Karen,
Re. your delving into Traviata, have you come across
the English National Opera's recording in English from
the early 80's? Violetta is Valerie Masterson, who was
a great favourite in the UK and on the continent,
especially in French repertoire. For my money, her
reading of Vi is just right. She has a fragile and
very beautiful voice, which, in the theatre was very
telling.
If you can't get it, I will happily copy it for you to
give you an idea. That bit when Alf thows the money at
her is one of the most heart-rending things I've ever
heard!! She sings with this thin, almost girlish
sound, and she sounds as if her heart really is
breaking!! Marvellous stuff!! A friend of mine, who's
heard the record for nearly 20 years, still has to
reach for her hanky!!!
Best wishes,
Ian Voice wrecker to the stars!
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