Puccini: La Bohème

Domingo, González, Bañuelas, Garza; Picco

Mexico City, 1962

$9.95

Description:

This recording offers a remarkable glimpse of Plácido Domingo in his early twenties, capturing a voice already notable for its sweetness and emotional immediacy. Even at this young age, his signature intensity and innate musicality are fully apparent, making this a fascinating document of a future star in the making.

The rest of the cast delivers admirable performances, with Roberto Bañuelas standing out as a vocally secure and dramatically engaged Marcello. His warm baritone and natural phrasing bring welcome depth to the role.

That said, the musical execution overall is rough. Coordination between the pit and stage is inconsistent, and ensemble work frequently falters—making this one of the sloppier performances of La Bohème on record, despite its vocal highlights.

In Mono

OD 11515-2