Marie Collier could be considered the Marilyn Monroe of opera—both for her undeniable glamour and the air of mystery surrounding her early passing. This performance captures her at the height of her tragically brief career. Though her voice leans on the slender side for Santuzza, the focus and steel in her high notes more than compensate, allowing her to rise above the orchestra with ease—though perhaps less so in her lower range. As in her famed portrayal of Chrysothemis in Georg Solti’s Elektra, she brings a thrillingly untamed energy to the role. Francisco Lázaro is a solid Turridu, while a young Judith Forst makes a cameo as Lola.