June 6th, 1975 (I believe) Violetta - Joan Sutherland Alfredo - John Alexander Germont - Cornell MacNeil Flora - Jean Kraft Gastone - Douglas Ahlstedt Baron Duphol - Arthur Thompson Marquis D'Obigny - Frederick Burchinal Dr. Grenvil - Edmond Karlsrud Annina - Ann Florio Giuseppe - Lou Marcella Gardener - Peter Sliker Conductor - Richard Bonynge
Simply fabulous. Thanks so much for posting. This was one of her greatest roles and a favourite too. The emotion in the voice dispels all of her critics and the technical control is fantastic. Superb supporting cast also.
Fabulous! Our Joan never failed to deliver. Her "Sempre libera" is the greatest of the 20th century. She uses a combination of Tetrazzini's and Melba's ornaments for the 12 staccato high Cs and the rising/falling cascade of scales! No other soprano comes close to this astonishing singing!
Hi there! I just want to ask a serious question. Could you tell me how you acquired this footage? I understand that this is from the Metropolitan Opera's first ever Japan Tour in 1975, where they performed La Traviata together with La Boheme, and Carmen. Any information would help, thanks!
