The great Gilda Cruz-Romo. I had the great opportunity to sing with her in Guadalajara in 1985. I saw her singing Desdemona and Norma but in Turandot she was just amazing. I see that she was great in this production in Mexico City where she seems to be gasping for air (which is understandable given the high of that city), but in Guadajara she was the most incredible voice and acting.
Her acting is amazing. The only Turandot to really live the part. Every word is mirrored in her facial expressions... and the rising terror when she feels her defeat coming. This is a superb performance. Nilsson sure had some great notes, but her Turandot was a robot. This one is human.
The great Gilda Cruz-Romo. I had the great opportunity to sing with her in Guadalajara in 1985. I saw her singing Desdemona and Norma but in Turandot she was just amazing. I see that she was great in this production in Mexico City where she seems to be gasping for air (which is understandable given the high of that city), but in Guadajara she was the most incredible voice and acting.
Her acting is amazing. The only Turandot to really live the part. Every word is mirrored in her facial expressions... and the rising terror when she feels her defeat coming. This is a superb performance. Nilsson sure had some great notes, but her Turandot was a robot. This one is human.
What a wonderful and noble singer. I would choose Cruz Romo over Monserrat Caballe any day!