Title: Olivero, The Queen of Verisimo
Product review: This is without a doubt the finest recording of this opera ever. Magda Olivero, who was coaxed out of a premature retirement by the Cilea; is the ultimate interpreter of this roll. She knows how to make the most of every moment. Her magnificent pianissimo's building into crescendos the to decrescendos is really something to experience.Supported by Franco Corelli, Giulietta Simionato, and the magnificent voiced Ettore Bastianini - ALL in superb voice and all performing at the same highest level of Olivero. The conducting is fast paced, and like Olivero, makes the most out of the score.Oddly enough, audiences and great artists have always taken great pleasure from this opera despite he music snobs and opera house managements who have always considered Adriana Lecouvreur to be something of a "trash" opera. When you hear this performance you'll become a staunch defender of it.
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