Puccini: La Rondine
Zeani, Ravazzi, Saldari, Marchiandi; Verchi
Lucca, 1971
$9.95
Description:
Virginia Zeani proves to be a radiant Magda, her lush soprano perfectly suited to Puccini’s sweeping lines. She moves effortlessly between moments of tender fragility and passionate intensity, and her natural charisma shines through, even in this audio recording. The supporting cast delivers solid work overall, though Gabriella Ravazzi’s Lisette raises some concern — she sings much of the role down an octave, suggesting she may have been under the weather.
NEW MASTER
- Track information added and audio cleaned up.
BONUS:
Virginia Zeani and Richard Tucker Sing Excerpts from Manon Lescaut
Roma, 1969
In Mono
OD 10048-2
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