Italian Coloratura Soprano Amelita Galli-Curci ~ Echo song (1921)
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My favourite coloratura - this is indeed going straight to my favourites. Her voice brings me to tears every time - not big but so warm, clear, pure and perfectly even. The effortless way she gets these top notes... fantastic. Brava Amelita!
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I love the beautiful music. Good post!
------Ellen
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Phenomenal performance with warmth,
beauty, charm and complete enchant-
ment! The photos are intimate and
revealing of Mme. Galli-Curci multi-
sided persona from luxurious, to
brilliantly posed, to the natural girl
next door! Thank you to MB for
requesting and to you, Doug, for
your craftsmanship and artistry!
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Over the years I have spoken with many opera buffs who heard the singers of Galli-curci's time. When asked who had the most beautiful voice from that era, the answer was almost invariably "Galli-curci." Galli-curci's singing, at its best, has an elan or dash that is absent in Melba's singing. Listen to them sing "Lo hear the gentle lark" back to back. Of course one must account for the difference in recording techniques. She set the standard for coloraturas and it has not been bettered.
meinfb 1 year ago
@meinfb
There are certainly many who will not disagree! Galli-Curci is beyond doubt a very special artist. Many thanks, and all best for 2011! Cheers, etc. Doug --
CurzonRoad 1 year ago
This is so typical of Doug: exquisite recordings enhanced by his great artistic sensitivity and visuals. Thank you.
SENAFOREVER 2 years ago
Fab: Many, many thanks! I love the pictures as much as the sounds! Best. Doug --
CurzonRoad 2 years ago
Stunning photos and such a BEAUTIFUL voice.
Thank YOU!!!
ginnykaren 2 years ago
Evening, Ginny: Many thanks!
:-D
Doug --
CurzonRoad 2 years ago