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Who is this guy? Campbell Vertesi is an operatic bass, of the very low sort. His fach is sometimes called "Basso Profundo" - that's Italian for "he sings really low." Even lower than most basses, which is a bit frightening. He specializes in bass roles like Sarastro (Die Zauberflöte), Sparafucile (Rigoletto), and Colline (La Bohème). This site chronicles Campbell's progress as he begins a career as a young opera singer. If you would like to know more, or wish to submit a complaint about any of the content posted here, please feel free to send him an email.
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Sun, 2007-04-01 11:33
Great question, Cam! Having had two younger brothers, I'd say the fidgeting thing is great. (The worst fidgeter was the pianist-drummer one with the photographic memory. As a teen, his fingers were always moving, tapping as if playing the keyboard on whatever flat surface was handy. And as a child, I remember there was a year there where he regularly fell off his chair and/or spilled his milk at every meal.) Alternately, try to find someone who has DVR recorded the HBO series "Rome". There is one episode from last season, I think, featuring Ptolemy, the boy brat king. He is obnoxious and arrogant, and how Caesar handles him proves that he is after all just a scared little boy. There might be some good mannerisms from that episode. "Spinto Sopranos Rock the (Opera) House!"
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