Ruggero Raimondi possessed a dark, resonant bass voice with an enviable upper extension that many baritones would covet. Add to that his impeccable Italian style and commanding stage presence, and you have a performer of rare distinction. This compilation showcases his versatility with arias and excerpts from Don Giovanni, Medea, I Puritani, Faust, Attila, Ernani, I Vespri siciliani, Simon Boccanegra, Messa da Requiem (Verdi), and Don Carlo.