Carreras... here shows the best qualities of Di Stefano and Bjorling in one tenor, voice in full bloom, rich smalto, chiaroscuro colouring, solid acuti, a tender and passionate interpretation.
I Never understand why some knocked Josep Carreras -- he was pure magic on stage -- he had all the emotions and passion in his singing that all the others sadly lacked-- that voice is beyond doubt the best of tenors.
I am so pleased this excerpt has been posted. For years, whenever I told people that Birgit Nilsson had sung Tosca with the New York City Opera they refused to believe me. It actually happened on November 13, 1974 when the City Opera was on tour in Los Angeles. When Beverly Sills had to cancel a sold-out Lucia di Lammermoor because of surgery Nilsson graciously stepped in to save the situation. Of course, the opera had to be changed; La Nilsson did not have a coloratura role like Lucia in her repertoire. Joining her in this Tosca were José Carreras and Richard Fredericks, conducted by Julius Rudel. Fortunately someone recorded it.
The voices of TWO angels. "La Nilsson" and her "Baby Cavaradossi!" Heart-melting, historic performance. Thank you so much for posting this of my two favorite artists performing together both at their prime!
It wasn't easy to sing against Birgit Nilsson, perhaps the most fantastic dramatic soprano ever, beautiful voice of steal ,queen of the high notes and a wonderful actress ! Just one tenor had a voice to match her : Corelli ! But Carreras sings well ! Birgit helped him a lot to get engagements in the beginning of his carreer , also Domingo !
Basically Carreras was a young prodigy and wunderkind.! The vocal gifts he was given by nature were immense. But what’s the best about him in my opinion..? His soul shines through his voice always.
Yes! He was a marvel, a miracle, extraordinary. To hear this legendary performance of La Nilsson with her Baby Cavaradossi - I thank God for RUclips. What an exciting pairing!
These earlier performances of Jose Carreras are so unbelievably beautiful, my eyes fill with tears every time I listen to one of them, the purity of each note and phrase are overwhelming. It is no wonder that he is so loved as a singer and a man. Thankyou Jose Carreras for many years of your beautiful voice. J
beautiful these two together: dispite their different age they match vocally wonderfully. Birgit sounds like a young woman in love with 56, today they all sound like old women, no matter how old they are.
gran respecto a la gran Birgit Nilson a los 56 años. un jovencisimo Carreas de 27años con voz 100% lirica con un timbre fascinante y un fraseo ya insuperable!!
People knock Carreras but I think he had the most beautiful natural lyric voice. Such a shame he was pushed in all sorts of silly directions too early.
Kevin Rainey He sounded spinto from the beginning, but with an amazing beauty of the young voice indeed. I loved that a lot and felt sorry because of the fact he started to force his voice after a few years, in the early 80’s.
The problem wasnt only the heavier roles, Carreras (and Ricciarelli) sang way too many performances per year. They used to pump themselves with cortisone to get over their vocal tiredness
I don't have enough words to thank you for sharing this incredible recording. P.S. People coughing out loudly during such magnificent performances will burn in hell forever. .
@@brblum Lol. I am already in hell as I am surrounded by lame and ignorant people, who have no idea of figurative language, which refers to words or expressions that mean something different from their literal definition, not to mention their belief in hell. Cheer! 🥂
In the 1960s and 1970s the audiences in Los Angeles were quite ignorant of opera (Tinsel Town). Kudos to NYCO during those years for beginning to raise consciousness.
It wasn't just for DG. Irmgard Seefried, a Susanna/Pamina/Zerlina by nature and vocal endowment, has related how Karajan, during his early years as Intendant at Aachen, pushed her into taking on the dramatic soprano role of Donna Anna. She was afraid to refuse, but after the run of performances never sang the part again. Many singers were afraid to say no to Karajan.
The problem wasnt only the heavier roles, Carreras (and Ricciarelli) sang way too many performances per year. They used to pump themselves with cortisone to get over their vocal tiredness
![[RARE]: Giacomo Puccini "Tosca" (13/06/1970, MET) - Birgit Nilsson, Franco Corelli, Cornell MacNeil](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/REFoDriwUaA/mqdefault.jpg)
Carreras... here shows the best qualities of Di Stefano and Bjorling in one tenor, voice in full bloom, rich smalto, chiaroscuro colouring, solid acuti, a tender and passionate interpretation.
I Never understand why some knocked Josep Carreras -- he was pure magic on stage -- he had all the emotions and passion in his singing that all the others sadly lacked-- that voice is beyond doubt the best of tenors.
I am so pleased this excerpt has been posted. For years, whenever I told people that Birgit Nilsson had sung Tosca with the New York City Opera they refused to believe me. It actually happened on November 13, 1974 when the City Opera was on tour in Los Angeles. When Beverly Sills had to cancel a sold-out Lucia di Lammermoor because of surgery Nilsson graciously stepped in to save the situation. Of course, the opera had to be changed; La Nilsson did not have a coloratura role like Lucia in her repertoire. Joining her in this Tosca were José Carreras and Richard Fredericks, conducted by Julius Rudel. Fortunately someone recorded it.
How lucky you've been!!
I was in the NYCO Chorus for that unforgettable performance!
I was there and enjoyed it immensely... ❤
No words except simply ABSOLUTELY GLORIOUS and well matched that’s for sure. 👏👏
Splendido Carreras, voce magnifica, brillante, squillante, piena di smalto, perfetta, timbro meraviglioso!
The voices of TWO angels. "La Nilsson" and her "Baby Cavaradossi!" Heart-melting, historic performance. Thank you so much for posting this of my two favorite artists performing together both at their prime!
It wasn't easy to sing against Birgit Nilsson, perhaps the most fantastic dramatic soprano ever, beautiful voice of steal ,queen of the high notes and a wonderful actress ! Just one tenor had a voice to match her : Corelli ! But Carreras sings well ! Birgit helped him a lot to get engagements in the beginning of his carreer , also Domingo !
Basically Carreras was a young prodigy and wunderkind.! The vocal gifts he was given by nature were immense. But what’s the best about him in my opinion..? His soul shines through his voice always.
well said!
Splendido! Carrer ad giovane era davvero eccellente- timbro e passione!
Carreras, uno de los mejores tenores liricos
Yes! He was a marvel, a miracle, extraordinary.
To hear this legendary performance of La Nilsson with her Baby Cavaradossi - I thank God for RUclips.
What an exciting pairing!
These earlier performances of Jose Carreras are so unbelievably beautiful, my eyes fill with tears every time I listen to one of them, the purity of each note and phrase are overwhelming. It is no wonder that he is so loved as a singer and a man.
Thankyou Jose Carreras for many years of your beautiful voice. J
This is from The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles when NYCO was on tour there. The beautiful voice of Carreras at age 28.
beautiful these two together: dispite their different age they match vocally wonderfully. Birgit sounds like a young woman in love with 56, today they all sound like old women, no matter how old they are.
gran respecto a la gran Birgit Nilson a los 56 años. un jovencisimo Carreas de 27años con voz 100% lirica con un timbre fascinante y un fraseo ya insuperable!!
People knock Carreras but I think he had the most beautiful natural lyric voice. Such a shame he was pushed in all sorts of silly directions too early.
Kevin Rainey He sounded spinto from the beginning, but with an amazing beauty of the young voice indeed. I loved that a lot and felt sorry because of the fact he started to force his voice after a few years, in the early 80’s.
The problem wasnt only the heavier roles, Carreras (and Ricciarelli) sang way too many performances per year. They used to pump themselves with cortisone to get over their vocal tiredness
wooow.Carreras!!
WoW Nilsson at the NYC opera!
It is a real diamond! The voice of an angel!
Agli inizi della carriera Jose aveva un timbro di voce stupendo....
Che 'Voce Supremo!!!!!!!!!!
I don't have enough words to thank you for sharing this incredible recording.
P.S. People coughing out loudly during such magnificent performances will burn in hell forever.
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Burn in hell forever? Get a grip. This is opera, not life and death. Careful what you wish for...it might be your soul you speak of.
@@brblum Lol. I am already in hell as I am surrounded by lame and ignorant people, who have no idea of figurative language, which refers to words or expressions that mean something different from their literal definition, not to mention their belief in hell.
Cheer! 🥂
@@elenapenkova47 Fair enough!
In the 1960s and 1970s the audiences in Los Angeles were quite ignorant of opera (Tinsel Town). Kudos to NYCO during those years for beginning to raise consciousness.
like being in heaven
Mario Cavaradossi es por siempre Josep Maria Carreras (al menos para mí:-)). Gracias por el maravilloso regalo para mi cumpleaños, seba 18701870 :-)))
I think von Karajan pushed him and other singers into heavier rep selfishly to make recordings for DG
It wasn't just for DG. Irmgard Seefried, a Susanna/Pamina/Zerlina by nature and vocal endowment, has related how Karajan, during his early years as Intendant at Aachen, pushed her into taking on the dramatic soprano role of Donna Anna. She was afraid to refuse, but after the run of performances never sang the part again. Many singers were afraid to say no to Karajan.
The problem wasnt only the heavier roles, Carreras (and Ricciarelli) sang way too many performances per year. They used to pump themselves with cortisone to get over their vocal tiredness
Baby Cavaradossi, con apenas 28 años...
Igualita que la Tosca del real...sobre todo el tenor
A lioness singing with a canary.
je n'adore pas la soprano Nilsson, des aigus pas vraiment maîtrisés. Mais Carreras toujours aussi passionnant. Sa voix est un chef d'oeuvre.