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Maria Callas Puccini: La Boheme 180g Import Vinyl 2LP

La Bohème is one of the most bewitching of operas, with its smooth lines, poignant libretto, and sheer musicality. One of Puccini's masterpieces, this is the version featuring Maria Callas as Mimi, supported by a fine cast with Giuseppe Di Stefano as Rodolfo, Rolando Panerai as Marcello, and Anna Moffo as Musetta.

The key to whether or not La Boheme satisfies, of course is the quality of the singing and orchestral support. The coupling of Di Stefano and Callas in this recording is close to perfection while Moffo's voice is in its glorious youthful richness. With an excellent La Scala Orchestra under the baton of Antonino Votto this is one of the most interesting recorded versions of La Boheme ever!

Maria Callas Puccini: La Boheme Track listing:

LP1

1. Act I, Part I
2. Act I, Conclusion
3. Act II

LP 2

1. Act III
2. Act IV