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Zinka Milanov as Norma

Published: July 2, 2016, 5:59 p.m.

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\\xa0 I was 18.(She was 48). My first introduction to the artist who would become my all-time favorite singer was during the 1953-54 season. I knew enough to realize she did have problems with high C, so I did not include all of the performance.

With Blanche Thebom,Cesare Siepi, and\\xa0 the LOUDEST tenor on record, Gino Penno,who did not last too long, Zinka emitted some of the greatest sounds I have ever heard.

\\xa0 Note the opening of "In mia man," where you hear the rich mixed low tones, brilliant top,total involvement with the music, great nobility, and to my ears, a legendary performance.

\\xa0 I saw her 88 times, and can "play her repertory in my ears."

\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 She was not a cuddly Tebaldi, but I accepted it. She was a tough lady, until her butcher threw her out for smelling the chickens!

\\xa0 (VAT??? Don\'t you know who I am???)

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\\xa0I TOLD you more great stuff is coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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