Was that Sutherland dressed as Tosca singing Vissi D'Arte at the beginning (right at the end of the aria) ? Sutherland did not have a Puccini voice, she was unsuited to Tosca. I may be wrong of course but she is not known for Tosca; she just didn't sing all that much Puccini opera. A Puccini singer can do Tosca and Madame Butterfly. Sutherland sang Turandot on recording (I still think it's unsuited to her). She was a bel canto star- Lucia, Bolena, Lucrezia. She was a lyric coloratura.
I don't quite agree with everything Ms. Curtin said regarding the character of Marguerite. I agree that Marguerite is a virtuous woman and always longing, foremost, to be a good Christian woman. But I don't think she's a "ninny" or boring to play because of that. In some ways, I actually admire the character of Marguerite for, despite the horrible temptation in the end to turn completely evil and go to the Devil, she finally breaks down and asks for God to save her.
Enjoyed all participations in this discussion. But the highlight for me was to see, for the first time, Tito Gobbi the man in normal clothes and speaking such brilliant English. I had thought that my admiration for him as the best singing actor could not be higher. Bravo and thanks for this upload!!
Was that Sutherland dressed as Tosca singing Vissi D'Arte at the beginning (right at the end of the aria) ? Sutherland did not have a Puccini voice, she was unsuited to Tosca. I may be wrong of course but she is not known for Tosca; she just didn't sing all that much Puccini opera. A Puccini singer can do Tosca and Madame Butterfly. Sutherland sang Turandot on recording (I still think it's unsuited to her). She was a bel canto star- Lucia, Bolena, Lucrezia. She was a lyric coloratura.
OperaMystery80 7 months ago
@OperaMystery80 Yes it was her
dht23 3 weeks ago
La Sutherland....God bless,beuatiful angel...Truly the sweetest Stupenda
lastupendaboy 1 year ago
R.I.P. Joan Sutherland! You will be missed.
dht23 1 year ago
Tito sounds like a tenor. He doesn't have a deep voice at all.
boxingin 2 years ago
I don't quite agree with everything Ms. Curtin said regarding the character of Marguerite. I agree that Marguerite is a virtuous woman and always longing, foremost, to be a good Christian woman. But I don't think she's a "ninny" or boring to play because of that. In some ways, I actually admire the character of Marguerite for, despite the horrible temptation in the end to turn completely evil and go to the Devil, she finally breaks down and asks for God to save her.
EmilyGreene1984 2 years ago
Enjoyed all participations in this discussion. But the highlight for me was to see, for the first time, Tito Gobbi the man in normal clothes and speaking such brilliant English. I had thought that my admiration for him as the best singing actor could not be higher. Bravo and thanks for this upload!!
Glenmed 3 years ago 2
That's just how I feel re: Tito Gobbi in normal life, not acting or singing. Very nice!
goldie0800 2 years ago
Shuterland is beatifull here!!! my Diva!!!
OrpheuCe 3 years ago
I recall seeing this show on television when I was a teenager. Beautiful performances and intelligent discussion. Thanks for the memories!
meltzerboy 3 years ago
Love the 60s hairdos on the women (Hairspray indeed!).
mjmacmtenor 3 years ago
THANK YOU!
belcunto 3 years ago
Charming these interviews! Do you have, by any chance, more of them?
Herur22 3 years ago