Domingo's Merry Widow远没有Hvorostovsky‘s Merry Widow那样受人欢迎，下面这首大概是观众最多的，只有48万人看过：
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On7eLfErZZ0&list=RDOn7eLfErZZ0&start_radio=1
这个有12万人看过：
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzZTW8MvPSU&list=RDTzZTW8MvPSU&start_radio=1
1. dimitri Hvorostovsky 是男中音 （Gemini的简介）：
Dmitri Hvorostovsky was a baritone—specifically, he was widely regarded as one of the finest lyric baritones of his generation.
Here is a breakdown of his voice type and career:
1. Voice Type: Lyric Baritone
While he began his training as a tenor in his youth, he eventually discovered his true range was lower. His voice was famous for its:
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Rich, dark "burnished" timber: A classic characteristic of Russian baritones.
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Exceptional breath control: He was renowned for his ability to sing incredibly long, smooth musical lines (legato).
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High range: Even as a baritone, he maintained a very secure upper register, which allowed him to excel in "high baritone" roles.
2. His Repertoire
Although he was a baritone, he often chose roles that showcased the lyrical and elegant side of the voice rather than just the "heavy" or "villainous" roles.
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Signature Role: He was world-famous for playing the title character in Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin.
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Verdi Roles: Later in his career, he became a staple in Verdi operas, performing roles like Rodrigo in Don Carlo, Germont in La Traviata, and the title role in Rigoletto.
2. 在唱斗牛士之歌时，他也是男中音，但是他在17岁时是学习男高音的（下面的是Gemini的解释）：
In his performances of music from the opera Carmen, Dmitri Hvorostovsky is singing as a baritone.
However, there are two important things to clarify regarding the specific song you mentioned, as there is often a bit of confusion between the different roles in Carmen:
1. He Sings the "Toreador Song," Not the "Habanera"
While Hvorostovsky was a frequent performer of music from Carmen, his signature piece from that opera was the Toreador Song (Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre).
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The Role: He performed the role of Escamillo, the bullfighter, which is written specifically for a baritone (or bass-baritone).
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The Habanera: The Habanera (L'amour est un oiseau rebelle) is actually the entrance aria for the lead female character, Carmen, who is a mezzo-soprano.
2. Why the Confusion?
You may have seen a video or recording of him performing the Toreador Song and mistaken it for the Habanera because both are incredibly famous, "catchy" melodies from the same opera. Additionally, some baritones (including Hvorostovsky) occasionally perform the Habanera in concert as a "fun" encore or crossover piece.
Even if he were to sing the Habanera melody:
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He is still a baritone: He would simply be singing the melody in a lower key or within his natural baritone range.
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Not a Tenor: Although Hvorostovsky had a very high and bright upper range (which sometimes gave his voice a "tenor-like" ring), his vocal weight and the "center" of his voice remained firmly that of a lyric baritone.
The "Tenor" Connection
It is worth noting that Hvorostovsky actually started his musical life training as a tenor when he was 17. However, a vocal doctor and his teachers quickly realized that his vocal cords were better suited for a baritone range. He switched voice types early on and spent his entire professional career as a world-class baritone.
