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! Great sprezzatura! The passion she evokes is nearly palpable; from great fire and electricity to sublime tenderness!
Richer than gold, and smoother than silk, Zeani's soaring voice floats effortlessly, & has a magical ability to seduce the listener and, just for a moment, allow us to believe...
Thank you for posting this wholly bewitching series of performances!
basenjidiva 2 years ago