Another favorite mezzo performance from Mr. Portafiori

One of my favorite mezzo performances is Tatiana Troyanos in Cavalleria rusticana.

I saw this 1978 revival but have a vivid memory of the black-and-white broadcast. She was so exiting. I felt like I was watching and actress not a singer. I will never forget the moment where she goes to splash water on her face. That was true verismo.

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