We don't reach this pinnacle of Verdi's ensemble genius from both the endings of Act 1 and Act 2 of Macbeth until Aida and Otello. Yes there are some very fine others. But these two ensembles from Macbeth . Are the essence of Verdi.
Very slow indeed. But when the chorus joins in, the tempo picks up so the initial slow tempo must have been for Verrett's benefit - perhaps to make it possible for her to get all the coloratura bits out cleanly and clearly?
Wonderful Verret and Bruson.....
Wow! Verrett phenomenal. Artistry at its greatest.
Wonderful of Verrett!
J'ai vu ce spectacle à l'opéra de Paris avec Verret et Bruson. Fabuleux souvenir
We don't reach this pinnacle of Verdi's ensemble genius from both the endings of Act 1 and
Act 2 of Macbeth until Aida and Otello. Yes there are some very fine others. But these two
ensembles from Macbeth . Are the essence of Verdi.
Fabulous,but so slow !
Great majestic tempo.....BRAVA from Acapulco!
Very slow indeed. But when the chorus joins in, the tempo picks up so the initial slow tempo must have been for Verrett's benefit - perhaps to make it possible for her to get all the coloratura bits out cleanly and clearly?