Recorded: 4.11.1962&9.2.1964, Royal Opera House, Convent Garden, London
These two memorable concerts from 1962 and 1964 celebrate her triumphant return to the Covent Garden stage. Repertoire from these performances include Verdi; Tue che le vanita, Bizet: Habanera & Seguedille and Puccini: Tosca (Act II complete) . Her vivid portrayals of the tragic Elisabeth de Valois, the tantalizing Carmen, and her culnerable Tosca (directed by Franco Zaffirelli) captured the hearts of London audiences. This is La Callasias the world remembers her. |
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