The third man remembers that Callas-Gobbi Tosca
mainRenato Cioni, who died this week, gave an interview a few months ago to an Italian magazine, recalling his role as Cavaradossi in the most indelible of all opera productions. Here’s a sample:
On stage (Maria) was always caressÂing me, touchÂing my hair, crossÂing her arms around my neck. Maria magÂniÂfiÂcently brought to life a charÂacÂter who was, in a way, herÂself. She was a woman who was genÂerÂous and insecÂure. Her voice was strong and draÂmatic, yet also sweet.
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