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Gertrude Grob-Prandl & Ferruccio Tagliavini
In Concert
DESCRIPTION
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.
CAST
Soprano – Gertrude Grob-Prandl
Tenor – Ferruccio Tagliavini
DETAILS
Location: Milano
Date: December 24, 1953
Conductor: Oliviero de Fabritiis
Catalogue Number: OD 12249-1
Label: Opera Depot
Number of Discs: 1
In Mono
BONUS
Gertrude Grob-Prandl sings excerpts from Idomeneo
Wien, 1950
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