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Gertrude Grob-Prandl & Ferruccio Tagliavini
I don't quite understand the reasoning behind pairing Gertrude Grob-Prandl and Ferruccio Tagliavini in concert, but despite being slightly odd bedfellows, the two manage to curate an evening of compelling contrasts. Gertrude Grob-Prandl brings her formidable vocal power and commanding presence, particularly well-suited to the Wagnerian selections, delivering with incisive diction and almost overwhelming amplitude. Ferruccio Tagliavini, by contrast, offers a more intimate sensibility, his trademark honeyed tone and elegant phrasing casting a lyrical spell in the bel canto repertoire. Together, their differences become complementary, offering listeners a broad emotional and stylistic range.
Credit is also due to the insightful conducting of Oliviero de Fabritiis, who demonstrates equal finesse in the nuanced world of Donizetti and the expansive landscapes of Wagner, guiding both soloists with precision and sensitivity.
Track List
1. Ozean, du Ungeheuer (Oberon)
2. Una furtiva lagrima (L'Elisir d'amore)
3. Ma dall'arido stella divulso (Un Ballo in maschera)
4. È la solita storia del pastore (L'Arlesiana)
5. E lucevan le stelle (Tosca)
6. Abscheulicher! (Fidelio)
7. Ah! Tout est bien fini!... O Souverain, ô Juge, ô Père (Le Cid)
8. Mild und leise (Tristan und Isolde)
2. Una furtiva lagrima (L'Elisir d'amore)
3. Ma dall'arido stella divulso (Un Ballo in maschera)
4. È la solita storia del pastore (L'Arlesiana)
5. E lucevan le stelle (Tosca)
6. Abscheulicher! (Fidelio)
7. Ah! Tout est bien fini!... O Souverain, ô Juge, ô Père (Le Cid)
8. Mild und leise (Tristan und Isolde)
BONUS
9. Tutto nel cor vi sento
10. Idol mio, se ritroso
11. D'Oreste d'Ajace
Idomeneo, Wien 1950 (OD 11310-2) – Gertrude Grob-Prandl, Elettra
10. Idol mio, se ritroso
11. D'Oreste d'Ajace
Idomeneo, Wien 1950 (OD 11310-2) – Gertrude Grob-Prandl, Elettra
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Thrilling Singing from Two Legends!
This recital was first released nearly 30 years ago on CD. Grob-Prandl and Tagliavini are odd bed fellows. In many of these RAI concerts the singers would've sung at least one duet together, but both singers had such different repertoires that they probably didn't have anything in common.Nevertheless both are heard to great advantage. Grob-Prandl's thrilling dramatic soprano makes a great impact on the audience. She knocks out one laser-like high note after another, crowning the Oberon and Ballo selections with incredible top Cs. There's simply no one like her today.Tagliavini's honeyed tone likewise probably sounds a little old-fashioned now, but he gets to the core of everything he sings.If you haven't heard Grob-Prandl this will leave you wondering why she wasn't better known (though her lack of a studio recording career and competition from the likes of Varnay and Nilsson partially explains it).The sound is very good and on pitch. The filler has Grob-Prandl singing Elettra's three big arias from Idomeneo. Her voice remains impressive, but don't expect to hear any appoggiaturas or ornamentation since this was recorded long before those stylistic niceties came back into fashion.
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