The Early Recordings with Enrico Caruso

Georges Bizet (Composer), Arrigo Boito (Composer), Luigi Denza (Composer), Gaetano Donizetti (Composer), Alberto Franchetti (Composer), Umberto Giordano (Composer), Ruggero Leoncavallo (Composer), Pietro Mascagni (Composer), Jules Massenet (Composer), Giacomo Meyerbeer (Composer), Amilcare Ponchielli (Composer), Giacomo Puccini (Composer), Giuseppe Verdi (Composer), Ruggero Leoncavallo (Performer), Salvatore Cottone (Performer), Enrico Caruso (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Ruggero Leoncavallo, Salvatore Cottone, Enrico Caruso
• Composer: Georges Bizet, Arrigo Boito, Luigi Denza, Gaetano Donizetti, Alberto Franchetti, et al.
• Audio CD (September 4, 2001)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Nimbus Records
• ASIN: B00000J7VS
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #520,747 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming in it's antiquity..., December 9, 2003

By	T. Braselton "the-smiler" (Olathe, Kansas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an absolutely necessary for any true Opera buff. Caruso is, with out a doubt the greatest tenor of all time, and this recording shows that well. The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 is the fact that it has a lot of hiss. This is unavoidable since all of the songs were recorded between 1902 and 1910, but I would not recommend buying this set if you cannot stand that sound for long. The technique, the passion... it's all there! It's a good collection of the world's "pioneer" tenor.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful sampler of essential classics from a true GREAT. Thank you Nimbus records., January 25, 2008

By	Kersi Von Zerububbel "Kersi" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This is a superb collection of Caruso's versatility. You will get a good sampling of the VOICE. For any opera lover this set is a must. However, even if opera is not your baliwick get this CD because it truly showcases a Master plying his art.

The sound quality is quite good considering that these are historical performances. There is a hiss but the beauty of the numbers far over shadows this drawback.

A cautionary note. There are two CDs in this set but ONLY CD ONE has
Caruso's recordings. CD TWO contains samples from Nimbus' Prima Voce series and has recordings by various artists. Even CD TWO is great but for my money just the Caruso CD is worth its weight in gold.

Superb! What a bargain from the folks at Nimbus.