Notice, their double consonants and how they're treated. This is a huge thing in Italian and you’ve really got to work hard to understand how double consonants sound. They’re responsible for a lot of the rhythm and flavor of the language. Also notice how these two connect syllables by portamento - sliding. Also, notice what they do with it comes to the words "In poverta". What is the difference?
These two do a brilliant job of making the syllables sound like words. How are they doing it?
Giuseppe di Stefano
Really, this Tenor has a fabulous sound-- after listening to the entire video, however, the highest note sounded uncharacteristic from the rest of the gorgeous aria. I really love the way he lyricizes each phrase.
The way that both singers make the syllables sound like words is by using word stress, and holding vowels longer, almost 'cheating' the rhythm a bit to make out more of the Italian and the words.
Carlo Bergonzi
His a vowels do sound darker in comparison to di Stefano. And when it comes to the words "in poverta" it is very obvious the difference. Carlo sings almost straight through this phrase, while Giuseppe di Stefano makes stops and lingers on the last part of the word the 'ta' of poverta, and really makes something out of the word. Also, Carlo goes off pitch at the end... sadly.
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