Rating: - The better of two imperfect "Bohemes" from Tebaldi
Even the Gramophone, usually on Tebaldi's side no matter what, found her a bit stately and overpowering as the fragile Mimi, and the aged Serafin's conducting earned adjectives like "indulgent," and "a ... Read More
Rating: - This is gorgeous music
The other, longer, reviews can give you the details on this recording. I'll just say I read them and thought this sounded like the version to buy. I couldn't be happier. I love it and I've played it half ... Read More
Rating: - Is it me?
This terrific recording has been around a long time. What makes it special is the palpable camaraderie among the four Bohemians. No other recording captures these guys' spirit of fun and adventure so memorably. ... Read More
Rating: - It doesn't get any better than this
To my ear the best tenor that ever sang, the best soprano ever, and the most beautiful opera ever written. A pleasure for opera buffs or for occasional opera listeners.
Rating: - My favorite La Boheme
There exists three La Boheme's which I consider to be must listens: Callas' recording, Toscanini's with Albanese, and this recording with Tebaldi and Serafin. Many people would say that the perfect recording of this ... Read More
- The better of two imperfect "Bohemes" from Tebaldi
- This is gorgeous music
- It doesn't get any better than this