Mascagni

That Pene Pati is a talented tenor far beyond the ordinary is obvious, and I hope he isn’t tempted to take on heavier roles too early [GF]

A captivating album of arias on a courtesan theme [MC]

A pleasure to hear Björling in these excellent Pristine transfers, even if these two roles are not amongst his greatest [PT]

Remarkable sonic restoration, almost recreation, and a must for Verismo opera lovers [EJW]

A pleasing concert that will almost certainly cheer you up [MMB]

Another transfer of the 1938 Serenade to Music and miscellaneous songs from the 16 singers [JW]

This important historical document must be judged on its own terms [JF]

The original version of Mascagni’s masterpiece unfortunately let down by singing that cannot do justice to the music or drama [MBu]

A disk for all lovers of melodious music with substance; a happy mix, superbly played [GF]

A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]

(Déjà Review) Mascagni is a powerful advocate of his own music – his fluid, dramatic reading is filled with moving moments and telling detail [FC]

A lovely recital presenting Melody Moore as a worthy inhabitant of the pantheon of the present generation of sopranos [GF]

A very good way to discover the attractions of Mascagni’s second opera [RWe]

The Pavarotti- Freni recording still reigns, but this newest version is a worthy competitor [GF]

The orchestral playing and the choral contributions are impressive; the final scene is as spine-chilling as ever [GF]