Try Maria Callas "The very best of" on EMI Classics. Seventeen selections from various Operas. These are from older recordings but they sound very good and you can't beat the performances.
Getting into Opera... need advice
I have never listened to much opera, but have lately been accidentally encountering it, and decided its time to dip my toe into the water.
I am interested in starting with something that has a very melancholy, introspective feel to it. Something slower... not too sprightly.
I guess that desire leads me to believe that I should look for a tenor, but if someone has a recording that features a female vocalist that they think would fit the bill, I will be receptive to such a suggestion.
Oh, and I have a CD-only rig. No vinyl or high resolution capabilities.
Thanks very much for the help.
I am interested in starting with something that has a very melancholy, introspective feel to it. Something slower... not too sprightly.
I guess that desire leads me to believe that I should look for a tenor, but if someone has a recording that features a female vocalist that they think would fit the bill, I will be receptive to such a suggestion.
Oh, and I have a CD-only rig. No vinyl or high resolution capabilities.
Thanks very much for the help.