Added: Mar 14, 2008
From: transformingArt
Duration: 4:31
The Legendry Italian Coloratura Soprano of the 19th century, Luisa Tetrazzini (June 29, 1871 - April 28, 1941) sings a famous aria, 'Una Voce Poco Fa' from Rossini's opera, 'Il Barbiere di Siviglia'. Firstly recorded acoustically in 1911, and later re-issued with electrically recorded Orchestra in 1932. This is the only one record of Tetrazzini in my collection. Unlike Nellie Melba or Amelita Galli-Curci, Tetrazzini's interpretation of songs doesn't satisfy my taste. It's too weak and light. (But this is my humble opinion, and you would think different.) Played on my Numark machine.
Channel: Music
Tags: 1911 1932 78rpm barbiere di fa hmv il luisa poco siviglia tetrazzini una victor voce
Rating: 5.00 (4 ratings) Views: 620' favoriteCount='7 Comments: 5
mrrk Says:
Mar 24, 2008 - Melba dull as ditch water, but Tetrazzini's singing is so full of life.
rupepill Says:
Jun 11, 2008 - All three singers mentioned had/have their own admirers. Success and acclaim during their careers indicates that many listeners - who heard them live, not via the untrustworthy means of inadequate recordings - enjoyed their singing. Perhaps that contemporary judgement is more likely to be accurate than the assessment of today's listeners whose ears have become accustomed to relatively more flattering recordings made by singers of the more recent past. Hindhearing may be as unfair as hindsight.
tomkellycartoons Says:
Jul 23, 2008 - Such interesting comments by everyone! And, thankfully no nasty-toned critiques (zzz). I think I agree with you about the lightness, but...she sure hits every note, doesn't she? (this from me, a non-singer). I first encountered this aria sung by Angnes Baltsa...a great Rossini interpreter, in my humble opinion...thank you for this. I have one really bad cd of her singing this, sounding (unfairly to her) like Minnie Mouse on helium....(tee hee).
CountessVonBruhl Says:
Oct 5, 2008 - You may remember that Caruso called Galli-Curci- "..a mediocrity! ". Tetrazzini, unlike the other two artists you mention, celebrated as indeed they were, had, not only a great voice, but a great heart! Her name will live forever more!
meltzerboy Says:
Mar 19, 2008 - You mention in your comments to this recording that "unlike Nellie Melba or Amelita Galli-Curci, Tetrazzini's interpretation of songs doesn't satisfy (your) taste. It's too weak and light." I agree with you in part, but it really depends on which songs. Tetrazzini is less effective in her singing of "Home, sweet home," for example, than either Melba or Galli-Curci. However, when it comes to singing Italian songs such as Tosti's "Aprile" or "La Serenata," her singing is very beautiful IMO.