This is the earliest extant Violetta from Scotto (she was all of 24). So much of the role was already very beautiful and she would continue to refine her conception over the years. Her cadenza to "Ah, forse e lui" is less complex than the one she would later sing. Her "Sempre libera" is good, but the penultimate E-flat is tight and less satisfying than in later performances. The duet with Germont is already impressive for its shading and colors. The reading of the letter is more affected here, something she would smooth out with experience. Filacuridi is a sturdy Alfredo, Sereni (only 31 or so) a beautiful Germont. He ends the second act with a great A-flat. Previtali goes through the motions in a routine manner, but knows his stuff.The sound is generally good, the tape source has some minor blips that mar short bits of the Flora scene. Scotto fans should have this, if only to hear how an artist can develop in a role.