Description:

Giuseppe Taddei dominates the title role with a commanding blend of vocal power and tonal richness, offering a compelling portrayal of Verdi’s tormented baritone. By contrast, Elena Souliotis, though once a thrilling soprano, is clearly past her prime in this performance. The role’s punishing demands reveal the wear in her technique, though there are fleeting moments where a glimmer of her former brilliance shines through.

In Mono

OD 11669-2