Joan Sutherland - La Fille Du Régiment - Salut A La France! (1973)
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2:35-40 Perfect diction on a High C!
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Stunning voice, amazing beauty, great setting, what more can we ask of Dame Joan? I <3 this. The color of the aria is matched by the costumes and set and of course the GREAT voice.
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@CaptFitzbattleaxe One of my favourite albums - of all time!
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@Espritsdelair That would explain the outfit from the 1969 French arias album. Heh.
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@CaptFitzbattleaxe There was something recorded in late 1964 - but there are no details. I agree - the voice sounds young.
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@Espritsdelair There are other references too - Norma is definitely 1970.
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@CaptFitzbattleaxe Joan's autobiography states the "Mira, o Norma" clip was recorded in 1970 - have a look at p.454
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@Espritsdelair Actually I can't help but wonder if it's 1966, considering her hair style & the opening title in this posting of the clip: watch?v=Oml-epNNbK0
All consistent with her appearance in '66 with Marilyn Horne (watch?v=GrY66tzzveY).
This particular vocal role suited Sutherland very well and she always sounded youthful in it. It WOULD be really interesting to know where this is from and when. I saw her in both the series at the Met in '72 & '73 and I thought she sounded very youthful in those productions and looking carefully, I think this appears as though this could be Sutherland in the 70s. Whatever, she sounds wonderful in this role; wish there were more videos of her performing Marie. Yes, a very favourite album.
dendodd2 3 weeks ago
@dendodd2 I am so jealous! I only saw Joan once - her last concert in Melbourne. I so wish I had seen her in her prime - and at the Met. Amazing & happy memories!
Espritsdelair 3 weeks ago