Bellini: Norma [New York -- December 30, 1944; Zinka Milanov, Jennie Tourel, Frederick Jagel, Norman Cordon, Alessio De Paolis, Thelma Votipka; Cesare Sodero]
On Cantus Classics 501020; 2 CD's; Here is the legendary Zinka Milanov in one of her legenday roles!! Revived especially for Milanov in the mid 40's, the role of Norma may be interpreted in many ways. Milanov's Norma was full of dramatic emphasis and strength, beautifully vocalized and powerfully sung in the Ponselle tradition!! She is here joined by the delicately luminous Jennie Tourel as a warm, full voiced Adalgisa, as well as the dependable Frederick Jagel and Norman Cordon, perfectly reliable and solid as Pollione and Oroveso respectively!! Cesare Sodero conducts!! This belongs in every collection!!!
Maria Callas   Format: Audio CD
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