Gregory Kunde - Povero Ernesto w/ High D

Found this recording of Kunde in Pasquale from Madrid. Unlike the video recording with Muti, he performs the optional high D at the end, for those who care much about that. Recording says 1995. Also if it's from 95, this is likely right after his chemo, which makes it more impressive.

[@SilfredoSerrano]

Db, not D

[@claudinecarel3659]

Dear dear ! I missed that in June ! Waouh ! And it's so dark and sad, quite different from the usual comedy feeling. Extraordinary, thanks !

[@devieasutarisia4673]

音源はレコードかと思うぐらいノイズが多いですね。若かりし頃のクンデですね。

[@jsierra88]

He improved his technique after years. Now he's much older but a better singer. IMO.

[@PhilosophicalDance]

It's interesting that you say that, as I've often seen people say the opposite. (They typically point to wobbles that I can't hear) Why do you say that?

[@jsierra88]

@@PhilosophicalDance even though nowadays his sound is more focused but a little pushed maybe trying to sing "louder"? Or might be cause his age. Idk I hear him here a little "squeawked" and not as free as it could be.

[@handrionurhan]

@@jsierra88 I have never heard him live in his bel canto years, I finally heard him live only recently in 2023 when he sang Verdi's Otello in Tokyo....His squillo was amazingly penetrating...the most impressive sound I have heard live to this date, followed by Berti, Grigolo, and Alagna.

[@nurhandrio]

The high D is reminiscent of Kraus' sound.

[@Esch1lus]

Kunde took lessons from Kraus (but their control of high notes was totally different mechanical-wise)

[@marioparisi2533]

Manca assolutamente di mordente . Non bastano solo gli acuti. Interpretazione sbiadita....

[@InfernoDaBaka]

E di corpo...