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.
35 pieces since 2008 — in 9 roles, at 5 companies, most often at Royal Opera House.
1 piece as Germont — stats above show all coverage for Tito Gobbi.
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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