Olivero, Domingo, and the rest of the cast certainly give the Arena di Verona audience its money's worth. Others have sung Manon with more beautiful tone, but Olivero knew how to bewitch and enchant her audience with her many vocal colors. It's very easy to hear why all the men are besotted with her. Her death scene may seem over the top to today's audiences who are so used to the bland, "correct" performances of contemporary singers. Olivero lives every moment of her portrayal.Domingo was in very good voice and responds to Olivero like a moth to a flame. He and his leading lady get applause at their entrances and for some of their high notes. Fioravanti shows again what a great singer and actor he was. The sound is good though occasionally some the singers are a little off-mic. The audience is definitely the fourth character in this performance, responding with wild cheers of approval. I love it, but others less tolerant of audience participation may not.All Olivero and Domingo fans should hear this!

A very good recording. A few fade-outs here and there, but Domingo and Olivero shine, despite the size of the massive arena di Verona, the sound is passable.

I know it was a purchase, but being able to buy performances of singers that I have looked up to ever since I began my career, meant so much to me. Hearing James King sing Don Jose, or Wolfgang Windgassen sing Florestan made me cry. I am so thankful that you are here!!

excellent