Virginia Zeani Birthday Tribute 21st October 2009

A tribute to Virginia Zeani on the occasion of her 84th Birthday, 21st October 2009. An interview in Opera Magazine released at this time accords her the title "Legendary".

Virginia Zeani sings Antonida's aria from Act One of Glinka's "A Life for the Tsar" . Antonida is full of joyful expectation as her fiance Sobinjin returns from the war.

The performance is from a live RAI transmission from Torino in 1965, sung in italian and conducted by Alfredo Simonetto

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[agingbeauty]

Happy,happy birthday to the great and beautiful Zeani !

What a surprise to hear this and to know that it's her birthday !

She is dearly loved and cherished by all !!

[essereverbo2]

Happy Birthday!

A great lady of belcanto. We love her very much!!

Thank you Charlotte

[Homebase80]

We were thrilled once again to hear your voice Happy birthday Irene and Morton Hammond

[corellithebest]

What a wonderful piece of music, and, of course, the legendary Virginia sings it simply magically! May she have many happy returns!

[SINGINGOPERAFAN]

Happy Birthday Ms Zeanni !

[basenjidiva]

Happy Birthday, to our beloved Zeani! This was a special treat for us. We wish you health, happiness and joy!

Thank you for the wonderful posting.

Brava, precious Zeani!

[Cantastico]

Happy Birthday Ms Zeani..... We love you.... and you Charlotte... Hope to see you in January!!!!