Webarton (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Agreed. By tension, I mean to imply negative tension.

ShamusMacGuffin (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Having zero tension when you are singing is not possible, you cannot sing without some sort of tension. It's important that the tension is coming from the right place, but certain muscles need to tighten. Masters of singing utilize the correct muscles and sing with the least amount of effort with the most forward, open sounding singing. Di Stefano is not the greatest, but he is a brilliant talent. He was not a technician, he was an artist.

Webarton (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

See, the key is understanding that there is no such thing as passagio only tension, and the masters are simply the tensionless. If you dont place the voice forward enough i.e. in the mask, you allow for too many muscles to be activated down below, especialy the big nono's, the tongue and muscles surrounding the neck. It is quite easy to distinguish a throaty sound from a free, more forward placed sound. It takes a little practice but you should try it. Example of perfect technique is Kraus.

ShamusMacGuffin (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It is true that he didn't utilize the passaggio correctly, but really...who cares? The quality and timbre of his voice is stunning and he's an awesome performer. I'm moved when I listen to him and I wish I could've seen him in person.

Webarton (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

See, its all great and all, and he IS amazing...but to my ear, its all in the throat... Kraus/ Bergonzi is far superior in my opinion. (Technique wise.)PS: Please dont flame me! lol

thegrudgee (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i wish to know the translation

fabriou (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

deine Analyse finde ich gerecht...aber in einer Oper wie Pagliacci MUSS sich ein Tenor ANSTRENGEN. ANSTRENGUNG geht mit SCHMACHTEN und LIEBESKUMMER einher. Ohne Anstrengung wirkt die Wiedergabe eines Tenors technisch ausgezeichnet aber eben nur TECHNISCH...Es geht hier um Glaubwuerdigkeit...und in Punkto Glaubwuerdigkeit ist Di Stefano allen anderer Tenoeren (pavarotti eingeschlossen) weit voran

ostpunk094 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

ich persönlich finde pavarotti in dieser rolle besser , weil er unangestrengter singt , aber di stefano singt trotzdem ausgezeichnet.

1813verdi (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Er ist großartig, unbenommen. Aber da können einige mithalten.

Youracomedian (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Your speaking rights have been revoked lol just playing