Italian Tenor Fernando De Lucia ~ Durmenno (1911)

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Italian tenor Fernando De Lucia / Durmenno (Bracco; De Lava) / Recorded: 1911 --

Fernando De Lucia (born Naples, October 11, 1860 or September 1, 1861; died there, February 21,1 925) + Italian opera tenor and singing teacher who enjoyed an international career. De Lucia was admired in his lifetime as a striking exponent of verismo parts — particularly Canio in Leoncavallo's Pagliacci — and of certain roles written by Verdi and Puccini. Since then, however, he has acquired a great posthumous reputation among record-collectors for something different. They hail him as the exemplar of a type of graceful, ornamental tenor singing which originated prior to verismo and is now extinct.

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  • @AulicExclusiva Good point! Yes, you're right.

  • @EdmundStAustell The colour of his voice depends on the speed at which his disks are played, a never-ending saga...

  • Enjoyed it very much. Thanks.

  • There are many facets to de Lucia's singing, not the least of which is his interpretative skill in Italian song. If one compares his singing of these relatively simple songs to that of Caruso, Gigli, di Stefano, whomever, it is often likely that de Lucia's interpretation is the one which remains in one's mind, whether due to his unique phrasing, tonal color, or tempo. Thanks, Doug.

  • Lovely singing TY Doug for posting.

  • Thank you, Doug. Wonderful performance. Maya

  • Ah yes, very nice indeed! This is one I don't have, so very glad to hear it. Isn't it interesting how his voice has darkened with time! I don't know if it was the verismo singing that brought it down, or whether he edged into the verismo because it was growing darker on its own! In any case, he's still the great de Lucia! One of my very favorite old time tenors.

  • All the joys italy!

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