Donizetti

Maria Stuarda

Sills, Tinsley, Fredericks, Devlin; Wilson
1972

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Maria Stuarda

Pauline Tinsley makes an extraordinary debut as Elisabetta in this performance of Maria Stuarda. Her powerful voice, honed in roles like Elektra and Salome, is matched by thrilling coloratura and seemingly endless high notes, solidifying her as a force to be reckoned with. In response to the formidable presence of Tinsley, Beverly Sills brings a virtuosic yet deeply emotional portrayal of Maria. Sills' performance is both technically brilliant and profoundly connected to the drama, showing her ability to rise to the challenge posed by Tinsley's dominant stage presence. A fun anecdote from this performance reveals Tinsley being reprimanded by Sills for taking the high note at the end of Act II—apparently, there was only room for one diva on that stage.

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Bill B.✓ Verified Buyer

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Supporting cast way beyond my expectations.

The performance was wonderful, recording quality quite clean but as expected - would love to be closer.
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Robert D.✓ Verified Buyer

United Kingdom

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Both Divas in competition form

The performance is excellent - extremely well sung by both ladies - one can hear them goading each other splendidly dramatically and vocally in the confrontation scene. Beverley Sills may be an acquired taste for some but there is no denying her musicality and total identification with this role. Pauline Tinsley matches her as an indomitable Queen Elizabeth firing off the coloratura with splendid aplomb and conviction. This really is how bel canto opera should be - all the time and not the pale reflection we have these days. The supporting cast is splendid too and the conducting sympathetic and where need be, theatrically astute and dramatic. I loved it and it is only let down (hence 4 stoars) by the rather dim and distant sound. However the ear soon adjusts but would that this exciting performance was delivered in sonic splendour!!
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