Verdi: Ernani - Gencer, Bergonzi, Cappuccilli, R. Raimondi; Gavazzeni. Catania, 1972
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Description:
Early Verdi comes alive once more with an exceptional cast of specialists, each bringing their distinct artistry to the score. In the title role, Carlo Bergonzi embodies the quintessential Verdian tenor, his performance marked by beauty of tone, effortless elegance, and raw emotional expression. Piero Cappuccilli, as Don Carlo, channels the character’s obsessive drive while delivering some of the most breathtaking singing one could hope to hear from a Verdi baritone.
Leyla Gencer, though not in peak form as Elvira—most notably in the coloratura of her cabaletta—compensates with her signature intensity. Rather than portraying Elvira as a passive figure caught in a bitter rivalry, she elevates the role, imbuing the character with a commanding presence that places her on equal footing with the men around her.
BONUS
Leyla Gencer Sings Verdi Arias
In Mono
OD 12174-2