The other day they played it on Sirius-and I had probably never heard it before. I say probably because I may have heard it on the original broadcast back then, but have no conscious memory of it. Part of the reason is that I am not an Ernani fan-having listened to it a few times-never really warmed up to it. Sorry I didn't think more of it when this cast was singing it-I would have tried to go. I was most impressed with the performance, glad you at least had this available-I needed to check my perceptions. You seem to have a better recording than Sirius used? What stood out at this relatively early point in his Met career were not the 'regular" Corelli attributes-the voice itself still in youthful bloom, and the top notes, held a bit too long-but the diversity and subtlety of his singing. The diversity of attacks, the shadings, the palette of colors, the spectrum of his dynamic range-the use of these qualities to create a character. How he is mentioned along with del Monaco always puzzles me.

Whatever happened to Italian opera? There were giants on the stage of the Met once ... nobody today could hold a candle to the sheer grandeur of these three

Truly beautiful singing with Price, Corelli, Siepi

Golden age singing! Siepi is phenomenal!

Corelli and Price in Ernani: what better could one wish for? Two sensational artists.

@edraith

4 жыл бұрын

Let's not forget Mario Sereni and Cesare Siepi here: two incredible singers who had very few peers in the history of opera.

@mantralibre1367

3 жыл бұрын

Corelli and Price conducted by Schippers.

Two of the most astonishing voices, Price and Correlli, I guess, ever recorded.

Golden age! Siepi is phenomenal!

Тhank you..Beatifull cast

Che terzetto. Da brividi.Evviva i grandi interpreti

They don't come like this anymore. Awesome!

@delosreyesgavikanes

10 жыл бұрын

Victor, you are 100% correct !

I remember listening to this broadcast and Corelli nearly blowing out the speaker in my small radio!

@arnoldamaral7406

3 жыл бұрын

As it should be my friend. To be sure. Arnold Bourbon Amaral

Stunning performance ❤️🙏👑

Voices straight from Heaven. I am already madly in love with Siepi and now adore Corelli too. 💖 Of course Price is...wow! To have all these greats together in one performance must have been out of this world. I love reading the comments of others' experiences hearing them live...thank you!!!!

I have no words! Unforgettable Franco! Adore you!

Моя самая любимая опера Верди. Слушаю и плачу😭💓💓💓💓💓

Corelli, forever and ever.

Ce trio est absolument exceptionnel! La grandeur et le talent de Verdi servit par des interpretes au sommet de leur art!! Un des plus beaux finals d'opera!! Corelli the best for ever e Price the grande diva of 20eme century

Once, in my teen years, I found myself being a spear carrier in a production of Tosca with Leontyne Price. While she was waiting to go onstage, she was sitting on a stool in the wings and I knew I had enough time to ask a question before she let out with "Mario! Mario! Mario!" I asked "Is your name Lee-ontyne or Lee-onteen?" She smiled gracefully and, instead of shooing the teenage pest away, said "Lee-onteen." Just as I was turning to leave, a middle aged white man about 6'5" walked up to her and presented a calling card, saying to her "call me... you'll never regret it." Then the pompous being walked away, nose in the air. I cannot possibly describe the thrill of having Ms. Price singing a few feet from me, while I tried to control the shivers yoyoing on my spine. It's but one of the priceless (pardon the pun), unforgettable vignettes in my memory bank.

@makhosonkejele302

4 жыл бұрын

I am very pleased for you. I envy you (not jealous) you were at the right place and time I suppose. I'd give an eye to have to experience that. Shes my BIG FAV. Brava

@liedersanger1

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what spear carriers there are in Tosca!

@johig4378

2 жыл бұрын

@@liedersanger1 Per Wikipedia: A spear carrier is a participant of little significance.

@liedersanger1

2 жыл бұрын

@@johig4378 Oh, I see. A metaphor. If it had been "Aida," you might have actually carried a spear.

Como é possível tanta beleza? De arrepiar! Emoção! Não dá para parar de ouvir.

Incredibile!!!!che voci

And how wonderful to hear the cultured tones of Milton Cross!!!

So much pain and suffering expressed with the utmost beauty and strength by all singers. Thank you for this rare exposure of Franco at his best and Leontyne... all wonderful.

@ingriddoppler

7 жыл бұрын

I totaly agree with you, dear friend, it´s just ~ breathtaking BEAUTIFUL.

¡Què regalo para los oìdos ! Maravillosas voces pero claro està..., lo mejor" Franco Corelli !!!!

I am speechless........................

This was the first opera saw at the Old Met (23 March 1965) with the same cast. It was mind boggling!!! Not only were all the singers great, Schippers was the best conductor of Verdi operas going. Still go to the Met, just don't enjoy it as much anymore and listening to this reminds me why.

Such great voices that we'll never hear again. Bravo!!!

@kneeman66

5 жыл бұрын

Yes you will. We are bringing Corelli back by a hologram

@arnoldamaral3814

3 жыл бұрын

🤔🤔🤔

No se puede cantar mejor!!!!!

Bravo ! Such great voices . The Metropolitan Opera house has morphed into something else these days -It's all about the productions , crazy stage directors ,and young conductors who don't have a clue about the musical traditions in opera . The singers of today are good musicians and actors ,but their voices are not great for opera - It's almost like they are trained to sing without emotion , often singing the wrong repertore for their light voices .It seems that Mr. Gelb hears with his eye's only ! In his world Joan Sutherland , Birgit Nilsson , etc would not have a chance because of their size !!! It's time to get back to the basics -Opera is all about the voice first !!!!

@artistsf1

4 жыл бұрын

d'accordo !

Such a dear pleasure to hear the applause. .

how i miss his wonderful voice..he gave opera the sound of passion and story...that was the met

L' entrata in scena di Corelli è strepitosa e gli altri due sono ugualmente spettacolari.

Lord, what memories - and what artists ! i remember hearing this broadcast when i was still in high school. Thank you for posting this.

Italian opera forever!

ERNANI,è una parte drammatica a tratti eroica che si addice alle voci grandi tipo Del Monaco ,che è un fuoriclasse del ruolo...tuttavia riconosco un valido ERNANI, anche Corelli,almeno in questo finale,eseguendolo in modo splendido...bravissima Elvira della signora Price...Siepi altro fuoriclasse del ruolo ...grazie

Thank you Roberta' , To me Ermani is so closely related to IL Trovatore musicly etc. When Madame Price sings with Corellii especially in duets ,trios, Her style is so distinctive 💙. We feel in love with Madame Price when we heard her live in 1974 💢💥💞. Early Madame Price is dare I say It PRICELESS 👑. And of course Sirs. Corelli & Del Monaco are truly the epitome of OPERA. The most Increble art form in the world. Because like my Dear Dad said to me once when I was around 12 yrs old. That to me music is like breathing. At that time in my life he would carefully let me choose musict that was sooo diverse just like my Dad & my dear Daughter Danielle💔💦. Please be safe my friend. Sincerly Arnold Bourbon Amaral 💚 Olbrgado

@BaroneVitellioScarpia1

3 жыл бұрын

Price sounds okay here. Corelli is one of the greatest three Ernani ever (Corelli, Del Monaco, Penno) and Siepi is the best Silva.

@arnoldamaral3814

3 жыл бұрын

@@BaroneVitellioScarpia1 Halo hijo 💙. Arnold

@malcolmlevy9551

2 жыл бұрын

I was a richard tucket and correlli fan

@judithbereczky4114

2 жыл бұрын

@@BaroneVitellioScarpia1 Am I the only one to cry listening to this most beautiful trio with the greatest artists ever.

@arnoldamaral3814

Жыл бұрын

@@judithbereczky4114 No your not Mon Ami greetings from France Arnaud Bourbon Amaral 🇫🇷💙🙏

Voices of such splendor are few nowadays. Having them under the same roof on a weekly base belongs to another era.

@victormone5890

10 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

@delosreyesgavikanes

10 жыл бұрын

Wilfredo, we don't have any!

@WMP777

7 жыл бұрын

You are right. There were more opera theaters with great singers at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, less theaters ,and fewer singers of high quality.

Just imagine what voices could have been produced if Price and Corelli married and had children. Then, if those children decided opera were their genre of music. I can dream can't I?

@arnoldamaral3814

3 жыл бұрын

That's classic my friend. And yes we can dream 🤗. I feel in love with Madame Price in 1974. Her recordings did NOT do that most Increble voice justice. Price live is an outer body experience😍. Sadly I never heard Corelli live 😫. Please be safe my friend. 😷🙏 Arnold Bourbon Amaral

Infinito dramatismo, agonico y celestial que nos colma de dulzura

Siepi, Price e Corelli. Dire strepitosi è come usare un diminutivo. Tutto l'oro del mondo per aver potuto assistere alla rappresentazione.

Mamma mia trio incredibile

Oh to have a video recording of this great performance; I would pay handsomely for it.

Corelli was and is still the best for me!!

This is an amazing find for me. I grew up in New York and went to the Met many times. My most vivid memory is of this Ernani, this cast, though probably a different performance. I say that because I remember being very disappointed with Corelli but enchanted with Price and absolutely floored by Siepi. That night, Siepi gave the greatest single performance I ever remember from my days and nights at the Met! Could it really be 50 years ago?

@johnoregan3494

8 жыл бұрын

+Don Weiss I have just listened to this performance and I can't understand why You would have been disappointed with Franco's performance.The audience were very generous with their applause when Corelli took His bow at the end.Please explain. Thanks.

@JustWalkJapan

8 жыл бұрын

This was a very long time ago. My recollection is that Corelli, on that night, on stage with Siepi and Price, came off as forced, as if we were struggling. Perhaps he was less than well on that particular night (or matinee?). I don't know. That's just my memory of the impression I had about 50 years ago.

@johnoregan3494

8 жыл бұрын

+Don Weiss Thanks very much for Your reply. Would You mind telling Me what Your opinion of Corelli is as a tenor of course. Thanks.

@Labienus

8 жыл бұрын

+Don Weiss The trouble with your recollection he doesn't sound "forced" on the recording.

@JustWalkJapan

8 жыл бұрын

My recollection is of one particular day. Presumably the recording was a different day.

Amazing! Thank you, dear Roberta.

Bravi tutti!

Simply magnificent.

Che peccato non avere i filmati!!!!!!

BELLEZA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@giorgiojvladiqt6060

5 жыл бұрын

WE WILL MISS YOU ALL

Just fabulous especially with the commentary at the end!! Thank you!

I would give a lot to hear such voices today. The tenors generally are a poor lot with only a very few exceptions and so are the basses & baritones . Henry Webb

@racheleleeba

8 жыл бұрын

I would love to hear Michael Fabiano in the role. But, you're right, it would be hard to find an equally great baritone and bass.

@judithbereczky4114

2 жыл бұрын

@@racheleleeba Fabiano after Corelli? Wow! Ernani is not a suitable role for Fabiano.

@racheleleeba

2 жыл бұрын

@@judithbereczky4114 I think he’s absolutely ready. Listen to this, then tell me what you think. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aKVt29epdsK4oJc.html

@judithbereczky4114

2 жыл бұрын

@@racheleleeba His singing is good, but still there is no comparison with Corelli.

Mamma mia che terzetto!!!!

Amazing performance

Meravigliosi!!!!ma Corelli lo sentite? Sublime !!!!!! Tutti bravi ma quando canta lui.........

Класс.

People continuously call Corelli and Nilsson ‘youthful’ in their early Met performances. They were both 40 when they debuted in NY.

Three forces of nature.

@ginopietracupa4305

4 жыл бұрын

only two: Corelli and Siepi

@liedersanger1

3 жыл бұрын

Only one idiot in this string.

Corelli and Price are obviously tremendous here, but hey: Cesare Siepi's Silva is fantastic! I love Hines in that role too, but Siepi remains my favorite. Back then, when you needed talent to be on scene...

💖💖💐💐

Hoorah!

@MarieKrantz

10 жыл бұрын

WOUHHH!!! superbe !

How absolutely wonderful to hear the narration at the end of the performance! It makes the listening experience all the more immediate. Thank you so much! I can almost feel I am there...

Są cudowni .the are betfool.

I miss Uncle Miltie.

Lindas v oces

Singing like this is not heard any longer.

@racheleleeba

5 жыл бұрын

Sadly you are right.

@arnoldamaral7406

3 жыл бұрын

@@racheleleeba Only Saioa Hernandez my friend. She has given me hope. Arnold Bourbon Amaral

Dios padre, Cristo y la Virgen María y Judas, al parecer en este cuarteto... Es celestial.

My goodness, Leontyne Price had SO much clarity in these early years!! Such a shame it became so muddied and woofy within a decade.

Price's Italian is a b o m i n a b l e. She ruins the great performance of Corelli and Siepi.

@leoedwards6289

Жыл бұрын

racist fool

@arnoldamaral3814

Жыл бұрын

Madame Price has the greatest artistic operatic voice to come out of America. Even our Maya 💙 The greatest of then all. Said to Madame Price " your voice is so full of vibrant colors that it gives me chills". End of discussion. Arnaud Bourbon Amaral

@Orfeus80

Жыл бұрын

@arnoldamaral3814 she should have stuck to English opera and musicals though. She had no clue what she was saying in Italian. It's like hearing someone who doesn't speak English singing, "somehere, upper de rainbow". Ludicrous