It was in 1994 when I first learned of Richard Tucker and this Aria.. he is still the best performer... Not just the voice but the acting and emotions... The best "Vesti la Giubba"... So glad that we watch this once in a while.
When you saw and heard him in the opera house, as I did many times, his Voice sounded even bigger and more "Spinto large" then his commercial studio recordings, and unlike some tenors who on their studio recordings sound larger then they really where, Tucker was live in the opera house, a very large rich and powerful spinto tenor, who sounded even more powerful then the recordings, he sang with fine emotion and was a very great American born tenor, among the best in the world,------ RIP,. Richard Tucker. (1913-1975.)
Richard Tucker was another incredible tenor, and I thank you very much for posting him! I hope you will also post his 1961 appearance in which he sang "Nessun Dorma" and a 1954 appearance where he sang an Italian aria (looking at the episode guide I have).
This is NOT 'Vesti La Giubba'. He is singing a medley, the first thing he sings is the SECOND half of the aria 'No Pagliaccio Non Son' that starts with the line 'Sperai, tanto il delirio'. Then once he moves to the chair, he then sings the aria 'Vesti La Giubba' complete.
A sensational Canio and in 1970 and later in his last few years, he sang it often in the opera house, his last one in Nov. 1974 at the Met. opera, was just weeks before he died at age 61. there is an actual video from the complete performance on you tube of the "Vesti la Giubba " aria, RIP.
1:42 - 4:27 Expect to see mafia hit, shootout, and execution whenever you hear 'Vesti la Giubba' being sung at movies like 'The Godfather' or 'The Untouchables.'
Too bad you couldn't save the roar of the audience at the end. If I remember correctly about that 1969 show, the audience went wild, with applause and shouts of "Bravo!" that continued for awhile, even after Tucker left the stage.
True, as I was watching it then and a few years later, backstage with him in his dressing room after he sang in Carmen , I mentioned it, he also remembered it well, when I told him it was White hot!
It's the second part of "No Pagliaco non son" from the play within the play when he finally erupts at Nedda. Moments after this, she basically seals her own fate and after that, well it's "La commedia e finita" time. It's a weird bit of transposition as this comes much later in the opera than "Vesti la giubba" but the musical arrangers on the Sullivan show did some truly bizarre stuff, including adding a snare drum to the orchestration of "Largo al Factotum" one evening when Robert Merrill was on the show! I'm always impressed by Tucker's intensity in this. Many of his colleagues walked through their TV appearances but he throws himself into the music.
@@shicoff1398 I saw from another post that Tucker worn some similar costume... not sure if that was. But I totally agree, it would had been disaster to wear it for season shows... and the dress can be damaged quickly... priceless costume!
@@道-p2e Right, what he did was wear it only on occasion at Met. opera functions, he had the entire costume, including the shoes and being of similar size it all fit him, except the shoes which where smaller the Tucker's shoe size.
I saw Richard Tucker sing this opera at the Met in June, 1973…he brought down the house !!! He really owned this role 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
yes I was there myself also, it was terrific!
It's extremely unlikely we will ever see another tenor with these dynamics and vocal prowess. R.I.P.
A very passionate Tucker, he was a powerful tenor singing live here, not a studio recording, this is the real thing RIP.
I remember seeing this unforgettable performance long ago on a Sunday evening. What a powerful voice and acting.
American Caruso, dark gold standard even at the age close to 60… proud produce of USA. Bravo!
56 years old here and still great.
Heavy gold, dark and shining, still！
@@道-p2e Yes at age 56 here and live.
Such an amazingly musical talent with an unbelievable voice.🎶🎵😀⭐✨
It was in 1994 when I first learned of Richard Tucker and this Aria.. he is still the best performer... Not just the voice but the acting and emotions... The best "Vesti la Giubba"...
So glad that we watch this once in a while.
Agreed and he is 56 years old here!
A great singer from NYC. I think he was one of the most featured singers in the Met repertory.
Не зря Ричард, был кумиром у Марио Ланца! Браво Ричард!!!Какая мощь пения!!! Ты самый лучший!!!
What a powerful tenor!
When you saw and heard him in the opera house, as I did many times, his Voice sounded even bigger and more "Spinto large" then his commercial studio recordings, and unlike some tenors who on their studio recordings sound larger then they really where, Tucker was live in the opera house, a very large rich and powerful spinto tenor, who sounded even more powerful then the recordings, he sang with fine emotion and was a very great American born tenor, among the best in the world,------ RIP,. Richard Tucker. (1913-1975.)
He had large and powerful spinto voice, very powerful high notes, as though he had a Microphone in his throat. RIP Tucker 1913-1975
Wonderful! TFS❣️ 👏👏👏
Richard Tucker was another incredible tenor, and I thank you very much for posting him! I hope you will also post his 1961 appearance in which he sang "Nessun Dorma" and a 1954 appearance where he sang an Italian aria (looking at the episode guide I have).
Grandissimo Tenore👍🥇grazie di❤👍del filmato!!!
IMHO, Richart Tucker the best of the American Tenors.
I do Agree, still terrific here at age 56!
This is NOT 'Vesti La Giubba'.
He is singing a medley, the first thing he sings is the SECOND half of the aria 'No Pagliaccio Non Son' that starts with the line 'Sperai, tanto il delirio'. Then once he moves to the chair, he then sings the aria 'Vesti La Giubba' complete.
Correct.
Why the education work? The caption of the video already says" Selection from Pagliacci".......
@@jenspflug7473 Yes your Correct, it does!
Maravilloso ✨
Arguably the greatest-ever as Canio
A sensational Canio and in 1970 and later in his last few years, he sang it often in the opera house, his last one in Nov. 1974 at the Met. opera, was just weeks before he died at age 61. there is an actual video from the complete performance on you tube of the "Vesti la Giubba " aria, RIP.
1:42 - 4:27 Expect to see mafia hit, shootout, and execution whenever you hear 'Vesti la Giubba' being sung at movies like 'The Godfather' or 'The Untouchables.'
Too bad you couldn't save the roar of the audience at the end. If I remember correctly about that 1969 show, the audience went wild, with applause and shouts of "Bravo!" that continued for awhile, even after Tucker left the stage.
True, as I was watching it then and a few years later, backstage with him in his dressing room after he sang in Carmen , I mentioned it, he also remembered it well, when I told him it was White hot!
This is the second part of No Pagliaccio non son, not Vesti la giubba.
Then at #1: 50 He sings Vesti la Giubba--The show had him sing Vsti la Giubba Last.
what is the name of the first aria - the short one ??? does anyone know ???
It's the second part of "No Pagliaco non son" from the play within the play when he finally erupts at Nedda. Moments after this, she basically seals her own fate and after that, well it's "La commedia e finita" time. It's a weird bit of transposition as this comes much later in the opera than "Vesti la giubba" but the musical arrangers on the Sullivan show did some truly bizarre stuff, including adding a snare drum to the orchestration of "Largo al Factotum" one evening when Robert Merrill was on the show! I'm always impressed by Tucker's intensity in this. Many of his colleagues walked through their TV appearances but he throws himself into the music.
He is or seems to be so conscientious that he would give this TV appearance as much preparation as any Met appearance.
@@shirleyrombough8173 Yes he was magnificent. RIP.
Is the costume he is wearing Caruso's?
No, not here, he had it, but he felt it was not in good taste as far as singing and wearing the great man, Caruso's costume.
He deserves to wear that. True American Caruso.
@@道-p2e Yes and he did wear it for only some special functions, but rarely from all I've read about him as he was very respectful.
@@shicoff1398 I saw from another post that Tucker worn some similar costume... not sure if that was.
But I totally agree, it would had been disaster to wear it for season shows... and the dress can be damaged quickly... priceless costume!
@@道-p2e Right, what he did was wear it only on occasion at Met. opera functions, he had the entire costume, including the shoes and being of similar size it all fit him, except the shoes which where smaller the Tucker's shoe size.
How the fuck did i end up here?