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Un Grande Tenore
This is a fine tribute to a great tenor, and will bring back fond memories for a lot of you. Sig. Tagliavini was one of the first post world war 2 Italian stars to sing at the Metropolitan opera, making his debut there 1n 1946. For the next 15 or so years he sang regularly with various opera companies in the U.S. Those who heard him in person will never forget his sweet lyrical voice that even at mezza voce could reach the last seat in the upper balcony. He made numerous appearances on the voice of Firestone and Bell Telephone hours. Here we have a fine sampling of his versatility. From American pop to Italian opera Sig Tagliavini brings a sense of style, excitement, and verve. He virtually owned,E lucevan le Stelle and Che Gelida Manina. He was also a fine actor, "living" each role he performed, a rarity for opera singers of that time. At home in dramatic or comic roles, just look and listen to "Una furtiva Lagrima" and "La Danza" for proof. This video is a must for any serious opera fan and a textbook of good singing for the aspiring singer ... Read more

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Ferrucio Tagliavini is remembered as one of Italy's greatest lyric tenors, following in the tradition of Gigli and Schipa. His operatic career began in Florence, in 1938, when he debuted as Rudolfo in "La Boheme.", the role of his La Scala and Metropolitan Opera debuts (in 1942 and 1946, respectively). Tagliavini made a number of appearances on the "Voice of Firestone" programs. These rare television performances capture the tenor in his glorious prime, bringing his magical vocal charm to many of the world's most beloved songs and arias, in Italian, French, and English. ... Read more