(5 out of 5 stars) Sutherland has been criticized by some for not being a good actress. Her performance on this recording does shame to this critique. Her voice sounds absolutely beautiful, pure and secure. Sutherland s performance is very convincing - the voice communicating feelings from wild joy to deep desperation. Without ever being the least sentimental.
Bergonzi and Merril are both on the top of their careers, Bergonzis voice of lyric tenor breathtakingly beautiful.
In spite of being recorded in 1962, the sound is amazingly clear and full.
With John Pitchard conducting, La Traviata doesn t get better than this.
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