Is Bocelli a lyric tenor?

Bocelli possesses a solid lyric tenor voice, with a distinctive though not unpleasant hint of a rasp. So, too, with most of the other operatic selections, where 3-Tenors-esque fortissimo singing and a generalized ardor replaced more subtle vocalism.

Is Andrea Bocelli tenor or baritone?

Andrea Bocelli, (born September 22, 1958, Lajatico, near Pisa, Italy), Italian tenor noted for his unique blend of opera and pop music. From a young age Bocelli was afflicted with congenital glaucoma. He began taking piano lessons at age six and later played flute and saxophone.

What voice range does Andrea Bocelli have?

C#2-D5
Andrea Bocelli Vocal Range (C#2-D5) – YouTube.

Why are Bocelli’s eyes always closed?

Notice his eyes are shut. Because Andrea Bocelli is blind and cannot see anything. Bocelli was born with congenital glaucoma, the world’s top-selling classical artist was struck on the head playing football (the ball was weighted for the partially sighted), causing a haemorrhage that blinded him.

What was Maria Callas vocal range?

three octaves
In performance, Callas’s vocal range was just short of three octaves, from F-sharp (F♯3) below middle C (C4) heard in “Arrigo!

What is a lyric tenor?

The lyric tenor is a warm graceful voice with a bright, full timbre that is strong but not heavy and can be heard over an orchestra. Lyric tenors have a range from approximately the C one octave below middle C (C3) to the D one octave above middle C (D5).

Who is considered the greatest tenor ever?

The 20 Greatest Tenors of all Time

• Nicolai Gedda (1925-2017)
• Jon Vickers (1926-2015)
• Beniamino Gigli (1890-1957)
• Lauritz Melchior (1890-1973)
• Jussi Björling (1911-1960)
• Fritz Wunderlich (1930-1966)
• Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007)
• Enrico Caruso (1873-1921)