Search - Verdi, Sue Miller, Lorengar :: La Traviata (Highlights)

Where's the complete recording?

Dr. Fartmeister | Vancouver BC | 01/25/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The only thing that brings this recording down, I think is the Alfredo. Giacomo Aragall has a good voice, but he is not very expressive during his duet with Violetta in the first act, and strains a bit on the higher notes in "De' miei bollenti spiriti."But all this is forgivable really, because who listens to Traviata for Alfredo anyway?Pilar Lorengar brings a lot of energy and force to Violetta, and she definitely has a good voice for the part. Fischer-Dieskau is (as usual) excellent in his delivery, acting, sound, etc. However, the very best part of this recording is the chorus. The chorus-master, Walter Hagen-Groll brings the chorus together to form what seems like a single character. It's quite a thrill to listen to, particularly in the Act II finale (Ogni suo aver tal femmina).I'd like to hear the rest of this performance to make a more informed opinion on it, but I've searched amazon for a complete recording of this performance without finding anything. If anyone knows where I can find one, please e-mail me."