Puccini: Tosca
Bjoner, Spiess, Tipton; Santi
München, 1971
$9.95
Description:
The steely brilliance of Ingrid Bjoner’s crystalline soprano, so electrifying in Strauss and Wagner, translates effortlessly into the role of Tosca. What sets her performance apart, however, is the unexpected purity of tone she brings — a quality more often associated with Mozart than with Puccini — adding an intriguing layer to her interpretation. She is partnered by Ludovic Spiess, who impresses when soaring into the upper reaches of his range, though his singing proves less persuasive in moments that demand finesse and elegance. Thomas Tipton offers a solid, commanding Scarpia, while Nello Santi’s brisk, propulsive tempi ignite the evening with crackling intensity.
In Mono
OD 12193-2
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