Tatiana Troyanos - Don Carlo - O Don Fatale

[cantanteporsiempre]

She is THE MEZZO. She has the perfect mezzo voice.

[operachad]

God! I ALWAYS want to cheer in front of my computer this performance. What a go-for-broke performance. She brought so much passion & torment to the role. Unfortunately nowadays, too many mezzo stand there and sing the notes and casually walk off stage

[scubagreek]

Another great voice of Greek origin - as Maria Callas and Agnes Baltsa - who left this world very early, leaving behind her exquisite pieces of music such as this!!! R.I.P Tatiana!

[a96577]

molto meglio di altre Eboli. Niente male

[georgerannie]

My god, she almost vibrates--BRAVA!!!!!!

[georgerannie]

My god, she almost vibrates--BRAVA!!!!!!

[rlee1976]

Before I saw an interview here on YouTube with Troyanos actually talking, I just was so surprised at what a down-to-earth, humorous person she was. I know her story, and she used her past clearly to infuse her more dramatic, sorrowful roles and arias, but it's incredible how she BECAME these characters so fully, I almost thought of her as them completely! You can really tell when someone is in their head and thinking of all their blocking and technique, as opposed to someone in character!

[araujogarciajorge]

GENIAL ! ! !

[mongemark]

brava

[Donnaelvira19]

Thanks Tatiana!!! Thank you ever so..

[2loperadeparis]

So good Tatiana, thank you for your voice and your interpretation +++++

[FredPlotkin]

Troyanos is the gold standard for this aria and the role of Eboli

[sillyboydeux]

I loved her in that role, it was her greatest Verdi achievement. Until the next season when she would sing Amneris and blow the chandeliers sideways! A continuous musical phenomenon from beginning to end, in everything she touched, and a great human being (and neighbor!). Everyone who knew her adored her. People like her don't come by us easily. Her mother was a great person, too.

[williamsagency]

I personally love them all..Verrett, Bumbry, D'Intino, Simionato, Troyanos et al. because they are all so different in their styles. I have never heard a bad aria from any of them, and I do indeed have a trained ear. Today, as in the past, it's all about the drama and the excitement that each individual singer brings to what they sing. Oftentimes vocal imperfections are a plus for a singer.

[sillyboydeux]

@williamsagency I have to say that Bumbry is breathtaking in that role, and her Italian is so seductive and perfectly articulated, along with fierce dramatic power; as much as I love Tatiana, I feel Bumbry edges out even Simionato, which says everything.

[gallstax]

Who you prefer in this dramatic aria is, as allways, a question of taste.

I prefer Baltsa, because I have never heard any mezzo singing with such a dispair.

[andrea585ny]

I agree gallstax, who you prefer is a question of taste and we are all entitled to our opinions. However, I do object to the incessant need of some posters to write one singer's name all over the pages of others. Hence my emphatic reply to airmotion1. While I very much like the quality of Baltsa's voice I think that she relies on cheap, sometimes vulgar theatrics to convey emotion. Whereas emotion seems to eminate naturally from Troyanos' soul - she moves me beyond words.

Cheers,

Andrea

[drtmuir]

I miss Tatiana so much!! What a magnificent singer. The sexiest of women, yet she also excelled in trouser roles.

[eugenelohks]

My favourite mezzo, by far! so powerful, so dramatic!

[operafan85]

Magical

[cyranosined]

Superbe, splendide !!! Et quelle actrice !!!

[johngotwalt]

1:04 to 1:20 -- OMG

O Mia Regina !!!

[garyrobert13]

Not my favorite Eboli. But this voice is haunting as Dido and in many other roles- To my ears, Verdi didn't seem to suit her as well, but it's still astonishing good. Her voice has a sad quality- a tear in it, as though she knew she wouldn't be with us for long.

Gorgeous woman- fabulous artist.

[johngotwalt]

who is your fave eboli

[bodiloto]

voce  fuori repertorio,stonata !

[airmotion1]

Correction: performance. Sorry!

[airmotion1]

Extraordinary performens as great as Baltsa

[andrea585ny]

Troyanos is FAR GREATER than Baltsa in EVERY WAY!!!

[rlee1976]

I 2nd that... musically, dramatically, vocally! Baltsa went into chest in every single aria she ever sang WAY too high... why did she do that? Who else is allowed to do that?

[airmotion1]

@andrea585ny - Have you heard both singers live on opera stage? Someone is "far greater in every way", that is more fan enthusiasm.. When you have heard both singers live in the opera in the same role , than we can talk about. I have only heard Baltsa live. Troyanos was indeed one of the greatest singer, sure. But this fan enthusiasm "absolutely better", sorry, it`s a little bit "games fan people play" on this plattform.

[ianosmith]

Peut-être la plus grandes de toutes ?

[sandytheslayer]

Wonderful! Such an actress!

[silsio]

Grande! Una delle ultime grandi! Se n'è andata troppo presto!

[knjaz35]

Ist wirklich genial!So kann mann singen nur mit Gotteshilfe!

[enfava]

Brava!!!!!!!!!!!

[johngotwalt]

too bad she and KD Lang couldn''t have, well ......

[beteltree]

umm. now there's an idea...

[courtneybaritone01]

Why aren't there sensational singers like THIS on the stages today? I guess we'll never see the likes of Troyanos, Bumbry, Verrett, and Cossotto again. :-(

[vocalpianist]

someday we will

[superdooperstupor]

A great artist greatly missed.

[lochness11]

Definitely.A passion to her singing--just like Callas.Sadly missed.

[GABYCONSTANZA]

@superdooperstupor She was wonderful to watch and listen to. She had great stage presence and acting ability!! Lovely person it seems too! Yes I miss her!! :DD:

[BonomiFansClub]

A true artist. A perfect technique, great musicality and a genuine expressiveness. A great, no doubt.

[VoyArrasando]

It seems that in this instance, "O Don Fatale" meant HOW YOU DOIN?!! to Tatiana! lol She sang it like clockwork!

[johngotwalt]

I must take a valium now

[johngotwalt]

and off goes the eye-patch !!!

she WAS opera !!!!!

[paddymusic]

she is such a great actress and singer! passion like callas had... wow!

[johngotwalt]

I was in Roosevelt Hospital just days before her passing -- during what is referred to as La Renasce -- in the sun room -- she just began to sing -- intuitively, instinctively - Mahler. Transformed my life.

[neronnenn]

Eccellente performance, voce splendida

[johngotwalt]

o mia regina !!

[tightlygagged]

bandidocat, you FUCKING IMBECILE, IT IS A C FLAT. LEARN TO READ MUSIC. BETTER YET, KILL YOURSELF AND DO US ALL A FAVOR!

[mcknighty11]

Stunning! Absolutely beautiful and full of drama at the same time!

[swenner321]

God, this makes me miss her so much.

[johngotwalt]

Her Carmen was SEAMLESS

[Rephrat]

she was a great DIVA !!!!

[bedwardb]

I was so lucky to have seen her Eboli at the Met. DRAMA! VOICE! Alas she was taken from us too soon. This is a superlative performance. THanks for posting....there is far too little of Troyanos available.

[mariahelleberg]

An Eboli one can believe in! Notice how she never lets go of the sadness - brava Tatiana!

[lildiva1988]

Her voice, her acting...absolutely beautiful!

[agabusdawatchman]

love it

[Arnold3135]

What a wonderful and credible reading of this aria. Much better that D. Zajick.  She was taken from us far to soon. Brava Tatiana!

[Babs22h]

how did tatiana die?

[Arnold3135]

I believe she had cancer. As mentioned previously, a had a great voice and was fabulous musician.

[yes4albert]

I've always adored Troyanos' artistry and voice. I love her Eboli, Dido and Composer.

Thanks for posting.

[etyrmi]

wow!

[ladivina2]

its a Cflat in the key

[erin129]

such a wonderful, elegant singer! thank you for sharing this video.

[Babs22h]

why does she have an eyepatch on to begin with?

[phanface]

The historic Princess Eboli wore an eyepatch, though the reason is still unclear (there are a few stories). She was still considered very beautiful.

[darko03]

Siamo sicuri che non sia un panda gigante che canta? RIDATECI MARIA!!!!

[AGNOSFALTSOS]

HAHAHAHA MOLTO INTELIGANDO.

[mikedparen]

It is only with the benefit of hindsight that I realize how staggeringly brilliant this artist was. I heard Troyanos sing many roles at the Met, and each time they were great performances. But in my opinion, with the exception of the late Lorraine Hunt-Lieberson, Troyanos was a once-in-a-lifetime brilliance. I thank her again and again for vivid memories brought to life by this video.

[phanface]

Besides her magnificent singing, I love Troyanos' acting...how she tears off her eyepatch, and especially her intensity at the end of the aria.

[martello79]

Brava brava Tatiana!

[sonqualnave]

BRAVISSIMAAAAA!!!!

[moonpaw92]

Damn... Tat could sing.

[nqqa]

Please, can anyone tel me when this performance took place?

[donatello1]

The Met - 1980

[benderpm]

Oh..............could this wonderful woman sing!

[marioj34]

you died too early, too young person, splendid voice, whether it in is made green, bellini or the French opera. I miss you.

[clymnestre]

Fu grande mori tropo presto...

[CzarDodon]

Though her voice is not really Italian in colour. Her intensity and sincerity, as always, is so engaging.

[ilmaestro18]

Can someone please explain the purpose of the eye patch?

[hoggm123]

The real Princesa de Eboli was portrayed in contemporaneous portraits as wearing an eye patch. She probably had a lazy eye and wished to hide it so as not to distract from her looks, as she was apparently quite a beauty. There is als a rumour that she might have lost the eye either whilst fencing or even during a duel, but there is no good evidence for this as far as I know

[Chasson0318]

Good God that's an opulent sound!

[phanface]

"Opulent" is the word! Her Venus in the Met broadcast of "Tannhauser" is outstanding, as well.

[nessie96]

Tatiana Troyanos is one of my faves....was so sad when she passed away....probably one of the most versatile singers ever...from Kundry, Venus to Octavian, she was simply a joy to hear and behold.

[croon4u]

I'm so glad I found this! I've just started learning this piece and this is the best version I've found so far...v.nice. It brought tears to my eyes! Does anyone know if there's a Marilyn Horne version at all? Still searching...

[KaminaOne]

It would be great to hear a Horne interpretation...I can imagine Aunt Jackie singing this as a warm up...hahahaha...ok, not as a warm-up, but I'm sure she'd do a great job.

[phanface]

She did sing this at the Met, but was criticized for transposing it down a step. (Or was it a whole step? She states this in her autobiography.)

[bandidocat]

Nope! It's a B natural. Don't talk crap.

[phanface]

Read Marilyn Horne's autobiography, she herself states that she transposed the role.

[bandidocat]

What does Marilyn Horne's biography have to do with Troyanos's life or singing? Do you have a pitch pipe or a piano handy? Check the bloody pitch! It is a high B natural. End of discussion. Get a life. Get an ear!

[phanface]

I was replying to KaminaOne's comment about Marilyn Horne singing this role. Your comment came after the end of the "discussion".

[croon4u]

Let's hope the piano was in tune, the pitch-pipe was blown properly and that the orig film excerpt wasn't running a little slow, hence altering the pitch...anyway, I think we all enjoy this performance. In my mezzo score, B-nat(or Cb?!)is written. I'm gonna go look for Marilyn's recording...

[plmezjn]

I "learned" Strauss´ Composer with her, and - she was a great "teacher"!!

[mosthappyfella]

Horne did sing one broadcast of Don Carlo. My recollection is that she was singing it in C, a version that a famous diva of the 19th century, I can't remember who, sang when she did the role. I've always found it fascinating that Horne tried all the dramatic Verdi parts but never sang them for very long.

[Arnold3135]

It's true that Horne sang many of the heavier Verdi roles. As strange as this may sound, her voice was not well suited for the dramatic mezzo roles. As we all know, Horne's voice was bel canto produced sound and thankfully excelled in that repetoire.

[beezoid27]

Poor Eboli, such a tragic character :(

[tenore23]

I think this must be the best O don Fatale I have ever heard. I am speechless.

[beezoid27]

Baltsa's is very good too, it's on Youtube somewhere.

[CzarDodon]

I heard Baltsa in vienna, maybe 15 years ago and she was so bad it was comic, it was like a drag act

[Kapellmeister35]

@CzarDodon Unfortunately, Agnes Baltsa, who had a truly magnificent voice (listen to her in her real repertoire : Bellini, Rossini ), broke it in the 80's, partly thanks to Karajan who tempted her with roles that were too heavy for her (like Eboli and Amneris). I absolutely love Baltsa's voice when she was at her top. However, as Eboli, it's clear that Troyanos is way better cast, because she had such a powerful and dramatic voice.

[CzarDodon]

@Kapellmeister35 Since that comment, some 2 years ago, I've heard several of Baltsa's early performances and it is truly another singer, a terrible pity indeed, especially since she seemed perfect there while in the heavier roles she never even had an idea of the poise and dignity such roles require. Something that Troyanos was born with.

[juadan]

All respect to Troyanos, whom I love and admire as one of the greatest ever... The best Eboli for my money was Shirley Verrett.

[rrreverb]

Amen to that !

[55patri]

Muy expresiva

[Gigglingatagas]

You're right about the vibrato; both Troyanos and Baltsa have faster vibrati. However, I rather like the sound - to me it makes the voice more electric. I love both ladies just about equally, maybe Baltsa just a hair more in this role in particular.

[fiesco7]

I actually love her vibrato. It's quick and rapid-fire. It gives her voice a very interesting and beautiful tone.

[rodypiccolino]

Uau, nao canso-me de ouvi-la. que maravilhosa voz. magnifica interpretacao! ovacao merecida!!!

[carhom]

Absolutamente fantastico de pugança dramática,está para além de comentários tecnicos absurdos.Brava sempre Troyanos

[oizirbaf22]

Tryoanos was ONE-OF-A KIND!!! Miss her. I love her in this. Different singers have different vibratos.... matter of tase... I adored Baltsa, but in her Karajan video she's really havign hard time. her recording is GREAT! BRAVA! Troyanos!

[mpcastilho]

Magnífico "O Dom Fatale". Pena que essa espetacular cantora não está mais conosco para nos brindar com outras interpretações fabulosas.

[counteralto]

What's the story with the vibrato?! Otherwise a very good rendition! Especially liked her 1st B.

[kmillard]

I hear the vibrato action too.. But have you ever heard Agnes Baltsa either in the Karajan video or recording with Jose Carreras? She's got the same high-speed vibrato action going too, possibly even faster.

[counteralto]

I think Baltsa has done it much better, vocally and dramatically. But it's a matter of taste.

[lyside1]

magnetica.....impressionate la statura scenica....solido e controllatissimo il canto in tutti i registri...un mostro sacro...

[dare57]

i love this woman..her versatility was nothing short of amazing..

[tristanidyll]

Outstanding O Don Fatale!

[wicator]

I love her!

[patjan1992]

That is outstanding.

[Laeliapurpurata]

Brava!!!!!!!!

[iTubeVlc]

Im-pre-sio-nan-te! Qué agudos!

Wonderful rendition!