Verdi: Rigoletto (Highlights) / Sutherland, Pavarotti

Giuseppe Verdi (Composer), Richard Bonynge (Conductor), London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Christian du Plessis (Performer), Huguette Tourangeau (Performer), Joan Sutherland (Performer), John Gibbs (Performer), Luciano Pavarotti (Performer), Ricardo Cassinelli (Performer), Sherrill Milnes (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Christian du Plessis, Huguette Tourangeau, Joan Sutherland, John Gibbs, Luciano Pavarotti, et al.
• Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Richard Bonynge
• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Audio CD (August 8, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B00004T2FQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,695 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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  • #77 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Historical Periods > Romantic (c.1820-1910)

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Genre: Classical Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 8-AUG-2000

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A most recomended Rigoletto, August 8, 2000

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Hila Hornstein (Mevasseret - Zion Israel) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Verdi: Rigoletto (Highlights) / Sutherland, Pavarotti (Audio CD)

There is no equall to Pavarotti as the duke. No doubt. You'll hear no better "questa o quella" and no better "bella figlia dellamore" This alone is a good reason to buy this disc. Sutherland, as brilliant as ever, gives the best "caro nome" I've heard, and Milnes is an exellent Rigoletto. The "supporting" roles are sung beautifully, all and all a great recording, with one flaw - Richard Bonyng is no Verdi conductor. He should stick to bell canto. His conducting makes few of the duets, trios and quartets less pretty than they could have been. but mostly he doesn't harm the music much, and he conducts the solos well. All and all - the best rigoletto I've heard. Buy!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sutherland/Pavarotti sublime, June 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Verdi: Rigoletto (Highlights) / Sutherland, Pavarotti (Audio CD)

If you can't afford the full set of Rigoletto, this is the way to go. I have about 10 versions of this opera which is one of my all time favorites.
This Rigoletto is supreme. Sutherland sings up a storm, tossing of high D's and E's with extreme ease. Her trill is a marvel indeed. She is completely match with a young Pavarotti that matches Dame Joan's gorgeous voice. Pavarotti's high D is stunning.
The only competition with this Rigoletto is the one with Callas.
But Callas can't touch Sutherland in voice or technique.
In conclusion, this is the Rigoletto to get if you only want the highlights.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it! You won't be sorry!, March 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Verdi: Rigoletto (Highlights) / Sutherland, Pavarotti (Audio CD)

One word....FABULOUS! I've nearly worn it out! If you're new to opera, buy this; it's a sure hit!