My question pertains to Tebaldi's studio recording of Butterly from 1958. Does she sing the last note of Butterfly's entrance aria as written? I could swear I read that that last note is a D sharp or something very high. If this is incorrect, please let me know. Anyway, knowing Tebaldi's short top, I listened for the note. It sounds like she lunges at a note that doesn't sound as high as what Callas or Scotto sang.
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