This broadcast from the Teatro Colon has been circulating for awhile. Decades ago it was published on Myto and has probably been on other labels too.All the soloists are in top shape, singing their hearts out for the loving, sometimes finicky Buenos Aires audience. There is an element of healthy competitiveness in the surroundings and they all outdo themselves. I've praised Jones' Elisabetta many times on this site and she lives up to her reputation as a fine Verdi singer here. Cossotto has the audience on her side from the beginning with her dramatic singing. Her "O don fatale" brings the house down as does Jerome Hines' "Ella giammai m'amo", another audience favorite. Bacquier does well as Rodrigo though the role lies high for him. I liked Craig very much. He does a lot more with the role than others do. Wildermann proves again that he was an underrated singer with his implacable Grand Inquisitor. De Fabritiis takes most of the standard cuts, but plays the Prison Scene complete (Eboli does not reappear though) and making only a very brief cut in the final duet between Carlo and Elisabetta.With all respect to Sam below, I listened with a pitch pipe and every scene was at the correct pitch. The radio sound is very good.All Verdians should have this performance in their collections.

This is at least a semi-tone sharp (1/2 step)! Can it be repaired before you offer it for sale? Thank you.