Pagliacci, opera: Act 2.: 'Versa Il Filtro Ne La Tazza Sua'
Pagliacci, opera: Act 2.: 'No, Pagliaccio Non Son'
Pagliacci, opera: Act 2.: 'Suvvia, Cos? Terribile Davver Non Ti Credeo!'
There are so many fine Pagliaccis available that this one should have something great to offer if it is to compete. What will make the difference to the buyer is the tenor Richard Tucker. Some may love his secure, ringing ... more »tone and overemotionalizing, while others may find his bawling and hamming awful. The little-known Mietta Sighele is a very fine Nedda, singing with conviction and a pleasing tone, but baritone Kari Nurmela lacks the real Italianate voice needed for Tonio's music. Riccardo Muti leads this live performance from 1971 with fire. --Robert Levine« less
There are so many fine Pagliaccis available that this one should have something great to offer if it is to compete. What will make the difference to the buyer is the tenor Richard Tucker. Some may love his secure, ringing tone and overemotionalizing, while others may find his bawling and hamming awful. The little-known Mietta Sighele is a very fine Nedda, singing with conviction and a pleasing tone, but baritone Kari Nurmela lacks the real Italianate voice needed for Tonio's music. Riccardo Muti leads this live performance from 1971 with fire. --Robert Levine