Puccini: Tosca - Souliotis, G. Raimondi, Colzani; De Fabritiis. Milano, 1971

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Elena Souliotis is caught in good voice and great company in this hot-blooded Tosca, conducted by Oliviero de Fabritiis. The criminally under-recorded tenor, Gianni Raimondi, is a thrilling Cavaradossi, and Anselmo Colzani is an urbane, powerful Scarpia. Souliotis takes a bit of time to warm up but manages a heartfelt “Vissì d’arte” and a thrilling rendition of the Act III love duet. The sound is problematic, and several minutes of music are missing from the first act. The performance makes up for it.

OD 11303-2