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.
22 pieces since 2014 — in 2 roles, at 2 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
1 piece as NBC Symphony — stats above show all coverage for Licia Albanese.
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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