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2015-06-23 14:11:36
The Rise and Rise of the Romantic Tenor
[…] Schnorr von Carolsfeld and Albert Niemann – were renowned for their stamina, committed acting and almost baritonal timbres. Wagner’s writing for these singers led to the evolution of the Heldentenor : a rich-toned, powerful tenor voice with strong middle and bottom registers and full top notes. French singing has always focussed on restraint and grace, so it is not surprising that the lighter lyric tradition remained popular in France, particularly at the Opéra-Comique . Alexandre Talazac , the first Des Grieux (Manon ), was renowned for his sweet timbre and his ability to sing softly. However, Duprez’s more dramatic style left its mark in France, in Berlioz roles such as Benvenuto Cellini (written for him) or Enée (Les Troyens ). A few rare tenors could sing in both styles – Jean de Reszke had success as the lyrical Roméo , but his rich timbre and power also made him a […]
2011-12-26 00:29:00
DECEMBER 26 Today in classical music history
[…] of Greek composer Manolis KALOMIRIS in Smyrna. d-Athens, 3 APR 1962. Search Manolis KALOMIRIS. 1899 Birth of American composer, pianist, teacher and inventor Leopold MANNES in NYC. d-Cape Cod, MA 11 AUG 1964. Son of David Mannes founder of the Mannes School of Music. Worked for Eastman Kodak Co. and invented kodachrome color process with Leopold Godowsky, Jr. son of famed pianist. Search Amazon.com for Leopold MANNES.1892 Death of Franch tenor Alexandre Talazac. Born 16 May 1853 in Bordeaux. Debut as Selim in Statue (Reyer) 22 Apl 1878 Teachers:- Louis-Henri Obin, Saint-Yves Bax Created Gerald in Lakme (Delibes) Des Grieux in Manon (Massenet) Hoffmann in Contes d'Hoffmann (Offenbach) […]
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