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Basso Profondo | Texas | 07/05/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This Cavalleria is, in my opinion, the best one on record. Placido Domingo is PERFECT for his role, with much passion and fire in his singing. Agnes Baltsa is an exquisite Santuzza, having a voice the soars up to the high notes, and a very beautiful middle voice. Her high notes are also very well controlled, and are not wiry or screechy. Vera Baniewicz is a lovely Lucia. She has a very rich contralto voice. Juan Pons is wonderful as the Jealous husband. To sum it up, every voice is very well suited for it's part. A dream cast if I've ever heard one. One of the highlights of the CD for me is the Easter hymn "Innegiamo"...By the end of it, I feel like standing up and applauding. This is an absolutely gorgeous Cavalleria...from the Star Soloists to the Grand Chorus and the Orchestra, it's absolutely glorious. This is the Cavalleria to buy."

Absolutely marvellous!

Susanne62 | Netherlands | 01/07/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Although the general sound of this recording is sometimes a bit 'blank', which is probably due to the recording location chosen, this is truly one of the most wonderful recordings of Cav. I have ever heard. This is such great music! Baltsa is great as Santuzza, although her live performances of this role are are 'spicier' and more passionate than she is letting us hear on this CD. The interaction between Baltsa an Domingo is great. Highly recommendable!"

Passionate recording!

Susanne62 | 07/20/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"What a great recording! The drama is well executed through Baltsa and Domingo. True, Mascagni moves a bit slow at times, but then the real beauty of his music is displayed! I would recommend also getting recordings of Iris and L'amico Fritz! Enjoy!"