You realize it's about a guy who finds out his wife is cheating on him right before his performance as a clown, but has to go perform get laughed at anyway, right? Damn, that's hot.
The "best" argument is tough. "Best for me" is - best for me. Caruso sang in the 20th century, so it's hard to say Lanza's Canio was better. Lanza's version is astonishing, and he sang with as much heart and emotion as anyone. I like Pavarotti's, Placido's is riveting, but I love DiStefano's. While DiStefano was pure lyric, he brought sublime musicality and vocal tone, as well as the heart and passion for which he's famous. This is a great debate: a civil discourse among opera lovers.
It the ultimate consideration, Caruso's vocal talents are unparalleled by any tenor, but lest someone argue that they are, there is no one who can wring as much heart and emotion from an aria as he does. Every note, every word is dripping with Canio's heart break and betrayal. For others, it's a performance, for Caruso it's a confession. This may be the finest moment in the entire tenor repertoire. Astonishing: I can listen to this forever.
personally, I'd love to hear all three of them together, in the same concert hall. You obviously 'get' something from Caruso's rendition. I get it from Pava's - having said that, I am able to 'watch' Pava's performance on youtube - can't do that with Caruso.
Let's talk about Lanza; blessed Tenor lured by Hollywood, never realizes his genius?? Monstrous talent. Greatest of all time?
I weep when I watch Luciano's Canio; Best of 20th Century?
you're absolutely right, tom: IMO, no other tenor except di Stefano (whose voice was not well suited for the particular role of canio, though) was able to talk to the audience and make a role come alive the way Caruso did (the only two tenors that can litterally make me cry); i guess, that's what the art of singing is all about ... best regards
@76alexantonio: Caruso and di Stefano (and also some later tenors) were able to BE the role they were performing/singing. Aside from a good voice, this is, in my opinion, the REAL art of singing.
From Caruso to Gigli to Mario Lanza to Luciano Pavorotti etc. All these great operatic tenors that are know longer with us. Their music and great voices will sing on forever in our hearts and our souls. They are only a memory at this time but their talents and beautiful tenori voices will always go on for many years to come. I sing on the you tube myself under MrGBakarich, jerry baker1947, jerrybaker64 and I know I can do a better job on the videos that I have done. I am 64 years of age.
my gf plays this when she seduces me.
MrAnthony78666 1 week ago
@MrAnthony78666
You realize it's about a guy who finds out his wife is cheating on him right before his performance as a clown, but has to go perform get laughed at anyway, right? Damn, that's hot.
jmacirish 4 days ago
The unsurpassed genius!
Yuriy21 2 weeks ago
i just put his song on my ipod
XxSINSxX540 1 month ago
This is pure raw talent. Bless you Caruso
michellekwan483 1 month ago
The "best" argument is tough. "Best for me" is - best for me. Caruso sang in the 20th century, so it's hard to say Lanza's Canio was better. Lanza's version is astonishing, and he sang with as much heart and emotion as anyone. I like Pavarotti's, Placido's is riveting, but I love DiStefano's. While DiStefano was pure lyric, he brought sublime musicality and vocal tone, as well as the heart and passion for which he's famous. This is a great debate: a civil discourse among opera lovers.
1906sfjd 1 month ago
It the ultimate consideration, Caruso's vocal talents are unparalleled by any tenor, but lest someone argue that they are, there is no one who can wring as much heart and emotion from an aria as he does. Every note, every word is dripping with Canio's heart break and betrayal. For others, it's a performance, for Caruso it's a confession. This may be the finest moment in the entire tenor repertoire. Astonishing: I can listen to this forever.
1906sfjd 2 months ago 4
@1906sfjd Man, you write a nice comment. But,
personally, I'd love to hear all three of them together, in the same concert hall. You obviously 'get' something from Caruso's rendition. I get it from Pava's - having said that, I am able to 'watch' Pava's performance on youtube - can't do that with Caruso.
Let's talk about Lanza; blessed Tenor lured by Hollywood, never realizes his genius?? Monstrous talent. Greatest of all time?
I weep when I watch Luciano's Canio; Best of 20th Century?
Reply?
K3KCT 1 month ago
ridi pagliaccio!!!!!!! e ridi pagliaccio!!!!
frankbello2 2 months ago
the Arleccin created an acccount to dislike this music
MrKlausbaudelaire 2 months ago 2
He is good but I like how Lanza and Pavarotti run down on the "il cor" part where Caruso just holds it.
jw621557 2 months ago
I would rate Caruso and Pavarotti both a 10. Caruso did not have the modern recording systems to his avail.
I cant call one better then the other.
socal92504 2 months ago
Still the greatest Tenor of all time!
jhbpm98 3 months ago
1:38 :O
VulgarHurricane 3 months ago
Sono rimasto senza parole...che potenza, che voce, che brividi. Fa toccare l'immortale
VulgarHurricane 3 months ago
Una volta ascoltato Caruso nei "Pagliacci" (e in particolare in quest'aria),non bisognerebbe più ascoltarla da nessun altro,nè in disco nè dal vivo.
Sarebbe solo tempo sprecato.
Enrico, il più Grande di tutti.
ciayko 5 months ago 7
@ciayko Agree
lbardamus 1 month ago in playlist Singers in rank with Ponselle
Caruso - a hundred years later and with terrible recording technique - IMO still beats ANY later tenors in this aria. Unsurpassed genious.
tomfroekjaer 5 months ago
@tomfroekjaer
you're absolutely right, tom: IMO, no other tenor except di Stefano (whose voice was not well suited for the particular role of canio, though) was able to talk to the audience and make a role come alive the way Caruso did (the only two tenors that can litterally make me cry); i guess, that's what the art of singing is all about ... best regards
76alexantonio 5 months ago
@76alexantonio: Caruso and di Stefano (and also some later tenors) were able to BE the role they were performing/singing. Aside from a good voice, this is, in my opinion, the REAL art of singing.
tomfroekjaer 5 months ago
From Caruso to Gigli to Mario Lanza to Luciano Pavorotti etc. All these great operatic tenors that are know longer with us. Their music and great voices will sing on forever in our hearts and our souls. They are only a memory at this time but their talents and beautiful tenori voices will always go on for many years to come. I sing on the you tube myself under MrGBakarich, jerry baker1947, jerrybaker64 and I know I can do a better job on the videos that I have done. I am 64 years of age.
MrGbakarich 7 months ago
Thanks, Maldoror, possibly the most emotional performance of this aria ever - and it isn't even live..... and more than 100 years ago!
tomfroekjaer 9 months ago
La PERFEZIONE ASSOLUTA !
Grazie !
31122051 1 year ago
Great indeed! Caruso was famous for his Canio.
Thank you for the posting and the translation.
Aetion 1 year ago