Reginald Smith, Jr.- Prologue“Si può?” I Pagliacci Leoncavallo- BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2021

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2021
Prologue “Si può?… si può?”
I Pagliacci; R. Leoncavallo
Reginald Smith, Jr. Baritone
Welsh National Opera Orchestra
Michael Christie Conductor

[@susandrakenviller3683]

Finally someone who knows what he is singing about and delivers the Prologue in a personal and natural way. Most either imitate, aren't really involved, have weird 'i am a baritone' mannerisms or 'look i am singing' posturing. So that is really really great! I do find the voice a tad laboured sounding at times, but hard to really 'judge' from a recording.

[@rosemaryallen2128]

Rather touching, and there should also be an award for the most resplendent jacket!

[@carlosarriolaisais7068]

What a beautiful bariton voice! perfecty knows when to use chest or head voice, has also a perfect control of low and high register.
Grear singer!
Too bad the anemic public's applause. He deserved an exoloiding ovation..

[@vampireratt]

What the hell kind of applause was that?????? no one yelled so I will BRAVO BRAVISSIMO!!!!!!!!! having performed this aria myself many times I know how difficult it is

[@pauladuva-rodriguez496]

Lovely!

[@samcotten2416]

Would really love to see him do the role!

[@juhanipalola9046]

What a voice!!!

[@aldolamberti3855]

BRAVO ! BRAVO !

[@gonzalogallardobareyre]

he reminds me to Leonard Warren , fantastic rendition

[@williamstadel6113]

So beautifully sung😅.

[@gflow7501]

This was awesome. Your voice reminds me of some of the old school great recordings of this aria. Total Leonard Warren vibes

[@nicholaswaldon9554]

Bravo

[@ericktippett4158]

Fine singing. Ice cold applause, wonder why?

[@williamstadel6113]

What a beautiful voice.

[@user-pv6it5eo5s]

wonderful! but Why is there so little applause?

[@philbertchow5425]

Excellent baritone in the Verdi tradition.