Leoncavallo: Pagliacci

Leoncavallo: Pagliacci

This is widely regarded as the best stereophonic Pagliacci--and many would say the best, period. Its virtues are primarily musical: Carlo Bergonzi usually sang with a level of good taste not common in tenors this side of Sir Peter Pears, and you might expect that to limit the voltage he generates as the insanely jealous, knife-wielding Canio, particularly with the well-groomed Karajan on the podium. But he gets into the character, and Karajan gets into the music's passion and the story's gritty atmosphere. It may be that the conductor caught some excitement from the La Scala Orchestra and Chorus, which are ideal for this music. The two baritones are excellent, and Joan Carlyle's performance makes you wonder why she made so few recordings. --Joe McLellan
Country USA
Brand Verve Label Group
Manufacturer Deutsche Grammophon
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 028944972726
Model 1991018
ReleaseDate 2004-09-14
UnitCount 1
UPCs 028944972726
EANs 0028944972726

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