezio Pinza born Rome later American: buried Connecticut U.S.A. [Italian/Later American] Move on.

[saltburner2]

Paul: I'm an admirer of Pinza, especially in Verdi: but I do think this particular aria really belongs to Pol Plancon, who made four recordings of it. The last of the Victors is probably the best.

Dan

[operbathosa]

@saltburner2 I have listened to Pol Plancon performing this aria: but i could not hear the clarity and definition from his voice. (I listened to the version availabe here on YouTube)

[77Opera]

Superbe voix! Merci à vous Paul!

[jurek46pink]

Wonderful, "warm" colour of the voice.