Customer Reviews

Sutherland-Horne- Pavarotti "Live From Lincoln Center"

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When DECCA issued this recording in the LP era it came in 2 LPs and COMPLETE. I have no idea who decided to omit the arias but it was a big, BIG mistake. Horne sang a terrific "Mura felici" from la Donna del Lago that alone would be worth the price of a double album. Sutherland sang the aria from I Masnadieri and Pavarotti the unmissable aria from La Bohéme. I really hope one day (sooner than later) DECCA will reissue this concert COMPLEEEEETEEEEEE!!!!

Sorry, but I humbly disagree with other reviewers here. Dame Joan, in 1981, was still singing fantastically. The age is somewhat apparent, but... who cares! That sound! I love Marilyn Horne in this period, and Pavarotti is fantastic. But what really moves me about the whole package is Joan Sutherland. I adore Marilyn Horne in the basso cantante role: this is the turn that makes this trio fantastic: no wobbly bass! Brava Tutti.

This was dubbed the Concert of the Century and captured Pavarotti and Horne in their prime. As some have suggested, Dame Joan may have been past her prime, but her voice was still strong and brilliant.

If you are a fan of Pavorotti and Horne, buy this CD. But if you are a fan of Dame Joan, you will be very disappointed. Sutherland is already way past her prime years of 1956-1976. Her wide vibrato is and pitch problems are particularly troublesome.

If this is Joan Sutherland way past her prime, I can't imagine how great she must have been IN her prime. I personally enjoy all the singers in this cd.