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- MisterSnow
  It;s a shame the timing and $$ did not work out, as it truly one of the great roles - especially for someone no longer in the “bloom of youth.” I find it interesting that the role of Cervantes/Don...
  
  A favorite Donizetti performance from Krunoslav · 14 minutes ago
- grimoaldo2
  I really enjoyed hearing the instrumental detail, especially the exquisite writing for woodwinds all the way through tonight's excellent performance of Luisa Miller, more clearly than usual...
  
  A favorite Donizetti performance from Krunoslav · 18 minutes ago
- Willym
  I remember that production so well - and yes the evening belonged to Sciutti. I had seen her two years previously in Il Turco in Italia at Glyndebourne and it was the same story. She had that...
  
  A favorite Donizetti performance from James Grant · 24 minutes ago
- MisterSnow
  Carnival has an opera connection besides Albergetti. The 2nd national tour was headed my Elaine Melvin. Besides having been Marsinah in the original West End production of Kismet and singing...
  
  A favorite Donizetti performance from Krunoslav · 29 minutes ago
- scott grunow
  https://screenrant.com/jean-marsh-death-obituary/ Off topic: RIP Jean Marsh (the actress)
  
  A favorite Donizetti performance from Krunoslav · 30 minutes ago
- MisterSnow
  Thank you for posting these recordings! In my mid 20s, I had the good fortune to portray Paul in a local theatre production. it was my first (and almost only) time playing a romantic lead, and it...
  
  A favorite Donizetti performance from Krunoslav · 37 minutes ago
- TC
  Misremembered your footwear photo from a while back. Cowboy boots it is, then.
  
  Fathered in · 2 hours ago
- Benedetta Funghi-Trifolati
  Thanks for featuring Bruson; happily still with us at 89. I was very fortunate to get to know him a little as he was friends with good friends of mine. I believe I saw him in all of his...
  
  A favorite Donizetti performance from Krunoslav · 2 hours ago
- Dr. Hodel
  You misspelled Maria Guleghina.
  
  Norma · 2 hours ago
- scott grunow
  Concur
  
  Norma · 2 hours ago
- scott grunow
  I am Ester Mazzoleni and the last great Norma was Anita Cerquetti
  
  Norma · 2 hours ago
- scott grunow
  cowboy boots
  
  Fathered in · 2 hours ago
- TC
  Would be a kick to meet La Grande Grunowa. Guess we look for motorcycle boots at the pole?
  
  Fathered in · 3 hours ago
- Last Castrato
  It is peculiar, as you say the website (just updated) does not specify which opera. I assume it is Tauride because they indicate the work premiered in 1779.
  
  A favorite Donizetti performance from Krunoslav · 3 hours ago
- Olga
  Well we all know how the Callas "take no prisoners" approach so sadly shortened her career!?
  
  Norma · 3 hours ago
- TildyDiva
  Krunoslav, thank you for selecting the great Bruson! As we have discussed, I only got to see him once - as Don Carlo in "Forza" in San Francisco, with Leontyne Price, Veriano Luchetti,...
  
  A favorite Donizetti performance from Krunoslav · 3 hours ago
- Olga
  Milanov's '44 Normas were great if a bit whoopy!!
  
  Norma · 3 hours ago
- Olga
  I was intrigued by delectable orchestral details & find RWS to be fine Norma although a bit generalized at this point--Heard Sutherland/Horne in Vancouver BC '63!!
  
  Norma · 3 hours ago
- Bianca Castafiore
  Tim Meijers, You were praising the recent Cav/Pag that you attended, and this just showed up today. Teresa Romano is the Santuzza, but no Villari nor Petti. I have not had a chance to listen to it...
  
  A favorite Donizetti performance from Krunoslav · 3 hours ago
- oedipe
  Oh dear…
  
  Fathered in · 3 hours ago