Tag: Ettore Bastianini
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Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana
“Tebaldi offers a forthright, lusty account of Mascagni’s piece of blood and thunder and has the distinction of three excellent soloists. She is most moving in Voi lo sapete and the rich firmness of Bastianini’s baritone is beautifully caught. As always, Björling shows himself the most intelligent of tenors.” Penguin Guide The Tebaldi/Björling recording of…
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Puccini and Verdi Arias
“This recital… shows him on peak form…all the Verdi items show the true heroic quality of his voice, still baritonal enough to sound completely happy in the wide range demanded …. Bergonzi’s is a remarkable voice and this is consistently enjoyable… conducting is incisive and dramatic” (Penguin Guide) “Bergonzi sings with sincerity and style” (Opera)…
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La Bohème (plus five bonus Puccini arias)
“most collectors will want a set with Tebaldi & Bergonzi at the height of their powers” -Penguin Guide “The wonderful bustle of the Café Momus scene can never have been so vividly captured on disc…Tebaldi sings with great beauty of voice … Bergonzi sings with sincerity and style…d’Angelo with taste and charm”
