A very fine CD indeed!

This is committed and skilled music-making. The 1953 analogue sound is very good indeed, for its 1953 vintage.

The box and insert are in good used condition. The disc itself is excellent.

This is as good as it gets in this particular work. This recording is famous for the quality of the solo singing and the conducting.

This is a deeply passionate reading. The solo singing is superb, as are choir and the orchestra. Cellini presides over a moving and vigorous performance. Milanov was at her best here, and Bjorling has never been bettered as Turiddu. Their singing carries great weight and technical prowess, which is what the composer hoped to be the case. Merrill is, as always, superb.

Nothing is routine or unconsidered.

RCA mono analogue recording, digitally remastered.

Catalogue number GD86510

Good postal discounts for multiple purchases.

For UK buyers, 2 items are posted for the price of one, the most expensive one, postage-wise. Three items for an extra 50%, 4 items for a further 20%, 5-8 items for a further 20%.