Verdi: Rigoletto - MacNeil, Gencer, G. Raimondi; Quadri. Buenos Aires, 1961
$9.95
Description:
Despite its remoteness from most of the major opera houses in the world, Buenos Aires has long served as a haven for opera lovers in South America, and this performance is a prime example of the musical excellence the city can deliver. At the center is Cornell MacNeil, perhaps the greatest exponent of the title role, captured here at his vocal peak. His singing combines elegance and power in a way that remains unmatched, and his resounding A-flat at the end of “Pari siamo” practically shakes the walls. Leyla Gencer, also a non-Italian, brings poise and vocal security to Gilda, and Gianni Raimondi is a swaggering, bold-voiced Duke. The sound quality is very good, and Argeo Quadri draws a performance from the orchestra that balances musical finesse with dramatic urgency.
BONUS:
Arias featuring Leyla Gencer, Gianni Raimondi and Cornell MacNeil
In Mono
OD 10488-2
