Gabriella Tucci sings in Rigoletto (vaimusic.com)

[gjxo]

The comparisons to Callas have much more to do with her wide vocal range an abilites than the character of her voice. I think her instrument is much more beautiful than Callas. Few sopranos could sing ...WELL...the range of roles she and Callas did...as beautifully. I still prefer Tucci's Leonora, Tosca, or Violetta to Tucci's Gilda, though. Just personal preference I guess.

[Bella3208]

Gabriela Tucci was overlooked in her prime. She was overshadowed by Callas. However she is definitely the caliber of a magnificent opera singer. I have never heard anyone perform Aida as she did. Her clarity of vocals and distinctly powerful, yet soft high C will never be overlooked. Not many people in the opera world today can do what she has accomplished.

[fernandasinger]

Belo!

[gjxo]

Much overlooked in her prime, but honestly this artful performance is stiil like abull in a china shop. heavy dramatic (singing style) medium sized voice. missing is ring, depth of tone, sparkle, lightness, lift, spin. Too forced.

[TheMajikUnderwear]

@gjxo You have no idea what you are talking about

[gjxo]

@gjxo Any criticism was meant with much love and respect for Ms. Tucci's great talents. I have many favorite arias of hers that I love to listen to...this is just not one I think displays her amzingly flexible voice at her best. My sincere apologies. Harsh words were not intended...only the honest criticism of fellow musicians & stage artists perhaps best not expressed in the general public but in the company of others who always assume great talents behind any critique. My apologies.

[fandetenor]

enfin une gilda sensuelle et pleine; cela nous change des chanteuses qui surjouent les pucelles gazouillantes avec des petits rubans partout. une chanteuse jamais prise en défaut dans tiut ce qu'elle chante; a écouter ABSOLUMENT son fabuleux patria mia de l'aida; un ut à pulveriser leontyne price!

[2loperadeparis]

Very very verrrrrrrrry good

[dt195k2]

This was terrific. Gabriella is an under-rated and under-appreciated singer IMO. Her Trovatore recording of Leonora with Corelli is one of the very best. I'm glad people appreciate her art and post her performances on YT.

[minnie888444]

@dt195k2

I agree 100 percent!

[pacomatic]

Wow. I'm rarely speechless these days. Bravo. Thanks for sharing. I saw the Met's production last year, and I feel sorely let down after listening to this...

[Mooorhe]

That was absolutely fabulous.

[ciociosan]

my teacher put on a tape of a live recording of puritani one day after our lesson. she was singing elvira and pavarotti was singing arturo.

[minnie888444]

This is sung with superb technique. And one year later, in 1962, she sang Aida.

[coryisawake]

Like putting a thumbtack in with a jackhammer..still love this recording!

[johngotwalt]

Looks like Tatiana T

[AlainLeboeuf]

wonderfull this come back !thanks!

[Operafiend22]

incredible!