Virginia Zeani Tatiana's Letter Scene 2

Virginia Zeani sang Tatiana in a production of Eugene Onegin in the Teatro Dell'Opera Roma in 1965 opposite her husband, Nicola Rossi Lemeni as Onegin. The conductor and producer was Lorin Maazel and the performances were sung in Italian.

Too often, we hear sopranos burdening the delicate score with over heavy, laboured tone, which distorts both Pushkin's poetry and Tchaikovsky's music. With her usual clarity Zeani successfully avoids this and captures the youthful impetuosity of Tatiana with insight and subtlety.

It is fascinating to hear the effect the change of language has on the music. The intrinsic Russian quality is diminished, making it sound a little like an unknown verismo opera.

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[CharlotteinWeimar]

At long, long last a major article will be published in OPERA magazine in November 2009 entitled THE LEGENDARY VIRGINIA ZEANI.

[euartistagency]

she was,the best romanian soprano.love and respect

[swanningaround]

ey. Yet another Romanian soprano. What is it about that country that produces so many greats? Must be something in the Romanian air!

[SugarTomAppleRoger]

Fantastic. What a voice! Not fair. Beauty, brains and talent. The lady has it all!

[corellithebest]

Thank you, Charlotte, for posting this jewel! I find this letter scene so moving (even though sung in Italian), especially so when performed by the living legend , the great Virginia Zeani!

[basenjidiva]

The epitome of elegance, taste and technique, Zeani painted indelible moments and memories with her unlimited vocal palette, dipping deep into her soul to paint her unique and truly unforgettable vocal images. Incredible artist; memorable performances!

Bless you, for these fabulous gifts!

Bravissima, cara Zeani!!!