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Cilea: Adriana Lecouvreur - Olivero, Domingo, Nave, Sordello, Castel; Silipigni. 1973
$9.95
Description:
In today’s image-driven operatic world, it’s difficult to imagine a soprano in her 60s being cast opposite a tenor in his 30s—but with an artist like Magda Olivero, age becomes irrelevant. A favorite of Cilea himself, Olivero delivers a performance of Adriana Lecouvreur that is both emotionally penetrating and vocally fearless. While her voice was never the most conventionally beautiful, few singers have commanded such a nuanced and expressive palette of vocal colors. Opposite her, Plácido Domingo brings youthful ardor and a golden tone to Maurizio, clearly energized by Olivero’s presence. The chemistry between them results in a performance that transcends generational boundaries and feels utterly sincere.
Mono
OD 11688-2
