RAI TV Transmission of February 26, 1955
Orchestra e Coro della RAI di Milano
Direttore Nino Sangozno
Gilda - Virginia Zeani
Rigoletto - Aldo Protti
Il Duca di Mantova - Carlo Zampighi
Maddalena - Luisa Ribacchi
Sparafucile - Nicola Zaccaria
Giovanna - Marisa Guerra
Contessa di Ceprano - Luisa Mandelli
Conte di Ceprano - Carlo Forti
Marullo - Darlo Caselli
Borsa - Gino Del Signore
Conte di Monterone - Vittorio Tatozzi
Every expression, gesture, & note are sheer perfection! The gorgeous and magnificently talented Zeani is justifiably legendary! Never a false note, she infuses her roles with meaningful emotion and expressiveness. Great sprezzatura! The passion she evokes is nearly palpable; from great fire and electricity to sublime tenderness, effortlessly!
A voice richer than gold, and smoother than silk, Zeani has a magical ability to seduce the listener and, just for a moment, allow us to believe...
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