Puccini: La Rondine - Moffo, Prior, H. Price, Shelle, Reed; Guadagno. 1972
$9.95
Description:
Anna Moffo makes a compelling case for La Rondine as Puccini’s most underrated score, bringing elegance, glamour, and vocal ardor to the role of Magda. Her interpretation is rich in both character and sound, offering a nuanced portrait of a woman torn between desire and convention. Henry Price lends charm and lyrical sweetness to the role of Prunier, providing a delightful counterbalance. Conductor Anton Guadagno takes a more expansive approach, often lingering over Puccini’s phrases in a way that allows the singers room to breathe and luxuriate in the music, even if it means straying from the composer’s intended tempi. While Beniamino Prior sounds somewhat stiff as Ruggero, the performance as a whole is deeply enjoyable and musically satisfying.
NOTE:
The first two minutes of the performance are missing.
In Mono
OD 11714-2
