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Uploaded by on May 4, 2008

Leontyne Price - Pace, pace - Forza del Destino - 1982
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  • You are absolutely right! Just watched the 1995 version and am still marveling at how consistent her vibrato is...a testament to good breathing technique. The sustained B-flat in the "Invan la pace" phrase was a shocker, too!!! Mother just went for it, fearlessly. Truth be known-- it is possible to sing this rep without burning out.

  • I'm so happy I'm not the only one who's watched all 4 versions and no exactly what you're referencing. But don't forget the two versions done in recitals in 1994 and 1995. There we get the lesson in sustained, unchanging technique over time. The intelligence of an experienced singer and a lesson for every younger singer that it's possible to sing this rep without burning out your voice.

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  • Can't be beat. Leontyne is one of a kind, and of her generation there is nobody that can hold a candle to her. I'm so thankful that we have such a talented crop of Verdi singers today (ie, Sondra Radvanovsky) that can continue to make such wonderful music.

  • Jesus, she held that last note forever!

  • @OperaLovingGay2

    shimmer

  • How could anyone not like this. She was one to the greatest Verdi singer ever. A voice with a rich color and such a beautiful shimer.

  • what i love about leontyne's pace pace , is that she always sustains the last note which gives a tremendous dramatic effect

  • @arethafan2006 Nope.. It's all her.. she has an amazing voice.. it cuts through a full Orchestra..

    If you're new to the opera would Message Me I can give you a whole list of amazing singers :)

  • Notice the whip of her arm on the last beat of the aria!

  • @arethafan2006 the Metropolitan Opera house has one of the best acoustics in the world, aside from Carnegie Hall. The only mics that would have been used were those that caught the performance on tape for the orchestra and the vocal performance, as well as television. What you're hearing is the audio playback of that performance. Hope this answers your question.

  • Perfection!!!

    

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