C. Malfitano & R. Leech "Love duet" Madama Butterfly

[diarci]

In the late 80's and early 90's I thought Leech was going to be one of the great ones. He was bnetter in Rigoletto than anyone of his time.He had a wonderful sound - almost like Bjorling - but then he seemed to lose something. The voice developed a wobble and seemed to lose support. I have no idea what happended, but I miss him.

[intelegentable]

I loved Malfitano in the french repertoire,her Juliet,Marguerite  in Faust, Antonia in Hoffman, etc were wonderful I feel that she pushed her voice too far singing heavy roles that did not suit her and her sound suffered as a result. Leech also lost much of the beauty in his voice for the same reason. 2 essentially lyric voices wanting to be bigger and darker than nature intended. They were good singers with beautiful instruments that were damaged.

[operas6]

I think he is so sexy....I would love to be his Butterfly just so he makes love to me at the end of the duet onstage.

[ciociosan]

BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVI­!

[fabrizzzio48]

Why did he take the shirt off? Is he hot? Or, is she about to make the laudry for him? Hmmn... Can't figure it out.

[manishafan]

No DVD yet. The opera world doesn't like to give too many American tenors credit for great works.

[polkaparty]

what production is this?

[Operalover77]

It must be released on DVD, because it is simply GREAT! Bravi!

[maragato23]

El, maravilloso, ella actua muy bien, pero falta que su canto sea mas "japones" y creible.

[Lanark8]

This is wonderful! Must say I am more used and prefer Malfitano in the French repertoire. Very touching here 2:35 is glorious. Passionate, reserved and intelligent in character portal. A performance to die for :]. However, I always tend to think of La Tebaldi & Bergonzi when I hear Butterfly. Thanks for this Mr. Onegin ;). Kind and warm regards. Always!

[RialtoTwo]

Nice but not up to my old Price & Tucker recording.

[silvanero]

I agree RialtoTwo. I really like Leech's voice though. Malfitanos' voice just isnt the right color nor timbre..a bit dry in texture. I think other than the Price recording I like the Mitchell/Cianella performance of this duet...