Mefistofele: Teatro Massimo, Palermo
Mefistofele: Teatro Massimo, Palermo Productions of Mefistofele generally stand or fall on the abilities of the bass. The steady, focused tone has loosened a bit, especially when placed under…
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Mefistofele: Teatro Massimo, Palermo
Productions of Mefistofele generally stand or fall on the abilities of the bass. The steady, focused tone has loosened a bit, especially when placed under pressure, but it is still an imposing instrument dark, colorful, and powerful. Celebrated bass-baritone Ferruccio Furlanetto is 62 years old, and has sung professionally for more than 30 of those.
He has had great success in a couple of buffo roles, in particular Leporello-until he dropped the role-and Don Pasquale. A Mozart singer of great skill, he has segued into heavier repertoire as his voice has darkened over the years. He is renowned for his intensely felt Philip II and Fiesco.
More recently his portrayal of the anguished Boris Godunov has brought acclaim for both the scale and depth of his instrument and his commanding stage presence. He is less successful, however, with characters that require malevolent charm. His Gounod