Joan Sutherland - Lucia di Lammermoor - Mad scene - Live Chicago 1961

Orchestra and chorus of the Chicago Lyric Opera
Antonino Votto
October 14, 1961

[@blessOTMA]

Phenomenal. Thank you!

[@machovoce6826]

A spectacular performance documenting the period when all the great opera houses of the world were falling at her feet. The recording is slightly sharp, perhaps a quarter tone or less, but that happens with tape some times. Votto's conducting is not in line with the stature of his star but that, too, happens some times.

[@domi2020]

TRuly phenomenal!!!

[@cesarthomas6613]

simplemente UNICA/Irrepetible

[@castodivo]

I think this is slightly sped up. I don't think she would have taken the tempo this fast. Her vibrato and especially those trills sound a little too quick.

[@Eiswirth1]

I agree. Still always delighted to hear any of her live recordings, especially in the 60s. She remains the greatest voice I've ever heard.

[@ChrisStockslager]

It's pitched a half step or so too high give or take, but of course another flawless performance by La Stupenda!

[@ioSonoCallas]

@MariaCallasLegend Yes, where are these Lucias today...? Thank you for your very nice comment.

[@ioSonoCallas]

@SuperLuckydream Très touché, merci beaucoup pour le compliment.

[@MrStpendouslvforjo]

This is slightly fast - sped up......

[@robertduranovich5044]

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