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1.Richard Strauss: Elektra from: Decca May 08, 2007
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Ideally, I'd have given this recording 4.5 stars (the thing that bothers me is Marie Collier's howling and crying as Chrysothemis: much as it is indeed called-for in the score, it seems overdone...); since that's not available, let it have the full 5 as it otherwise deserves it. This is particularly so given its presenting the full uncut musical text of the opera (apparently all the other recordings, with the possible exception of the Sawallisch, have the same 6-7 cuts that are usually made with staged performances); in any case, the performances (particularly those of Solti and the Wiener Philharmoniker, as well as of Nilsson and Krause - what power!!!) make this recording an absolute must in any serious classical music collection - especially with any Straussians! People, do your best ... Read More

2.R. Strauss: Elektra from: Decca September 10, 2002
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I have been listening to operas since i was a teenager, I am now in my late sixties. I have acquired for the first time a recording of Elektra. This recording is fantastic. I have heard her in person with the Minneapolis Symphony in the 1960s and she is superb. Of course I am referring to Birgit Nilsson. The conducting by Solti is magnificent. I would recommend this recording to any person who love great singing.

3.Carlo Bergonzi - The Sublime Voice ~ 40 Tracks from the Legendary Tenor by: Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Ruggiero Leoncavallo, Pietro Mascagni, Amilcare Ponchielli, Tullio Serafin, Herbert von Karajan, Georg Solti, Rafael Kubelik, Nello Santi, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Lamberto Gardelli, Sir John Pritchard, Carlo Bergonzi, Renata Tebaldi, Ettore Bastianini, Fiorenza Cossotto, Enzo Sordello, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Tugomir Franc, Renata Scotto, Libero Arbace, Fernando Corena, Birgit Nilsson, Giulietta Simionato, Sylvia Stahlman, Joan Sutherland, Dora Carral, Piero de Palma June 12, 2001
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Wow! What a voice! This 2 CD set features 40 of Carlo Bergonzi's works. It represents a remarkable portrait of his body of work. The "liner notes" observe that he had a reputation "as a singer of rare refinement, exemplary style, and impeccable taste. . . ." Some examples of his work: "Che gelida manina": This exquisite work from Puccini's "La Boheme" is superbly sung. There is, to be sure, an occasional affectation, but his rich, smooth voice renders this a trifling concern. Listen to the power and richness of his voice on such words as "millionaria," "forziere," and "la speranza" (hope I came close to spelling the words right!). What a lustrous voice. . . . "O soave fanciulla": This duet with Renata Tebaldi (talk about a "dream duo") is exquisite. Bergonzi's ... Read More

4.Strauss: Salome by: Leonie Rysanek, Hans Hopf et al., Karl Boehm, Wiener Staatsoper November 08, 1999
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The recording is fine but I was disappointed that no libretto was included. When you pay the high dollar, you expect the complete package. I wish Amazon would include that information in its specs.

5.Pavarotti's Opera Made Easy: My Favorite Moments from: Decca August 23, 1994
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It is an unfortunate side effect of modern life that the traditional sources of a classical education are disappearing. Because many classical music radio stations have transformed into yet another commercial outlet of top 40 pap, access to classical music for the general public is generally limited to movies or television in the form of background music. These sources rarely credit their music, so most people are left wondering what is was they heard and enjoyed. I am known to enjoy classical music and my friends often ask me for listening suggestions.(What is wrong with the public schools? They should be teaching this.) Normally, I shy away from collections like "Adagios" or "The Art of Herbert von Karajan" as they generally show little thought in their organization. I do enjoy and would recommend this ... Read More

6.Verdi - Don Carlo / Corelli · Janowitz · Ghiaurov · Verrett · Wächter · H. Stein by: Giuseppe Verdi, Horst Stein, Franco Corelli, Gundula Janowitz, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Shirley Verrett, Eberhard Wächter, Tugomir Franc, Martti Talveala, Ewald Aichberger, Judith Blegen September 16, 1997
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Corelli a chanté «Don Carlo» sur scène mais n'a pas enregistré d'intégrale officielle. Cet enregistrement non-officiel d'une représentation viennoise de 1970 est donc un des témoignages accessibles que nous avons de lui. Et il y est comme on l'espère, superbe, solaire, inattendu même. Rodrigue est chanté par Eberhard Waechter qui n'est plus au meilleur de sa forme et qui est peut-être un peu trop germanique, surtout dans « Dio, che nell'alma infodere» ; c'est pourtant dans ce dernier air qu'il est le meilleur. Ghiaurov (Philippe II) et Talvela (L'Inquisiteur) sont parfaits. Verrett est une bonne Eboli si l'on excepte quelques intonations singulièrement poissardes. Cette version fait trois heures ; il s'agit de celle en quatre actes sans l'acte de Fontainebleau ni l'apparition finale de Charles Quint. Le ... Read More

7.Verdi: Don Carlo by: Ewald Aichberger, Gundula Janowitz, Judith Blegen, Martti Talvela, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Tugomir Franc July 26, 2005
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Corelli a chanté «Don Carlo» sur scène mais n'a pas enregistré d'intégrale officielle. Cet enregistrement non-officiel d'une représentation viennoise de 1970 est donc un des témoignages accessibles que nous avons de lui. Et il y est comme on l'espère, superbe, solaire, inattendu même. Rodrigue est chanté par Eberhard Waechter qui n'est plus au meilleur de sa forme et qui est peut-être un peu trop germanique, surtout dans « Dio, che nell'alma infodere» ; c'est pourtant dans ce dernier air qu'il est le meilleur. Ghiaurov (Philippe II) et Talvela (L'Inquisiteur) sont parfaits. Verrett est une bonne Eboli si l'on excepte quelques intonations singulièrement poissardes. Cette version fait trois heures ; il s'agit de celle en quatre actes sans l'acte de Fontainebleau ni l'apparition finale de Charles Quint. Le ... Read More

8.Pavarotti's Opera Made Easy: My Favorite Verdi from: Decca August 23, 1994
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Corelli a chanté «Don Carlo» sur scène mais n'a pas enregistré d'intégrale officielle. Cet enregistrement non-officiel d'une représentation viennoise de 1970 est donc un des témoignages accessibles que nous avons de lui. Et il y est comme on l'espère, superbe, solaire, inattendu même. Rodrigue est chanté par Eberhard Waechter qui n'est plus au meilleur de sa forme et qui est peut-être un peu trop germanique, surtout dans « Dio, che nell'alma infodere» ; c'est pourtant dans ce dernier air qu'il est le meilleur. Ghiaurov (Philippe II) et Talvela (L'Inquisiteur) sont parfaits. Verrett est une bonne Eboli si l'on excepte quelques intonations singulièrement poissardes. Cette version fait trois heures ; il s'agit de celle en quatre actes sans l'acte de Fontainebleau ni l'apparition finale de Charles Quint. Le ... Read More

9.Great Operatic Duets from: Polygram Records May 09, 1989
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Corelli a chanté «Don Carlo» sur scène mais n'a pas enregistré d'intégrale officielle. Cet enregistrement non-officiel d'une représentation viennoise de 1970 est donc un des témoignages accessibles que nous avons de lui. Et il y est comme on l'espère, superbe, solaire, inattendu même. Rodrigue est chanté par Eberhard Waechter qui n'est plus au meilleur de sa forme et qui est peut-être un peu trop germanique, surtout dans « Dio, che nell'alma infodere» ; c'est pourtant dans ce dernier air qu'il est le meilleur. Ghiaurov (Philippe II) et Talvela (L'Inquisiteur) sont parfaits. Verrett est une bonne Eboli si l'on excepte quelques intonations singulièrement poissardes. Cette version fait trois heures ; il s'agit de celle en quatre actes sans l'acte de Fontainebleau ni l'apparition finale de Charles Quint. Le ... Read More

10.Strauss: Elektra from: Orfeo D'or August 22, 1994
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Too many times one can get lured into spinning miester. I bought this CDs upon 5 star rating by several Amazon listeners. Now having heard all five available reportoirs : this one, Solti/VPO, Bohm/DPO, Sinopoli/VPO, and RCG/Dohnanyi, I can say that Solti's Sofiensaal-recorded version is the one to get. There, Decca has cleaned up the sound using Cedar/SNS 96KHz/24 bit technology, but more so on the drama, tension, superb noise-making by VPO, and overall feel of getting the value from the money well spent. Here is the analysis of this CD: The sound quality here is mono, muffled, and with lots of hiss, if you are trying to listen to the soprano. It sounds more like recording from Bayreuth (esteemed venue of worst recordings), but actually from a live performance from Salzburg Festival on 17th August 1964 at the Großes Festspielhaus.(see ... Read More

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