thank you for posting this excerpt of this great opera. How I wish Caballe had taken this role on in her prime- it was meant for her! This is an opera that deserves to be mounted by the major opera companies that have the resources to do it justice.
In this night, the poor Simon Estes with problems in his voice and avoiding the best aria for baritono in this opera: qui donc commande quand'il aime, has been substituted in the third and fourth acts..... This opera (in fact a masterpiece)deserves a better group of singers, good scenarios and a wonderful ballet. If you can, try the "unformal" recording of Sherrill Milnes in English. Althouh its fair sound quality, this recording gives us an idea of its merits.
I sort of agree. . Simon Estes did not look-sound right, even when he was on; and this would have been ideal for Caballe a bit younger. Still, I was glad to see Caballe, as this role was a perfect fit for her. This Opera deserves present-day revivals with a stellar cast/production and a full ballet. It is magnificent theater.
I love that.....so much......thank you!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
thank you for posting this excerpt of this great opera. How I wish Caballe had taken this role on in her prime- it was meant for her! This is an opera that deserves to be mounted by the major opera companies that have the resources to do it justice.
The voice of heaven returned to the stage for a short time.
More months please. Can never have enough of her.
In this night, the poor Simon Estes with problems in his voice and avoiding the best aria for baritono in this opera: qui donc commande quand'il aime, has been substituted in the third and fourth acts.....
This opera (in fact a masterpiece)deserves a better group of singers, good scenarios and a wonderful ballet. If you can, try the "unformal" recording of Sherrill Milnes in English. Althouh its fair sound quality, this recording gives us an idea of its merits.
I sort of agree. . Simon Estes did not look-sound right, even when he was on; and this would have been ideal for Caballe a bit younger. Still, I was glad to see Caballe, as this role was a perfect fit for her. This Opera deserves present-day revivals with a stellar cast/production and a full ballet. It is magnificent theater.