Renato Zanelli -Chilean baritone- LA SPAGNOLA -1919 Red Seal

Zanelli sings LA SPAGNOLA (Spanish Dancer), written by La Dole and di Chiara, on 10-inch Victrola #64834, recorded September 18, 1919.
Orchestra conducted by the eminent Josef Pasternack.

The disc is played on the HENDEL HOUSE Victrola, a Victor XIV with an Exhibition sound-box.
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Renato Zanelli (April 1, 1892, Valparaiso - March 25, 1935, Santiago)
was a Chilean operatic baritone and later tenor, particularly associated
with heroic German and Italian roles, notably Otello.

Born Renato Zanelli-Morales of Italian parentage, he studied in Santiago
with Angelo Querte, and made his debut there as a baritone in 1916, as
Valentin, later singing Tonio, de Luna, and Renato.

He made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1919, as Amonasro, and remained there until 1923, singing the major baritone roles.

He then left for Italy for further studies with D. Lari and Yanara in Milan.

He made new debut as a tenor at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, as Raoul, in 1924. He sang widely in Italy and South America in roles such as; Pollione, Don José, Andrea Chenier, Canio, also as Tristan and Siegmund.

He sang his first Otello in Turin in 1926, which was his debut role at the
Royal Opera House in London. He took part in the creation in 1930, of Pizzetti 's Lo Straniero at La Scala in Milan.

Zanelli had a rich voice and was equally successful as both baritone
and tenor. His early death from cancer cut short a brilliant career.

His brother, Carlos Zanelli-Morales (1897-1970), was also a successful
baritone, singing under the stage name of Carlo Morelli.

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[rupepill]

There is something very exuberant about the sound of castanets. One comedian of the past used to employ two sets of false teeth as castanet substitutes while performing an uninhibited dance.

It is most enjoyable to hear Mr Zanelli in the

baritone phase of his illustrious career. Thank you for posting this song which no doubt is familiar to many listeners in another, also excellent recording of it made by Gigli.

[gmmix]

Seems to me Schipa recorded this, too. The castanets in this Zanelli performance really are prominently featured. Thanks for your comments. Always good to hear from you.

[Arellessful]

Wonderful singer,and a great song, Many thanks,

Rob.

[Prawkus]

What a beautiful find here on YouTube. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

[acordeonhobby]

muy buenoooo

[BronxRapper]

Great tenor from Chile, my beloved country.

[littlezanelli12]

im related to him he was my fathers great great grandfather

[Chazzan805]

Are there any recordings on youtube of his brother Carlo Morelli under his stage name or his real name?

[Milordvega]

He still sounds somewhat like a dramatic tenor or Heldentenor here. Magnificent voice.

[fuzzbear6240]

Gmmix, Magnificent! The VV-XIV fills the room perfectly! Thank you sharing this with us.

YF, J.

[lg364]

Zanelli tenía voz pastosa, obscura y centro que es lo más importante. Un perfecto intérprete de Otello. Además su voz era muy hermosa con una coloratura sin igual. Vinay también intérpreto Otello al igual que personajes wagnerianos.

[hobo197]

what i understand is that zanelli was a baritone and then he became a tenor,he had a magnificent voice both as a baritone and a tenor and must of been brilliant live!