This is a solid performance of "La Boheme," all the singers know their way around the their roles and the conducting and playing are fine. Sound is a tad bit remote but generally clear. I never fancied Domingo much as Rodolfo (he never had the kind of sweetness and lift the role needs), but he is in fine, youthful voice. Cruz-Romo is also in good voice and has some lovely moments, but overall one senses a lack of deep identification with Mimi's character.

This is a lovely Boheme, probably from Ft. Worth, Texas if my research is accurate. Domingo is an ardent Rodolfo who transposes his big aria down a half-step, but sings the written ending to the ensuing duet, allowing Cruz-Romo to get off a beautiful top C by herself. Cruz-Romo is an equally passionate Mimi who brings true distinction to her entire role. Carole Bayard is a terrific Musetta who not only sings her Waltz well, but lets out a hilarious scream in the scene with Alcindoro. She also knows how to deliver a bitchy laugh in Act Three. John Darrenkamp is a fine Marcello and the other singers (unidentified) are also first-rate. Rudolf Kruger manages to keep his forces together, not an easy task in what was probably a one-off performance. The sound is very good, the voices though slightly recessed heard clearly over the orchestra. Fans of the singers and the opera will want this Boheme!