The 1946 La traviata is so overrated
For all his undeniable precision and discipline, I still find Toscanini’s tempi rushed and unyielding and his lack of rubato a chilly turnoff.
30 pieces since 2007 — in 7 roles, at 4 companies, most often at La Scala.
1 piece as Germont — stats above show all coverage for Ettore Bastianini.
View allFor all his undeniable precision and discipline, I still find Toscanini’s tempi rushed and unyielding and his lack of rubato a chilly turnoff.
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