Gilda Cruz-Romo is maybe one of the most underrated sopranos of all times. Her beautiful diction, vocal production, magnificent acting and tremendous musicality were deserving of greater recognition. As a member of the opera chorus, I was fortunate to be on stage with her in Turandot, Norma and Otello. She was always professional and gracious every time.
Buddy, you are correct!!!!! She had it all. How lucky you were. I was in the chorus with her for Attila in Philly. What a powerhouse and NO BULL. She came on and did it! And, so very kind, and funny, too!
@alexgomez, I thought I said so a while back, but in any case, definitely agree. I've tried finding album recordings by her and so far no luck. Appears she elected to not do that, and she was not alone in that policy. It's amazing to realize really how shamefully brief the era of hard copy music recording lasted.
I'm still looking for footage of the much hailed Otello with Domingo Milnes and Ricciarelli, but I think none exists. Milnes knocks my socks off and Domingo is a genius artist.
@@alexgomez2 Largely agree, I have the DVD. The cast is superb, and while I have issues with some of Zeffirelli's directing decisions, and a big one with the sound track pressed to disc a half tone too low, it is sumptuous and captures the glistening artistry of the principals for future generations. Paz y salud.
Maravillosa artista, cantante y un ser humano puro y auténtico, qué regalo poderla escuchar …….
Gilda fue una gran soprano Mexicana con una Bella voz y una te nica y fraseo únicos, muy disciplinada…pienso que aún vive.
Wow! Stunning on every level!
Gilda Cruz-Romo is maybe one of the most underrated sopranos of all times. Her beautiful diction, vocal production, magnificent acting and tremendous musicality were deserving of greater recognition. As a member of the opera chorus, I was fortunate to be on stage with her in Turandot, Norma and Otello. She was always professional and gracious every time.
Everything you said could not have been truer!
alexgonez2
Exactly!
She was UNFAIRLY UNDERRATED!
Buddy, you are correct!!!!! She had it all. How lucky you were. I was in the chorus with her for Attila in Philly. What a powerhouse and NO BULL. She came on and did it! And, so very kind, and funny, too!
@alexgomez, I thought I said so a while back, but in any case, definitely agree. I've tried finding album recordings by her and so far no luck. Appears she elected to not do that, and she was not alone in that policy. It's amazing to realize really how shamefully brief the era of hard copy music recording lasted.
Fantastic!
Magnificent! I've always wanted to see this 1978-1979 performance and am happy there are now some excerpts available on TH-cam.
The whole performance is available on the Met On Demand. It is fantastic❤
@@longhorngal9498Really? They had already had Jon Vickers and Renata Scotto either just before or just after. Interesting.
Sarebbe molte bello, con questa qualità, vederlo tutto intero!
Gracias por compartir un video de excelente calidad. Brava Gilda ¡¡¡
ESTUPENDOS, GILDA CRUZ FOMO MARAVILLOSA COMO SIEMPRE
gilda brava bella voz
I'm still looking for footage of the much hailed Otello with Domingo Milnes and Ricciarelli, but I think none exists. Milnes knocks my socks off and Domingo is a genius artist.
The movie with Ricciarelli, Domingo, Justino Díaz is magnificent.
@@alexgomez2 Largely agree, I have the DVD. The cast is superb, and while I have issues with some of Zeffirelli's directing decisions, and a big one with the sound track pressed to disc a half tone too low, it is sumptuous and captures the glistening artistry of the principals for future generations. Paz y salud.