Thoughts on <em>La Gioconda</em>: Tebaldi Thoughts on <em>La Gioconda</em>: Tebaldi

Renata Tebaldi had one major advantage over Milanov and Callas (and most other sopranos): she was Italian.

By March 25, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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Regal and distinguished beauty Regal and distinguished beauty

On this day in 1936 the Metropolitan Opera opened its season with a revival of Die Walküre featuring the debut of contralto Kerstin Thorborg.

By December 21, 2022 at 6:00 AM
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Peak performance Peak performance

“Trove Thursday” ushers in February with Catalani’s La Wally with a mountain-top cast of Renata Tebaldi, Renata Scotto, Mario del Monaco, Giangiacomo Guelfi and Giorgio Tozzi conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini.

By February 01, 2018 at 10:44 AM
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Alpha and omega Alpha and omega

On Wednesday, the still-active, still radiant Virginia Zeani turns 90.

By October 19, 2015 at 9:00 AM
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