Jose Mardones 1868 - 1932 compilation of the Absolutely legendary spanish Bass

MY FAVORITE SPANISH BASS EVER!!! ONE OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE BASSES EVER! 0:00 Di sposo di padre from Gomes' Salvator rosa 4:12 Vieni o levita from Verdi's Nabucco 8:10 Oh chi piange from Verdi's Nabucco 12:09 Il lacerato spirito from Verdi's Simon Boccanegra 16:33 O tu palermo from Verdi's I Vespri Siciliani 20:26 Vieni la mia vendetta from Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia 24:18 Infelice e tuo credevi from Verdi's Ernani 27:25 Vecchia Zimmara from Puccini's La Boheme 29:35 Piff paff piff paff from Meyerbeers Les Huguenots sung in italian (WITH HIGH G!) 32:57 Non piu andrai from Mozart's Le nozze di figaro 36:38 O isis und osiris from Mozart's Die Zauberflote sung in italian 39:57 Votre Toast from Bizet's Carmen sung in italian 44:15 Yo quiero que sancha brille Philidor's Sancho panza 47:24 Zortziko's Aria from Anglada's Vizcaya 50:07 Tristes amores by Muguerza 51:55 A través del desierto by Julián Martín Moreno & Tomás López 54:51 Tengo una chiquilla from Anglada's Satisfacción 58:05 Perjura by Miguel Lerdo de Tejada 01:01:05 Os teus ollos by José Castro Chané 01:04:41 Mefisto by José Castro Chané 01:06:48 Aquí está quién lo tiene tó from Jose Serrano's La alegría del batallón 01:09:29 El arriero (Bolero) By Francisco Di Nogero 01:12:11 Dame más by by Esteban Anglada & Ochoa (Composed for jose mardones!) 01:15:00 Ay Ay Ay By Francisco Di Nogero THE END :) Born in Fontecha, Álava, José Mardones quickly established himself as one of the most remarkable basses in Spanish opera and in opera history. His musical journey began early, as a boy soprano in local choirs, where his natural talent and commanding stage presence were evident even at a young age. Encouraged by his early promise, he pursued formal training at the Conservatory of Madrid, where he refined his technique and developed the powerful, resonant voice that would later define his career. Mardones made his professional debut in 1891 at the prestigious Teatro de la Ópera in Buenos Aires, soon followed by appearances at the Opera de Rio de Janeiro. His performances in Argentina earned him glowing acclaim from critics, who praised him as perhaps the finest bass of his era, and it was during this period that Mardones fully committed to a life in opera. For the remainder of the 19th century, he performed extensively across Spanish opera houses and Zarzuela theatres, building a solid reputation for both technical precision and dramatic expression. From 1909 to 1916, Mardones was engaged at the Boston Opera, where his remarkable vocal quality led to frequent comparisons with the legendary Feodor Chaliapin. In 1910, he made history as the first Basque singer to record the Argentine National Anthem, a testament to his growing international recognition. His extraordinary skill drew the attention of Arturo Toscanini, who personally invited him in 1913 to perform the demanding bass solo in Verdi’s Requiem, further cementing his status as a world-class artist. In 1917, Mardones joined the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, where he remained a prominent figure until 1926, captivating audiences with his powerful voice and commanding stage presence. After his tenure at the Met, he returned to his native Spain, where he continued performing and mentoring young singers, remaining active in the operatic world until his death. His career, marked by both critical acclaim and historic firsts, left an enduring legacy in Spanish and international opera.