Vocal Style
Although in recent years Corbelli has sometimes been billed as a bass-baritone (probably because of the roles he sings and the depth and richness his voice has acquired), Corbelli has emphatically described himself as a baritone. Corbelli's voice is not large, but its dark coloring gives it power and heft. He possesses a tight vibrato and great flexibility in coloratura and patter. His diction is always razor-sharp and he points up the text brilliantly, particularly in recitatives. His stage presence is commanding and he excels in comic timing and subtle characterization.
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