Boïto: Mefistofele - Bergonzi, Ghiaurov, Kabaivanska, Vajna; Gavazzeni. Milano, 1964

$5.37



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Pros:

  • Hearing Carlo Bergonzi, Raina Kabaivanska and Nicolai Ghiaurov in the title roles, it is hard to imagine a more definitive cast.
  • Carlo Bergonzi brings effortless elegance to the daunting role of Faust
  • Nicolai Ghiaurov is at his absolute apex. His voice is both booming and oppulent.
  • Raina Kabaivanska's Margarita brings to mind Magda Olivero.

Cons:

  • None to mention

In Mono

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