Soprano Lina Cavalieri was considered one of the great beauties of her day.
Tag: MANON LESCAUT
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La Mia Gilda!
A lovely lady with a lovely voice, Gilda Cruz-Romo became my friend in 1969 around the time of her New York City Opera debut. We have stayed in touch ever since, and today I want to share this brief sample of her singing:
Gilda Cruz-Romo – In quelle trine morbide – MANON LESCAUT -Met dress rehearsal 1973
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Hina Spani
The Argentine soprano Hina Spani (above) sings “In quelle trine morbide” from Puccini’s MANON LESCAUT.
Spani’s career was centered in Italy – at La Scala and other major opera houses – and in Buenos Aires. Between 1915 and 1940, she performed over seventy operatic roles.
On December 3rd, 1924, at Toscanini’s request, Hina Spani sang at Puccini’s funeral in Milan.


