The voice of Danish tenor Lauritz Melchior (1890-1973) has come to be regarded as the standard by which all other Wagnerian tenors are judged.
“Without him we would have a limited notion how well Wagner’s tenor roles can sound,” wrote J.B. Steane about this Danish singer who singularly defined the category heldentenor (the type of “heroic tenor” voice needed to sing Wagner’s most demanding tenor roles).
Astounding vocal power and stamina, beauty and evenness of tone, accuracy of intonation, perfect legato – these are the qualities which come together in Lauritz Melchior, as in no other tenor before or since.
In addition, he possessed a robust sense of humor and unique personal charm whichRead more endeared him to a large and diverse public.
This program devoted to Melchior’s appearances on The Voice of Firestone further reveals the tenor as a consummate artist and a thoroughly engaging personality.
Region: 1 (US and Canada)
Running Time: 90 minutes
Color: Black & White Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Ave Mariaby Charles Gounod Performer:
Lauritz Melchior (Tenor)
Conductor:
Howard Barlow
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Orchestra
Period: Romantic Written: 1859; France
2.
The Student Prince: Serenadeby Sigmund Romberg Performer:
Lauritz Melchior (Tenor)
Conductor:
Howard Barlow
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Orchestra
Period: Modern Written: 1924; United States of Ame
3.
Work(s)by Richard Strauss Performer:
Lauritz Melchior (Tenor)
Conductor:
Howard Barlow
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Orchestra
Period: Romantic
4.
Vive l'amourby Traditional Performer:
Lauritz Melchior (Tenor)
Conductor:
Howard Barlow
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Orchestra
Written: USA
5.
Music in the Air: The Song is Youby Jerome Kern Performer:
Lauritz Melchior (Tenor)
Conductor:
Howard Barlow
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Orchestra
Period: 20th Century Written: 1932; USA
6.
Heart's melodies, Op. 5: no 3, I love theeby Edvard Grieg Performer:
Lauritz Melchior (Tenor)
Conductor:
Howard Barlow
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Orchestra
Period: Romantic Written: 1863-1864; Norway
7.
Songs (6), Op. 6: no 6, None but the lonely heartby Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Performer:
Lauritz Melchior (Tenor)
Conductor:
Howard Barlow
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Orchestra
Period: Romantic Written: 1869; Russia
8.
Becauseby D'Hardelot Performer:
Lauritz Melchior (Tenor)
Conductor:
Howard Barlow
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
9.
South Pacific: Some enchanted eveningby Richard Rodgers Performer:
Lauritz Melchior (Tenor)
Conductor:
Howard Barlow
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Orchestra
Period: 20th Century Written: 1949; USA
10.
I Pagliacci: Recitar!...Vesti la giubbaby Ruggero Leoncavallo Performer:
Lauritz Melchior (Tenor)
Conductor:
Howard Barlow
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Orchestra
Period: Romantic Written: 1892; Italy
11.
Lohengrin: In fernem Landby Richard Wagner Performer:
Lauritz Melchior (Tenor)
Conductor:
Howard Barlow
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Orchestra
Period: Romantic Written: 1846-1847; Germany
Slavonic Dance(s)by Antonín Dvorák Conductor:
Howard Barlow
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Orchestra
Period: Romantic Written: Bohemia
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review: ( 1 Customer Review )
Those were the days!March 8, 2013By Ronald E C. (West Hartford, CT)See All My Reviews"As a teenager I idolized Melchior and saw these Firestone shows with great interest when they were first aired. We've come along way since the early days of television, and one should by no means expect sophisticated production values. The staging seems stilted, especially when compared to whatwe see today. And one hasa to admit that Melchior was beyond his magnificent prime when these shows were made. Nevertheless, the singing is solid and the voice is still exciting"Report Abuse