Angela Gheorghiu chooses a diva from a previous generation, Virginia Zeani (pictured below), and in particular her recording of Qui la Voce from Bellini's opera I Puritani. Presented by John Wilson.
Archive clips include Alice Coote on the sacrifices needed to maintain an operatic career, Angela Gheorghiu on emotional turmoil; Cecilia Bartoli and the legendary diva Maria Callas.
For full archive information, visit the Front Row website
Published on Friday, 24th May 2013.
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