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Turns out, Anderson’s “L’amero” doesn’t have to be a memory thanks to You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMBgg2-wPMg
the flatness, wavering are there
Anderson sang Norma in Toronto 3 years ago and was in great form. No high D at the end of first act but she had the high Cs. The voice is in very good shape and she sang beautifully throughout. She really caused quite a sensation. Her breath control was superb. She took some very slow tempi and showed she had the lung power to back them up.