I had the great privilege of taking a master class at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philly in the early 80s with Maestro Hines. He was brutally honest and direct with all of us. He was indeed a world class Bass, but his Wotan was also one of the greatest of all times.
Jerome Hines wrote a great book Great singers on Great Singing something like that I didn’t realise what a Great singer he was until later on and all I can say is WOW what a voice a REAL singer unlike many today bravo 👏
This is the only song that Gastaldon ever wrote that was popular. It was a huge hit from this otherwise obscure composer. It was written originally for soprano. The story is that she recalls the seranade from her lover. She sings what he had sung under her window. It was such a hit that it was published in several languages and for all voice types. The composer intended it to be a song for soprano.
The words are about someone in love with a young man who sings beneath their balcony, and who's protective mother doesn't like it when they start singing the melody. So, it was obviously written originally for a woman. I didn't know the song well, though I've heard it a few times but without paying attention to the words. So, I'm mildly surprised it's been so often sung by men, but there's no particular reason why they shouldn't, and Hines sounds spendid here.
Thousands of people are taught wrongly by university teachers who were never good enough to have a career. They did that to Mark Delavan too and he went nowhere until Hines taught him properly.
Agree! They can't able to teach people like that quality. Music full of mosquitos, it starts with poor paper name pavaroti and now no singers because of pride and bad teaching
Jerry was singing in the church on Boanire! Connie Canfield is accompanying him. I've sung in the same place--for church though! Bonaire was Jerry's beloved special island! After staying there for two weeks I totally understood why.
@jaypenn123 The song was published in tenor and baritone keys, so it was obviously intended for both. To have Hines do it is a luxury. Often times tenor songs are about young girls. Seldom do women sing this song and it was made famous by un-girly tenors like Caruso and Lanza.
No no no...The larynx lowers with the breath and takes the back of the tongue down with it. His larynx was huge and lowered a long way. He did not manipulate the tongue locally. Believe me! I looked in his throat a lot! :)
People say a lot of weird things about the tongue. There is a Russian or Central Asian tenor who posts videos of himself singing, with a view directly into his mouth. It's really unattractive but also instructive because you see his tongue lifted from the bed of the mouth and arched. Supposedly he studied with the Del Monaco brother who taught voice. To be clear I don't believe he's singing correctly or well. He's a loud screamer. It is interesting to see what he does though
Not at all!! The song was published in tenor and baritone keys, so it was obviously intended for both. To have Hines do it is a luxury. Often times tenor songs are about young girls. Seldom do women sing this song and it was made famous by un-girly tenors like Caruso and Lanza.
I'm surprised women seldom sing it, as the words seem obviously written for a woman, as I just said in my reply to jaypenn123's post. But I guess the melody just seems to sit well in a male voice.
Ooops. Mr Hines misses the last line "Stringimi O Cara, stringim'al tu core... Fa mi provar, l'ebrezza dell'amore..." A hair raising performance otherwise.
This is one of those times when it's helpful not to understand the words. This is a song sung by a woman about the handsome young man who seranades her underneath her balcony. It really only makes sense when sung by a woman. But of course the tenors have claimed it for themselves. That's not so bad, tenors are kind of girly men after all. But to have a real manly man like Hines ing it is maybe too much.
I had the great privilege of taking a master class at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philly in the early 80s with Maestro Hines. He was brutally honest and direct with all of us. He was indeed a world class Bass, but his Wotan was also one of the greatest of all times.
Hines e' ormai una voce storica !
Semlicemente fantastico!
Jerome Hines wrote a great book
Great singers on Great Singing something like that I didn’t realise what a Great singer he was until later on and all I can say is WOW what a voice a REAL singer unlike many today bravo 👏
Come si fa a mettere un non mi piace ad una interpretazione del genere? Grande Jerome. Grandissima interpretazione.
Spectacular!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This is the only song that Gastaldon ever wrote that was popular. It was a huge hit from this otherwise obscure composer. It was written originally for soprano. The story is that she recalls the seranade from her lover. She sings what he had sung under her window. It was such a hit that it was published in several languages and for all voice types. The composer intended it to be a song for soprano.
Thank you for your upload!! Thank you!
Magnifico!!!
I think we can safely say he is a basso not a baritone.
Voces monstruosas, colosales... Caprichos de Dios!
Sempre Grande Jerome!!!
MARAVILLOSO
The words are about someone in love with a young man who sings beneath their balcony, and who's protective mother doesn't like it when they start singing the melody. So, it was obviously written originally for a woman. I didn't know the song well, though I've heard it a few times but without paying attention to the words. So, I'm mildly surprised it's been so often sung by men, but there's no particular reason why they shouldn't, and Hines sounds spendid here.
Thousands of people are taught wrongly by university teachers who were never good enough to have a career. They did that to Mark Delavan too and he went nowhere until Hines taught him properly.
Agree! They can't able to teach people like that quality. Music full of mosquitos, it starts with poor paper name pavaroti and now no singers because of pride and bad teaching
Jerry was singing in the church on Boanire! Connie Canfield is accompanying him. I've sung in the same place--for church though! Bonaire was Jerry's beloved special island! After staying there for two weeks I totally understood why.
@jaypenn123 The song was published in tenor and baritone keys, so it was obviously intended for both. To have Hines do it is a luxury. Often times tenor songs are about young girls. Seldom do women sing this song and it was made famous by un-girly tenors like Caruso and Lanza.
Great Voice
Che voce!!!!
A very fine pianist!!
No no no...The larynx lowers with the breath and takes the back of the tongue down with it. His larynx was huge and lowered a long way. He did not manipulate the tongue locally. Believe me! I looked in his throat a lot! :)
Your voice Mr Shore is indescribable it’s AMAZING I play you to certain people who appreciate incredible and they were stunned as I am !
People say a lot of weird things about the tongue. There is a Russian or Central Asian tenor who posts videos of himself singing, with a view directly into his mouth. It's really unattractive but also instructive because you see his tongue lifted from the bed of the mouth and arched. Supposedly he studied with the Del Monaco brother who taught voice. To be clear I don't believe he's singing correctly or well. He's a loud screamer. It is interesting to see what he does though
Great Voice.....Fantastic....5 ***** And More
Ma che gigante, ad ottant'anni sua voce era encora pottente. Ce fut un immense chanteur ,chapeau à sa mémoire. R.I.P.
Sublime
What a voice it’s scary
Most often sung by a tenor. Fine singing here so there must be. Bass/Baritone key somewhere. I must search for it.
Not at all!! The song was published in tenor and baritone keys, so it was obviously intended for both. To have Hines do it is a luxury. Often times tenor songs are about young girls. Seldom do women sing this song and it was made famous by un-girly tenors like Caruso and Lanza.
Quanto me gradita
è bellissima, l'unica cosa è che pare una versione friendly. :-D
Так он звучал не в лучшей своей форме🙄
Прекрасный Хайнс!
Regarding gender switching, I sang Gretchen am Spinrade in a recital. I'm sure nobody objected.
I'm surprised women seldom sing it, as the words seem obviously written for a woman, as I just said in my reply to jaypenn123's post. But I guess the melody just seems to sit well in a male voice.
Ooops. Mr Hines misses the last line "Stringimi O Cara, stringim'al tu core... Fa mi provar, l'ebrezza dell'amore..." A hair raising performance otherwise.
What a baritone! Strong voice
Bass
This is one of those times when it's helpful not to understand the words. This is a song sung by a woman about the handsome young man who seranades her underneath her balcony. It really only makes sense when sung by a woman. But of course the tenors have claimed it for themselves. That's not so bad, tenors are kind of girly men after all. But to have a real manly man like Hines ing it is maybe too much.
yes, that is really absurd!
Ni
bravo x100