Word: germont
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Alfredo, Tenor Stuart Burrows sang with taste and grace, but he lacks the sharp vocal and theatrical edge required by the role. Sills started off with a surprisingly wide vibrato that spoiled some of her high notes. But the problem cleared up, and the confrontation with Germont-splendidly sung by Baritone William Walker-was in ev ery way convincing. Looking slim and sexy, Sills throughout the evening exhibited an appealing range of emotions and musicality. From the glossy extravagances of the opening party scene to the despair of her pact with Germont, Sills once again asserted her claim...
...evening's end the applause lasted six minutes. This is not spectacular by New York standards, but highly generous when measured against the traditional reticence of Tokyo theatergoers. The biggest hand went to Robert Merrill, 56, who sings the role of the elder Germont with almost all of his familiar baritone magnificence. Mixed with the bravoes and clapping was a certain animal-like howl that signifies Japanese enthusiasm. To Western ears, the sound is uncomfortably like booing. From the brief, but noticeable, look of pain on Alexander's face, it seemed clear that he had not previously heard...