Mario Basiola - Cortigiani, vil razza dannata [Rigoletto] - 1929

I've been trying to find this recording for years, and it was well worth the wait. I'm still searching for his "Eri tu" (from Un ballo in maschera) and his Toreador aria (from Carmen). If anyone has them, please comment or send me a message! ..................................... This channel is primarily about vocal emission—aural examples of basically correct singing, correct impostazione—chiaroscuro, vowel clarity, firm and centered pitch, correct vibrato action, absence of throatiness or thickness, sounds free from constriction and from the acoustic noise that accompanies it—with occasional video examples that demonstrate what the body, face, mouth, jaw, and tongue look like when used with correct impostazione—the vocal emission of the one and only Italian school. Caveat: I'm biased in favor of baritones and baritone literature, but if you want to learn about and listen to all the greatest singers in the old-school tradition, explore this spreadsheet (voice parts are separated by tabs): https://bit.ly/2W4qmE3