Giuseppe di Stefano - Che gelida manina (Studio recording)

Giuseppe di Stefano (24 July 1921 -- 3 March 2008) was an Italian operatic tenor whose career spanned from the late 1940s to the early 1970s. He was also known for his long association with Maria Callas, with whom he performed and recorded many times, and with whom he was briefly romantically involved.
It is the opionion of many that di Stefano had perhaps the most beautiful natural voice of any tenor in recorded history. Of course he is also infamous for his regression in his technique; his consistent heavy pushing through the passaggio and beyond caused him to lose most of his vocal beauty by the late 60-early 70s.
He sings here a rendition of 'Che gelida manina' from La Boheme. A well known 1950s studio recording. The voice is still beautiful here.
Di Stefano's Che gelidas are the most satisfying renditions to my ears. In my opinion, he does even better Che gelidas in live performances.
Rest in peace, Maestro.

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[swan1940]

I'm 68 years old and he still brings tears to my eyes and a welling of emotion that is, simply, indescribable----

[Chivalryaintdead]

He was simply the best!

[123Christianx]

yeh i love this song and beleive it or not i am just a 12 years old boy but i love vintage musics and old musics :)

[fainaromana]

Che bella voce! Che brividi! "Pippo" sa trasmettere la più grande emozione.

[GiovanniMariaTommaso]

Such a holy, pure sound of voice is art when executed from the depths of soul.

[AnryK2690]

@operabeauty How very true!

[mannullll]

@aclarar47 jajajajajjajaja esta bien no te hablo de tecnica, muy lindo di stefano ami tambien me fascina como canta, lastima la tecnica porque así hubiera durado mas con esa voz tan hermosa jajja perdon perdon se me olvida que sin hablar de tecnica jajajajaja saludos =)

[aclarar47]

@mannullll No me hables de t'ecnica solo se que él me emociona porque su canto no tiene técnica, tiene voz con la que nació y no me lo compares con Carrera, porque él pobrecito, poco tiempo pudo hacer semejante agudo.-

[TheDarthsala]

Amazing! One of the best Rodolfos of all time, my favorite in this aria.

[mannullll]

tecnica horrible, algo asi de mala como la de Jose carreras, pero el timbre de los mas hermosos que ha dado la opera.

[bobboy4642002]

@swan1940 well said. i agree . only saw di stefano live two times

[Baystreetboy1947]

I agree with swan 1940. I'm almost 64 and Di Stefano has the same effect on me!!!!

Best wishes,

Pete