This is the first time when the Italian Opera House “La Scala” soloist Renata Scotto’s recital is released on CD. The recital took place in autumn of 1964 in the Bolshoi Hall of Moscow Conservatory. It was
organized within the framework of Moscow tour of “La Scala” after the singer had brilliantly performed
in the title role in Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” on the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre.
When the young actress came on tour to Moscow her voice and talent were in their prime. At that time the singer’s repertoire mainly consisted of the works by V. Bellini, G. Donizetti, G. Verdi and some opera parts by G. Puccini. The latter became her favourite in the following 70-ies. Now her repertoire
exceeds 120 opera parts. Therefore, the best opera parts were included in the recital where she demonstrated wonderful mastery of singing notable for its steadiness in all registers, silver flying timbre. All this delights us in unsurpassed Italian belcanto.
