Contemplative singing in which the ego has no part: one knows he is in the presence of a miracle, and is enveloped in total peace. I am listening for the second time in a row and I could go on all evening, wiping my tears of joy and gratitude.
Es una delicia escuchar este dueto. Tal vez la mejor interpretación de mismo en la historia del canto. Pareciera como si Enrico y Mario bajaran un momentito a esta tierra para deleitarnos una vez más. Gracias por compartir esta maravilla.
All vocal students should hear this record as a model of rock solid vocal production and breath support from both artists and the perfect blending of two voices. Starting at 1:57 is the most perfect on record for this duet.
Victor ledgers indicate that this recording was made in 1907 (rather than 1906), in the company's Manhattan studios in just one "take" on Sunday afternoon, March 24, 1907. That same afternoon, also in one take, Caruso recorded the first-act duet from Puccini's "La boheme" with Melba.
Those who rightly prize 78 r.p.m. recordings of opera arias and duets may not realize that because of the time constraints of the 78 recording process, entire sections often had to be deleted due to what Rosa Ponselle called "that damned clock" in the recording studios of that era.
thank you for posting! what's the trick of the sound in tihs recording, please say ?? - it's free for usual twisting of the pitch and other problems associated with recordings form that time - Caruso's fame (or rather legend) makes perfect sense listening to this ... this (recording (and mactopolis' comment - lol) kind of vindicates my 'weird' preference for Kraus amongst later 20 ct. tenors
Contemplative singing in which the ego has no part: one knows he is in the presence of a miracle, and is enveloped in total peace. I am listening for the second time in a row and I could go on all evening, wiping my tears of joy and gratitude.
his voice is so beautiful................
Beautiful..... just beautiful .
Es una delicia escuchar este dueto. Tal vez la mejor interpretación de mismo en la historia del canto. Pareciera como si Enrico y Mario bajaran un momentito a esta tierra para deleitarnos una vez más. Gracias por compartir esta maravilla.
thanks for uploading this transport to heaven
All vocal students should hear this record as a model of rock solid vocal production and breath support from both artists and the perfect blending of two voices. Starting at 1:57 is the most perfect on record for this duet.
thank you so much.......
Victor ledgers indicate that this recording was made in 1907 (rather than 1906), in the company's Manhattan studios in just one "take" on Sunday afternoon, March 24, 1907. That same afternoon, also in one take, Caruso recorded the first-act duet from Puccini's "La boheme" with Melba.
this is my first time hearing this piece. where have i been? it's wonderful. thanx, pallie.
Sublime !!
A great duet.
Unfortunately this recording is not complete. The full duet is thrilling.
Those who rightly prize 78 r.p.m. recordings of opera arias and duets may not realize that because of the time constraints of the 78 recording process, entire sections often had to be deleted due to what Rosa Ponselle called "that damned clock" in the recording studios of that era.
thank you for posting!
what's the trick of the sound in tihs recording, please say ?? - it's free for usual twisting of the pitch and other problems associated with recordings form that time - Caruso's fame (or rather legend) makes perfect sense listening to this ...
this (recording (and mactopolis' comment - lol) kind of vindicates my 'weird' preference for Kraus amongst later 20 ct. tenors
In view of the capacity limitations of the early records, it is somewhat surprising that they chose such a slow tempo for the performance.
sorry - "free of" not "free for"