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"Cesare Siepi radiated an ease and dignity astounding in one so young...That he sings his Verdi with distinctive style was evident with his voicing of the great monologue Ella giammai m'amo which drew rounds of applause." - Philadelphia Post (on Siepi's debut at the Metropolitan Opera)18 operatic and song selections by various composers including Verdi, Boito, Ponchiella, Bellini, Rossini, Tosti, Denza, et al.Prima Voce features rare recordings that are very difficult to find in their original 78 rpm format! This compilation features Cesare Siepi's first recordings, made for the Cetra Company when he was only twenty-four years old. They underline the amazing weight, color, and sonority of his voice, coupled with interpretations of great maturity not to be expected form a young man at the outset of his career.