Great Collection
Michael B. Richman | Portland, Maine USA | 04/07/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"For those of you who are luke warm about opera (like me), but don't want to miss any of the incredible overtures and preludes that accompanied Verdi's masterworks, then this disc is for you. Twelve preludes and overtures from a variety of operas, including the magnificent pieces from "La Traviata," are collected on this disc. The performances are first rate on this recent digital recording by the La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra, under the leadership of Riccardo Muti. I enjoyed this disc so much, I am looking forward to checking out "Volume 2," not to mention (gasp) a Verdi Opera."