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Giordano: Fedora

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This is probably one of the MOST pirated recordings by Renata Tebaldi. First of all, because she NEVER recorded the role, second because of the tremendous work by Di Stefano.THIS time, the performance is remastered from the ORIGINAL tapes, not from an LP. FORGET those other CD editions of this, GRAB this one!! Basile's conducting is superb, and this opera has many fascinating musical moments, it's no wonder so many wish Renata had recorded this role. This is the ONLY extant recording of Tebaldi in this role, at least until, or if, the Chicago performances with Bjorling ever surface. Do yourself a favor, get this.

I loved the Met broadcast of Fedora with Domingo and Scotto in the lead roles, which I have listened/watched over and over on TV via DVD. I like the music in this opera so much I decided to invest in a CD of Fedora that I could listen to while sitting at my computer. From the first few notes, I found the sound of the orchestra playing the overture appallingly bad. But I wanted to cover my ears when Renato Tebaldi started singing.... and I could go on.....

Wish I had taken the time to read the other review which mentioned this is a pirate recording. Ugh. I must be completely spoiled by studio recordings. Too bad my CD player doesn't play DVDs...........