Tebaldi at her very very best which is as much as saying stunning!!. Everything about this is pure italianita so often missed in the American sopranos.
@hipouracanadogrito In THIS music, Tebaldi is magnificent, and yes, I'd say that she surpasses Callas in this role for sure. But if you are implying that Tebaldi "far surpassed" Callas overall, I would vehemently disagree with you. Callas left an imprint on opera that has been equaled by none. However, to dismiss Tebaldi as an "also-ran" is also stupid. Both were in their absolute primes during the same period. We shall never encounter their likes again. We should be so fortunate today!
Those 2 enormous arched phrases starting at 6:16 were just superhuman, especially that long full top note starting around 6:21. Nobody has ever matched her legato. I had goosebumps throughout this!
It always amuses me to hear that "Tebaldi couldn't act;" there are many videos and ample recorded evidence to the contrary, as with this stunning live FORZA performance. This is a woman obviously in distress, fervently imploring God for help.
Yes, I agree 100%. Her diction was also superb; we always get every single word and dramatic emphasis in the text with her. as we also did with Callas and Scotto. Unlike those ladies, though, with Tebaldi we also get one of the most gorgeous voices ever placed in a human throat. I don't mind Tebaldi's occasional flatting one bit.. What has happened to the art of great singing and declamation?
sorry I accidently removed your previous comment in stead of replying to it.. thank you for your feedback. Yes Callas is superb in these two roles you mention, unsurpassed in face, like Tebaldi here.
great, it's a pleasure to have another opera lover who has such a deep knowledge and understanding, I should confess this very recording changed my view about Tebaldi very positively, this and the de Sabata live recorded Verdi Requiem Libera me astonishing or I can not have words to describe I have the CD of the Aida Callas in Mexico it is a divine but what would be the unrecorded previous one, viva la opera, greetings
This is brilliant! I thought Callas's studio performance had the last word, and I still think Callas brings out more of the tortured aristocrat, but Tebaldi is on fire here. Imagine listening to this one night and then the Callas Traviata's, Norma's, and Sonnambula's!
Perfect command of the voice, glorious projection, superb PPP and mezze voci ... Tebaldi was THE Leonora of our own Golden Age of singing. Nobody can sing this role like she did, conveying emotion, pathos and such pure Verdian, celestial musicality. Bless You, Renata and RIP. You sing to the Angels now, in a better, calmer and richer world. Thank you for your unparalleled Art.
Pietà Signor! So beautiful, so captivating from top to bottom, the line, legato, velvety mezza voci, pianissimi, strog fortissimo. Will never more be a voice like La Tebaldi
Indeed she was a force of nature in this rendition. The sound is glorious and the diction magnificent, yet the phrasing is so spontaneous that one is moved to tears.
La nostra regina - per sempre!!!!
DonPaolissimo 4 months ago
Hasta ahora nadie mejor cantante que RENATA TEBALDI, ella si que es LA DIVINA, porque su voz era sublime.
Maripudelmonaco 7 months ago
The audience was right. Brava!
jmuslvr 10 months ago
magnificent
Brava La Tebaldi
MrTythompson 1 year ago 2
Unbelievably good stuff
operachad 1 year ago
Huge, huge performance both vocally and interpretively. Unmatchable.
Zyghnwyr 1 year ago 2
Tebaldi at her very very best which is as much as saying stunning!!. Everything about this is pure italianita so often missed in the American sopranos.
iskenderuna 1 year ago 2
A wall of sound - Anna Moffo said when she heard Tebaldi in La Forza she taught
that she was going to die. The biggest voice. Her singing has no weakness.
Power, Power and Power.
tebaldicallas 1 year ago 5
Pain, passion, desperation; everything in this incredible redition by Renata Tebaldi; she surpassed by far Callas
hipouracanadogrito 1 year ago 8
@hipouracanadogrito In THIS music, Tebaldi is magnificent, and yes, I'd say that she surpasses Callas in this role for sure. But if you are implying that Tebaldi "far surpassed" Callas overall, I would vehemently disagree with you. Callas left an imprint on opera that has been equaled by none. However, to dismiss Tebaldi as an "also-ran" is also stupid. Both were in their absolute primes during the same period. We shall never encounter their likes again. We should be so fortunate today!
Zva26 4 months ago
Hers is the perfect blend of squillo and roundness or better said a perfectly round voice with wonderful squillo
viverito 1 year ago 6
Those 2 enormous arched phrases starting at 6:16 were just superhuman, especially that long full top note starting around 6:21. Nobody has ever matched her legato. I had goosebumps throughout this!
dt195k2 2 years ago 7
It always amuses me to hear that "Tebaldi couldn't act;" there are many videos and ample recorded evidence to the contrary, as with this stunning live FORZA performance. This is a woman obviously in distress, fervently imploring God for help.
billyguns2 2 years ago 5
Tebaldi owned this role; for me, this, her Minnie and Desdemona were peerless.
billyguns2 2 years ago 6
La Divine, tout simplement.
Patpoussin 2 years ago 13
It's impossible not to cry, a bright angel sang for us! Listen from 3:53 to 4:56.. Peerless!
ginlemon29 2 years ago 7
love the rapturous applause. The La Scala crowd always knew good from 'eh!'
operachad 2 years ago 7
A wall of sound, glorious.
As per Richard Bonynge she had a glorious sound.
tebaldicallas 2 years ago 3
This is what GREAT singing is all about.
SmartManagement 2 years ago 4
Yes, I agree 100%. Her diction was also superb; we always get every single word and dramatic emphasis in the text with her. as we also did with Callas and Scotto. Unlike those ladies, though, with Tebaldi we also get one of the most gorgeous voices ever placed in a human throat. I don't mind Tebaldi's occasional flatting one bit.. What has happened to the art of great singing and declamation?
billyguns2 2 years ago 8
sorry I accidently removed your previous comment in stead of replying to it.. thank you for your feedback. Yes Callas is superb in these two roles you mention, unsurpassed in face, like Tebaldi here.
Orfeus80 2 years ago
great, it's a pleasure to have another opera lover who has such a deep knowledge and understanding, I should confess this very recording changed my view about Tebaldi very positively, this and the de Sabata live recorded Verdi Requiem Libera me astonishing or I can not have words to describe I have the CD of the Aida Callas in Mexico it is a divine but what would be the unrecorded previous one, viva la opera, greetings
egymagyar1111111 2 years ago
The biggest voice ever.
Great interpretation.
tebaldicallas 2 years ago 5
perfection!!!!!!!!!!! one of the brightest lights in opera La Divina Tebaldi
11455RN 2 years ago 7
I'm an old guy, but I had tears in my eyes by the end of this!!
ssegrubynohtna 2 years ago 7
Un miracolo!!!!
lyside1 2 years ago 6
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This is brilliant! I thought Callas's studio performance had the last word, and I still think Callas brings out more of the tortured aristocrat, but Tebaldi is on fire here. Imagine listening to this one night and then the Callas Traviata's, Norma's, and Sonnambula's!
diuscorvus 3 years ago
Tebaldi's voice is etheral...
Jabe88 3 years ago 4
Powerful, very moving. Another gem from the golden days of opera. Tebaldi is commanding as ever and on fine vocal form.
operaspark 3 years ago 8
Perfect command of the voice, glorious projection, superb PPP and mezze voci ... Tebaldi was THE Leonora of our own Golden Age of singing. Nobody can sing this role like she did, conveying emotion, pathos and such pure Verdian, celestial musicality. Bless You, Renata and RIP. You sing to the Angels now, in a better, calmer and richer world. Thank you for your unparalleled Art.
GoldenAgeSunshine 3 years ago 10
Masterfully done.
VivaLucia 3 years ago 5
Pietà Signor! So beautiful, so captivating from top to bottom, the line, legato, velvety mezza voci, pianissimi, strog fortissimo. Will never more be a voice like La Tebaldi
Onegin65 3 years ago 6
A wall of sound, incredible singing.
Powerful, rich and firm. The greatest Leonora. Nobody sings like this today.
Incroyable.
VivaTebaldi 3 years ago 22
She's the reigning Queen of Opera, and she always will be.
Andante735 3 years ago 6
Indeed she was a force of nature in this rendition. The sound is glorious and the diction magnificent, yet the phrasing is so spontaneous that one is moved to tears.
sevoflurane 3 years ago 6
A m a z i n g..... it gave me goosebumps!!
conmaleta 3 years ago 7
Love this 1955 Scala Forza.Along with the '58 Naples the two greatest Leonora performances ever sung
bisigato 3 years ago 6
I agree that this is a great performance and the sound is excellent. The 1953 performance conducted by Mitropoulos is equally fine. Brava Renata!
rawdonqueen 3 years ago 4
Don't forget the 1953 performance with the marvelous conducting of Dmitri Mitropoulos!
billyguns2 3 years ago 4
Although I am not always Tebaldi's biggest fan I recognize greatness when I hear it. So focused. Outstanding performance.
patjan92 3 years ago 6
Tebaldi is the biggest soprano voice.A TORRENT.Round bottom, very big middle and huge top, she has everything.The greatest Leonora case closed
bisigato 3 years ago 19