It shows how wise the EMI chiefs were in their choice of what to re-issue on the white label VA and VB series. This is an excellent example of Gay's singing. One might wish for a more gnarled Azucena (she is, after all an old and regretful gypsy - unlike Carmen, a young and sassy gypsy). But as pure singing, it takes the palm, Nicely restored!
I recognized Gay's name from the fact that she recorded a few sides accompanied by Raoul Pugno, including one of the latter's songs. Drama and color come through in this early recording.
It shows how wise the EMI chiefs were in their choice of what to re-issue on the white label VA and VB series. This is an excellent example of Gay's singing. One might wish for a more gnarled Azucena (she is, after all an old and regretful gypsy - unlike Carmen, a young and sassy gypsy). But as pure singing, it takes the palm, Nicely restored!
Yes, it certainly is a good example: very well-recorded indeed.
Maria Gay was certainly a fine mezzo soprano as well as an actress who took risks.
Great singing and an attractive, persuasive voice… 🌹🌹🌹
Thanks for sharing! 🙏🍀
Thank you
Fantastic rendition 👍👏👏
Thanks.
I recognized Gay's name from the fact that she recorded a few sides accompanied by Raoul Pugno, including one of the latter's songs. Drama and color come through in this early recording.
Thanks. It really is quite impressive.