Verdi - Rigoletto
opera CD
RRP £14.50 historic list price — see live Amazon pricing below
- Performers
- Sherrill Milnes, Verdi, Giuseppe, Luciano Pavarotti, Joan Sutherland
- Label
- Decca
- Discs
- 2
- Barcode
- 9786300357105
Amazon.co.uk This Rigoletto has been around for so long it might be easy to take it for granted or skip it for a newer set. Don't! It features all three principals in superb voice, as well as pacing from Bonynge that is much heavier on drama than most of us expect from him. Sutherland may sound a bit mature (and mush-mouthed) for Gilda, but not only is she sympathetic, she sings gorgeously. And speaking of gorgeous, those familiar only with the Pavarotti of latter years would be wise to hear him here--this is stylish, full-blooded, Golden Age singing. The beautifully round tone, the easy high notes, the impeccable diction, and the pointed characterisation are unique. Milnes, in the title role, is also in splendid voice, offering smooth legato, brilliant, Verdian ring and real attention to the text. The analogue sound is excellent. No other modern recording offers the visceral thrill of this Rigoletto--go for it. --Robert Levine Product description DEC 414269 2; DECCA - Inghilterra; Classica Lirica
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Details
- PAVAROTTI / SUTHERLAND / MILNE
- MUSICA CLASICA
- INTERNATIONAL
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