Rosa Ponselle - O nume tutelar - Spontini - # 2

[robertdonkers]

It is funny how whe always compare other sopranos sound to Callas but in this case we can say" listen how Callas sounds like Ponselle". Both just absolutely wonderful.

[carlissima28]

perfection



[WilliamSprovisemusic]

she still has a beatiful voice even though it not as clear to listen to better quality sound equipments.

[RoyKa2010]

wonderful recording. Thanks for sharing

[lirica2011]

Straordinaria Rosa Ponselle!!! Divina e immortale!

[RoyKa2010]

@abracadabranque Un régal! Cette façon intégrale d'interpréter, sans jamais rompre la ligne de chant, ce merveilleux légato, ce sont les qualités que je trouve toujours fascinantes chez les artistes surtout de cette époque-là. Enfin oui, rien de moins qu'une "magie"! Merci d'avoir partagé ce délice!

[bodiloto]

MAGNIFICA !

[65attila]

Even after hearing this many times I still find it difficult to believe that there is a voice and perfromance of this calibre.

Thanks kind MrCafiero for this re-post.

Regards-John

[70pav]

Imortality of a singer is only like that.

The voice of an angel!

Riposa in Pace!

[MrSkylark1]

There is NO ONE on the OPERATIC STAGE today who can rise to this level where singing has become 'BELLOW-CANTO" rather than BEL CANTO as exemplified by

ROSA PONSELLE who knew the ART of SINGING.

[65attila]

Some performances defy all expectations. This is one of them.

[millriv]

This is definitely NOT Ward's transfer; He never puts in echo chamber effects as is here. A definitive performance, as is almost everything but this underated singer who will never be surpassed and probably never be equalled. Thanks for posting!

[Aspett0]

Amazing.

[melbapatti]

Are these Ward's transfers from the Romophone CD? Which take it this? The unpublished take was transferred from a mint vinyl pressing, but the published take was transferred from a shellac copy. Unfortunately, this disc did not remain in the catalogues long enough to be available in a nice quiet "Z" or a "pre-war" pressing, and I think Ward used a 1950's HMV VB pressing. Great singing!

[StevenLivesay]

Brilliant

[corellithebest]

Rosa is simply divine, and a true operatic legend. From what she wrote, it is clear that she understood her artistry, just like Callas did. And of course, this is a sublime, ethereal rendition of this majestic piece.

[ChristophePhilippe]

Not a great fan of La Ponselle's voice and delivery, but her phrasing, intonation, and musicality are not just unassailable, but exemplars. This record is a great example of her best attributes. Any soprano who aspires to a big career could learn a ton from understanding what she does on this record.

[69brancaleone]

My favourite female voice. She was the best, her voice is so beautiful and pure. Thanks again MrCafiero for this gem.

[CanadaPisces]

A Ponselle gem! TY Cafiero!

[Kievest]

Ravishing melodic line...sobriety without

sentimentality Ponselle infuses feeling

into every beautifully sung word and

phrase...Your perfection is our delight!

Thank you, MrCafiero!

[tomfroekjaer]

You certainly know how to pick them ... Great, very clear sound.