The Makropulos Case with Marie Collier & Sir Charles Mackerras
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Vec Makropulos
Leos Janacek In English Marie Collier, Gregory Dempsey, Raimund Herincx, 1971 London OD 10456-2 |
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Sound Quality:
   Although possessing some absolutely great music, it is fair to say that the libretto to the Makropulos Case, written by the composer, lacks the cohesion of Jenufa. These flaws can easily be overcome by a soprano who can convey both the glamour and the loneliness of Emilia Marty and this recording has just that in the form of Marie Collier. Sadly , unlike Marty, her life would be tragically cut short just months after this performance was given. Hers was a slender voice with great cutting power. Fans of opera in English will appreciate her superb diction as well as her interpretive skills. The sound is good although occasionally there is some scratchiness. I have included excerpts of Collier singing Manon Lescaut and Don Carlo. |
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2 Comments on The Makropulos Case with Marie Collier & Sir Charles Mackerras »
July 31, 2009
John @ 12:02 pm:
Collier also sang Jenufa at Covent Garden with Amy Shuard as the Kostelnicka and Richard Cassilly as Laca. Now that is a recording I would buy!
August 20, 2009
Richard @ 8:11 am:
Collier also sang Jenufa at Covent Garden with Varnay as Kostelnicka conducted by Rafael Kubelik. An incredible revival.