Erna Berger's was the first Gilda (and "Caro nome") I ever heard, on the recording with Leonard Warren and Jan Peerce. Since that time, I've heard my share on recordings and in live performance, including Peters, Pons, D'Angelo, Moffo, Galli-Curci, Tetrazzini, Melba, Sembrich, Barrientos, Kurz, Hempel, Ivogun, Callas, Sutherland and so on. However, I still think that Berger's performance is one of the very finest. Thanks for sharing!
She was already advanced in years when she recorded this, but was still singing Gilda and Zerlina with the voice of a young girl; for me, she was the ideal Gilda. Please upload more from this marvelous recording, which also features Leonard Warren and Jan Peerce in their glorious prime.
Herzzereissend! Mit einer Schönheit gesungen, die sich die heutigen Diven zum Vorbild nehmen sollten!
Auch für mich zählt diese einspielung zu den allerbesten auf Tonträger. Selbst Peerce ist hier überzeugend!
tenorvoicefan 11 months ago
Erna Berger's was the first Gilda (and "Caro nome") I ever heard, on the recording with Leonard Warren and Jan Peerce. Since that time, I've heard my share on recordings and in live performance, including Peters, Pons, D'Angelo, Moffo, Galli-Curci, Tetrazzini, Melba, Sembrich, Barrientos, Kurz, Hempel, Ivogun, Callas, Sutherland and so on. However, I still think that Berger's performance is one of the very finest. Thanks for sharing!
meltzerboy 1 year ago
@meltzerboy I must also include the great Toti dal Monte in my list!
meltzerboy 1 year ago
Her timbre is unique, sings so beautifuly
that almost makes me cry.
Congratulations for this jewel.!!
Rigelcentauri58 2 years ago 2
She was already advanced in years when she recorded this, but was still singing Gilda and Zerlina with the voice of a young girl; for me, she was the ideal Gilda. Please upload more from this marvelous recording, which also features Leonard Warren and Jan Peerce in their glorious prime.
billyguns2 2 years ago 3
One of the greatest sopranos of our time! Brava.
paulostroff99 2 years ago 5
She is an ideal Gilda. Thanks for posting
John
65attila 2 years ago 3