One of the most underestimated tenors in the 1990s,and one of my best-loved tenors of all time, who was with a impeccable technic to sing Mozart and Belcanto roles . His messa di voce , ravishing pianissimi , amazing coloratura ,ringing high C#,D... what a shame RCA has never give him a chance to record a Recital album.😭😭😭
I saw this production and what the recording doesn't show is how Lopardo hit all those high Cs while doing lots of mime business with his rifle -- loading, aiming and firing. He got a huge ovation and stepped out of character to acknowledge it!
His name sounds familiar, but this is the first time hearing him, and I'm very impressed. What fantastic top notes, and the voice is full from top to bottom.
