Dispelling the Myths about Mario Lanza: the Man (with Derek McGovern and Armando Cesari)

A totally riveting and entertaining discussion that deals with the top 4 myths used against Mario Lanza: the Man. As Armando Cesari observes in his introduction to Mario Lanza: An American Tragedy, few operatic singers have been subjected to as much sheer misinformation as Mario Lanza, with "Much of what has been written [either] incomplete, inaccurate, self-serving, sensational, or a combination of all four." This video tackles some of the more enduring myths about Lanza: the Man including his character and personality. Myths about Lanza's voice, training, and musical ability are challenged in the article Myths about Mario Lanza, the Artist.    • Dispelling the Myths about Mario Lanza: th...   Each myth is beautifully and expertly dispelled by Lanza expert, Derek McGovern and Lanza biographer, Armando Cesari. Mario Lanza: An American Tragedy by Armando Cesari. Baskerville Publishers, Inc. Derek McGovern's Lanza website https://www.mariolanzatenor.com/ I make no revenue from YouTube but If you would like to help me be able to create more content, please consider becoming a patron by donating whatever you can to: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=57278663