Il Balen Baritono APOLLO GRANFORTE

Apollo Granforte (1886 - 1975)
Born into a poor family he worked as a cobbler until he was 18. He moved to Argentinia with his brother. There he worked in his trade he had learnt, but soon his vocal capabilities were discovered, and he concentrated on singing. He enrolled as a student at The Buenos Aires Conservatory and studied for nine years! In 1913 he made his debut as Germon-père at the Opera of Santa Fe. Subsequently he sang at various opera houses in South America. At the beginning of the war, he returned to Italy to fight at the front for Italy. In 1916 he appeared at The Teatro Costanzi in Rome and at The Teatro da Verme in Milan. In 1921 he was engaged to La Scala, and stayed there as a member until 1939. He frequently appeared as a guest artist in Paris. Nellie Melba chose him for an Australia tour with her own troup, he was also a guest at London Covent Garden. He took part in several Wagner operas, in roles such as Wotan, Kurwenal, Telramund and The Wanderer. He also succeeded as Jochanaan and Boris Godunov. After retiring he became a singing coach in Ankara. For a brief span he was also the director of the National Theatre in Prague. Afterwards he returned to Italy where he became a sought-after advisor on all matters related to singing

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[cantorandopera]

What galaxy are you living on?

[janejones11]

It is great to see Apollo Granforte on youtube. His voice was so warm, rich and powerful. A great Verdi baritone.

[MrSkylark1]

The "name" Baritones today should retire or else learn HOW TO SING

[bodiloto]

@giadabonbon 2 e poi le sue parole cito: ...un poco troppo affondata la laringe... fine citazione,allora con molto rispetto quando e dove lei ha sentito/a la voce di Granforte dal vivo?E quale doveva essere la posizione della sua laringe?...

Con questa sua interpretazione Granforte tocca la perfezione(sono molto curioso chi sono i baritoni capaci oggigiorno di cantare così...) e dopo questi fraseggi dolci,messa di voce perfetta,voce magnifica lei dice che 'manca di naturalezza'...no comment.

[bodiloto]

@giadabonbon cantanti come Granforte non esistono più!

Poi le sue teorie...

Che cosa intende à dire con le sue parole 'manca di naturalezza' ?

Le sue parole sono un mistero per me!

[vorspiel1023]

Considering the limits of the record technology of the era( possibly the twenties?) the voice is incredible in it's power and beauty.We must be grateful and remember that this man was already studying singing when Verdi was still alive.

[giadabonbon]

troppo lenta e troppi ricami di improvvisazione...vocalita' da baritono costruito...un poco troppo affondata la laringe...manca di naturalezza...

[Herur22]

Beautiful.

[amneris54]

superbe voix

[ingriddoppler]

One of the Mostri Sacri, of the past~ BRAVO !!

Wonderful post, thank you.

[stevevandien]

Upon pondering and reflection, I sometimes come to the (rather rhetorical) conclusion that there's nothing in the world better than hearing a true dramatic baritone who is both Italian and a fine vocal technician. Granforte is a splendid example:)

[canummare]

Listen to his pupil Ricardo Ledesma, one of the best tenor I've ever heard