Nicolae Herlea, Romanian baritone sings from Verdi Il trovatore aria "Il balen del suo sorriso" official website: www.NicolaeHerl... official youtube channel: / nicolaeherlea
Доводилось слушать Н.Херля в 60 годах в Аиде - Амонасро. Впечатление потрясяющееся от его, редкого по красоте, виолончельного баритона, бесконечного дыхания, блестящих мощных верхов. Незабываемый певец.
Unluckily Nicolae Herlea shared the sad fate of many other great opera artists who were born behind Communist Iron Red Curtin. In the 1950/60-ties, they were very rarely invited to perform on western stages. But I know how to find real talents like him or Russian/Azerbaijani Muslim Magomayev and Bulgarian tenor Nikola Nikolov. What western media and newspapers were trying to suggest, I highly disregard. The choice of my mind and heart is all what counts.
This type of dark & luxurious Verdi baritone voice seems non-existent, or nearly so (?) these days. In Herlea‘s case was it a matter of special training & the time involved in such work that resulted in his wonderful sound? I would think so since it is hard to believe that the raw material in such an instrument cannot be developed under the RIIGHT CONDITIONS these days. An even greater upper extension in range is not the issue here. Warren had this & other qualities were what made him a great singer. Some like Milnes even in his best years capitalized on his high notes to the detriment of the rest of his voice (flatting in the upper E Natural to F became a chronic problem) but voices like Herlea & Bastianini, although lacking subtlety & bel canto finesse at times, would still be welcome with open arms these days.
Maestru Herlea ne inalta in Universul Divin al Muzicii Celeste! Impecabila tehnica si forta vocala, ambitus deosebit, armonie si frumusete extraordinara a timbrului, maiestrita frazare, lejeritare si inteligenta interpretativa...
@nisticom Hihi! Petit rigolo! il suffit de relire la correspondance du maître. Par ex. dans sa lettre à Ricordi du 10/07/1871:"je me moque un peu de ces voix raffinées, comme on dit.J'aime que mes rôles soient chantés à ma manière. Cependant je ne suis pas en mesure de donner à qui que ce soit, la voix ou l'âme ou ce je ne sais quoi qu'on appelle "avoir le diable au corps". Col diavolo in corpo.
Mamma mia!!! gigantesco!!!
One of the great Verdi baritones, and quite possibly not sufficiently esteemed or even recalled today.
Meraviglia delle meraviglie!!!
How on earth did I miss this marvellous voice? This voice was designed for Verdi.
Henry Webb Pontypool Wales
Доводилось слушать Н.Херля в 60 годах в Аиде - Амонасро. Впечатление потрясяющееся от его, редкого по красоте, виолончельного баритона, бесконечного дыхания, блестящих мощных верхов. Незабываемый певец.
Damn, he covers each note perfectly.
Beautyfull Baritone!
andigrim these are the best of the 20th century, thanks
Great voice 👍
Лучший из лучших......
Unluckily Nicolae Herlea shared the sad fate of many other great opera artists who were born behind Communist Iron Red Curtin. In the 1950/60-ties, they were very rarely invited to perform on western stages. But I know how to find real talents like him or Russian/Azerbaijani Muslim Magomayev and Bulgarian tenor Nikola Nikolov. What western media and newspapers were trying to suggest, I highly disregard. The choice of my mind and heart is all what counts.
What a voice!
Really awesome voice!
Bonjour Janja, superbe voix ! merci pour ce partage de qualité!
Amitié, Marie
Miluji tuto nahrávku. Tisíkrát potěší duši.......❤❤❤
Mai lasa-ma Doamne,mai lasa-ma cat mai esti cu noi in cantecul asta,chiar daca nu si impreuna cu Nicolae Herlea...Dar cu cantecul lui.
This type of dark & luxurious Verdi baritone voice seems non-existent, or nearly so (?) these days. In Herlea‘s case was it a matter of special training & the time involved in such work that resulted in his wonderful sound? I would think so since it is hard to believe that the raw material in such an instrument cannot be developed under the RIIGHT CONDITIONS these days. An even greater upper extension in range is not the issue here.
Warren had this & other qualities were what made him a great singer. Some like Milnes even in his best years capitalized on his high notes to the detriment of the rest of his voice (flatting in the upper E Natural to F became a chronic problem) but voices like Herlea & Bastianini, although lacking subtlety & bel canto finesse at times, would still be welcome with open arms these days.
Simply the best one.
Maestru Herlea ne inalta in Universul Divin al Muzicii Celeste!
Impecabila tehnica si forta vocala, ambitus deosebit, armonie si frumusete extraordinara a timbrului, maiestrita frazare, lejeritare si inteligenta interpretativa...
He is great...thanks for posting this
I really appreciate this from the part of a singer!
Thank you and good luck !
wow...wow..wow!
C'est quelque chose!!!
molto bravo complimenti!
Bravo!
@raigekimaru A beautiful voice andI love it as it is!
good voice
Would that he were here today to teach Hvorostovsky, Terfel, Hampson, Gavanelli, Alvarez, Leiferkus, Kwiecen et al how to sing!
that voice is just terrifying
le vrai baryton Verdi comme le voulait le maître de Busseto...
@louvet66 Avez-vous parlé directement avec le Maestro de Busseto?
@andigrim007
yeah, I do to, but it's scary as hell =P
@nisticom Hihi! Petit rigolo! il suffit de relire la correspondance du maître. Par ex. dans sa lettre à Ricordi du 10/07/1871:"je me moque un peu de ces voix raffinées, comme on dit.J'aime que mes rôles soient chantés à ma manière. Cependant je ne suis pas en mesure de donner à qui que ce soit, la voix ou l'âme ou ce je ne sais quoi qu'on appelle "avoir le diable au corps". Col diavolo in corpo.
@TheVerdiBaritone I think he is still alive and teaching. Not positive.