Renata Tebaldi - Si, mi chiamano Mimi (1956)

[elvis14ism]

she is very good condition her voice and emotion is nice.i love renata tebaldi since 1968

[mariop1960]

The best Mimi...

[Lamujerlechuga]

Demasiada maravilla, no la puedo absorber de una vez!!

[pedr0mg]

Its safe to say there will always be Callas vs Tebaldi debates, rational or not... Its also safe to say that both love this interpretation. Ones may not even admit it.

Replay...

[SPLINTER581]

This is the best Mimi and Rudolfo ever!!!



[HeatherGlen33]

@SPLINTER581 No I'm trying to remember the "Mimi" who sang with Pavarotti.

Something like Amicho...she was quite young, and the face of an angel. Does anyone remember?

[BUTCHIE20100]

@SPLINTER581 just as good as di stefano & albanese in 1952?

[gabrivenere2008]

Grandissima!!!!Non ci sono parole!!!

[joutneyman]

What a wonderful and well controlled voice. Bravo Renata.

[BUTCHIE20100]

Where is it written that you can't love Maria & Renata?? Seems to me they are both immortals, both beloved, both sadly gone. Happily we have their recordings to enjoy them equally. This may be heresy for some but I heard both at The Met, have numerous recordinds by both and love both of them. Basta with this sniping between the two camps. BRAVA MARIA. BRAVA RENATA.

[lightbulb1952]

Two dislikes.  They have no soul.

[giorich]

This incredible voice, always above the orchestra...

[vivelhistoire]

Team Callas!

[flicfan416]

@vivelhistoire I hope you are joking. No true Opera fan believes in the Callas - Tebaldi rivalry. Callas is Bel Canto, Tebaldi is verismo.

[shaunclark17]

With me, there has always been an eminent performance for each of the great arias that surpass all others. For me, this is one of those eminent performances. I have never, in my eons of adoring opera, been as humbled and lush with awe as I was the first time I listened to this performance.

[RobLobstuhh]

AH. What's not to love in this rendition? Beautiful.

[wotancat1]

sin comentarios, sus expresiones faciales lo dicen todo, lástima que generalmente hoy en día se haya perdido ese arte

[conghoan1998]

Who was the conductor ?

Where was show this opera ?

When was this opera show ?

[mrluistena]

bravoooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooo

[MrArthurovenezuela]

Aparte de que es la mejor Mimí de la historia del disco, en particular su versión de London de 1952; esta voz trasmite amor y es una de las voces más bellas y angelicales de todos los tiempos.

[80Mrmirko]

In questo video non dovrebbe essere data la possibilità di commentare perchè nessuna parola può neanche lontanamente avvicinarsi a quello che si ascolta.

PS. La boheme della Tebaldi è il disco più venduto al mondo per chi non lo sapesse.

Buon ascolto a tutti

[zlatantillifk]

"Voice of an Angel". Yes, indeed!

[apopof5]

Hes not German....hes Swedish,,,,,the Finest Tenor Ever

[mm00046]

Che artista insuperabile. Grande!!!

[xXxgermanfriedelxXx]

she surely has the most beautiful voice....best mimi ever

[arn79x]

Amazing

[tubechi1]

Dreamy....Fantastic Singer. simply the best opera singer

[leoniemikele]

The best, most natural stage/operatic laugh ever! She's delightful.

[mountainsmi]

Beautiful performance !

[leoniemikele]

They both melt my heart. When she knows the material well, she is as good as anyone ever was or will be. I'm going to try to find this DVD. It's a gem.

[mmisaku]

@leoniemikelewe all MUST CLEAN THE MOUTH BEFORE TALKSABOUT HER.AMEN.

[Daliagialla]

La più grande Mimì di sempre, nessuna come lei...assolutamente magnifica!

[Daliagialla]

La più grande Mimì...assolutamente magnifica!

[bluedutch01]

Absolutely stunning! There are many renditions of this on youtube but this is surely the best. The tone, texture, dynamics, phrasing and all that makes music truly great is inhabited by these two amazing human beings!

[dt195k2]

She has the most beautiful legato I've ever heard!

[RonaldBarone]

She is very good, and so well sang. Almost good as Callas. But still very good.

[mmisaku]

@RonaldBarone who are you to say almost good as Callas,can you hear properly.or are you just don't know any thing about any thing?pty isnot a radar in here to top some people to even get into youtub.

[RonaldBarone]

@mmisaku I don't know much about opera, like you do. But Callas did, so reading the reviews about Tebaldi, Callas makes clear that she is better. So you know... I was just taking the advice from the best one... that's all. I didn't mean to hurt anymore.

[GoldenAgeSunshine]

These excerpts should serve as a lesson both in singing and STYLE. Listen to the luscious phrasing and natural class of Tebaldi, the radiant tone of Björling. The current roster of Mimis, including many "famous" ones should be much more modest, and find some guiding inspiration here. Amen.

[rodlarocque]

where was this????????

[Allotmenteer2]

Ha! Isn't she just magnificent??!!

[tebaldicallas]

The most perfect voice as per Montserrat Caballe.

[stasja17]

Превосходная Рената Тебальди и по сей день лучше всех.

[MrTondemohappun]

最高のミミ。カラスより巧い。

[Colvillecr]

Why does it say German Opera Singer. Bjorling was a Swede and Tebaldi an Italian.

[Colvillecr]

Why does it say German Opera Singer. Bjorling was a Swede and Tebaldi an Italian.

[mfrances0503]

She is ... just perfect!! What an extraordinary voice... I just can not stop listening to this beatifull prodigy!!!

[lollycatania]

bellissima, incantevole....

[clevblue]

The great Aria, the great Soprano, perfect combination - even Bjorling was speechless (Hehe) Thank you GOS!

[6sushi66]

I´m speechless!!!....She is the best Mimi ever!!!...Unbelievable!!!

[bodiloto]

Bellissima Sublime  La Tebaldi Grazie !

[mrrk]

The greatest Mimi ever. Perfection

[ZsaZsadoll]

Fantastic voice shame about bjorling resembling a dirty old man though!

[RonaldBarone]

I was listening to Maria Callas when I found this video... she ie very good singer, and this aria sounds so good on her voice.

Callas version is better but I really enjoy listening her too.

[mrrk]

Callas better than this? I don't think so.

[Vannikardinabeib]

The best !!!

[michaelis2003]

La voce è bellissima, senz'altro... ma linterpretazione.... Si direbbe una delle regine di Donizzetti, no una fioraia / donna di vita.

[Ehebet]

Magnifica, mi sono commossa.

[Darjaius]

Increible Tebaldi.

Fanstastico su lirismo, en timbre no la gana nadie, su voz tiene el peso perfecto... y esa risa preliminar al Non so... es maravillosa...XD

[MrYankeeTex]

Anyone who thinks they need to open [i] vowels should listen to this. So smiley. So bright. It is the essence of her perfect singing. Gorgeous.

[MariaAntoinetteF]

Nice to hear this in a spinto size voice...

[jirodesouma]

I understand that the newer is not always the better. Her voice is just what I 've looking for. What a perfect singing!

[VivaRenata]

@jirodesouma Exactly! Thanks for your perceptive comment, since you're obviously much younger than I am (56 and counting).

[vesterico]

There is no age in Music. Superb tape. Love this opera and the ariea. Thanks for posting it!!!

[SensusEtRatio]

Continuo a chiedermi perché si debbano sempre leggere tante idiozie. SI SAPPIA E SI DEBBA SAPERE che una tale naturalezza di canto deriva da una padronanza tecnica somma, certo unita ad una voce semplicemente meravigliosa. SI RICORDI CHE IN ARTE LA NATURALEZZA E' IL TRAGUARDO SOMMO!

[MARISOLDELMONACO]

Brava!!!! voce d'Angelo .

[geomusic]

What a gorgeous gem! How lovely her voice was then. And what an actress! Thank you, GermanOperaSinger, for posting this.

[irmirm]

anđeo

[MilDarkAngel]

She is so great!! I admire her!! I hope someday i'll sing like..jeje

I like her more than Callas..i think Callas' voice was a little nasal..

But the are both so great!!

[MilDarkAngel]

Not everything is about technique or musicialuty..

You need to have that "something" to succes...And Renata definitly has it..

[qklq42]

Tebaldi is not alone a very great singer, but also a superb performer. She IIIIIIIIIIIS Mimi !

Hans NL

[gigie555]

I do love this Mimi. Tebaldi is simply glorious, her depth and range is incredible. Freni would be a close second for her incredible technique. Two of the greatest singers of the century, Bjorling and Tebaldi...together. What a treat.

[ifmusicbe]

This is absolutely glorious--Tebaldi at her very best. It exemplifies why hers is the quintessential exposition of the role. This is the Mimi against which all others must be judged. Thanks so much for posting!

[SensusEtRatio]

Il sontuoso velluto della voce della Tebaldi si trapunge di seta e fili d'oro nell'esecuzione di questo brano. Le note, doviziose di armoniche, risonanze, colori, iridescenze giungono all'ascoltatore solleticandone, ora dolci ora potenti, non solo l'udito ma tutti i sensi: sembra quasi di dover socchiudere gli occhi all'arrivo dei raggi di sole della primavera che squarcia radiosa, come il canto di Renata, le nubi bigie e fa fiorire le rose. Non rammento esiti di tale levatura in quest'aria.

[TheValdoro]

@SensusEtRatio i agree so much with what you say about Renata. when ahe sings " il primo baccio del aprile e mio" it seems that Puccini composed this line just for Renata Tebaldi !

[fabienik]

Renata Tebaldi....a great Italian singer....of Classical Music.......!!!!

[UBIQUITOUS12]

Faultless perfection!!!!

[fabienik]

Wonderful Renata...

[badpdx]

I own this DVD, and there isn't this much echo on it.

But this is absolutely my favorite rendetion of this aria. Nobody beats it.  The voice. The dymanics. The expression. Better than perfection.

[ifmusicbe]

What captivating, glorious singing! This is Tebaldi at the height of her powers and demonstrates why she is my favorite Mimi of all time--embodying the character and vocal demands so naturally.

[operachad]

Oh Renata! How beautiful!

[iubescanto]

What an amazing voice! Where did you find the video?

[SensusEtRatio]

Il sontuoso velluto della voce della Tebaldi si trapunge di seta e fili d'oro nell'esecuzione di questo brano. Le note, doviziose di armoniche, risonanze, colori, iridescenze giungono all'ascoltatore solleticandone, ora dolci ora potenti, non solo l'udito ma tutti i sensi: sembra quasi di dover socchiudere gli occhi all'arrivo dei raggi di sole della primavera che squarcia radiosa, come il canto di Renata, le nubi bigie e fa fiorire le rose. Non rammento esiti di tale levatura in quest'aria.

[OmanInternational]

DIVA

[petshopgirl72]

I love this version

[laourite]

Aniquilador.

[vintachen]

為何那男的一臉不知所措咧？

[robertocresca]

un pò troppo vezzosa...ma splendida canna...

[VivaTebaldi]

Incroyable - such a beautiful controlled voice. Lovely to look at also.

Perfec singing.

[AEphrat]

I could't agree more!

[Rephrat]

two giants of the opera history !!!

[SensusEtRatio]

Il sontuoso velluto della voce della Tebaldi si trapunge di seta e fili d'oro nell'esecuzione di questo brano. Le note, doviziose di armoniche, risonanze, colori, iridescenze giungono all'ascoltatore solleticandone, ora dolci ora potenti, non solo l'udito ma tutti i sensi: sembra quasi di dover socchiudere gli occhi all'arrivo dei raggi di sole della primavera che squarcia radiosa, come il canto di Renata, le nubi bigie e fa fiorire le rose. Non rammento esiti di tale levatura in quest'aria.

[joseyposey88]

i see .. she probably just worked with her in her coaching technique, because my teacher at college was Renata's only private vocal student & her name is Katerina Musetti

[joseyposey88]

is your teacher perhaps Katerina Musetti?

[joseyposey88]

dodi132, is your teacher perhaps Katerina Musetti?

[rawdonqueen]

This is certainly the best of Tebaldi's video Mimis. She had such beautiful hands, and I understand that it was Serafin who taught her how to act with them.

[SensusEtRatio]

Assolutamente insuperabile! Lo splendore tibrico è, in quest'aria, coglibile a piene mani! Una voce fatta di riflessi d'oro puro e di luce di diamante!

[falcoti]

fantastica

[francescaemc2]

Herr Singer,

Cannot thank you enough. Bravo.

Donna Tebaldi...osequi.

Just had so much fun. Played this as response to Maestro Pavarotti.

I heard him sing it with Renata Scotto and--others may-- but I didn't like it. Scotto

sang so that one could not make out a word. I love Pavarotti's Italian and Tebaldi's.

[GermanOperaSinger]

Agreed, not a fan of Scotto myself.

[mrrk]

The greatest Mimi ever.

[sospello]

Thank you Germantenor for posting this beautifully clear video of La Tebaldi and Borling in wonderful voice. A pleasure always to see your latest postings.

[patjan92]

Beautiful.