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One of the hallmarks of Björling's artistry—aside from his glorious voice—was the authenticity he brought to his roles, a quality that becomes even more pronounced when he sings in Swedish. That emotion is palpable, especially at the climax of \"No, Pagliaccio non son!\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe is joined by an excellent group of Swedish singers who, while they may not match his international star power, serve as a testament to the rich vocal tradition in Sweden at the time. 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Her voice is sumptuous, bringing effortless opulence to the role.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr class=\"mobile-only-hr\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- Right Column: Cast and Details --\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanio – \u003cstrong\u003eHelge Rosvaenge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNedda – \u003cstrong\u003eFelicia Weathers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTonio – \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Allman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilvio – \u003cstrong\u003eWolfgang Anheisser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeppe – \u003cstrong\u003eWilli Brokmeier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocation: \u003cstrong\u003eOper Köln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDate: \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 17, 1964\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConductor: \u003cstrong\u003eWilly Schmitz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003eOD 10195-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: \u003cstrong\u003eOpera Depot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn German\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eNOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sound quality leaves much to be desired, but the performance itself crackles with energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":31292659957896,"sku":"10195-1","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":14098708292,"sku":"MP3 10195-1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":50266783875393,"sku":"FLAC 10195-1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC UPGRADE","offer_id":52080011215169,"sku":"FLACUP 10195-1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/10195-1front.jpg?v=1751037161"},{"product_id":"leoncavallo-edipo-re-lormi-vaina","title":"Leoncavallo: Edipo Re - Lormi, Vaina, Vertecchi, Mazzieri; Argento.  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(Even \u003cstrong\u003eIgor Stravinsky\u003c\/strong\u003e had \u003cstrong\u003eJean Cocteau\u003c\/strong\u003e adapt his version of \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eOedipus Rex\u003c\/span\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePremiered posthumously in Chicago in 1921, the title role was written for \u003cstrong\u003eTitta Ruffo\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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In the title role, \u003cstrong\u003eHans Hopf\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the same searing intensity and raw despair to Canio that he famously brought to Tristan while also displaying his knack for legato singing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelitta Muszely\u003c\/strong\u003e is a name that has faded from prominence, which is unfortunate—her winsome voice, capable of remarkable versatility, is perfectly suited to Nedda, a role that always poses a casting challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA young \u003cstrong\u003eHermann Prey\u003c\/strong\u003e sings Silvio with elegance and charm. 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