Maria Callas-Christa Ludwig-sing "Mira o Norma"

[Raggedy9]

Unlike so many others, I do not find this performance by Callas to be inferior to her earlier recordings. If anything, I find her singing more nuanced and delicate in this recording. And Ludwig is fantastic.

[kgarmaker123]

they are both so musical and singing so well, this is difficult not to really like.

[1527XZ]

They removed the Suterland horne duet , which to mi my mind is a more mature

and devine singing of this duet.

Netanel

[ALSONG1]

The Best Duet ever sung for Norma! I am sure that Bellini smiles at these two divas!

[1955etienne]

belle interprétation , surtout liée à la présence de christa ludwig!

callas est très inférieure à ce qu 'elle a pu donner, à rome ou milan en 55 ,enregistrements live ,avec un engagement et une qualité d interprétation jamais retrouvés pa la suite! alors tant pis si lq technique ne suitpas ! mais les 2 enregistrements de 55 sont au top!

et pour les vrais amateurs , trieste 53 ...mais avec des coupures et un son précaire!! vive callas !

[KriBlackRoson]

maravillaaaa

[ininacsot]

c'est superbe,il faut dire que les deux voix s'accordent à merveille,merci

[iteachbass]

Absolutely one of the finest performances ever!

[SandrineSoprano]

Beautiful, thanks.

[Tenorbravo]

A Perfect blend of power and delicacy. This music blows my mind.

Splendide,absolutely amazing, a lovely talented soprano and mezzo-soprano. Bellini is very proud of them. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy this wonderful duet.

[DanBarthy]

Vozes perfeitas!

E e uma Minha gravacao de 'Predileta Norma!

Brava Callas!! Ludwig Brava!

[goldenarrow52]

La Callas ai suoi massimi, la Ludwig perfetta .......

[d3liriumtr3m3ns]

these divas are inseperable

[LohengrinT]

what is the source of this audio? it sounds smoother than the EMI cd set... When exactly did you buy this?

[diuscorvus]

I enjoy Ludwig's rendition in part because she has the finesse well honed from experience with German lieder, in which there's no orchestra to smudge corners. Callas, of course, is a revelation: Ludwig's first version is wonderfully sung, but Callas take it to an altogether different dimension. Thanks for the upload!

[Faust075]

Of course Callas is the best Norma ever ... ! but I prefer Giulietta Simionato or Ebe stignani over Christa Ludwig as Adalgisa.

[LohengrinT]

Christa is vocally speaking the best Adalgisa in the recorded history of the role. If Stignani ever had an easy C6 then perhaps, and in her prime! (not in the Callas recordings where she is far past her prime) she would have surpassed Christa. Well, she didnt...

[kgarmaker123]

@LohengrinT I have maintained that for many years..

the first time I heard Ludwig in this music, I was just floored.. waht a beautiful voice and technique.. a truly remarkable singer.

[maxtanz]

i pianissimi da sogno le dinamiche da brividi profondi

[lisistratos62]

Of the top top moments in lyric history !!!

[magrdad]

oh gosh Christa and Callas sound so perfect together! I love this so much...

[Katiuszkasanda]

Deux artistes fines musiciennes.Un modèle de musicalité,de raffinement,de sensibilité.Harmonie parfaite ,un rêve...Maestro Serafin a su obtenir la perfection.

[bditer]

Callas is at her best when she sings ..........Norma

[AOG93]

When she sings, PERIOD!!! LOL

[olympicrange]

As good as it gets-- true bel canto beauty and style.

[kgarmaker123]

I love Ludwig on this.. her vibrato is so even and not fluttery.. like many other mezzos and sopranos when they put their voices under pressure, it flutters. CAllas is still in decent form in 1960( vibrato is a little wide on the high notes)

[leporello89]

BRAVO!!!!!!! The best Norma...and a great Adalgisa Thanks for post it =)

[DanBarthy]

I Love so much that record!

I have and always lissen!

Thank you!