@MastersoftheOpera I wasn't impressed by her acting either, but the singing was quite good. Doesn't sound like she had a particularly large voice (large as coloratura sopranos go) but the fioratura and high Eb were quite nice.
Adding to the great pleasure of these performances was the ease with which one could attend. You didn't have to order tickets months in advance, list 12 alternate dates, line up at 6AM for standing room, etc. Attending NYCO was almost like going to the movies; you'd decide to go in the afternoon and still find an affordable ticket right up to curtain time, and still be rewarded with a great show. Now even a free Armida rehearsal doesn't seem worth the effort...
I'm afraid I'm in the minority here. Everyone loves Gianna's Lucia. But I don't. I have neve heard of her either but she looks like a 1980's TV actress with bad acting mannerisms (there's no subtlety here). Her technique is mostly acting (speaking some lines like in a play) and not true bel canto singing. And why did she want to kiss her own brother Enrico at 2:15 to 2:18. LOl I know she went crazy but I didn't think she had gone that crazy. i thought she was still able to tell who was who LOL
Her legato, her ease, the way she really shows us the "madness" ... Flawless. I do wonder why they decided to switch the order of "Spargi d'amaro pianto".
Ms. Rolandi (a.k.a. Lady Gianna Davis) had a remarkable voice. I saw her Zerbintta @ NYCO and was astounded. She did not sing long, marrying Sir Andrew Davis early on. Apparently a "Lady" in England isn't supposed to work. Fond memories of this voice.
una grande!!!
ediritoma 3 months ago
I think this is perfection.
ferrykalos 4 months ago
Lucia is really crazy here. Brava! Interesting interpretation.
andrecooper555 8 months ago
SUPERBA!!!!!
Anibaal 9 months ago
@MastersoftheOpera I wasn't impressed by her acting either, but the singing was quite good. Doesn't sound like she had a particularly large voice (large as coloratura sopranos go) but the fioratura and high Eb were quite nice.
ShawDAMAN 9 months ago
@MastersoftheOpera because she thinks he's herlover which he is not
harpguy18 1 year ago
Adding to the great pleasure of these performances was the ease with which one could attend. You didn't have to order tickets months in advance, list 12 alternate dates, line up at 6AM for standing room, etc. Attending NYCO was almost like going to the movies; you'd decide to go in the afternoon and still find an affordable ticket right up to curtain time, and still be rewarded with a great show. Now even a free Armida rehearsal doesn't seem worth the effort...
bronxbearbud 1 year ago
I'm afraid I'm in the minority here. Everyone loves Gianna's Lucia. But I don't. I have neve heard of her either but she looks like a 1980's TV actress with bad acting mannerisms (there's no subtlety here). Her technique is mostly acting (speaking some lines like in a play) and not true bel canto singing. And why did she want to kiss her own brother Enrico at 2:15 to 2:18. LOl I know she went crazy but I didn't think she had gone that crazy. i thought she was still able to tell who was who LOL
MastersoftheOpera 2 years ago
Her legato, her ease, the way she really shows us the "madness" ... Flawless. I do wonder why they decided to switch the order of "Spargi d'amaro pianto".
Filayevna 2 years ago
Ms. Rolandi (a.k.a. Lady Gianna Davis) had a remarkable voice. I saw her Zerbintta @ NYCO and was astounded. She did not sing long, marrying Sir Andrew Davis early on. Apparently a "Lady" in England isn't supposed to work. Fond memories of this voice.
dt195k2 2 years ago