My Favourite Opera Recordings - In no particular order

The list author says:
	"One of the finest recorded performances of any opera available"

The list author says:
	"An all-star cast with the glorious Mimi of Victoria de Los Angeles unsurpassed on record.  Beecham is so much more subtle and idiomatic than Karajan/DECCA."

The list author says:
	"Callas' portrayal is noble like no other and Filippeschi is a fine Pollione - Serafin is a marvel in this repertoire."

The list author says:
	"Magnificent- Giulini is brilliant - he gives the music warmth and depth that is wonderful. Domingo is even better than with Mehta."

The list author says:
	"Thrilling"

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	"Three of the greatest roles in Italian opera sung by three Greats of the post-war era."

The list author says:
	"Entirely satisfying"

The list author says:
	"Callas, Gobbi and di Stefano have never been equalled. De Sabata was a star among 20th Century conductors."

The list author says:
	"Freni's greatest recording with wonderful solos and perhaps the finest orchestra in the world."

The list author says:
	"Taddei is probably the finest Italian baritone of the 20th Century. Bergonzi is a noble Pagliacco - reminiscent of Bjorling - and this is one of Karajan's best Italian opera recordings"

The list author says:
	"Quite the finest Carmen in my opinion"

The list author says:
	"Sutherland's greatest achievement on record; Pavarotti is a wonder as are the fabulous Milnes and Ghiaurov"

The list author says:
	"Suliotis is in fabulous voice in a splendid role - deep strong chest notes and awesome high notes abound. Gobbi is  superb - as always!"

The list author says:
	"This is the finest recording of this opera with a cast that is utterly staggering, among Pavarotti's best recordings."

The list author says:
	"A wonderful cast in super sound"

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	"The first record you should buy as an introduction to Callas  - Excellent sound, great ensemble and probably Callas' best vocal performance in Stereo"

The list author says:
	"A wonderfully young-sounding couple surrounded by a superb cast. The orchestra is great, the conductor a marvel."

The list author says:
	"Gobbi and Christoff shine. This is probably the only recording with Stella that I really like. I also like Filippeschi although he is a controversial Carlo - someone you either love or hate"

The list author says:
	"Pavarotti and Freni defy the years in this wonderful recording - Taddei, Bertoli and Vargas all contribute to the marvellous sense of energy"

The list author says:
	"A rich, brooding piece with splendid tunes. Hardly the second-rate Verdi it is so often made out to be"