Cami G
In 1949, the 28-year-old tenor’s rendition of Che Gelida Manina from La Bohème was voted Operatic Recording of the year by the U.S. National Critics Association. Lanza was to reprise that song in the film The Great Caruso. Lanza’s voice was a perfectly placed lirico spinto of extended range (low A to high D) with a luscious baritone quality, which made him sound oh, so masculine (unlike most modern tenors whose voices are shrill, weak, or strained). Mario could sing through all three registers effortlessly, without conspicuous gear change. His voice was big, it was resonant, it was beautiful. With a richer, clearer, sweet, lyrical voice full of emotion, Mario Lanza touched the heart. I love him so much!!