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!
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!
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