Peter Glossop

Peter Glossop

What was garnered from the Wiki page was that he was one of the only Englishmen to sing Verdi! Again another older singer with fantastic technique-- the video I found was of him singing Travatore! In which he fantastically demonstrates his vocal prowess and passion at some castle in Orange France in July 1972.

Though the video has a lot of the soprano singing, (Irina Arkhipova) he really shines in the role and fantastically carries himself on stage in a very relaxed appearance. He did seem a touch stiff, but then, anything is stiff in comparison to Geraint Evans. In my estimation, he was leaning a little forward during his singing, but that could just be his natural posture. He does have a HUGE neck, and a very commanding look. In general, his lines are quite full and vibrant. There is a passion in his eyes that make it impossible not to be entranced by his ability.

In this second video (sound) of Attila is done in Buenon Aires Teatre Colon, in 1966, he really shows off his high notes, and they are FANTASTIC. You can tell from listening that his breathing mechanisms really come together as he does a great job of producing a convincing line that doesn't seem to grow weak in its stream toward the end.

Sir Geraint Evans

Sir Geraint Evans
The first video that came up when i googled this singer was this vdeio from "Elisir d'Amore" -- This man clearly has a developed mind and presence for stage craft, and theatrical performance. Besides the fact that he's HILARIOUS, he always seems to stay right on his voice, no crazy shoulder raises, or inappropriate postures. He looks quite relaxed, as if there were no place he'd rather be then on stage. As is often with famous old singers, no one's heard of him.

A Welshman, he is one of the only singers with an Encyclopedia Britannica! Not only did he serve in the air force, but has toured the most famous companies including Glyndebourne and even in Covenent Garden.

Here he sings Madamina in Don G, and holy mackerel, the recitative continues to astound me. He just sounds like he's having a blast. His lines are really complete, but there is no lack of personality in each note. It's clear that he has command over the language, the interpretation, and the song itself. The reception after this song makes me wish I was there to see it myself.

His voice is absolutely incredible.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/music/sites/geraint-evans/
Here's a particularly interesting biography which includes his decision to turn down Don G to do Leporello. Apparently a talented violinist AND pianist, he worked as an amateur window-dresser until WW2!