"Very much a collector's item, primarily on account of the casting of the legendary tenor Giacomo Lauri-Volpi. This remarkable showman is in amazingly dynamic voice ... and the thrill of the upper register, and the ease of... more » the phrasing, are irresistible ... for the rare thrill of hearing one of Puccini's favorite tenors in a complete and well-recorded performance, it should definitely be heard if it becomes available." -- Rough Guide to Opera« less
"Very much a collector's item, primarily on account of the casting of the legendary tenor Giacomo Lauri-Volpi. This remarkable showman is in amazingly dynamic voice ... and the thrill of the upper register, and the ease of the phrasing, are irresistible ... for the rare thrill of hearing one of Puccini's favorite tenors in a complete and well-recorded performance, it should definitely be heard if it becomes available." -- Rough Guide to Opera