Borgatti, Giuseppe. (1871-1950). Signed Photograph from the Creator of Andrea Chénier. An uncommon signed postcard photograph of the the important Italian tenor, creator of Andrea Chenier at La Scala in 1896. He later devoted himself to Wagner, appearing in the Italian premiere of Parsifal, and was Toscanini's favorite Wagnerian tenor.
"Borgatti’s voice was large, robust and of beautiful timbre; he could also, especially in his early years, sing with delicacy and sweetness. Driven, perhaps, by his intensely dramatic temperament, he was the first tenor to introduce into the performance of verismo operas a forcefully emphatic delivery and an incisive, vehement declamatory manner. This was in contrast to the lyrical approach and virtuosity still frequently shown by the tenors of the preceding generation, such as Stagno and De Lucia. These qualities, together with a strong physique, vigorous acting and remarkable insight into the character of his roles, made him an exceptional Heldentenor who did much to further the cause of Wagner’s operas in Italy." (Rodolfo Celletti, Grove Online)
"Borgatti’s voice was large, robust and of beautiful timbre; he could also, especially in his early years, sing with delicacy and sweetness. Driven, perhaps, by his intensely dramatic temperament, he was the first tenor to introduce into the performance of verismo operas a forcefully emphatic delivery and an incisive, vehement declamatory manner. This was in contrast to the lyrical approach and virtuosity still frequently shown by the tenors of the preceding generation, such as Stagno and De Lucia. These qualities, together with a strong physique, vigorous acting and remarkable insight into the character of his roles, made him an exceptional Heldentenor who did much to further the cause of Wagner’s operas in Italy." (Rodolfo Celletti, Grove Online)
Borgatti, Giuseppe. (1871-1950). Signed Photograph from the Creator of Andrea Chénier. An uncommon signed postcard photograph of the the important Italian tenor, creator of Andrea Chenier at La Scala in 1896. He later devoted himself to Wagner, appearing in the Italian premiere of Parsifal, and was Toscanini's favorite Wagnerian tenor.
"Borgatti’s voice was large, robust and of beautiful timbre; he could also, especially in his early years, sing with delicacy and sweetness. Driven, perhaps, by his intensely dramatic temperament, he was the first tenor to introduce into the performance of verismo operas a forcefully emphatic delivery and an incisive, vehement declamatory manner. This was in contrast to the lyrical approach and virtuosity still frequently shown by the tenors of the preceding generation, such as Stagno and De Lucia. These qualities, together with a strong physique, vigorous acting and remarkable insight into the character of his roles, made him an exceptional Heldentenor who did much to further the cause of Wagner’s operas in Italy." (Rodolfo Celletti, Grove Online)
"Borgatti’s voice was large, robust and of beautiful timbre; he could also, especially in his early years, sing with delicacy and sweetness. Driven, perhaps, by his intensely dramatic temperament, he was the first tenor to introduce into the performance of verismo operas a forcefully emphatic delivery and an incisive, vehement declamatory manner. This was in contrast to the lyrical approach and virtuosity still frequently shown by the tenors of the preceding generation, such as Stagno and De Lucia. These qualities, together with a strong physique, vigorous acting and remarkable insight into the character of his roles, made him an exceptional Heldentenor who did much to further the cause of Wagner’s operas in Italy." (Rodolfo Celletti, Grove Online)