THE MOST DRAMATIC TENOR VOICES OF ALL TIME

It would seem most would agree on the most dramatic tenor of all times being one of these greats - Franco Corelli or Mario Del Monaco. Those who know their voices well would be quite likely to choose these two clips to show off their talents. However I hope this video will not descend into mindless arguing or comparison, lets instead be transfixed by the unparalleled passion and drama. Lets enjoy these voices ringing out into the sands of time. And hope this great art form is not forgotten, for there is none to take the place today!

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Entertainment

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• DRAMATIC
• TENOR
• VOICES
• Franco
• corelli
• Andrea
• Chénier
• Improvviso
• mario
• del
• monaco
• Pieta
• Signore

[DonRamirolo]

Villazon  is not a dramatic tenor but a drama of tenor!...please be serious!

[dynomax101]

Dark tenor voices? Del Monaco is very dark, but has a brillaint edge that could be very thrilling. Tamagno was known for a number of qualities: his squillo, his projection, and his enunciation, which was clear as a bell.

To my ears, the darkest tenor voice I've ever heard is Ramon Vinay. Magnificent!

Tamagno was definitely a dramatic tenor, but he seemed to lack the darkness we usually associate with dramatic/heroic tenors.

And let us never forget Melchior. He was phenomenal.

[1993MGB]

No matter Corelli is my favourite and Del Monaco follows him near, but i have to say: Helge Rosvaenge

[Maripudelmonaco]

En est e videos MARIO DEL MONACO está en desventaja con F.CORELLI,, los aplausos al último los han alargado en casi un minuto. No me gusta nada que se enfrente a dos maravillosos cantantes, que lo cantaban todo de vicio, eran muy buenos amigos y se admiraban mutuamente, y para compararlos, se deben poner las m ismas árias, por ejemplo para DEL MONACO, LA DE 1948, -TEBALDI-DE SABATA, ó la de 1955- c/ CALLAS, SCALA.

[baritoneortenor]

For those who like dramatic tenors, be sure to listen to Gianfranco Cecchele too!

[Honken]

Giacomini, Vinay, Corelli and Monaco. Can't beat that.

[sugarbist]

Yes you are also correct in the that Corelli did scoop.However he did do a lot of portamento which is sometimes confused with scooping.Portamento is acceptable but scooping is rising to a notejustunderdesired note to be hit and then hitting the highnote.FC did do this,but not as often as he'sbeen accused When asked interview why he did do a lot of portamento,His answer was(To be sure)as he did suffer terribly from nerves & stage fright.Many tenors unfortunately sing past their prime.Enjoy

[MrAndredekock]

@sugarbist I apologise if I hurt your feelings and perhaps my laughter was uncalled for ..... I admired the young Corelli greatly and loved the rich timbre of his voice. It was to me a pity that he did not stop singing at his prime and so we have so many recordings where he scoops and slides up and down to notes, but once on a high note it was a magnificent sound and his diminuendo in the Celeste Aida is still unsurpassed. I don't have a particular favorite tenor, but many of them.

[sugarbist]

@MrAndredekock I know Corelli did lisp at times,but I do Think it was later in his Career.Can you tell me on what words he lisps here?Also,Chenier was a signature role for FC,along with Trovatore, Carmen, Tosca, Turandot ,Aida, Ernani,Don Carlo& Poliuto. Not bad for someone with a speech inpediment. I'm sure your favorite tenor has his short comings as well, but you don't have to mention him. Keep laughing it's good for the soul

[Tyhjis1988]

What is the first aria??

[MrAndredekock]

I wonder how many of you have noticed that Corelli has a lisp? LOL! I chuckle every time I hear him because of that lisp. Those of you who have never noticed it before my pointing it out now, will no doubt hate me for the rest of time because that's all you're going to hear from now on! Hahahahahahahahahaha!

[ultraboog]

Let's not forget Giacomini!!

Let's not forget Giacomini though!!