The Tenor is just not a Voice

Several amusing tales are to choose from with regard Impression bâche  to the pranks that tenors along with the like have played on their fellow performers. A person particular time this was played over a pretty well known soprano by an equally renowned tenor. The two alleged contributors are Enrico Caruso and Dame Nellie Melba.

The scene is set in "La Boheme" Rodolfo the tenor is in his home, when a knock in the doorway reveals Mimi inquiring for any light for her candle which experienced long gone out. Within the course of the Mimi loses her key on the ground, and each Rodolfo and Mimi are down on their knees, sweeping the floor with their hand hunting for said vital.

Then their arms meet up with each other individuals and Rodolfo can take keep of Mimi,s hand and tells her how chilly it feels, consequently he goes on to sing the aria "Che Gelida Manina" (your small hand is frozen) seemingly in a single effectiveness Enrico Caruso thrust a scorching sausage in Dame Nellie Melba,s hand, and he or she was significantly less than impressed it's got to become said. Afterwards she was alleged to acquire explained.

"The tenor is not really a voice, it can be a disease"

Nicely I've to mention although i'm an beginner tenor, I have thought of participating in pranks, and am often up for just a giggle. Alas the biggest giggle I'd was some a long time in the past when i was about to sing "Che Gelida Manina" and my pianoforte player started out playing the introduction to "Vesti Le Giubba" from leoncavallos "I Pagliacci". I checked out Gerry and he at me mortified hahaha.

I only mentioned Alright Gerry allows check out our recently reconstructed aria and i attempted to start singing "Che Gelida Manina" into the intro and songs of "Vesti Le Giubba" of course this was a supply of wonderful amusement to your audience, soon after some seconds I merely smiled at Gerry and reported. I do think Mr Puccini would prefer to adhere to his version, the crowd erupted and we carried on together with the right audio. phew minute saved!!

I wonder what tales of pranks and tricks may come out about the yrs for my favorite tenor of the second Rolando Villazon. Definitely he's extremely welcoming and stuffed with electricity and possible mischief, Time will convey to. In the meantime why don't you enjoy his model of Che Gelida Manina appropriate here with Anna Netrebko for a wonderfull Mimi.