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.
10 pieces since 2009 — in 3 roles, at 2 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
1 piece as Alfredo — stats above show all coverage for Jan Peerce.
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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