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La Traviata
From her first entrance, Beverly Sills is captivating as Violetta. Although her voice may not have had the opulence of some of her colleagues, it is clear she has something to say about this character. I found myself as engrossed in this performance (of a work I have come to know very well) as I have ever been. Stuart Burrows brings youthful ardor to the role of Alfredo, while Peter Glossop proves himself a Germont for the ages. A young Samuel Ramey makes quite an impression in the small role of Doctor Grenville, marking his professional debut. Sarah Caldwell demonstrates her mastery of Verdian style, leading the performance with drive and breadth. The performance is completely uncut!
Track List
Act I
1. Preludio
2. Dell'invito trascorsa è già l'ora
3. Libiamo, ne' lieti calici
4. Che è ciò?
5. Un dì felice, eterea
6. Si ridesta in ciel l'aurora
7. È strano!... Ah, fors'è lui
8. Sempre libera
2. Dell'invito trascorsa è già l'ora
3. Libiamo, ne' lieti calici
4. Che è ciò?
5. Un dì felice, eterea
6. Si ridesta in ciel l'aurora
7. È strano!... Ah, fors'è lui
8. Sempre libera
Act II
9. Lungi da lei... De' miei bollenti spiriti
10. O mio rimorso
11. Alfredo?... Per Parigi or or partiva
12. Pura siccome un angelo
13. Ah! dite alla giovine
14. Morrò! La mia memoria
15. Dammi tu forza, o cielo!
16. Ah, vive sol quel core all'amor mio!
17. Di Provenza il mar
18. Né rispondi d'un padre all'affetto?
19. No, non udrai rimproveri
10. O mio rimorso
11. Alfredo?... Per Parigi or or partiva
12. Pura siccome un angelo
13. Ah! dite alla giovine
14. Morrò! La mia memoria
15. Dammi tu forza, o cielo!
16. Ah, vive sol quel core all'amor mio!
17. Di Provenza il mar
18. Né rispondi d'un padre all'affetto?
19. No, non udrai rimproveri
Act III
20. Preludio
21. Annina?... Comandate?
22. Teneste la promessa... Addio, del passato
23. Signora!... Che t'accadde?
24. Parigi, o cara
25. Ah! gran Dio! Morir sì giovine
26. Ah, Violetta!
27. Prendi, quest'è l'immagine
21. Annina?... Comandate?
22. Teneste la promessa... Addio, del passato
23. Signora!... Che t'accadde?
24. Parigi, o cara
25. Ah! gran Dio! Morir sì giovine
26. Ah, Violetta!
27. Prendi, quest'è l'immagine
BONUS
28. Eccomi... Oh quante volte
I Capuleti ed i Montecchi
29. O luce di quest'anima
Linda di Chamounix
30. Una voce poco fa
Il Barbiere di Siviglia
I Capuleti ed i Montecchi
29. O luce di quest'anima
Linda di Chamounix
30. Una voce poco fa
Il Barbiere di Siviglia
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Uncut Traviata with a Great Cast!
Sarah Caldwell was a controversial figure in her day. She marched to her own drummer and introduced new operas and new editions of familiar operas most of us hadn't heard. This Traviata is, as Andy writes above, uncut which is good as far as it goes. What doesn't go is her rapid tempos which tend to blur the music and cause unnecessary anxiety on the part of the listener.Sills, as always, was game. Nothing disturbs her. She whips through "Sempre libera" like a champion and gives a winning multi-faceted characterization of opera's most beloved courtesan. Probably at Caldwell's insistence, she does NOT sing the E-flat at the end of "Sempre libera". It's a little disappointing, but let's move on.Burrows and Glossop are both excellent. While admiring his artistry I must admit to never having been a big fan of Glossop's gargly tone. A young Samuel Ramey makes his mark as the most virile Dr. Grenvil I've ever heard. The voices are slightly recessed but certainly audible. The mini Sills concert is a thrilling filler, really showing why she was so beloved by opera lovers.
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