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Turandot
Given that Newark's population in 1974 was only 400,000, it's remarkable that the community could sustain a production of such scale and quality. Not only did they secure several legendary singers, but they also assembled an orchestra and chorus that, while not at the level of the world’s major houses, performed with more cohesion and polish than one might expect from a regional company.
Birgit Nilsson, approaching the end of her long reign as the leading Turandot of her generation, no longer offers the youthful gleam heard in earlier years, but she more than compensates with the sheer power of her voice. A young Plácido Domingo brings assurance and vocal clarity to Calaf, his interpretation marked by youthful energy and technical ease. As Liù, Licia Albanese, also in the final phase of her career, may not always summon the control of her prime, yet the core of her artistry still shines through.
Track List
Act I
1. Popolo di Pekino!
2. Gira la cote!
3. O giovinetto!
4. Figlio, che fai?
5. Fermo! che fai? T’arresta!
6. Signore, ascolta!
7. Non piangere, Liù!
2. Gira la cote!
3. O giovinetto!
4. Figlio, che fai?
5. Fermo! che fai? T’arresta!
6. Signore, ascolta!
7. Non piangere, Liù!
Act II
8. Olà, Pang! Olà, Pong!
9. Ho una casa nell’Honan
10. Un giuramento atroce mi costringe
11. In questa reggia
12. Straniero, ascolta!
13. Gelo che ti dà foco
14. Figlio del cielo! Padre augusto!
9. Ho una casa nell’Honan
10. Un giuramento atroce mi costringe
11. In questa reggia
12. Straniero, ascolta!
13. Gelo che ti dà foco
14. Figlio del cielo! Padre augusto!
Act III
15. Così comanda Turandot
16. Nessun dorma
17. Principessa divina!
18. Tanto amore, segreto e inconfessato
19. Tu, che di gel sei cinta
20. Principessa di morte!
21. Diecimila anni al nostro Imperatore!
16. Nessun dorma
17. Principessa divina!
18. Tanto amore, segreto e inconfessato
19. Tu, che di gel sei cinta
20. Principessa di morte!
21. Diecimila anni al nostro Imperatore!
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Exciting Performance, Listenable Sound!
This recording is for fans who already know Puccini's score well. The sound isn't bad, especially coming from a source over 50 years old. The bad news is that there's some worn tape causing irritating one second drop-outs in all three acts. The good news is that it isn't that bad and Andy has gone to the trouble of pitching it all correctly.Domingo was only 33 and he was having a great night. His top notes flow out effortlessly; he even joins Nilsson on a credible top C for the end of "In questa reggia" (he ducks the optional one later in the scene). His "Nessun dorma" deserves the cheers he gets from the enthusiastic audience. Both ladies have seen fresher days vocally, but both also live up their reputations. Nilsson (56) experiences some shortness of breath early on, but the first clarion high B clears it all up. She remains in control for the rest of the performance. Albanese (65) had been singing professionally for over 40 years and if Silipigni has to accommodate her with some adjusted tempi it's all worth it. She is more restrained with her overt sobbing here than elsewhere. Dworchak is excellent as are the unnamed ministers.Silipigni deserves credit for keeping everyone together, but also for inspiring his pick-up chorus and orchestra to give their all. Other ensembles have more polish, but these musicians respond to the music with life-or-death passion.For fans of the singers.
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