Virginia Zeani "Assassino nella Cattedrale" Pizetti

[corellithebest]

What a SUBLIME ARTISTRY OF THE GLORIOUS VIRGINIA! By her full-bodied timbre she managed to portray the lingering tragedy!

[organdude44]

Thank you for this posting and photos of these two great artists.

[basenjidiva]

Virginia Zeani was Prima Donna Assoluta of Rome Opera for three decades! Listen & you'll see & hear why! Luscious voice, dark as night & smooth as satin, full of emotion. Perfect diction & elegant phrasing, voice even from clear, ringing top to rich, full bottom!

No wonder Rossi-Lemeni found her irresistible; who wouldn't? Talent to burn, and a face to launch ships! Exquisite creature, and lovely lady, too!

Brava Virginia, mia carissima Diva! Bravaaaa!

[basenjidiva]

In light of the fact that Pizzetti composed this Opera, expressly for the great basso-cantante, Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, to portray Thomas a Becket, how thrilled Pizzetti must have been, to have Rossi-Lemeni's wife, the extraordinary Prima Donna Zeani, participate in this gripping Opera!

Such a special treat!

Bravi!