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Whereas Giulini favored a more romantic approach, Davis delivers a lighter, nimbler reading. The singers are all the same and they are phenomenal. \u003cb\u003eEberhard Wächter\u003c\/b\u003e as the Don might not appeal to those who prefer a bass-baritone in the role, but he may just change your mind when you hear the thrilling high A he unleashes during the final scene. I can think of few baritones who had the ability to alternate seamlessly between buffo characters and leading men as well as \u003cb\u003eGiuseppe Taddei\u003c\/b\u003e and Leporello gives him ample opportunities to do just that. The rest of the cast includes \u003cb\u003eElisabeth Schwarzkopf\u003c\/b\u003e as Elvira, \u003cb\u003eJoan Sutherland\u003c\/b\u003e as Anna, \u003cb\u003eLuigi Alva\u003c\/b\u003e as Ottavio, \u003cb\u003eGraziella Sciutti\u003c\/b\u003e as Zerlina, \u003cb\u003eGottlob Frick\u003c\/b\u003e as the Commendatore and even a young \u003cb\u003ePiero Cappuccilli\u003c\/b\u003e as Masetto. 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