Verdi: Aida - Cruz-Romo, Bumbry, Gugalov, Wixell, Roni; Schippers. Orange, 1976

Listen to a Sample:

Pros:

• Gilda Cruz-Romo gleaming soprano is heard to excellent effect in the title role of Aida.
• Grace Bumbry, however, delivers the standout performance of the evening as Amneris, igniting the stage in her Act IV scene with Radamès.
• Thomas Schippers leads an idiomatic and insightful performance, often pushing the envelope with his tempi without every falling over the edge.

Cons:

• A large chunk of the prelude through most of "Celeste Aida" is missing as well as the first few minutes of Act IV.
• There is occasional static throughout.

In Stereo

OD 11981-2