Gerard Souzay was one of the greatest lyric baritones of the Twentieth Century. Though he sang infrequently in opera, his legacy lies in his sheer genius as a recitalist. Truly an artist to his fingertips.
A wonderful singer - what legato line and clarity of French diction. I heard one of Souzay's last recitals in Nice at the opera house. His voice was tired and it took about 20 minutes before he seemed comfortable vocally, but once his voice was warmed up his artistry was spell binding.
@@baritonebynight I think it is sad that Souzay didn't do that much coaching / teaching - a whole generation of singers could have benefited from his wisdom.
La diction de l'opéra français qui a disparu après les années 1970, à quelques survivants près (Gedda, Vanzo...). Quelle douleur d'entendre ça, et de savoir que c'est aujourd'hui et pour toujours définitivement perdu...
Really lovely video- I've heard many (most?) of Souzay's records but barely ever seen footage of him singing. He really was as handsome as photos show, but even without the visuals he was surely the greatest singer of his generation.
J'ai écouté!!! Merci j'ignorais complètement ce chanteur. Il est absolument admirable. Effectivement on a l'impression d'entendre ce qu'on ne pensait plus entendre en ce genre. Magnifique. Mais je n'ai trouvé que des mélodies (Delmet, Fauré...), exquises d'ailleurs ; seulement avec cette voix et cette diction il faut absolument qu'il chante aussi de l'opéra français!!!
Bonjour ténor que je suis, je ne sais pas comment grandir, ni où frapper à quelle porte pour m'aider à chanter tout simplement chanter !!!! Merci Monsieur Souzay de votre voix. 777eric
merci je ne connaissais pas cet enregistrement. Naturellement Son français est impeccable et j'aime son interprétation Écoutons la parole douleur comme elle est chantée et en plus avec le sens de l'esthétique classique. Joana. Nous avons maintenant bcp d'incapables, surtout dans la musique française, et moi qui l'adore...
It's interesting to hear this aria sung by a baritone (but not inappropriate since the mythical Orpheus was male!) - here beautifully crafted by Souzay.
Pourquoi les inpacables (pour ne pas dire autre chose... - beurk)de la star-ac ont droit à un pont d'or alors que de futurs Souzay ou Thill dorment dans les placards?
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What a truly great singer he was !!
A nice sample of Gerard Souzay's beautiful signing. Why is he not more popular? He had everything...
Gerard Souzay was one of the greatest lyric baritones of the Twentieth Century. Though he sang infrequently in opera, his legacy lies in his sheer genius as a recitalist. Truly an artist to his fingertips.
Extraordinaire interprétation et quelle diction!Merci!Une voix magnifique!
A wonderful singer - what legato line and clarity of French diction. I heard one of Souzay's last recitals in Nice at the opera house. His voice was tired and it took about 20 minutes before he seemed comfortable vocally, but once his voice was warmed up his artistry was spell binding.
He was one of my favorite singers of all time. I wish I would have sent him a fan letter before he passed away.
@@baritonebynight I think it is sad that Souzay didn't do that much coaching / teaching - a whole generation of singers could have benefited from his wisdom.
@@Tenortalker I think he did teach in France, and the circle around Pierre Bernac, Thomas Grubb, Elly Ameling, did teach what his singing reflected.
quel joyau ! je n'avais jamais vu Souzay..magnifique
La diction de l'opéra français qui a disparu après les années 1970, à quelques survivants près (Gedda, Vanzo...).
Quelle douleur d'entendre ça, et de savoir que c'est aujourd'hui et pour toujours définitivement perdu...
Really lovely video- I've heard many (most?) of Souzay's records but barely ever seen footage of him singing. He really was as handsome as photos show, but even without the visuals he was surely the greatest singer of his generation.
Je suis pleinement d'accord avec vous!
A great, great singer with the most beuatiful of voices.
One of the best of all time.
What an artist - incredible!
How well within the ear Souzay's voice resides.
Unbelievably beautiful!
Whaddya mmean here?- Are you making a comment on how to sing, on GS's technique??
@@mjdares2749 The quality of sound and his technically delivery. Each are born of the other and so utterly seamless! Blessings!
J'ai écouté!!! Merci j'ignorais complètement ce chanteur. Il est absolument admirable. Effectivement on a l'impression d'entendre ce qu'on ne pensait plus entendre en ce genre. Magnifique. Mais je n'ai trouvé que des mélodies (Delmet, Fauré...), exquises d'ailleurs ; seulement avec cette voix et cette diction il faut absolument qu'il chante aussi de l'opéra français!!!
Ma mère! Quelle éloquence!!!
Un prince français.
Monsieur Souzay est un maître.
Its very good to listen the original french version
Bonjour ténor que je suis, je ne sais pas comment grandir, ni où frapper à quelle porte pour m'aider à chanter tout simplement chanter !!!! Merci Monsieur Souzay de votre voix.
777eric
Monsieur Souzay est un maître. Il nous a tout appris en ne faisant rien.
merci je ne connaissais pas cet enregistrement. Naturellement Son français est impeccable et j'aime son interprétation Écoutons la parole douleur comme elle est chantée et en plus avec le sens de l'esthétique classique.
Joana. Nous avons maintenant bcp d'incapables, surtout dans la musique française, et moi qui l'adore...
Maravillosa interpretación!!
Great ! Superb !
Pour moi, nul autre chanteur n'égale sa grandeur!
Such a beautifully balanced instrument
Beautifully sung! TY
Magnificent.TY
Indeed,my dear Madame..ou Mademoiselle Nanette!
an exquisite dessert with the taste of marrons glacès...
regards from Argentina!
ankhsnammon
ein phänomenaler Sänger, phantastisch
It's interesting to hear this aria sung by a baritone (but not inappropriate since the mythical Orpheus was male!) - here beautifully crafted by Souzay.
I think more baritones should sing Orpheus.
excelente master im in class of sing whit a your student!!!!!! thankk you master!
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Perfecto!!!!
I've known his voice for many years but never seen him on film till now. Remarkably handsome in that poet blouse.
Lieder König!!!!!
ankhsnammon
Fantastic!!!!
His example nearly led me into a singing career.
Art.
In those years, like nowadays, it was really expensive to hire musicians. So, they recorded often before to shoot.
Pourquoi les inpacables (pour ne pas dire autre chose... - beurk)de la star-ac ont droit à un pont d'or alors que de futurs Souzay ou Thill dorment dans les placards?
Y a t'il un chanteur français actuel qui pourrait nous gratifier d'un tel Orphée?
Je plus lècoute,je plus làime..
ankhsnammon
Stéphane Degout
Great singing, but it looks like he's lip-synching to a recording of himself.
comment il chant avec lever la tete ? c est bizarre!
Overacting was not needed and ruins the performance otherwise.