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Puccini: Tosca / Scotto, Domingo, Bruson; Levine
Giacomo Puccini, Renata Scotto, Plácido Domingo
Puccini: Tosca / Scotto, Domingo, Bruson; Levine
Genre: Classical
 
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All Artists: Giacomo Puccini, Renata Scotto, Plácido Domingo, James Levine, Philharmonia Orchestra, Renato Bruson, John Cheek, Renato Capecchi, Paul Hudson, Ambrosian Opera Chorus
Title: Puccini: Tosca / Scotto, Domingo, Bruson; Levine
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Label: Angel Records
Release Date: 9/30/1997
Album Type: Import
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera & Classical Vocal
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 724356650428
 

CD Reviews

This is the best Tosca of the digital era
J. Luis Juarez Echenique | Mexico City | 11/22/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Though I agree that the Callas/De Sabata and the Price/Karajan Toscas are the best recordings ever made of this opera, there is still much greatness in this recording and it is certainly worth hearing. First of all Scotto gives a tremendous performance in the title role, one of the most compelling ever. It's true that her voice was not meant for this music, and some loud notes are less than beautiful, but her commitment and determination are admirable, no soprano after her is even worth hearing as Tosca (Te Kanawa? Vaness? Gheorghiu?). Domingo is in fine voice and delivers the goods with aplomb. And Bruson is a different Scarpia. He certainly is not a singing actor as Gobbi or Taddei, but his opulent gorgeous voice is very, very nice to hear. All in all, this is the best Tosca of the digital era, and considering the kind of sopranos we have now (Studer, Gheorghiu) it's likely to remain so for many, many years."
A Great Tosca!
Marcelo Jara | Philadelphia, PA United States | 06/12/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I thought it only fair to include another opinion of this recording. I also own the Callas and Price versions, which I love, but if you are a Scotto fan, you will definitely want this recording along side the others. Scotto, as always, sings with so much passion and desperation. She really puts across all of Tosca's extreme emotions. Her high C's are all secure and strong. Domingo of course sounds great, and Levine's conducting is very forceful. A very exciting and satifying performance."
Fabulous Tosca
Scott Jelsey | Houston, TX United States | 11/29/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the very best of the modern Tosca recordings. The 1953 Callas recording and the second Tebaldi recording are in a class by themselves. Scotto is, however, very much their equal and delivers a very compelling portrait of the jealous diva. Her voice is in late prime condition and she shades and colors it very effectively, especially in the heat of Act II. Domingo is at his very best - lots of squillo and very involved - his best recording of the role (out of three studio readings). Bruson is in magnificent voice and is a quite scary Scarpia indeed. Levine shapes the score with care, not dragging things out as he is often inclined to do. In summary, do not hesitate to buy this very intense and gorgeous performance of Tosca."