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Why did Franco Corelli never sing /record Verdi's 'Otello'?
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From The Guardian
Corelli encompassed most of the major roles in Italian and French suitable for his dramatic tenor. In Verdi, his Ernani, Manrico, Don Alvaro (La Forza del Destino) and Radames (Aida) remain unsurpassed in modern times for their strong physicality, clear Italian diction and sheer tonal splendour. The only regret is that he never progressed to that Everest for the tenor in Verdi - Otello. All plans for him to sing the part came to nothing because he was wary of undertaking such a strenuous role.
Corelli encompassed most of the major roles in Italian and French suitable for his dramatic tenor. In Verdi, his Ernani, Manrico, Don Alvaro (La Forza del Destino) and Radames (Aida) remain unsurpassed in modern times for their strong physicality, clear Italian diction and sheer tonal splendour. The only regret is that he never progressed to that Everest for the tenor in Verdi - Otello. All plans for him to sing the part came to nothing because he was wary of undertaking such a strenuous role.
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