Tag Archives: live recordings
Amadeo Zambon
Written by Neil Kurtzman | 26th September 2016Amadeo Zambon (1934-2000) was an Italian tenor in the mold of Mario Del Monaco. This no surprise as he was taught by Mario’s brother Marcello Del Monaco. Marcello, in his turn, was taught by Arturo Melocchi who also taught Mario. Melocchi was known for his advocacy of the ‘lowered larynx’ method of singing which was credited…
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Recording of the Week: Joseph Schmidt – Live Recordings
Written by Neil Kurtzman | 7th June 2009The album contains previously unreleased live recordings by one of the 20th century’s greatest tenors. Joseph Schmidt’s career was spent almost entirely in front of a microphone. His small stature, 5 feet +/- an inch, kept him off the opera stage. He did give recitals. His American debut was on March 7, 1937 at Carnegie…
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