Possibly the most beautiful soprano voice of the second half of he 28th century. Immensely versatile and her great passion for Spanish songs is a legacy that is without comparison. The first act of Traviata possibly taxed her top but the rest of the opera was hers. Indeed her legacy of complete operas is amazing from Melisande to Santuzza is a gift to future generations. She is not appreciated today probably because she essentially devoted herself to concertizing after 1961. That and the EMI recordings. Her voice never lost the lovely sweetnes and was without "scratch" even when she sang at the Barcelona Olumpics.
Not the first act as a whole, rather the final number (sempre libera) that has a lot of vocal fireworks, when her strong suit was legatto and her high notes were a bit too metallic.
I think that unfortunately all the sopranos of her generation were overshadowed by Callas. Victoria, Sutherland, Monserrat Caballe, etc. always compared to her and to their detriment. They deserved better, although, of course, they are considered great. But if you want to buy the CD, which performance would you choose?
Una voz mágnifica y maravillosa interpretación de Victoria de los Angeles❤
Grandísima Victoria de los Ángeles!!!! Quizá en lo vocal no es la mejor Violetta, pero cuánto sentimiento!!!!
Haven’t heard this for so many years! The way she makes her voice break when reading the letter-so heartbreaking, but such respect to this great Lady!
The most moving soprano of her generation- simplicity and emotion. A great Violetta.
Possibly the most beautiful soprano voice of the second half of he 28th century. Immensely versatile and her great passion for Spanish songs is a legacy that is without comparison. The first act of Traviata possibly taxed her top but the rest of the opera was hers. Indeed her legacy of complete operas is amazing from Melisande to Santuzza is a gift to future generations. She is not appreciated today probably because she essentially devoted herself to concertizing after 1961. That and the EMI recordings. Her voice never lost the lovely sweetnes and was without "scratch" even when she sang at the Barcelona Olumpics.
Not the first act as a whole, rather the final number (sempre libera) that has a lot of vocal fireworks, when her strong suit was legatto and her high notes were a bit too metallic.
¡Qué maravilla!
Easily one of the best renditions of this aria!
What year was this recording made?
1959
Thanks for uploading. Can you upload more excerpts of this wonder ful recording?
I think that unfortunately all the sopranos of her generation were overshadowed by Callas. Victoria, Sutherland, Monserrat Caballe, etc. always compared to her and to their detriment. They deserved better, although, of course, they are considered great. But if you want to buy the CD, which performance would you choose?