Bravo, Mario lanza was one of most beautiful voice I heard in recordings!!!. he has that suillante sound, but also a tender and full sound at the same time...it is always sad to know he died so young, but in the other hand we have this wonderful recordings to keep his memory very alive for all us. Thanks for sharing this divine material...BRAVO!!!
Magnificent and beautiful. Only Mario Lanza could sing this way. I recommend a new book about him, A Kid from Philadelphia, Mario Lanza, the Voice of the Poets. It captures his passion, his essence and his amazing qualities as a singer, performer and human being. It is not a classic bio. It looks at him from the eyes of fan. It is impossible to put down.
I have been a huge fan of Mario Lanza since the age of 12, over 50 years ago. He certainly loved to show off that top. Why not? It was glorious and ringing and his upper register just thrilled my soul. It is unfortunate that he did not tour as much for recital or concerts. Even the great Jussi Bjorling came to my city twice for a recital; in 1948 and 1952, and it was not a major metropolitan city.