Franco Bonisolli - Manon Lescaut Act I

We often speak too much about his extremes: his power, his top...But we should see: He was an opera-artist. In his understading he was an actor and singer, the opera-stage was his home. Sure - we had much fun with him and everyone knew that after his "Di quella pira" the people would loose control and have a party feeling...But he used to have a great identification with his roles and this is what we felt.
Why I went to opera? Because it is life! The actors, singers, the conductor, the orchestra - they all did their best to make an event. And we were part of it. It is life and love. Puccini - think about his life, his feelings...Manon Lescaut - Love and tragedy...
Franco had the talent and the charisma to create a special atmosphere with strong emotions.
Many people watched and listened to him with a dry throat and tears in their eyes.
And Franco too: He tried to give all he had and sometimes he had also tears in his eyes and lost control.
For many critics and people, he was too emotional...But we - we loved him for it.

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Andreas Baum thank you very much for what you do for great art and in particular for the GREAT FRANCO BONISOLLI.

[@narushimamitsuo816]

I have never ever listened as beautiful Puccini`s tenor as Bonisolli here. He is the best tenor in the last century. Thank you for uploading his rare 60` recording.

[@apolinar2011]

Increible voz, bella interpretacion.

[@liequnqiu123]

I had told my Chinese folks that Bonisolli is the best!

[@ilyahouzich]

Огромное спасибо!!! В очередной раз слушать Франко это счастье!!!

[@thehix]

Thank you so much for uploading more of Franco !

[@GabrielGandolfo79]

Thank you for sharing this amazing document/memory. Do you have the name of the singers and the location and the year of the performance please?