Selma Kurz sings Mimi on Polydor
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One gets used to the German versions of Italian arias - the adjustment is more difficult, I find, if the original aria is in French... Mahler (with whom Kurz had a romance) did a production of LA TRAVIATA in Italian, at the Vienna Opera, with Lili Lehmann, in the aughts - many critics asked why he would do such an odd thing...
dodacon 1 year ago
Gorgeous, poetic singing by Kurz, who is equally adept at purely lyrical and florid coloratura pieces (and sings a pretty good "Vissi d'arte" as well). Did she not begin as a contralto? I also admire Hempel's recording of this aria, and Melba's is lovely too. Of course, virtually every soprano under the sun has performed this, but only a few versions--such as this one--really stand out.
meltzerboy 2 years ago
Kurz was 49 when this disk was made in 1923, and had been at the Vienna opera for 24 years, since September 1899. Amazing.
The slow tempo gives her interpretation a singular tenderness and wistfulness, full of poetry. So beautiful.
AulicExclusiva 2 years ago
What a shame to have so few views of something so beautiful. She has endless breath and such a smooth voice. Maybe a bit slow but I enjoyed every second.
2ndviolinist 2 years ago