Another video clip is of a cabaletta "nella pace...." from Maria Stuarda that again shows perfect diction and Bonynge going hand in hand.
Sutherlan's diction was second to none of other singers in the recording of Esclarmonde where one could clearly make out words through the lush and powerful orchestra.
During certain period of her career Sutherland decided to compromise diction for most beautiful possible voice production and music line when diction was in the way. She later learned and improved it significantly.
I wouldn't think Bonynge's baton had the magic of masking off Sutherland's diction.
Sutherlan's diction was second to none of other singers in the recording of Esclarmonde where one could clearly make out words through the lush and powerful orchestra.
During certain period of her career Sutherland decided to compromise diction for most beautiful possible voice production and music line when diction was in the way. She later learned and improved it significantly.
I wouldn't think Bonynge's baton had the magic of masking off Sutherland's diction.