Malibran
Americannoun
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She has excelled in Baroque roles that veered from the mainstream, releasing recordings devoted to 19th century soprano Maria Malibran, castrati and composers Antonio Salieri and Agostino Steffani.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2023
Ms. Neuwirth brings an amusing touch of imperious asperity to her role as Malibran, but her naturally dry demeanor seems a strange fit for the character, who was famous for her tempestuousness.
From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2012
Sillier still is Grisi’s subsequent swoon, which allows Malibran to come to the rescue and sing the offstage music that introduces the soprano’s big mad-scene aria.
From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2012
And yet, as Señor Garcia would remark, there was not in her case a "phenomenal voice," as there had been in that of the lamented Malibran.
From Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science by Mackinlay, M. (Malcolm) Sterling
It is true," answered Rossini, "that I knew Maria Malibran was a brilliant singer from listening to her at private houses.
From Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science by Mackinlay, M. (Malcolm) Sterling
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