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Guglielmo Tell

Bacquier, Kabaivanska, Raimondi, Wilderman; Previtali
Buenos Aires, 1966

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Guglielmo Tell

No matter how many times I hear Guglielmo Tell, I am always so surprised by how ahead of its time it seems. It was written a full ten years before Lucia di Lammermoor and twelve years before Nabucco, yet it has touches of an advanced romanticism that neither of those operas achieves. This cast of dramatic voices does a splendid job. Gabriel Bacquier delivers a forceful performance in the title role. Gianni Raimondi is near perfect as Arnoldo. His voice has dramatic virility juxtaposed with astonishing control and a gleaming top. Raina Kabaivanska is captivating as Matilde.

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Alain G.✓ Verified Buyer

France

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Belle représentation d un opéra difficile

Chanteurs admirables. Le son est Exellent
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David B.✓ Verified Buyer

United States

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An enjoyable Tell

There is a lot to like in this performance. Chorus and orchestra are very good and the conducting is propulsive. All the soloists acquit themselves well. I was pleased to be reminded that Bacquier was a fine baritone from the period and he is in excellent voice. Kabaivanska makes the most of her brief appearances and Gianni Raimondi copes valiantly with his music. The cabaletta of his fourth-act aria is a struggle, but he gets his high Cs out and the audience cheers for him. Ganzarolli is luxury casting as Gesler. There are many cuts, both internal and entire scenes. The omission of the Act 3 Matilde-Arnold encounter is the most damaging cut. Sound is quite good for a (presumed) radio broadcast with only a few brief moments of distortion in the loudest ensemble passages. This is definitely worth the listen.
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