Mattia Battistini -Si può? - I Pagliacci - Leoncavallo

Mattia Battistini, (27 February 1856 7 November 1928)was born in Rome. He studied voice with Persechini was was also the voice teacher of Titta Ruffo and Giuseppe di Luca. Many consider his baritone the most beautiful in history. He had great register balance and coordination. Listen to how clear the vowels are even in the passaggio and top as he “covers“. Amazing.