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Was just emailing with another member who made me think of this clip of her singing Beatrice di Tenda by Bellini...she struggles with the high notes at the end, but that's the thing I love about her...she goes for it, commits, always (even if she misses) - she has no fear. I marked an incredible moment below (2:42)
The amazing legacy of Gruberova that she grew into LUCIA from her amazing recording and other heavier roles. She sang NORMA late in her career when she was ready. I remember when Sills sang it in Newark at Symphony Hall stretching her voice; not good. Gruberova had few and far between engagements at The (da) Met. Our loss as always.
Was just emailing with another member who made me think of this clip of her singing Beatrice di Tenda by Bellini...she struggles with the high notes at the end, but that's the thing I love about her...she goes for it, commits, always (even if she misses) - she has no fear. I marked an incredible moment below (2:42)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ThWLhAonic&t=162s
The amazing legacy of Gruberova that she grew into LUCIA from her amazing recording and other heavier roles. She sang NORMA late in her career when she was ready. I remember when Sills sang it in Newark at Symphony Hall stretching her voice; not good. Gruberova had few and far between engagements at The (da) Met. Our loss as always.