I'm impressed to see Placido playing the piano and being able to sing effortlessly at the same time, at a professional level! My goodness this takes expertise & talent!

Placido is just wonderful. I never heard of Dame Eva but I wish I had heard her sing.

There is no doubt whatsoever that Dame Eva was one of the most outstanding singers of all times (and no: she did not sing with .... Caruso!) Perfect technique, gorgeous sound, sheer beauty of the line, effortless production (and huge instrument!). She had it all! And to top it all, she most the kindest, unsophisticated and humblest person in the world. Unless so many singers today who believe to be "stars" are tired after two performances in .... a week! And handsome Domingo is a real treat: singing and accompanying himself at the piano! Unique and to-be-treasured moments! Thanks for this excerpt!

I listened to an interview with her when she was I think, 98, and she said when they recorded she had to stand behind the soloists, orchestra and the chorus, right at the back, so she didn't drown out the other soloists!

Yes, Rosa Raisa was the first Turandot. Dame Eva sang it seven months later in 1926 in Italy, and then created the part at Covent Garden in 1928. In 1929, she sang it at La Scala.

Placido still had manners then, letting this 95 year old icon sit first before he sat down, unlike the host. Great to see she was in such great health and bright spirits right to the end.

The First Turandot was Rosa Raisa in the La Scala production [1926]. Some consider Dame Eva the greatest "Turandot".

I met Dame Eva at the ROL music competition in the 1980’s; she was adjudicating the chamber music class with Lady Barbirolli … she must have been in her 90’s and still had a huge presence & aura 😊

Two legends of opera. They don’t make them like this anymore!!!

El Gran Domingo siendo el artista total que manda que notamos que es el mejor tenor de todos por siempre. Con ese voz tan maravilloso. La senora muy linda y amable. Ver cómo ella reacciona a él. Mil gracias por compartir.

Mil gracias por este video, me encanta

adorable como dos artistas tan gigantes estan mas alla de celos y egos y se demuestran tanto cariño y respeto.....................

guapo guapísimo Placido, te querré siempre

True that. I was astounded that she wasnt the first but she did it best. Even Raisa would have been proud.

What a wonderful pair. Just a pity it wasn't Parkinson's programme. He would have done his homework. Many thanks for posting this "must see" clip.

@vladik07 she used to say that Puccini had WANTED her to be the first Turandot, but Italian politics at La Scala won!

When I first saw the thumbnail I thought Domingo was being interviewed by Dame Edna.

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He is amazing. As a spaniard I feel really proud of this man despite the late nonsense heard around. You are a legend and always will. Bravo

Dame Eva Turner was not the first Turandot. That was Rosa Raisa at premiere of was at La Scala, Milan, on Sunday 25 April 1926, one year and five months after Puccini's death.

Eh oui ! Il y a musicien et musicien. On n'imagine pas Pavarotti s'asseoir nonchalamment au piano et se mettre à chanter à tue-tête en s'accompagnant (inutile de m'agonir d'injures, je suis aussi fan de Pavarotti).

I thought the first Turandot was Rosa Rieza ? not sure of the spelling

I dont mind the guests they should have got some one better to talk to them tho

Tan canchero Plácido Domingo interpretando una frase de Turandot, si la realidad es que nunca pudo dominar esa ópera, se desgarraba la garganta cantándola...

I hate Terry Wogan