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Title: A gem for all Moffo fans
Review: Produced for Italian television in 1956, in black & white and with mono sound, this film (!!) showcases a young and very lovely Anna Moffo; probably at the beginning of her international career and most likely her first encounter with Bel Canto. Although sound and picture quality are not up to today's standard (who's surprised?) I dare call it a gem. And besides, it's the only SONNAMBULA on DVD todate. Moffo's singing is absolutely delightful and the camera loves her. Of the supporting cast I'd like to particularly mention tenor Danilo Vega and bass Plinio Clabassi. Both fine and very able singers. Bruno Bartoletti is the conductor and, among others, should be remembered for many years of excellent work at Chicago's Lyric Opera. In the tiny role of the Notary a veteran comprimario tenor: Giuseppe Nessi. In the Turandot premiere of 1926 he created the role of Pong. Finally: the picture on the case is not from SONNAMBULA. But it's Moffo alright. Enjoy!!!
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