I purchased this disc because of it's distinguished cast and high rating, but am I little disappointed with it. The volume varies a lot so that in some instances I have to turn the player to full volume to hear the voices then turn it back down as the music starts blasting out. That said, however, I have made a disc of highlights which is perfectly acceptable, so I am happy to have this recording.

Excellent sound. Great performance.

Very exciting and first class!

I liked orchestra, Muti and Gencer. Not so much Ghiaurov. Mittlelmann and Luchetti are quite good.

grandissimi Gencer e Ghiaurov. Il giovane Muti è entusiasmante. Ascoltai per radio in Italia la diretta della prima...