Ezio Pinza

Ezio Pinza, one of the few great bel canto basses, had theatrical presence to spare; just try his commanding delivery of Ernani’s ‘Infelice!’ (a previously unissued take), or the cosseting warmth of his Italian art songs. This really is great singing, although Pinza’s Sarastro sounds rather like a magisterial automaton. Robert Cowan

BBC Music Magazine

Published: January 20, 2012 at 4:14 pm

COMPOSERS: Emani
LABELS: RCA Gold Seal
PERFORMER: Ezio Pinza (bass)
CATALOGUE NO: 09026 61245 2 ADD mono

Ezio Pinza, one of the few great bel canto basses, had theatrical presence to spare; just try his commanding delivery of Ernani’s ‘Infelice!’ (a previously unissued take), or the cosseting warmth of his Italian art songs. This really is great singing, although Pinza’s Sarastro sounds rather like a magisterial automaton. Robert Cowan

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