Andy warns us that of the two broadcasts of Traviata from Buenos Aires the summer of 1969, this one doesn't sound so good. In fact, although the very tops of each scene are a little "cut-into" and there is some radio interference during the last half of "Addio del passato", the sound is very listenable. Dame Joan is in fine shape vocally and treats us to the Tetrazzini staccato high C's in the last part of "Sempre libera", an ornament she had only just begun using. There is nothing in the role of Violetta that she can't handle with ease and she provides sincere, beautiful singing throughout. That said I have to say I've never found her very moving in this role although I always enjoy her singing of it.Cioni sings ardently with his rather second-rate voice and Cappuccilli is a solid Germont who partners Sutherland well in their big duet without being very memorable. I thought he might treat us to a high B-flat at the end of Act Two, scene one, but that doesn't happen here (he sang it on other occasions). Bonynge is a dutiful if uninspired maestro. We are not told who any of the other singers are, but they are all very competent.Sutherland fans should definitely have this (they won't be disappointed). At least in this broadcast she gets to finish her role; the last 30 seconds of orchestral conclusion are frustratingly faded out.