Verdi's "Rigoletto"; "La Traviata"


Need advise.....
I'd appreciate thoughts on the best performance best recording quality of these 2 operas. Which version of each opera should I get that has the best of both worlds?
Thanks
audphile1

Showing 1 response by schipo

I would go for the only great Rigoletto on cd or lp if you can find it and that would be the EMI recording with Callas,Destafano, and the great Tito gobi in the tital role of Rigoletto. If your interested in a good performance with excellent sound than go for the Pavarotti, Sutherland, Milnes on London. I would go for a Mono recording with good sound on RCA, the La Traviata with Toscanini conducting Jan Peerce, Albanese,
Merrill in a wonderful and moving recording, and if you listen closely you will hear Toscanini humming. Hope that helps enjoy.