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4.0 out of 5 stars
still the best studio recording of "La Traviata", June 15, 2000
This review is from: Traviata-Highlights (Audio CD)
Get the full set, because this is simply the best complete studio recording of "La Traviata". The 3 "giants" (Scotto, Kraus, Bruson) all have many years of stage experience in their respective roles and transform the performance into a real theater experience. Kraus and Bruson are excellent as always, and much better than the partners of the younger Scotto on the recording directed by Votto. The recording was made in the late 70's (early 80's ?), so one should be aware of the condition of Scotto's voice at this late stage of her career, but the prima donna's musicality and artistry compensate greatly for any vocal frailty. Forget the "lovely" Cotrubas, Studer, Gheorghiu : Scotto's Violetta is flesh and blood and will really bring tears to your eyes.
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