On paper, Marie Collier and Tito Gobbi might seem like an unusual pairing, but in this recording of Il Tabarro, their voices and dramatic instincts prove to be remarkably well matched. Both artists bring an unwavering commitment to the drama—exactly the kind of intensity that elevates an ordinary night at the opera into a transformative experience.

Charles Craig is an outstanding Luigi, his burnished tone ideally suited to the role. He navigates the demands of this notoriously taxing part with seeming ease, his voice tireless throughout.