La Tebaldi by by Arrigo Boito, Alfredo Catalani, Francesco Cilea

La Tebaldi

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La Tebaldi

Features

Composer: Arrigo Boito, Alfredo Catalani, et al.

Conductor: Alberto Erede, Fausto Cleva, et al.

Performer: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Renata Tebaldi, et al.

Orchestra: Geneva Grand Theater Orchestra, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra, et al.

Label: Decca

Catalog Number: 30481

Audio CD (August 9, 1991)

Number of Discs: 2

Reader Reviews
Perhaps the greatest spinto and certainly among the greatest sopranos of all times, with an extremely powerful, amazingly beautiful instrument, Renata Tebaldi on this set heard in some of her best moments! I will not repeat comments on her beautiful voice since it often overshadows the pathos with which she performed each role. To me, she knew exactly where to draw the line between acting and singing. Not too much to become annoying, not too little to become boring. This compilation also shows how versatile this soprano was, with repertoire ranging from Puccini and Verdi to Rossini and even Wagner (though no Wagner aria is heard on this particular double cd). In her early years she also performed Mozart roles! Her Puccini arias will make the most demanding listener cry. Her verdian heroines, enriched with her personal touch, are of exceptional value. Her Desdemona (Otello), Donna Leonora (Forza del destino) and Aida stand perhaps out. Her many verisimo roles sooo moving, full of sorrow and pain, exactly how they are supposed to sound. Just listen to "La mamma morta"! An unsurpassed shocking experience! A previous reviewer (F.W.Barton) correctly mentioned that not all moments are from her complete studio recordings, so this is a unique chance to enjoy alternative Tebaldi performances. Strongly recommended!!!!

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