BRAVO! I was in attendance at this wonderful and beautiful recital of Carlo Bergonzi! It was a blessing from God to allow my wife and me to witness and experience such passionate and lovely singing.
Definitely one of the great Italianate tenors of the last century. He still retained a youthful voice in this lovely piece. I would love to have heard the whole concert. However, many of us were rewarded when he appeared in the MET gala of the same year honoring Maestro James Levine replacing a seemingly ailing Luciano Pavarotti.
This is superb, gorgeous singing. He was the master of "line" in his singing. Such a seamless, continuous flow of effortlessly produced sound. And this concert was NOT the end of his singing career. He substituted for an indisposed Pavarotti at the Met James Levine Gala in 1996 and sang the I Lombardi trio and Luisa Miller aria.
Tenortalker Exactly! I heard his farewell at Covent Garden, and the sweetness and musicality of his singing that night will stay with me for ever. Bravo Carlo...quiet consummation have, and renowned be thy grave...
Great to see. I'm sure this concert was a great occasion! CB was the first tenor that made an impact on me when I heard him sing the love duet from the Barbarolli Madam Butterfly with Scotto in my teens: 40 years ago. Seems like yesterday!
Bravo. I was there and am amazed to see that someone taped this. Thank you. I first saw Bergonzi at the Met in 1959 and many times afterwards. What a wonderful singer.
This he does better than most tenors in their prime beautiful singing fantastic pianist by the way Gigli was the king and is the King of this song forever
For me, the greatest tenor of the last half of the 20th century. This is not meant to slight the other greats such as Tucker, del Monaco, Corelli, Krause, Vickers, Domingo, Carreras, Burrows and others I may have forgotten. Bergonzi joined a magnificent technique to an innately beautiful voice capable of stirring one's soul. The era would have been so much less without him.
Excuse me, people - but this man was 72 years old, when he did that concert! I know no other singer, even of the very great legends, who could produce such vocal beauty at such an advanced age - and that includes Caballe and Kraus! I n c r e d i b i l e !!!! V i v a b e l c a n t o !!!!
The “fiato” or breathing comes only from the DIAPHRAGM, so he must have kept up with his breathing exercises throughout his lifetime, simply put. There is no magic, no secret about it, no two bones about it !!! Good job however. I really liked his Ramses !!!
Emozionante!! La consapevolezza che, con tutta probabilità, quello sarebbe stato l'addio del Maestro alla Carnegie Hall ha reso tutto più malinconico e commovente. Da notare la voce che a 72 anni dopo più di 40 anni di carriera è praticamente immutata, rispetto al decennio precedente, sia nel colore che nelle vibrazioni sonore a conferma di una tecnica sopraffina
The best VERDI TENOR STYLIST during the last third of the 20th Century. Not always the most sonorous or exciting in terms of voice alone & his tried OTELLO (even in a concert version) 3 year later
...when Bergonzi tried OTELLO (even in a concert version 3 years later) it was a sad way to round out a great career. Even in his best days this was never a role for him. Despite what he apparently said, “OTELLO does not need to be shouted, “ & indeed not! he may have had Del Monaco in mind here, but OTELLO still needs, albeit with lyric passages, a full COMMANDING timbre for at least 50% of the time & this Bergonzi was never able to provide & whoever convinced him to try this in 1999 did him no favors. He could not finish the performance & watching his dress rehearsal says why this was.
the three stooges, as you call them (such disrespect) did not perform as you say they did. Lucianno did the trill in "O Sole Mio" and Domingo and Carreras immitated him for laughs.
I was there! Unforgettable! I remember hanging on to every note.
BRAVO! I was in attendance at this wonderful and beautiful recital of Carlo Bergonzi! It was a blessing from God to allow my wife and me to witness and experience such passionate and lovely singing.
Definitely one of the great Italianate tenors of the last century. He still retained a youthful voice in this lovely piece. I would love to have heard the whole concert. However, many of us were rewarded when he appeared in the MET gala of the same year honoring Maestro James Levine replacing a seemingly ailing Luciano Pavarotti.
You will always be remembered and loved, Carlo. RIP
Wow, this takes me back, I was there and remember that memorable evening very well.
This is superb, gorgeous singing. He was the master of "line" in his singing. Such a seamless, continuous flow of effortlessly produced sound. And this concert was NOT the end of his singing career. He substituted for an indisposed Pavarotti at the Met James Levine Gala in 1996 and sang the I Lombardi trio and Luisa Miller aria.
Superb, as always. He was the best!
...what an artist! Todays Tenors can only bow their heads. Every human emotion in his voice. Admirable!
I too first saw him at the Met in 1959. It was in AIDA, the first opera performance I ever attended. The Amneris was G.Simionato!
I have something in my eye. Beautiful!!!!!
Mr. Technique. They dont' make them like this anymore. Bravo!!!!!!!!!!
Non ce ne sono più dei Maestri de tale rilievo artistico, ma pure umano.
thank you for posting this...i was there and until now it had only to extraordinary memories. thank you, thank you
Who could ever forget the great Carlo Bergonzi!
Tenortalker Exactly! I heard his farewell at Covent Garden, and the sweetness and musicality of his singing that night will stay with me for ever. Bravo Carlo...quiet consummation have, and renowned be thy grave...
Never.
Grande Carlo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sei un fenomeno.
Saw the same concert tour at orchestra hall chicago. A sunday afternoon I will never forget!
As was there then, doing what I am doing now, crying...
Great to see. I'm sure this concert was a great occasion! CB was the first tenor that made an impact on me when I heard him sing the love duet from the Barbarolli Madam Butterfly with Scotto in my teens: 40 years ago. Seems like yesterday!
and also how about his gorgeous duet of o soave fanciulla with Tebaldi recorded on Decca as well as their recording of Madama Butterfly!
My God that was wonderful!
Bravo. I was there and am amazed to see that someone taped this. Thank you. I first saw Bergonzi at the Met in 1959 and many times afterwards. What a wonderful singer.
i guess it is pretty off topic but does anybody know a good website to watch newly released movies online ?
@Callan Kellan Flixportal
@Weston Elliott thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) Appreciate it!!
@Callan Kellan happy to help :D
That was gorgeous singing!!!!!!
This he does better than most tenors in their prime beautiful singing fantastic pianist by the way
Gigli was the king and is the King of this song forever
For me, the greatest tenor of the last half of the 20th century. This is not meant to slight the other greats such as Tucker, del Monaco, Corelli, Krause, Vickers, Domingo, Carreras, Burrows and others I may have forgotten. Bergonzi joined a magnificent technique to an innately beautiful voice capable of stirring one's soul. The era would have been so much less without him.
Einfach unglaublich, dieser Mann! Sagenhaft !
This is from my tape!
This is very lovely singing!
Who is his accompanist; he is superb.
phil2u48 Vincenzo Lascola was his accompanist for many years. Excellent!
Bravissimo!!! One of the Best!!!!!!
Excuse me, people - but this man was 72 years old, when he did that concert! I know no other singer, even of the very great legends, who could produce such vocal beauty at such an advanced age - and that includes Caballe and Kraus! I n c r e d i b i l e !!!! V i v a b e l c a n t o !!!!
The “fiato” or breathing comes only from the DIAPHRAGM, so he must have kept up with his breathing exercises throughout his lifetime, simply put. There is no magic, no secret about it, no two bones about it !!! Good job however. I really liked his Ramses !!!
Edita Gruberova did it at 73 in a full orchestra concert
Bravo!!!!! Primo!❤
Great singing!! Bravissimo!!
I wish I could have sung that well when I was 30
His recording of LaBoheme with Renata Tebaldi changed my life. I shall always be grateful to him fro showing me what beauty there is in a single note.
bravissimooooooooo!
Falstaff1000 los mejores bergonsi y camarena
Great tenor, one of the best.
72 years old! Amazing singer!
A really Verdi specialist
Emozionante!! La consapevolezza che, con tutta probabilità, quello sarebbe stato l'addio del Maestro alla Carnegie Hall ha reso tutto più malinconico e commovente. Da notare la voce che a 72 anni dopo più di 40 anni di carriera è praticamente immutata, rispetto al decennio precedente, sia nel colore che nelle vibrazioni sonore a conferma di una tecnica sopraffina
The best VERDI TENOR STYLIST during the last third of the 20th Century. Not always the most sonorous or exciting in terms of voice alone & his tried OTELLO (even in a concert version) 3 year later
W l'Italia ............... W il Cav. BERGONZI......
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The high notes are never what maestro Bergonzi was best on. However, singing is not just for "high C". He was always one of best Verdi tenors.
....He was good in any note, in contradiction to some frantic applauded guys nowadays...
i was there too...
Do you recall who this superb accompanist is?
As I have stated elsewhere Bjorling,Bergonzi Schicff the rest stand on their shoulders.
Those "others" never had this fan APPRECIATION!!!!
Style!
When someone hands you your raincoat it really is time to go !
ci lasciava 5 anni fa, 90enne
brawo!!!
Have I ever able to purchase this full concert video?
So nice to see and hear this. Is that Eugene Kohn at the piano?
stupendo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ma dove lo hai trovato ?????per favore metti alre cose!!!!grazie
The human apotheosis of lyricism!
I would like to know the Name of the Pianist, he is great!!!
He is Maestro Vincenzo Scalera?
Marinausbcn Yes, Scalera the best!
Marinausbcn yes, he’s Vincenzo Scalera (itali-American) .
Vincenzo Scalera
Was it his last concert in carnegie?
...when Bergonzi tried OTELLO (even in a concert version 3 years later) it was a sad way to round out a great career. Even in his best days this was never a role for him. Despite what he apparently said, “OTELLO does not need to be shouted, “ & indeed not! he may have had Del Monaco in mind here, but OTELLO still needs, albeit with lyric passages, a full COMMANDING timbre for at least 50% of the time & this Bergonzi was never able to provide & whoever convinced him to try this in 1999 did him no favors. He could not finish the performance & watching his dress rehearsal says why this was.
What does he say at 4:18?
My wife cries !
Such a lovable man. His farewell at Covent Garden moved me to my core!
the three stooges, as you call them (such disrespect) did not perform as you say they did.
Lucianno did the trill in "O Sole Mio" and Domingo and Carreras immitated him for laughs.
No flamboyant gestures----just the real deal He sang at the concert for james levine and the others paled in comparison.