[Great sound] Maria Callas & Giulietta Simionato, a perfect blend in "Oh! rimembranza" (Norma)
Maria Callas and Giulietta Simionato, together in their historic performances at La Scala in 1955, sing the first duet scene of Norma and Adalgisa (and actually my favorite one): "Adalgisa!... Alma costanza... Oh! rimembranza... Ah! sì, fa core". Apart from one discrete flaw in a high note sung by Callas, this is a virtually perfect interpretation, both the soprano and the mezzo gifted with unique and rich voices that blend extremely well, and with the most remarkable artistry in vocal and expressive aspects. The humanity, be it strong or vulnerable, that Callas convey in each vocal line is very touching and enhances the beauty of Bellini's profound score. The sound quality of this recording was improved and enhanced by me to give the listener a better experience appreciating these two great voices. EXCERPTS: 1. Adalgisa!... Alma costanza [0:00] 2. Oh! rimembranza [3:14] 3. Ah! sì, fa core [8:10]

Callas' 1952 live Lucia - the unknown 4th night

MyCallas English

Maria Callas rehearsal in Dallas (1957)

Maria Callas, Franco Corelli, Nicola Zaccaria - Finale Norma

ジュリエッタ・シミオナート インタビュー Giulietta Simionato 1998

Callas vs. Caballé — Armida’s Impossible Aria (analysis + score)

Callas, Tebaldi, & friends — “La mamma morta” (analysis + score)

Maria Callas' Ingenious use of Excessive Vocal Dynamics and Chromatics

Is this Caballé's greatest moment? Norma: "In mia man" duet w/ Jon Vickers @ Orange, 1974

Bellini - Norma - Mira, o Norma - Maria Callas, Giulietta Simionato - Votto (Scala, 1955)

Giulietta Simionato's Unforgettable Amneris Drives the Audience Wild

Gli Ugonotti (Les Huguenots) FULL 1962 audio & PHOTOS Corelli Sutherland Simionato Ghiaurov LIVE sub

The Impossible concert by Maria Callas (1952)

Giulietta Simionato switches abruptly from Abyssal Chest to Volcanic Head Voice

Early Maria Callas Rises her D6 Above Franco Corelli and Elena Nicolai - An Ode to the Supreme

Maria Callas legendary debut as Lucia di Lammemoor 1952

Immortal Simionato delivering an astounding Great Scene of Amneris

Maria Callas at Juliard (teaching)

TROVATORE SIMIONATO

