Ep. 73: Verdi All-Stars, Part 3
Singers such as Rosa Ponselle, Francesco Tamagno,…
June 28, 20171h 0m
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Show Notes
Singers such as Rosa Ponselle, Francesco Tamagno, Ferruccio Furlanetto, and Dolora Zajick have given definitive performances of Verdi’s late works, from the first OTELLO in 1887 through to the present day. What can their recordings tell us about the evolution of Verdian singing, and career-making moments on the opera stage? Find out in our final installment of the Verdi All-Stars lecture series, featuring Met Radio commentator Ira Siff.