Product: Donizetti - Roberto Devereux / Rudel, Sills, Alexander, New York City Opera (1975)
Rating: 5.0
Viva La Regina
If I were forced to choose only ONE of my opera-DVD and Video-collection I's choose this one without another thought. I'm a history-buff and knowing the story of Elizabeth I. pretty well let me tell you that Sill's presence equals that of the divine Glenda Jackson, the actress who played Elizabeth I. in BBC's highly acclaimed mini-series "Elizabeth R." (R. stands for Regina)!!!! Add to this a woman who's BURNING up the stage with her thrilling voice! Beverly once said that this Elisabetta cut off at least 5 years of her career. But WHAT a performance this is!!! Beats Edita Gruberova EASILY. If you love opera and great singing RUN to buy this and be drawn into history!