Amelita Galli-Curci: Les filles de Cadix

[mymz01]

Her vowels sound VERY spread and childish.

[fans1234567890]

I love Victoria de los Ángeles and also Mado Robin of this song.

I don't if Conchita Supervia has recording of this song, sometimes I have imagined how it would be! :-)

[jbeer82]

i think there as a recording of this song done by Miliza Korjus, assuming later.

[greenstboy]

Any man could fall madly in love with someone who sang like this! So sweet and charming, makes one wish for a time machine to go back to her performances.

[dicadr]

Elle est Superbe, mes parents avaient raison!

Et quel final! BRAVO encore Amelita!

[meltzerboy]

My grandfather heard Galli-Curci in live performance and claimed she was the greatest female singer ever, while my father used to listen to her recordings played by my grandfather on an old gramophone. So I guess my love of her voice and singing has been genetically transmitted. Of course, there is ample reason why she was so admired by several generations. I'll have to listen to de los Angeles' recording of the song based on your recommendation and the fact I love her singing too.

[HM0880]

@meltzerboy

That is so great that your grandfather actually heard her live! Wow! I like this recording much better than the 1930 one (also on YouTube). This rendition is less frenetic and more relaxed than the 1930 performance. Most enjoyable and wonderful.

Thank you for posting. :)

[luisjose1962]

I love the version of this song by Beverly Sills, she was the best.

[ronaldpiercerocks]

Her voice is so smooth and she managed it the way she wanted, you can't hear voices with this technique in this days, makes me feel kind of melancholic

[Icewings]

I agree, for some reason every time I listen to her stuff I feel so Melancholic ..

[janejones11]

I've listend to lots of Galli-Curci, but I've never heard this recording unti now. It is really really lovely. She is so animated and charming- a special version indeed.

[meltzerboy]

Many sopranos have recorded this song, from Lily Pons to Jeanette MacDonald to Joan Sutherland. But none have performed it with the inimitable style and panache of Galli-Curci. Her attention to detail and complete ease of utterance are matchless.

[Grandtenore]

I think maybe Rita Streich.

[meltzerboy]

I don't think I've ever heard Streich's recording of the song; I'll have to check it out. She's a great artist for sure, and she probably does a terrific job; but Galli-Curci (to me) is unique in this recording and so many others.

[AulicExclusiva]

Victoria de los Ángeles made a supreme recording of this song.

My mother loved this Galli Curci record, which she grew up with. It is a prime example of the charm and delicate beauty of Galli Curci's leggiero voice at her best. The insinuating phrasing and rubato are delectable!

[meltzerboy]

Sorry I forgot to click the reply category. My reply is below. Thanks for your recommendation.