i am a dramatic teneor who knew mario and rina in nyc when i was 17 he gave me some lessons in low larynx singing and always allowedme backstage at the old met. he was RE DI TENORE PER SEMPRE by the way i sound quite a bit like him
he has the power for this song.....and gets my vote. The voice matched the song.....so be it. this is a muscle song for a muscle tenor....and I love it. There are more lyrical versions....yet when you want the power...give it to Del Monaco! He delivers....and doesn't break the line. Even Mario knew he couldn't sing softly...yet when he sings. I listen. John-Hans Melcher TheQuietDrummer
Del Monaco had an almost fatal car accident that left him in dialisis for the rest of his life. And even after that he sounded fantastic. Not like before, but very good.
Sang more that 300 Otellos, without counting all the other operas.
Bad technique? I would like his tecnique for myself!!
Sing better than "no melody" than M. Monaco, is impossible in the performance of the song reflected all that is best in Italian tenors - a genuine passion, sincerity, temperament, charisma. The voice of M. Monaco, gentle and powerful, a rare combination and is typical of Italian singers.
There's something homoerotic about those who worship Del Monaco - he was a great singer (I saw him live many times) and he knew that he went over the top sometimes, he knew his limitations and how he annoyed some people - but he got the work and was unique etc.etc. But to say that he should quieten down a bit sometimes (as he did in Otello) is not to criticise him unfairly - and ke knew it himself (or so he told Magda Olivero with whom he sang often.). He humbly told her he wouldn't change.
his voice is huge,powerful,explosive,rich but it is oversung always, hence the reason he lost it early. Nonetheless, he sang his roles well and was the best of his time. One can only wonder though what the suond really be like if his technique had been more perfected, and healthy.
I am not running him down-just being honest. I praised what he did well, and for goodness sake, Caruso, especially, needs no propping from anyone. I just listened to it again, and aside from the ludicrous lip synch, I dislike it even more. Fine disagree, but tell us why-and I am offering an evaluation of how he sang this particular song/aria (it's acutally from his opera Mala Pasqua c.1890) Try following the words-his singing is all of one tone (not a particularly pleasing one) no caresses here.
He was a great Otello, and was quite worthy in some other operatic roles, but, alas, as with so much else, he often is just loud and crude. All the grace and elegance of the song is lost approaching it this way-try di Stefano, Caruso, and others to hear how it should be done. This is not a satisfying rendition, despite the powerful finish.
Instead of rejecting your comment I will just say I could not disagree more. You do not have to run down MDM to prop up DiStefano and Caruso. Your opinions are just that, yours and nothing more.
Del Monaco was great and could be subtle and thoughtful - this performance is not an example of that. The previous comment was though.tful and honest, yours is just hero worship
My opinion is not thoughtful and "hero worship" because I disagree with his opinion? You can take your comment and shove it up your ass. Neither you or Labienus could carry MDM's water. Unless you can sing better and prove it with video then keep your petty criticisms to your self.
As I say I think Del Monaco is superb - just saying that this performance is not one of his best (as the other poster said). In fact I'd tel.l Mario that to his face and and I'm sure he wouldn't get so annoyed - "win some, lose some" he could take it. You clearly can't.
MDM despised petty criticism like this as they often came and still come from people that have not an earthly clue as to what it takes to make a sound like MDM. He would punch you in the mouth, several times.
This is a unique song: it's written for a woman, yet all the "real men" - Gobbi, Caruso, Carreras, Del Monaco etc etc, all sang it without a care in the world. Domingo is the only one who rewrote the words to be more appropriate for a man.
to anyone whom likes to chat about monaco and low larynx vocal echnique...please viset yahoo group...mario del monaco....any one welcome for serious sharing idead about this great singers
One of my favorite songs. It seems that this song first appers in film "Musica Proibita" with Tito Gobbi. It's English title is "Forbidden melody". Maestro Gastaldon wrote this song especially for the film.
i am a dramatic teneor who knew mario and rina in nyc when i was 17 he gave me some lessons in low larynx singing and always allowedme backstage at the old met. he was RE DI TENORE PER SEMPRE by the way i sound quite a bit like him
ilgrantenoredramatic 1 week ago
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Sono i migliori Mario del Monaco e Arone Ceroni !
FrankPourcell 1 month ago
Sono i migliori Mario del Monaco e Arone Ceroni !
FrankPourcell 1 month ago
he has the power for this song.....and gets my vote. The voice matched the song.....so be it. this is a muscle song for a muscle tenor....and I love it. There are more lyrical versions....yet when you want the power...give it to Del Monaco! He delivers....and doesn't break the line. Even Mario knew he couldn't sing softly...yet when he sings. I listen. John-Hans Melcher TheQuietDrummer
johnnyzing 8 months ago
Del Monaco had an almost fatal car accident that left him in dialisis for the rest of his life. And even after that he sounded fantastic. Not like before, but very good.
Sang more that 300 Otellos, without counting all the other operas.
Bad technique? I would like his tecnique for myself!!
pepeelsordo 1 year ago 2
Increiblemente bello. Este hombre entrò directamente al cielo.
temporadaoperatica 1 year ago
Lost his voice early ??? Such a foolish statement expressed with such confidence hahaha.. Enough "experts" OK ???
bassoassoluto 1 year ago 2
Spectacular! A matter of choice. I choose Del Monaco!
Escarpialetto 1 year ago
oh shit i thought that was like a 30 foot piano at the background. thanks for this anyway
libetta 1 year ago
nothing to say....!!!! the best!
gaemp 1 year ago
Sing better than "no melody" than M. Monaco, is impossible in the performance of the song reflected all that is best in Italian tenors - a genuine passion, sincerity, temperament, charisma. The voice of M. Monaco, gentle and powerful, a rare combination and is typical of Italian singers.
Alexsandr44 2 years ago
There's something homoerotic about those who worship Del Monaco - he was a great singer (I saw him live many times) and he knew that he went over the top sometimes, he knew his limitations and how he annoyed some people - but he got the work and was unique etc.etc. But to say that he should quieten down a bit sometimes (as he did in Otello) is not to criticise him unfairly - and ke knew it himself (or so he told Magda Olivero with whom he sang often.). He humbly told her he wouldn't change.
Isidore98 2 years ago
his voice is huge,powerful,explosive,rich but it is oversung always, hence the reason he lost it early. Nonetheless, he sang his roles well and was the best of his time. One can only wonder though what the suond really be like if his technique had been more perfected, and healthy.
viv3147 2 years ago
Lost it early???? Huh??
bposton242 2 years ago 2
maybe not early, but he didnt have muh of a voice in the later years of his life
viv3147 2 years ago
@viv3147 BS, he had a healthful technique...
seektheforce 1 year ago 2
il piu bel do della lirica...immenso
andyroma72 2 years ago
scusa ma è un Si bem...
feniceblu 2 years ago
@andyroma72 ma quanto sei ignorante ?????? è un SIB CAPRA
AleBro83 2 years ago
I think this is where Mario cruelly turns his back on Catari and flings her out of Naples forever. Core N'Grato revisited without the drugs!
sebreathnach 2 years ago
thanks for posting this video i love this song and I love the Great Mario del Monaco.
MARISOLDELMONACO 3 years ago
I am not running him down-just being honest. I praised what he did well, and for goodness sake, Caruso, especially, needs no propping from anyone. I just listened to it again, and aside from the ludicrous lip synch, I dislike it even more. Fine disagree, but tell us why-and I am offering an evaluation of how he sang this particular song/aria (it's acutally from his opera Mala Pasqua c.1890) Try following the words-his singing is all of one tone (not a particularly pleasing one) no caresses here.
Labienus 3 years ago
He was a great Otello, and was quite worthy in some other operatic roles, but, alas, as with so much else, he often is just loud and crude. All the grace and elegance of the song is lost approaching it this way-try di Stefano, Caruso, and others to hear how it should be done. This is not a satisfying rendition, despite the powerful finish.
Labienus 3 years ago 2
Instead of rejecting your comment I will just say I could not disagree more. You do not have to run down MDM to prop up DiStefano and Caruso. Your opinions are just that, yours and nothing more.
bposton242 3 years ago
Del Monaco was great and could be subtle and thoughtful - this performance is not an example of that. The previous comment was though.tful and honest, yours is just hero worship
luflowerhe 3 years ago
My opinion is not thoughtful and "hero worship" because I disagree with his opinion? You can take your comment and shove it up your ass. Neither you or Labienus could carry MDM's water. Unless you can sing better and prove it with video then keep your petty criticisms to your self.
bposton242 3 years ago
As I say I think Del Monaco is superb - just saying that this performance is not one of his best (as the other poster said). In fact I'd tel.l Mario that to his face and and I'm sure he wouldn't get so annoyed - "win some, lose some" he could take it. You clearly can't.
luflowerhe 3 years ago
MDM despised petty criticism like this as they often came and still come from people that have not an earthly clue as to what it takes to make a sound like MDM. He would punch you in the mouth, several times.
bposton242 3 years ago
Grande Mario.
Chissà se qualcuno mai riuscirà a cantare questo brano come te.
Grazie per le emozioni che ci hai dato, che ci dai e che darai a tutti, nel tempo, con la tua immensa ed immortale voce.
ingegnerfabriziozito 3 years ago 2
E' stato MAGNIFICO!!!Ciao
napoleoneterzo 3 years ago
This is a unique song: it's written for a woman, yet all the "real men" - Gobbi, Caruso, Carreras, Del Monaco etc etc, all sang it without a care in the world. Domingo is the only one who rewrote the words to be more appropriate for a man.
caruuso 3 years ago 2
Braaaaavo Eso si que es cantar!!!
Opergebaude 3 years ago 2
E' un messaggio divino, come tutte le registrazioni di Mario Del Monaco
mouse5903 3 years ago 8
Some people need to take a master class with this sucker cuase they don't know how to lip sync!!! Del Monaco one of the greatest tenors ever!!! ;)
Tenortone21 4 years ago 10
A classical song who never died. It's a pity that Mario Del Monaco has died!
mario2259 4 years ago 3
wow, first time I heard him master the high notes like that, now I cant decide between him and corelli
MusashiTzu 4 years ago
to anyone whom likes to chat about monaco and low larynx vocal echnique...please viset yahoo group...mario del monaco....any one welcome for serious sharing idead about this great singers
BBTenorAH 4 years ago
maestro gastaldon is dead since 1939...
sandrodeperro 4 years ago
This song was sung by Caruso who died in 1921. So, how could it be written specially for the film?
Zessius 4 years ago
One of my favorite songs. It seems that this song first appers in film "Musica Proibita" with Tito Gobbi. It's English title is "Forbidden melody". Maestro Gastaldon wrote this song especially for the film.
futumodcord 4 years ago
fab song!!!!this was a promising young del monaco....
where can i find more info about this song?thanks for posting
DOMITILLO1968 4 years ago