11 o'clock nasal cavity onlyTenor Plácido Domingo

11 o'clock nasal cavity onlyTenor Plácido Domingo

Proper breath support and resonance are crucial in singing, especially in the Italian bel canto tradition. If a singer primarily relies on nasal resonance, the sound loses its richness and fullness, becoming monotonous and limited.

Without abdominal breath support, a singer cannot achieve a balanced and resonant vocal foundation. Artificial vibrato and exaggerated facial expressions are often compensations for insufficient breath support, which makes the performance feel unnatural and less emotionally engaging.

Regarding Domingo's self-taught background, while he is a very skilled and expressive singer, being self-taught may have led him to fall short of traditional bel canto technical standards in certain areas. This could result in differences in vocal quality, vibrato control, and overall technique compared to those who have undergone formal, rigorous Italian training.

In conclusion, I believe true Italian vocal technique should be based on natural resonance, proper breath control, and sincere emotional expression, rather than relying on artificially produced effects.