Giuseppe Verdi - Aria Contelui de Silva din opera Ernani

Emil Crasnaru si Filarmonica "George Enescu " 2001

[@RRin901]

It was my distinct pleasure to perform with Emil in Gluck's "Der Zauberbaum" with the Bayerische Kammeroper Veitshöcheim in the late 1980's. He was the consummate professional with an amazing voice!

[@rogerpropes7129]

I don't like his voice, too old, but at least he sings the cabaletta complete and da capo, rare indeed.

[@RRin901]

@@rogerpropes7129 Respectfully, I disagree. You state that he is too old... Too old for what? I maintain that, even at his age, he offers a mature, informed performance. The notion that today's opera singers must be pretty, young, attractive, with movie star appeal is a reflection of the importance placed upon "fluff" and lack of substance.

[@rogerpropes7129]

@@RRin901 His voice is a croak.