Mario Lanza - Ave Maria

[@marysuesagor5187]

We saw him at the Atlantic City Steel Pier when I was about 4 - we had front row seats. He came into the audience - PICKED ME UP and held me as he sang! I was too young to realize the significance of it, but I do remember it, 70 years later!

[@itsjemmabond]

To say you're lucky is a true understatement, considering he died suddenly.

[@andresferrari5859]

It is a shame that the Opera Community of the time treated Lanza poorly and showed him almost no respect . But his movies introduced millions of non opera people to the music and passion of opera. It took recent greats in community to begin the re-introduction and admiration of this man's voice and talent. A thanks to Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and others who have pointed out many times how good Lanza was and the influence that his singing had on them.

[@alangale5666]

One of the greatest voices that ever existed, Mario Lanza is an all time legend. A real shame what happened to him in the end.

[@anthonymokelkie9360]

THE GREAT MARIO LANZA ! NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE HIM ! ONCE IN THOUSAND YEARS SUCH A SINGER AS THIS !

[@Dichoari]

my father loved Mario Lanza and we still have some of his records. We woke up many Sundays to the sound of Mario's voice. He was one of the best ever!

[@maryfountain4786]

Always loved him listen to him every night

[@dawngillard7117]

I first saw Mario Lanza when I was 5 and 62 years later I still love him . I have all his films on did and still watch them regularly. Wonderful

[@stellaandeddieluechin1087]

After so many years i hear his voice again. A gem a glittering star thst will shine till the end of times.

[@KrisTina-friendship]

There will never be another Mario Lanza. No other tenor or opera singer had his passion when singing. So emotiomal my eyes whell up and I get goosebumps listening to his voice. . My parents played his records around the house when I was still a kid and I grew up knowing about Mario Lanza and his distinct singing voice which no other tenor has in my opinion. It gave me an appreciation of his singing and the opera. I love him and love going to the opera. He did have an early influence in my life this way. ❤❤❤

[@andrewevans7219]

When he puts his alarm on the young choir boy it sends me.

[@deborahbrano5737]

I can understand. My house was the same. 4 brothers..First tenor 2nd tenor, baritone n bass....I sang and played piano. . The only girl. Happy day's 😊

[@cy1841]

I came to know him through my father..... His voice touches me every time I hear this song. I simply love his angelic voice.

[@cy1841]

Can't agree with you more..... May Mario rest in peace in heaven.

[@diamondpaintingfairy1617]

True so true have always loved his voice, now I’m not religious I won’t have anything todo with religion but this is the only religious song and singer I love anytime I hear another singer singing it I always compare them to Mario and they don’t even compete on his level so I either change the channel or turn the radio station over there’s just some songs that were destined for the singer you feel like it was actually wrote with their voice in mind and this is such a song no other singer even compares to him with this song a truly pure and beautiful voice just wish I could’ve met him as sadly he died many years before I was born 🥲

[@swandasong]

The inimitable Mario Lanza - there has been no-one like him and there never will be. Another angel singing in the celestial heavens somewhere. What a life and career he could have had without the MGM machine. But aren't those of us who love the guy and his voice so very fortunate that he was captured on film and recordings and captured so well. We may have lost the man but not his voice. Rest easy Mario Lanza and Bravo to all that you sang !!! xoxo

[@nergishadler4832]

Mario Lanza ist ein so grossartiger Sänger den es niemals wieder geben wird ein von Gott begnadigter Sänger.

[@Palmarola2012]

It is truly amazing that a singer who passed away so long ago still captures the imagination of millions. It is a testimony to Mario Lanza's fantastic talent. It was a splendid but short lived career filled with passion and success and some difficult times. At the end, Lanza was back on his way up and was among the most popular entertainers of his era. I recommend reading A KID FROM PHILADELPHIA, MARIO LANZA, THE VOICE OF THE POETS, and to listen to him as you read the beautiful essays that are a homage to a star who is still with us and will always be with us.

[@tofuti2001]

Lanza will always be remembered for bringing many non-opera fans to the opera through his voice, his acting, and mostly, his love for the people. He was the first real buff male singer - most tenors are large men, Lanza looked like he could play linebacker for an NFL team on Sunday afternoon and then be in front of the floodlights on Sunday night with just as much power and emotion as was spent on the gridiron earlier in the day - he was a modern-day singing warrior!!!

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Certainly, the Elvis Presley of Opera. A true original.

[@tinaseitz9617]

My father grew up with Mario Lanza but that was not his name then. Mario was 4 years older than my dad but they palled around in Phila and when I was growing up my Dad would always play his music along with Frank Sinatra, Jerry Vale, Dean Martin....the typical Italian music on Sunday in our typical Italian home/

[@bonanzajoe]

What a great memory. And what a great honor to be a pal of Mario Lanza.

[@cy894]

My late father loved his voice. Now I know why!

[@nevadagrace3514]

What was his name then?

[@esmieprentice7619]

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[@RichardRodrigues-k6z]

Mario Lanza was a derivative; of his mother's maiden name- Maria Lanza.For purpose of the movies and singing! His baptised name from his father and mother was Alfredo Arnold Coccoza.

[@ruthpaul7572]

A beautiful rendition of Àve Maria. Mario Lanzà had a wonderful voice.

[@oscarbenchuga7875]

Incredible that sweetest voice, plenty of strength and heart driver..!! God bless Humanity in these promising days...!!!!

[@gonzalopriale3293]

According to the all-Lanza website: the young singer’s name was Michael Collins - not to be confused with the famous British clarinettist of our time, nor with all of those named Michael Collins at the Internet Movie Data Base. His name didn’t even appear there in the full cast list of The Great Caruso. He merely lip-synched his part, which was sung by the American soprano Jacqueline Allen (1925-2009) for the film.

[@sheilafraser6119]

Loved his singing since I was about12 now I'm 80 and still listen on scratch records

[@lynnesperoni2686]

THANKFULLY HIS SHOR LIFE AND WONDERFUL VOICE IS CAUGHT ON FILM AND RECORDINGS.

[@curlytop988]

in my opinion this is probably one of the greatest renditions of ava maria i've ever heard in my 73 years. i heard this rendition many times since my youth. and the young man that sings with him whether lipsink or real is marvelous.

[@Palmarola2012]

This is so beautiful. I never stop enjoying it. The book, "A Kid from Philadelphia, Mario Lanza, the Voice of the Poets", captures the emotion of this performance.

[@paulbrierley5129]

His voice gives me goosebumps everytime!!! Fantastic!!

[@ВалентинаПотапова-т9ю]

Ничего не знаю лучше, чем это исполнение Аве Мария Баха. Бесподобный Марио Ланца и хор мальчиков. Это чудо.

[@andreraufaste7527]

Magnifique, extraordinaire, je ne me lasse de l'écouter.

[@elizabethgold]

Chills up and down my spine. I will listen to this about 100 times this week.

[@iancarey2697]

We have been blessed by God to be able to hear such a wonderful rendition of this beautiful song. There may well have been singers with greater technical singing ability, but when it comes to pure sweetness and pleasurable listening. Mario Lanza was indeed the very best.

[@Mikep487]

I'm not even sure about the greater technical singing ability. Lanza had magnificent breath control.

[@petreserban3508]

au fost mari artisti ai lumii ,atit mario lanza cit si pavaroti ..care ne face placere sa-i ascultam orcind....nu-i vom uita niciodata.....

[@shirleyfortablet7958]

What a beautiful 💓 Voice and song 💕💗,sang with such feelings love listening to great singers never to be repeated ,how sad we miss these great singers so much Shirley h Darlington England 🌹🌹🌹😘😘

[@deborahclarke3389]

My Dad loved Mario. When our mother died he played his records over and over. He had such grief for her. Mario helped him . He died 7 weeks later...

[@laszlohalmi1893]

Voices and spirit together are able to create such moments! This is what we have to forget in the next period in Europe.

[@jamesbarratt7570]

Wonderful voice I could listen to him all day

[@davearnold1139]

He had the voice of an angel and every time I heard his voice it brought me to a standstill I brought a tear to my eye. Now when I’m praying to my God I can hear his voice come through the gates of heaven I just strike you in the heart where are you will always remember him incredible voice and incredible person I will always keep listening to him I want it comes to my time I will play I Walk God at my funeral🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@jimmysumsion2446]

😊

[@CR-ty5eg]

well I hope you get some of your wish. Defintiely a voice of an angel, but most certainly not one. And God is not there.But play I will walk with God if it makes you happy.

[@adalyubarksy9985]

OMG . The best performance ever . Mario Lanza and Franco Corelli my favorite tenors . Thank you for posting this video . SPASIBO.

[@julienaylor1236]

one of the best opera singers in the world

[@michelboivin8043]

Tout à fait remarquable et quelles voix de maîtres...On ne retrouve pas de voix semblables mais ces voix sont merveilleuses...

[@sharondillon9910]

This just gives you goosebumps .so beautiful my mum loved mario lanza god I miss her so much 😭 must of watched this 10000s times and I always come back to it beautiful that voice 💗😫

[@Musikfreundism]

Eine wundervolle Stimme mit sehr viel Herz, er ist viel zu früh von uns gegangen.

[@jacquelinepelckmans839]

Blijft het mooiste van al de songs van Ave Maria

[@mariloumunoz7937]

Thank you so much, you played beautiful videos of Mario Lanza, l love it all, thank you.❤

[@helenmagellan]

If I could have this as a ring tone I would never answer my phone. The most beautiful man with the most beautiful voice.

[@oliviarizza5684]

I named my son after him, and I loved his voice.

[@adafretton9673]

Beautiful absolutely beautiful love it nice opera singing from mario

[@ВалентинаПотапова-т9ю]

Незабываемо с детства. Я и сейчас плачу. Спасибо.

[@patriciahaase4702]

Greatest voice of my lifetime!! Was in love with him when I was 10.

[@SandraMarch-v1s]

I also loved this man from age of 10 I've seen every film he was my first Love and I want his (ill walk with God) at my funeral I live music that pulls on your heart when listening li play his songs regularly R.I.P x

[@peterfuchs3684]

Wow, ein "Ohrenschmaus" Gänsehaut pur, der Himmel hat seine "Pforten" geöffnet.

[@gerardannemariebutot3327]

quelques minutes de pur bonheur à réécouter sans modération

[@susanrochford1906]

Mario Lanza a Amazing singer, brings tears to my eyes listening to him! X💞💕💞💕

[@jeandevalbonne]

J’en ai les larmes aux yeux...splendide !!!!

[@Shodansixtyone]

I still say Mario Lanza was the best of the tenors - what a shame to lose him so early - of course Pavarotti was another rare gem lost to music lovers far to early as well - thank God we have there works on film like this one. R Skipper Mitchell/Chapinhall 46-52

[@marymiehm2854]

My father loved Mario, my father was a quite man but vero discerning, I wish I had listened to my father, he had great taste xxx

[@corneliafelger9248]

What a voice! God bless! RIP

[@margaretmitchl1518]

Loved this talented superb artist for so long. He makes you feel every word. One of the uttermost best of his kind ❤️❤️

[@nitalopes515]

I have told my family that when I go to the after life this song by Mario Lanza will lead the way followed by You never walk alone by ELVIS Presley

[@philipphelan4795]

fantastic voice never forgotten

[@tambrosia]

Thank you for posting This is from the movie the Great Caruso where Mario played the great tendor. One of the best movies ever made in my book. RIP Mario and thank you for your talents while here on earth.

[@truthala]

It was a surprise when Pavarotti began and it seemed that Mario was moved by the sound coming from this young man. I feel gifted

[@tambrosia]

@@truthala Many moons ago I was the corp chef for Mariott and one of our clients was the Phila Museum of Art. Well the Opera company was having a big reception and I was in charge. As we were lifting a 500 lb ice carving it slipped and hit me in the chest, leg and feet. Thankfully nothing broken but I would not leave my post. WHY? PAVAROTTI would sing that evening. Well once all was set up I went back to the kitchen. Now understand majority of my staff was Black, wonderful people and I am white. We had no racism, they were always grand and nice as I treated them like the pros they all were. I even let them play their music which was hard on my ears as I like Classical and Opera. Well when Pavarotti had sun and they were leaving, he asked to see me. When he heard I got hurt and was down in the kitchen he and his entourage came down. Well you never heard such a commotion. Here was the Great man himself and I hobbled out to greet him and shake his hand. He said I heard you were hurt, and could not hear me sing, may I sing for you now. My staff and I said please yes. Without any musicians, he sang Ave Maria for me/us Before he was done we were all crying and even he had to wipe the tears from his eyes. When he departed my staff came to me and shook my hand and I said what for, they said if you did not get hurt he (Pavarotti) would never have come down here...... I pray to GOD that HE never lets me lose my memories. I pray if I get Upstairs I would like to know if Caruso, Mario and Pavarotti joined up to do the real 3 Tenors. Mario died too early but maybe that was HIS plan all along. RIP to all of the great singers of all types of music and all of the wonderful musicians. Pax+

[@truthala]

@@tambrosia Beautiful..........Thanks for sharing your experience. What an amazing unfolding of his compassion .........wonderful

[@Juliemorgana]

@@truthala It's a clip from a film, and the actual singer was an adult woman soprano. Not Pavarotti.

[@prarieborn6458]

Wait, what ?? In the movie, “The Great Caruso”, and Mario Lanza as Caruso sang Ave Maria, Pavorotti was the choir boy who sang “Sancta Maria, Mater Dei . Ora pro nobis peccadoribus, nobis peccadoribus..” ? Pavarotti? then Mario joined in and they sang together A comment here says the boy’s was really a woman soprano? I never knew Pavarotti was in the movie , and I have always loved his voice, My Mother took me to the see the movie when i was a child and it really made an impression on me when the great Caruso died on stage. That scene and at the beginning, when the boy Caruso was a choir boy or altar boy, walking in a procession through the streets,passing his house where his mother was dying, and he had to stay with the procession. My Mother was a great admirer of Lanza. I looked for the movie on you tube. All I can find are clips of scenes. i came here to learn to sing the melody to the prayer which is in latin. The Hail Mary prayer in English does not fit the melody, and even the latin is tricky to get the phrasing to sync with the notes Other recordings from other artists inclluding Pavarotti, show a lot of creativity , ie repetitions of words or phrases… they are all very beautiful, but this one is the closest to the literal prayer. We can never say too many Aves. 💕 PS they say that when a prayer is sung or chanted as in Gregorian chant, it has a more powerful effect.

[@georgesgeury3912]

La perfection et la beauté ! Que dire de plus ? Époustouflant !

[@antjbarrett15]

yes he is one of the best tenors in the world

[@vallane1]

Beautiful voice. Best ever along with Caruso !!

[@mariletebricio6271]

Meu Deus! Que lindeza! Que Divino! Mário Lanza! Que voz!

[@harrylevy5935]

The most beautiful voice ever for a tenor.

[@TheGege07]

vraiment trop trop beau et que le monde est beau dans le chant....

[@Juliemorgana]

The boy beside Mario Lanza in this movie did not actually sing a part of the Ave Maria. It was Jacqueline Allen, an adult woman soprano. This info is available in several places. I quote info posted by Chris Dias: August 11, 1950 "The Great Caruso" Film Soundtrack Recording Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Hollywood With Soprano Jacqueline Allen and St Luke’s Choristers w/ Wesley Tourtelot Organist. Selection: Ave Maria (Bach-Gounod) . For many years it was assumed that a boy soprano joined Lanza for this song as is seen in the film but when Rhino released the soundtrack recording, Ms. Allen was finally given credit and her name was listed in the booklet accompanying the CD.

[@sharonarnoldi]

Luciano himself said in an interview with Jon Tolansky of Decca Records, that his interest in opera increased when Mario Lanza came out with the Caruso movie. He used to stand before a mirror and imitate Lanza's singing. Luciano was born 12 October 1935 and most absolutely did NOT appear in the film.

[@carolpayette854]

So True

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

Beautifully song, always loved Mario. This is from the great movie The Great Caruso

[@giordanobruno6305]

Grande Mario. Grazie.

[@larainehopper6214]

I'll walk with god is from the film the student prince, I had this song played at both of my sons funerals, it is a wonderful song

[@draganab4008]

Ovo je nestvarno... boze dete...andjeoski glas ,Isuse, najezih se ...sa Mariom Lancom! Besmrtno

[@RobertSJHu]

Aloha Mario Lanza and pi2008yt !!!! Thanks for posting this blessed hymn "Ave Maria." Robert SJ. Hu Oct. 19, 2020.

[@susanneseppo1817]

An awesome voice. It has been many years since I have listed to him.

[@antjbarrett15]

i agree he is one of the best tenors in the world

[@janosnetrizna8700]

VARÁZSLATOSAN SZÉP HANGJA ELBŰVÖLI AZ EMBERT.KÖSZÖNÖM..

[@samdog01ful]

My father R.I.P loved Mario Lanza and his love of same was passed on to me. Every blessing Middle Ireland O Georgina

[@1970groupie]

One of the most beautiful voices of all time. I particularly love his I'll Walk With God, and Golden Days.

[@1863year]

Truly a voice stilled too young - what a contribution to the Lord's choir he made. thank you thank you for posting.............

[@道-p2e]

So special to sing by him, RIP...

[@margokokuti8771]

Csodálatos volt. Köszönjük aki feltette.

[@1dumbpassword]

I'll always remember the quote from the movie where he takes a shot of whiskey and a water chaser. I sing Irish music and I like to incorporate that quote in my show, great stuff, wonderful voice.

[@sharonbielski2792]

He was blessed with a gorgeous voice 😍 ✨️ ❤️ 💕

[@curtissmith7381]

We used to watch this with my dear Grandmother. She was the glue that held the family together, and the light that guided us all. I don't think as a child I had as much appreciation for the music as I do today. I am however blessed to be able to revisit her through the simple act of listening to the music again and again. Its a beautiful piece. One that over the years I have grown accustomed to liking and appreciating!

[@nuitsmagiques]

J'ai vu ce film petite,plusieurs fois mon père adorait. J'étais loin de penser que cet enfant (formidable ) était Luciano Pavarotti. Merci de nous sortir des cartons ces perles rares

[@LENAH1018]

@bigttim1 Mario Lanza foi imortalizado por suas belíssimas, voz e interpretações, para aqueles que viveram na época em que ele se encontrava neste plano. E por todos que ainda permanecem e tem o privilégio de relembrar ouvindo o Gran Caruso em raridades como esta. Um grande legado que ele deixou naquilo que de melhor somente ele sabia fazer. Certamente, está encantando em algum lugar especial que lhe foi reservado, para uma enorme platéia. Nos encontraremos.....

[@patrikwright2658]

What a voice.

[@ramonablanca3]

MARAVILLOSA INTERPRETACIÓN!!!!!!!!

[@dianegrant4541]

A magnificent voice x

[@Alce2008]

Dear Joppas 55, You are very right! Jackeline Allen is the famous studio singer who sang the boy's voice. She was one of the best, if not the best studio singer in America. Her voice was magic: strong, very powerful, crystal clear and above all, very beautiful. She had also a perfect technique and breathing. I had the opportunity to see her singing with The Ray Connif Singers in Europe and Brazil. Both are unforgetable Have a very Happy New Year. Alce2008

[@franklangmeier4557]

madness...unforgotten❤❤❤

[@hallr13]

what a great singer theres none better

[@sandrapaltani973]

Voce meravigliosa.👍👏👏👏👏👏👏🌹❤️

[@antoniettafeola8615]

Bravissimo Mario Lanza è il piccolo

[@ВалентинаПотапова-т9ю]

Всю свою жизнь люблю эту молитву в этом исполнении.!

[@kitsnow5307]

Greatest operatic singer ever -

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

It's 2023 and still enjoy listening Mario Lanza's Ave Maria...

[@MariaDolores06]

Écoutez jusqu'à la fin. Mario Lanza est décédé en 1959, à l'âge de 38 ans. C'était l'un des ténors les plus connus de son époque. Mais le plus surprenant: le petit choriste qui chante avec lui n'est autre que Luciano Pavarotti. Attention le son n'est audible qu'au bout de quelques secondes !

[@golden-63]

It's not Pavarotti

[@ursmue1937]

@@golden-63 - Singer, Sopran Jaqueline Allen.

[@JeanLouAix]

I would like to thank you the good soul that put me to find this URL. Good Lord... this is wonderful.

[@kaizetzmann5110]

Ein sehr guter Film von ihm

[@carmencarmen4964]

Une de ces belles voix disparues trop tôt.

[@suzanned9878]

Magnificent.

[@josephinemills5098]

So beautiful, I loved Mario Lanza, gives me goosebumps!

[@AndrewDavisTwoFeathers]

Love Mario Lanza`s Voice

[@martinpinnekamper4897]

Die beste Interpretation für immer The best interpretation forever

[@kimmy0205]

Spine tingling In my opinion the best tenor of all time