Hermann Prey "Largo al factotum"

[@ernieschwarcz9077]

He was a very nice person in real life. And best friends with the great Fritz wunderlich.

[@saradalto]

Il vero Figaro sarà sempre Hermann Prey. La perfezione.

[@zorbamusicandlight760]

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[@procupeter]

assolutamente d'accordo!

[@tesfuweldemikael2902]

Daccordo. Non c'è migliore.

[@giuseppe5397]

He is very good but there are other also very good as for exemple John Rawnsley

[@8AHdl]

Absolut war Hermann Prey der beste Figaro aller Zeiten - auch schauspielerisch!!!

[@simonefaraone5305]

La migliore interpretazione di Figaro di tutti i tempi! Grande Hermann Prey!

[@giselamarch1994]

Hermann Prey - He was soooo Great, and sooo Funny.

[@ussling]

He was at home with comic opera Italian-style, displaying scenic intelligence, liveliness and hilarity. His virtuoso agility and great comic acting made him an obvious choice for numerous productions of Mozart's and Rossini's operas in the 1970s. (Wikipedia) Hermann Prey (11 July 1929 - 22 July 1998). RIP Herr Prey. Danke. Grazie. Thank you.

[@EyeShotFirst]

Not only does he hit the notes, he doesn't trip over the words, and he's so entertaining to watch.

[@MadanaBhatKhandige]

I find him as perfect as humanly possible, when it comes to baritones.

[@MadanaBhatKhandige]

I find him as perfect as humanly possible, when it comes to baritones.

[@martinsteffel]

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[@creatioexnihilo6599]

Wowsers. He also sang low! F2 on this one (Bass-baritone territory)! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZXTgJp5pKaNgtU

[@EyeShotFirst]

He had a pretty rich speaking voice. I honestly think he could have done like Ruggero Raimondi and played more bass roles, as his voice was every bit as deep as Raimondi's, but thankfully he utilized every ounce of range he had. I mean, he played 2 both Figaro roles, and was praised for both. Just the absolute ideal baritone voice to me.

[@MissCaraMint]

I think I have a crush on this Figaro. He's just so happy and charming.

[@mikelroa8719]

Theres a lot of innocence and childness in this mans acting, what makes him the perfect and ultimate Fígaro.

[@WetaMantis]

Also a great Papageno which is also full of life.

[@leonpienaar7442]

Truly great singer. Love his performances.

[@TeresaLeandro]

@@WetaMantisTo me he is the ultimate Figaro and the ultimate Papageno. I have some 10 different recordings of The Magic Flute (my favourite opera, Mozart, more than a passion, is a religion to me), but I seldom listen to the others, I keep going back to Solti’s, because of Hermann Prey’s Papageno. He had a smile in his voice. 💕

[@jakubsedlak2173]

Love that he wasn't just singing it. He was acting it...

[@leonaldobrum]

I'm astonished. The REAL Figaro! Impressive, intensive, profound! Il vero factotum!

[@mendoncacorreia]

Just like me! This particular version of "The Barber of Seville" was the very first opera I saw in my life. I was 10 years old then: I'm 44 now, and my debt to Hermann Prey is still rising... and rising... and rising...

[@tyrelroo]

I love Hermann Prey in this. It's so light and joyful. And he's even better playing Figaro in Mozart :D

[@magdalenaenzensperger6983]

the only one and best Largo al factotum!!!

[@johnsimca7093]

Not only the singing but the acting. Superb

[@jidtoons]

Judging by his happy expression, he was so completely into the part! I think that's what got my attention the most!

[@戸原笙]

He is my detoxing supplement, when I feel being completed sick of daily life, have a seat and listen to his songs and mend my heart.

[@tesfuweldemikael2902]

He did that to me sometimes, also through his artful interpretations of folksongs.

[@fierywomanpacnw7004]

Oh how lovely!

[@trudirosie4186]

My favourite and only Figaro. What a voice!

[@Lora0993]

I love Hermann Prey. His artistry, voice, and breath control are amazing!

[@giannistsoukatos4205]

Herman Pray a great baritone in an amazing performance.

[@letsschubertiad1966]

the best figaro, there's no dought

[@Krampasch]

Hermann is Figaro!

[@kostasbk]

One of the best Figaro's indeed. Hermann Prey will always be remembered.

[@eddywei2819]

The best version I think!

[@Nirvana-vf3vr]

me too!!

[@AiRayTH]

Me too!!

[@tesfuweldemikael2902]

He did it so often, I don't know which time he did it best, but his Figaro is the greatest anyway.

[@nathangonzalez9710]

The best version.

[@esterbruno8604]

Bravissimo Prey!

[@MarthaLohmer]

Hermann Prey war ein wunderbarer Sänger. Meine Mutter hatte mir als Kind eine Schallplatte von ihm geschenkt. Seitdem liebe ich seine unvergleichliche Stimme

[@jeanhiker]

One of the best convincing Figaro! Very good technique and BEAUTIFUL voice! I simply love him. He is so... Figaro! It's very pleasing to listen to him in this role. Congratulations! Bravo, bravissimo, Figaro!

[@lucybee3361]

The joy in the song is infectious.

[@canislupus8593]

Bravo 😊

[@user-ok1vf6qx4k]

The great Hermann Prey...wonderful!

[@terrietackett8964]

All I can say is, be still my beating heart!! I have never heard this done better in my 55 years of Opera!! God bless you, Hermann!

[@tesfuweldemikael2902]

That's a nice appraisal. Though it doesn't surprise me. Prey was the first Figaro I heard (if only recorded) and I always missed something with others.

[@호겸-e6w]

악보 속에 있던 피가로를 진짜 살아 숨쉬게 했어. 대단하다. 완벽하다!!

[@Pinxejas]

He is simply PERFECT! My favourite baritone ever, and what a fine actor! How I wish someone had footage of his wonderful Papageno!

[@tenorschofield]

MERAVIGLIOSO!!!

[@mariotaglieri5602]

Oltre a grande voce ,ottima e realistica rappresentazione teatrale con originalissima coreografia.Meglio non è possibiler!

[@Motor7Mike]

The best fiagro that every lived

[@francesca7564]

Monsieur Hermann Prey, par delà le ciel, vous restez un des meilleurs Figaro, quelle voix, quelle diction, quelle rhymique , quelle justesse ! Les anges ont de la chance ! Con rispetto !!!

[@Currabell]

Simply exquisite. Utterly flawless. He was such a fine , fine singer.

[@weswolever7477]

I’m so glad my parents introduced me to opera at a young age!

[@ivonhelmbrechts6973]

Ich habe schon viele Versionen gesehen, aber das ist einfach die Beste!

[@aetion]

Ja, zusammen mit dieser von Tito Gobbi.

[@ivonhelmbrechts6973]

@@aetion Danke bischen Zeit vorbei. Toller Sänger!

[@that1nigglet]

والله، أيامي أقضيه بالسماع لهؤلاء الأغاني.

[@perfectblue8443]

Unbelievable talent

[@trudirosie4186]

I dont think anyone else can rival Herman Prey's Figaro. Bravo!

[@Giovanni00831]

hermann è uno dei migliori Figaro che esistano, andatevi a guardare anche l'opera intera di questo spezzone, è del 1971, la migliore esistente!

[@Marlene55M]

Ha! Herman was the baritone of my childhood. Thanks for posting!

[@ivansanchez1988]

Largo al factotum della città.... This is all I can think when I walk on Lygon Street, in the Italian precinct in Melbourne.... This performance is so nice, It really encapsulates the energy that I believe Figaro has... the face of Prey is so expressive, he denotes so much energy, I wake up to this everyday!

[@erikaskolovin-erven8136]

Doch Hermann Prey erwähnte einige Male, wenn er das Gefühl hatte, dass alles gut klappt, war er mit dem Singen nicht zufrieden. Wenn er aber mit Schwierigkeiten kämpfte und es überwand, war er eher damit zufrieden.

[@ivansanchez1988]

@@erikaskolovin-erven8136 Thanks for the comment, I didn't know this fact. I translated the comment you posted and I understood that Prey wasn't satisfied with his performance when all seemed to be going well. Interesting fact, could you point a link to that interview?

[@erikaskolovin-erven8136]

@@ivansanchez1988 Einen Link kann ich leider nicht schicken. Ich hörte es von Hermann Prey in einem Interview und ich las es auch, als ich noch keinen PC hatte. Es lässt seit einigen Wochen zum Glück auch übersetzen. Ich hörte es mehrmals in Interview von Ihm.

[@tenorschofield]

BRAVISSIMO!!!!

[@TheSpringSunrise]

Credo che Rossini ha scritto Il Barbiere specialmente per Hermann Prey. La sua leggerezza fa volare. Anchio ho comprato DVD con la versione 1972 e per me non esiste piu niente. Bravo Hermann!

[@lavale1110]

splendida meravigliosa esibizione di hermann pray!!! semplicemente il migliore! è l unico che mi emoziona e mi cattura in questo modo!!!!

[@ニセ蒲焼]

I was fascinated with his excellent voice!

[@claudiooriental]

Bravo, bravo y bravo. Como dicen más arriba, no se puede agregar nada más. Prey, que Maestro!!!

[@LolliPop-lc6io]

Einfach fantastisch, wunderbar, ein ganz, ganz besonderer Genuss

[@Boccaccio1811]

If they had the Top 100 back in 1810's, this would've been at the top of the charts

[@thisisajang]

Next to Beethoven's ode to joy, indeed

[@joanabanyeres]

me encanta este Figaro, voz muy personal. Gracias.

[@mendoncacorreia]

There are times when we should be able to give (not 5 but) 6 stars here in "KZbin": this is one of them...

[@camillebouchard6436]

Je l'écoute et ré-écoute sans me lasser. Quel chanteur ! Wonderful ++++

[@leonecrociato91]

Il miglior Figaro che abbia mai visto,fantastico!

[@cincorn]

I own this version and have watched it many times. It's wonderful! Alva and Berganza are standout!

[@harild1965]

Esta es la música que quiero escuchar siempre, descubri la opera en mi adultez, mejor tarde que nunca.

[@deadlift65]

La storica e insuperata edizione diretta da Abbado con la regia di Ponnelle. Prey è più "furbo" e meno "macho" di altri, perfetto per l'idea generale dell'opera.

[@Jens0880]

The only singer I've heard that actually sings exactly what Rossini wrote. And damn good too!

[@davidrichie9570]

Such an effortless top voice. Right up to to the top G and A.

[@judonis]

Herman Prey and Dan Iordachescu the best "Figaro" ever!!!!!

[@claudiooriental]

Bravo Maestro Prey. Bravo por su arte inmortal. BRAVO!!!

[@frankparker4938]

Once I got to see him live!!! Absolutely awesome!! And got to shake his hand

[@erikaskolovin-erven8136]

Hermann Prey sah und hörte ich in Liederabende öfters live. Von Ende der 60ziger Jahre bis in den 80ziger Jahren.

[@nineteenforty7]

One more time;two more times;three more times and so on....marvellous!

[@P1B1U1H1]

I adore this song so much. Every GOOD singer is my favorite on this one.

[@gerdawendl3842]

Fantastisch! Besser geht es nicht!

[@nineteenforty7]

Well, I think it's fabulous! I play it almost daily and I have the DVd too and [lay tho whple opera regularly. I've seen it at the theatre twice and am ready to see it again [when it comes around again]...Love the late Hermann,,,fab voice...

[@Goethefemme]

I dearly loved Herman Prey as a child. What a shame I never got to see him sing. I adored his "Marta" with Gedda. Thank you for posting this.

[@giuseppemezzacappa5075]

DER BESTE FACTOTUM DEN ES JE GAB

[@lucyllebalth80]

Simply PERFECT!

[@giuliabelvisi6938]

Hermann ❤️ l’unico e inimitabile ti amo e ti amerò per sempre

[@elcaos10]

Prey, perfecto en esta interpretación, y al lado de Berganza y De Alba hacen una de las mejores interpretaciones del Barbero.

[@bigus]

herman prey always a pleasure to listen to and one of my all time favorite baritones. amazing high notes resulting from great technique and a beautiful voice. like lyric version of lawrence tibbett. just listen to that wonderful nasal pharengeal resonance in the sound, would that all singers could discover it.

[@iTube22100]

Bravo, simpatico, molto nella parte.

[@yodevil]

Great!!!!.. il migliore per complettezza che abbia visto fino ad ora

[@sunbeast914]

DA BEST!!! he's my favourite, great job!!!

[@jadeabanouas9551]

Largo al factotum della citta. Largo! La la la la la la la LA! Presto a bottega che l'alba e gia. Presto! La la la la la la la LA! Ah, che bel vivere, che bel piacere (che bel piacere) per un barbiere di qualita! (di qualita!) Ah, bravo Figaro! Bravo, bravissimo! Bravo! La la la la la la la LA! Fortunatissimo per verita! Bravo! La la la la la la la LA! Fortunatissimo per verita! Fortunatissimo per verita! La la la la, la la la la, la la la la la la la LA! Pronto a far tutto, la notte e il giorno sempre d'intorno in giro sta. Miglior cuccagna per un barbiere, vita piu nobile, no, non si da. La la la la la la la la la la la la la! Rasori e pettini lancette e forbici, al mio comando tutto qui sta. Rasori e pettini lancette e forbici, al mio comando tutto qui sta. V'e la risorsa, poi, de mestiere colla donnetta... col cavaliere... colla donnetta... la la li la la la la la col cavaliere... la la li la la la la la la la LA! Ah, che bel vivere, che bel piacere (che bel piacere) per un barbiere di qualita! (di qualita!) Tutti mi chiedono, tutti mi vogliono, donne, ragazzi, vecchi, fanciulle: Qua la parruca... Presto la barba... Qua la sanguigna... Presto il biglietto... Tutto mi chiedono, tutti mi vogliono, tutti mi chiedono, tutti mi vogliono, Qua la parruca, presto la barba, presto il biglietto, ehi! Figaro... Figaro... Figaro... Figaro... Figaro... Figaro... Figaro... Figaro... Figaro... Figaro! Ahime, (ahime) che furia! Ahime, che folla! Uno alla volta, per carita! (per carita! per carita!) Uno alla volta, uno alla volta, uno alla volta, per carita! Figaro! Son qua. Ehi, Figaro! Son qua. Figaro qua, Figaro la, Figaro qua, Figaro la, Figaro su, Figaro giu, Figaro su, Figaro giu. Pronto prontissimo son come il fumine: sono il factotum della citta. (della citta, della citta, della citta, della citta) Ah, bravo Figaro! Bravo, bravissimo; Ah, bravo Figaro! Bravo, bravissimo; a te fortuna (a te fortuna, a te fortuna) non manchera. Ah, bravo Figaro! Bravo, bravissimo; Ah, bravo Figaro! Bravo, bravissimo; a te fortuna (a te fortuna, a te fortuna) non manchera. Sono il factotum della citta, Sono il factotum della citta, della citta, della citta, Della citta! La la la la la la la la la!

[@tesfuweldemikael2902]

Thank you! Finally someone put the words.

[@XXXXXAlessioXXXXX]

Bellissima canzone e bellissima interpretazione complimenti!!

[@Haifabass]

This is from my favorire DVD with Luigi Alva as the count and the wonderful Teressa Berganza as Rosina.

[@erikaskolovin-erven8136]

Schön ist auch die deutschsprachige Aufführung von Weihnachten 1959 in München, die hier aber nur ausschnittsweise zu hören und sehen ist.

[@larslarsheim1741]

Big range and big power

[@loucarmesd5118]

SUPERBE HERMANN MAGNIFIQUE

[@gerdawendl3842]

Er ist der Beste!

[@marigranados2115]

Barítono lirico

[@armesdeutschland8210]

Wirklich großartig!!!ich bin begeistert

[@claudiooriental]

Bravo Maestro. Inolvidable!!! El Mejor!!! BRAVO, BRAVO!!!!

[@hectorgamez7939]

my favorite version

[@yannipapadopoulos9531]

The bit at 4:10 is fire 🔥

[@LulyBrown]

Bravisimo!!!

[@YFdC]

Have the DVD... love love to see it everytime :-)

[@chriscross4004]

Il piu grande Figaro del mondo.

[@paulostroff99]

The best of all the versions available.

[@rd9199]

the role of his life

[@gianfrancocastelli2324]

Molto bravo. Notevole registro alto.

[@deadlift65]

È vero. Prende un La naturale.

[@contediporonia3560]

UNICO FIGARO CHE RIMANE PER ETERNITA'

[@1Victorinus]

An absolutely fabulous voice!!

[@lordoftheheavymetal]

Ah, finally! I've seen this on Tv and it took me forever to find it on KZbin cause I didn't know the cast. Thanks for uploading :D

[@thallysfigueiredo5949]

this song is perfect

[@RolfLarsson]

My favourite operatic singer.