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Puccini: Tosca - Rysanek, Uzunov, Berry; Verchi. Wien, 1962
$8.95
Description:
I was drawn to this performance for the Tosca of Leonie Rysanek, but in the end the true star of the evening turned out to be Walter Berry, whose Scarpia finds the perfect balance of elegance and barbarism. This run of *Tosca*s took place during a rough patch for Rysanek vocally—many cite her foray into *Nabucco* in the early 60s as the culprit—and it shows. Additionally, it’s clear that there was very little rehearsal for this performance, as was often the practice in Vienna, and she occasionally struggles to keep her lines straight. That said, Rysanek fans will still appreciate this performance, as the unique quality that made her “Leonie” is ever-present.
In Mono
OD 11960-2
