Only historical value
Jiri Zika | Prague, Czech rep. | 06/25/2000
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Technical level of this recording is too poor to enjoy Verdi's beautiful music. I'm a great Callas lover, but thanks a lot of disturbing elements in sound of this record it is not possible to find out how Callas took hold of Abigail, a part just written for her. Unfortunately she didn't sing this part more, so this record is good for Callas collectors only."
Nabucco live recording
Jiri Zika | 09/16/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Young Callas at her most divine; an audience relating to the story with profound emotion; all the singers responding to the audience by giving their best: this best describes this emotionally charged, artistically sublime performance recorded live so we can hear the sighs and tears of those closest to the recorder. Never could one hear so tremendous a response to 'va pensiero'. And the replies of vittorio Giu to his audience are most endearing. A great recording."