Montserrat Caballé: interview: BBC TV (audio): 1973: 2/3

In 1973, BBC Television produced an interview with Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé. She discusses the subject of her size in Salome, the danger of weight loss, her New York debut singing Lucrezia Borgia, the art of bel canto, the influence of Maria Callas and delaying the singing of Norma. Interspersed throughout are arias from Lucrezia Borgia and Norma (Part 2 of 3).
This was an episode from my podcast, "The Operatic PastCast".
Transfer from the reel collection of Roger Gross
Produced by Donald Collup

[@williamh123456789]

She looks like one of those rare persons who treats everyone with such kindness that collapses all your defenses and touches that deep place inside you

[@jadem694]

Montse was beautiful even when she got bigger. It's a terrible shame what the music and arts industry does to women

[@themessenger4208]

You are one of the few who spelled her nickname correctly.

[@lynntownsend4457]

She had a chronic illness that affected her weight...must have been tough on her

[@jayhartbarger2793]

Lucrezia Borgia by her is stunningly beautiful. Steady, clear, none of the early wear and tear that later came.

[@xxsaruman82xx87]

The Lucrezia she recorded under Perlea is great.

[@themessenger4208]

An absolute GEM. No one will ever be able to replace her nor should they try.

[@emitch9213]

Oh! Bless her heart. Caballe is such a fine lady and personality. This interview is revealing of her as a genuinely kind woman.

[@astridgunkel2230]

Fantastico........muy bien.....grande Montserrat..........♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@wongfrancis]

That's a very inspiring interview of madame Caballe. She's so gentle, humble and real, one really learns a lot about the art of singing.

[@lynnefisher4167]

This is wonderful, an interview with the beautiful Montsy. Thank you

[@enthusedtosing9655]

A great interview, maybe the best one that we have with her. The Desert Island one is somewhat dry. Here, both her and Levin are well-disposed towards each other, she's quite candid, and is pretty much at the absolute zenith of her career. + I was amazed to discover that the interviewer was actually in a couple with A. Huffington!

[@edithhenson6917]

I can't believe this dude is asking her about her weight. It is a curious question though.

[@debbiejohnson2789]

I can’t find the interview. I saw part 1 & part 3, but can’t find part 2.

[@donaldcollup]

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[@themessenger4208]

You are listening to part 2...???????