Obviously, this is the most emblematic tenor voice of the 20th century, because it combines all the virtues of tenors before and after him. Peppino forever !!!
The tenor's tenor! At least half of his roles were beyond him, based on vocal heft. But it did not matter. Maestro brings us swagger, phrasing, Italianità, vocal color, and masculinity all at the same time. Bravo!
True, but Corelli did say that Di Stefano's voice was full round and beautiful. Even when he did sing I Pagliacci, Forza, Chenier, Aida, and Gioconda, he used his own style which made him very effective, rather than blowing his lungs out. I saw him in Concert at Carnegie Hall circa 1962. The voice traveled very well in the theater, being very much the same on records as it was live, except for the beautiful overtones heard live. Some say, because of his temperament, he was a dramatic tenor with a lyric voice. He has a beautiful ''Ah Non Credevi Tu''and ''Addio Mignon '' which are truly remarkable. Enjoy
