Angela Gheorghiu
chooses the Romanian soprano Virginia Zeani singing Bellini
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Romanian born. Since her professional debut in 1990 has performed leading roles in all the world's major opera houses.
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Virginia Zeani singing Bellini
Angela Gheorghiu chooses a diva from a previous generation, the Romanian soprano Virginia Zeani (pictured below), and in particular her recording of Qui la Voce from Bellini's opera I Puritani. Born in 1925, Virginia Zeani now lives in Florida. Presented by John Wilson.
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From Front Row 30 Nov 2012
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Virginia Zeani in her most famous role - Violetta in Verdi's La Traviata
