An ODIOUS Comparison of the Three Tenor FABRIZIOS of Piazza- Page 2

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 9:43am

I saw the show Friday night for the 4th time, and I honestly don't remember the soccer ball.

I was initially disappointed when I first saw Aaron (after having already seen both Matt and David) in December, but my how he has grown since then. His singing was beautiful and his acting was right on.

LITP is one of my favorite shows and it has gotten to me every time! On a side note: this was the first time I saw someone on in the role of Giuseppe (David Bonanno). His approach to the role was very different, but no less enjoyable than Michael Beresse's interpretation.

Nome, thanks for your very insightful write up.

Updated On: 2/20/06 at 09:43 AM

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 10:33am

Nome?

Have I been banished to Alaska?

No good deed goes unpunished.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 10:43am

Oops, my mistake, Nom. Sorry.

[Smaxie]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 10:44am

What did you mean saying Aaron Lazar lands his notes with "Teutonic precision"? Is he German?

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 11:04am

It is an observation of style, not nationality or ethnicity.
Updated On: 2/20/06 at 11:04 AM

[Smaxie]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 11:09am

But teutonic refers to something relating to German people or German culture. Did you mean tectonic, as to the artful construction of his singing?

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 11:17am

Nope.

I says what I means and I means what I says.

The Germans are famous for fine precision, accuracy, scientific intelligence and being on time.
Updated On: 2/20/06 at 11:17 AM

[musicnmath]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 1:18pm

I saw Matt back in May(?) and just saw Aaron this Saturday matinee. (Can't comment on David).

Nom, I really like your characterizations. While your preference for Matt is clear, you still give the others their due.

David *does* check Clara out....but he's playing an Italian waiter...so the whole bit seems rather realistic to me. He checks other women out too.

As to Aaron vs. Matt...I agree with much of what you've said about Matt, but I think I enjoyed Aaron's performance more. Vocally stunning. I really loved his acting during the first several scenes Clara vs. mom vs. Fabrizio. After that, I was drawn to him simply for the way he looked at Clara and his fumbling excitement just to be near her. I just loved it. Of course, I've always gone for Intellectual men, so maybe that's just expected.

...and to the people who are talking about Aaron or Matt sounding un-Italian...what are you talking about?! I lived in Florence and speak Italian. Not only does Aaron speak convincingly, but he has the Florentine accent when he speaks; I'm quite sure Matt did the same. A wonderful detail that I appreciate.

Not that it was requested...but I was really struck this second time with just how good Michael Barresse is. Acting, singing, dancing...all of it first rate.

EDIT: name corrected. sorry! Updated On: 2/20/06 at 01:18 PM

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 1:41pm

There is that Nome, Alaska reference again.

Do you think I am made of ice?

I, a preference for Matt? Mr. Morrison?

Well, I have never met him.
Updated On: 2/20/06 at 01:41 PM

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 5:04pm

Let's hear it for the boys...

Intellectual, Physical or Spiritual?
Updated On: 2/20/06 at 05:04 PM

[isafilly]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:13pm

I only saw Aaron Lazar so I can't compare anybody but I really liked the show! This was fun! Wish I saw them all!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 9:28pm

First off, I would like to state nom... I'm glad you did a comparison of the three.

Second, I like the soccer ball. It's very amusing to watch, I especially liked to watch it on the Tony Awards. For me personally, it was something that I had been looking forward to finally seeing live. It also made Fabrizio more playful and carefree.

Third, Matthew was my favorite of the three. I realize his voice isn't the most classical voice or perhaps not the easiest to look at (in other people's opinions), but he's my favorite. To me, he is the epitome of Fabrizio... something that is unmatched by the other men who have done the role. Call me biased, but I'm just stating my opinion.

Fourth, I am probably the only one to state that I do not think David Burham is that attractive. I know a lot of people disagree, but he looks better as the waiter, if anything. I honestly didn't really like his hand gestures. Very big on them, and perhaps it was because I was too close... that it was VERY exaggerated for me.

Fifth, Aaron Lazar has a more classical voice. Fits for the musical. I agree. But... my preference still goes towards Matt. I think Fabrizio should be portrayed in a younger light, as he is technically younger than Clara in the musical... and singing it more classically seems to age him.

Sixth, the Italian is verbally spoken and sung well. It has been expressed several times that it was that was one of the many aspects done well in the show. It was disputed in earlier threads, because people were stating how they wanted to see Josh Groban as Fabrizio... but then it was rebuted that his Italian was not good enough for the part.

Seventh, (back to topic) physically-wise, I think Aaron probably looks the most Italian to me. I think that was something going against Matty. The other two men in his family, his father and brother, had much darker hair and more "Italian-looking" (for lack of a better word).

Lastly,
I don't know why I used a number system. Anyway, there was my opinion about the majority of the matters.

~JKor

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 10:07pm

Nice to see you, korenglish. Where ya been? Updated On: 2/21/06 at 10:07 PM

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 2/21/06 at 10:27pm

Mr. Morrison's website has the most peculiar note on it which reads:

"Webmaster Note:

I am no longer affiliated with this site. I really can't tell you the future of the site, I don't know if Matt plans to find a new webmaster.

-Christina/Mistress"

What does it mean?

Has Mr. Morrison run off to Rio to practice his samba?

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 2/21/06 at 10:37pm

I recently saw PIAZZA with someone born and raised in Italy, who speaks it fluently.

He said the Italian in the show was deplorable, and god-awful.

[Doctor4329]

Posted: 2/21/06 at 11:52pm

Haha! I have loved reading this thread. Well, as everyone's comment's are purely opinions, remember that they are just that. This show has to be one of the best that broadway has to offer...and I think the current fabrizio does it justice. Remember, you can't please everyone, and that includes someone born and raised in Italy....tough luck for them. Sucks they can't enjoy the show...but 99% of everyone else who aren't italian think it's great? Who's opinion matters? Well, no ones on this thread....

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:28am

That was Aaron's Dad.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 1:06am

It means simply what it says. I no longer run the website and have no idea what he plans to do with it...

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 2:26am

He still enjoyed the show - loved it in fact. Even after knowing that all of the Italian spoken is beyond terrible, it doesn't diminish the effect that the music had on either me or him.

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 10:41am

I can't even think of going to see Piazza to hear Italian accents.

I go to hear the incredible singing, the harp, the oboe, the violins...

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 2:46pm

"the harp, the oboe, the violins... "

Clarinets, flutes, etc. Amen! That was not if not my first definitely one of my first thoughts/overall reaction when the show ended: what a fantastic orchestra!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 9:18pm

I agree... I love the overture, which is usually the first song I'll skip. I think it's beautifully done. I do understand, however, why they shortened it for the stage. I was sitting with anticipation the first time I saw it, and that was the first time I ever felt that the overture dragged on and on.

If the Italian is spoken terribly, there is nothing I can do about it. For me personally... I think it's beautiful. I'm also not Italian, so I wouldn't be able to critic it. Perhaps it is becuase Italian is spoken and sung in two different ways... if not, then it doesn't diminsh the show for me.

~JKor

P.S. I have been here and there nom... thanks for asking Updated On: 2/22/06 at 09:18 PM

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 2/23/06 at 8:11pm

One Fabrizio lured off to television...

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/98103.html

Alas and alack!

[Phantom2]

Posted: 2/24/06 at 12:04am

What happened to talking about soccer balls?

[nomdeplume]

Posted: 2/25/06 at 9:55am

I am still ticked off at being perceived as having an insuffienct amount of vitriol...

Grrr.

I feel very vitriolic today. I hope it doesn't give me colic.