THE TEN GREATEST SOPRANOS Heard Live 6 Virginia Zeani

[1945Jill]

I'm so glad you included Zeani, long a favorite of mine but almost forgotten today. I never had the privilege to hear her live but do have treasured recordings, and I have an opera-savvy friend who saw her perform and said her Violetta was truly moving as well as beautifully sung. Thanks so much for these wonderful videos Charlotte - I applaud your choices!

[Celticwomanfanpiano]

One of my first voice teachers studied under Zeani at the IU. Love her jewelry in the white dress! And I love the story you tell under the description. What a truly good singer!

[basenjidiva]

Although Virginia Zeanis signature role, which secured for her a place in the annals of operatic history, was Violetta, in Verdis, La Traviata, which she performed an unprecedented six hundred forty eight times, her versatility remains unchallenged, as she sang seventy-one different leading operatic roles, in sixty-seven operas, in six languages! Bravissima, cara Diva!!!

[halavey]

Oh sorry about Tebaldi. I did not realize you posted only the ones you heard. Still a terrific line up!

[halavey]

Sorry you did not include Tebaldi but everyone has opinions that differ. I also love Millo who when I heard her 5 years ago in Chicago's huge house in Tosca it took me back to 1959 in my memory when I heard Tebaldi sing in that opera and Di Stefano, it was at La Scala, I was 19 but still remember she stole the show and was welcomed back with a huge ovation. Di Stefano was on the outer edge of his prime but also turned in a very good performance.

[halavey]

I spoke to her on the phone three years ago at her home in FLA. and she was very nice,sharp mind , witty and had a good sense of humor . I never was lucky enough to hear her in the house but my dad did in Rome as Lucia with Tagliavini in 58 and loved it. Her singing in everything she did was first class and she is an excellent teacher.

[mrantiquedealer]

She was wonderful and exciting in the theater.

[lllmozartlll]

Wonderful!!! Thanks a lot.

[nornsnornsnorns]

Thank you Charlotte - she is simply magnificent. When would one hear applause today to approach that after Addio del passato? I wish I had seen her

[brodsky96]

Yes, dear Charlotte, I met ZEANI personally and heard her live several times (as well as Rossi Lemeni). Its difficult to "describe".... it was the GLAMOUR of tempi passati, nowadays sopranos dont sing anymore like ZEANI or STELLA. It was not only MUSIC but also DRAMA, PASSION, ABANDON.... I will never forget ZEANIS "Addio del passato" or the wonderfull delicare aria of MIMI while separating from Rodolfo... la cofietta rosa.... well.... "those were the days, my friend..."

[benvenutta1001]

Dear Charlotte thank you so much!

Bravissimo Virginia !

[CharlotteinWeimar]

Bravo corellithebest and bravo Virginia!

[Nacidodelmar]

@CharlotteinWeimar Sublime!



[corellithebest]

Dear Charlotte, congratulations on your wonderful tribute to the great Virginia Zeani! She is indeed AMAZING, and I can't stop listening to her heavenly, almost otherworldly voice, and her even more moving interpretation!

[CharlotteinWeimar]

If you heard this great singer live, please post a description.