Francesco Tamagno was an operatic "Tenore Robusto" a very rare voice indeed and came from Italy. It is said that he had a top of C Sharp and the top half of his voice was so powerful it was likened to a "Trumpet even a Cannon". He assured his place in musical history with the role of "othello" and became the first tenor in history to leave a sizeable amount of recordings of his voice. Lets listen in right now. "Esultate from Othello 1903"
You can certainly hear the quality in his voice and feel the power that in his voice, i have to say i love this tenor!
Lets hear something else by him "Deserto Sulla Terra--Trovatore"
He sang in approx 55 opera,s and sacred works in 23 countries around the world, He also lived long enough to see the start of Enrico Caruso,s career who he admired, and he predicted several years earlier that caruso would become the number one italian tenor of the 20th century.
Although he could say "fluctuate in musicality" his powerful voice was just adored as he sang the major arias from the operas. (Cant help loving his voice)
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