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I was puzzled, confused and then slightly angered at some of the assertions made by Leighton Kerner about Leontyne Price's two recordings of Aida ["Twice-Told Tale," Jan.]. If Mr. Kerner is a voice teacher, he missed out on some obvious things. If he is not a voice teacher, he should not attempt to analyze Price's vocal technique or make questionable statements regarding technical matters.
He errs when he says "... her voice--a generous lyric soprano, but not a spinto ... (she never really pushed it)." She was considered by most a true spinto soprano-that is, one able to sing lyrically and dramatically, who can sing piano especially in the upper register, but can "easily soar over a Verdian ensemble." The...
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