One Aria, Four Renditions

[zingerella]

Gluck wrote this opera, Paride ed Elena. I've been learning one of Paride's arias, O del Mio Dolce Ardor, as a mezzo piece. In learning the piece, I betook myself to Youtube to brave the unfortunate recital videos in search of a nice professional rendition.

Like, say, this one, by Renate Tebaldi. I think she sings it in the soprano key, but

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[roadnotes]

Sokolov's got that blank Sarah Brightman face that always worries me.

[zingerella]

By gum, you're right!

It's like she's school of Brightman: not just the face, but also the production values and the vocal quality.