Franco Corelli's appeal is easy to understand, because enjoying his singing didn't require understanding. It was a visceral thrill. That's true of many great tenors, of course, but especially of Corelli, whose wide-open trumpeting threw caution (and sometimes musicianship) to the wind in a way that was perfectly matched to his masculine good looks. He was a package. EMI's Franco Corelli: The Unknown Recordings does an excellent job of showcasing his unique gifts, and fans of the tenor should be glad to have these previously ...
Read More
Franco Corelli's appeal is easy to understand, because enjoying his singing didn't require understanding. It was a visceral thrill. That's true of many great tenors, of course, but especially of Corelli, whose wide-open trumpeting threw caution (and sometimes musicianship) to the wind in a way that was perfectly matched to his masculine good looks. He was a package. EMI's Franco Corelli: The Unknown Recordings does an excellent job of showcasing his unique gifts, and fans of the tenor should be glad to have these previously unreleased recordings of Corelli at the height of his career. The opening Luisa Miller excerpt doesn't put the tenor's best foot forward; it needs a sense of line and legato that were foreign to him. But by the time he's finished with the famous "La donna è mobile" a few tracks later, it should be obvious to any listener why Verdi was his bread and butter on-stage. The combination of virility and style is irresistible, and Corelli even demonstrates that he could sing softly when he...
Read Less
Add this copy of Franco Corelli: the Unknown Recordings to cart. $9.99, new condition, Sold by scifiguy24 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from las vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by EMI Classics.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED made in Holland PLEASE NOTE: *** Digital Code may not work or missing. There is no guarantee you will receive a valid digital code with this item. ***
