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.
Oberon's Glade 