I bet that Casta Diva was fabulous. I'd give an arm and a leg to
hear it; I know she sang it in a concert and the people there were
just amazed - "the miracle occured - she sang Casta Diva" :-).
"the Milanese are not prepared for her Norma" Wow, that is saying
something!
I agree with you, anything new is quite welcome.

I wanted to extend a question for all of us on the group. Which do
you think is Devia's best partner? (not only tenors) My humble
choices would be; from what i heard until now : Alvarez (personal
choice, I love Alvarez's voice next to hers); Alfredo Kraus for the
stunning Lucia they did together; Ewa Podles, for a mythical
Semiramide; Rockwell Blake (two belcanto specialists), Antoniozzi as
the Geronio for her Fiorilla...

Theo

P.S. I haven't forgotten the article :) <work in progress>

--- In Devia@yahoogroups.com, "Takis Pavl." <dutchbaron@...> wrote:
>
> Unfortunately Theo, I doubt she'll perform Norma now. I've also
read in one of her interviews that if ever, she should have done it
in 2001 in Japan. Actually I listened to a casta diva a friend lent
me and was very impressed by how much voice she focused in the lower
region which I didn't think she had.
>
> I also remember reading her saying that the Milanese are not
prepared for her Norma so she'd have to do it outside Italy. I do
admit that right now I'd rather hear her as Straniera but of course
anything new is always welcome.
>
> I very much look forward to the translated article when you get
some spare time.
>
> Cheers
> Takis
>
> Theo <violetta_valery7@...> wrote:
> Perhaps Violetta Valery would like to confirm this
unless she's not
> well again...nasty illness that TBC.
>
> LOL :-D; yes, nasty bussiness consumption, luckily it hasn't been
> keeping me from my net duties and hopefully i'll be able to "sing"
> about two acts more on our disscussion group.
> I received myself the Bell Song from a friend; but since i have
the
> Carnegie Hall version i'm pretty sure too it is from the Lugano
> Concert. I was really excited when i first listened to it, i
> couldn't believe she was that close to perfection, i mean, i have
> read about it, but just couldn't believe my ears, a-ma-zin-g... as
> always.
>
> About the article, most of what Takis found interesting i found
> interesting myself and i have become especially interested, since
> reading the article in hearing her Norma. Anyway from what i have
> read in some Italian interwievs she has no thoughts of doing Norma
> in Italy because of the atmosphere and because of those "who were"
> (she has such respect for what she does and such love for Bellini,
> that i'm partly not surprised); she'll probably do it in other
> countries (i hope NOT Japan!it so far... from us European fans)
> Finally, i envy all those Devia collectors with acces to such
jewels
> as her debut, for example. There is nothing i regret more than
> becoming a fan now, that Mariella's carriere is slowly approaching
> closure. But, better late than never!
>
> Now i'm working on a translation from Italian on another Devia
> article... I'm keeping it a surprise just for the moment, when
it'll
> be ready i'll post it for all of us to enjoy.
>
> Theo
>
> >
> > Takis
> >
> > Scott Erickson <obsguy2001@> wrote:
> > Hello Takis! Do you know what year this Bell Song is
> from?
> >
> > Scott
> >
> > "Takis Pavl." <dutchbaron@> wrote:
> > Welcome to the group Theo and thanks for uploading this! I
> just got back from a trip and haven't read my emails yet but saw
> that long and juicy article you posted. Can't wait to read it but
> have to turn in now. I'll feed back on this tomorrow!
> >
> >
> > Takis
> >
> > Theo <violetta_valery7@> wrote:
> > Hello all;
> >
> > I've posted Mariella's Bell song; some of you may have it
already
> some
> > not; i thought it was a good way to start file posting :) since
it
> is
> > one of my favorite pieces sang by our diva and another stunning
> piece
> > of her art: incredibly beautiful high notes; impecable
technique;
> > stunning legato... So, i hope you all like it and i will keep
> posting
> > files in the future; i hope maybe the first aria and cabaletta
> from
> > Maria Stuarda:)
> >
> > Stay tunned :D
> > Theo
> >
> >
> >
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