This is a tribute to one of the greatest voices of all time.
Claudia Muzio 1889-1936
An expressive and magnificent artist, who has it all.
Famed Italian tenor Giacomo Lauri-Volpi, in his incredible books about music and philosophy , specifically in his book about the singers of his day,
"Le voci parallele" spoke about Muzio and describes Muzio's sound as a voice full of "tears and sighs"- she has long been an example of what opera can be about when it is not just someone singing notes of music, but using them to convey the deepest emotions of not just the singer, but all of us., My mother introduced me to her, yet another thing to thank her for..... I love this voice so much, I grew up listening to and being moved by this great artist, her life and her music.
This selection is a melody written by her great friend and admirer, Lincinio Refice (1885-1954), a priest that wrote many pieces for Muzio, one most famously being his sacred opera "Cecilia", and this little beauty.
He wanted someone with God in their throat........
He found it!
Enjoy!!
Frankly, anyone hearing her is never going to be the same.
No copyright infringement intended. Private video of mine made by me in tribute.
The words in Italian:
Era il ciel un arco azzurro di fulgor
chiara luce si versava nel mio cuor.
Ombra di nube, non mi offuscare,
della vita non velarmi la beltà.
Vola o nube, vola via da me lontan;
sia disperso questo mio tormento arcan.
Ancora luce, ancora azzurro!
Il sereno vegga per leternità!
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