Poulenc: La Voix humaine (In Italian)

Olivero, Rescigno. Venezia, 1970

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La Voix humaine

Francis Poulenc (1899–1963)


DESCRIPTION

Magda Olivero offers a devastating portrayal of “Elle,” capturing both the vulnerability and volatility of the character with remarkable expressive power. That she was nearly 60 at the time of this performance makes her achievement all the more extraordinary—her voice remains pliant and emotionally charged, channeling a verismo intensity that cuts to the bone. Her final utterance of "Io t'amo" before she gets off the phone with her lover is particulalry chilling. The only drawback is the microphone placement, which unfortunately favors the orchestra over the voice.


CAST

Elle – Magda Olivero


DETAILS

Location: Venezia
Date: May 4, 1970
Conductor: Nicola Rescigno
Catalogue Number: OD 12203-1
Label: Opera Depot
Number of Discs: 1
In Mono


BONUS

Magda Olivero Sings Excerpts From Madama Butterfly
Napoli, 1960

Track List

1. Pronto! Pronto! Ma, non, signora
2. Ieri sera son subito andata a letto
3. Ma quale commedia? Pronto! Che?
4. Io ti vedo, lo sai
5. Lo so bene che non posso avere più alcuna speranza
6. Ieri sera, per dormire ho ingerito in cachet
7. Non sai che tal volta quando ti ero accanto
8. Pronto! Pronto, signora! si tolga via!
9. Lo so bene che bisogna, ma è atroce
10. Allora, ecco. Stavo per dire macchinalmente

BONUS

11. Spira sul mare
12. Un bel dì vedremo
13. Ah! m'ha scordata? E Questo? E Questo?
14. Tu, tu, piccolo iddio
Madama Butterfly, Napoli, 1960 (OD 10486-2)
Magda Olivero, Cio Cio San
Mario Zanasi, Sharpless

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