He’s 90, she’s 75. Unique private recital, with Domingo at the piano

He’s 90, she’s 75. Unique private recital, with Domingo at the piano

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norman lebrecht

July 07, 2014

It gives us huge pleasure to celebrate the 90th birthday next Sunday of Carlo Bergonzi, still singing strong.

And the 75th today of Elena Obraztsova.

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  • william holland says:
    July 8, 2014 at 10:16 am

    Wonderful performances from Obratsova and Bergonzi.

    Glad to hear news that Decca have created a 17CD bargain priced set to mark Carlo Bergonzi’s 90th birthday. It contains complete operas, Aida,Un Ballo in Maschera, La Traviata, Don Carlo, Rigoletto,IL Trovatore, and four CDs of Verdi and other Italian arias.

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  • CounterTenor says:
    July 8, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    I remember a wonderful free open-air concert outside Milan Cathedral in 1984 that Bergonzi gave with piano. Beautifully controlled singing, and my first hearing of ‘Una furtiva lagrima’. These things stick with you…

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