Verdi

(From the Archive) A conspectus in four parts by Bob Farr

(From the Archive) A conspectus in four parts by Bob Farr

In vocal terms this is arguably the finest complete recording of Aïda in the catalogue, in a sterling new transfer [MP]

(Déjà Review) Verdi singing does not come much better than this [RJF]

(From the Archive) A conspectus in four parts by Bob Farr

(Déjà Review) This collection does full justice to the finest lyric baritone Britain has produced since the Second World War [RJF]

Hearing Cesare Siepi in his mature youth is a treat indeed [GF]

A superlative transfer of an Aida which should be in every serious opera collection [PSt]

I have honestly never heard anything like this… [RMo]

An imaginative and involving production, but flawed by some intrusive and insensitive vulgarities [PCG]

Though Sir Geraint Evans is rather gruff and dry-toned, this lavishly cast recording is worth anyone’s money [GF]

Pristine’s typically successful remastering into Ambient Stereo helps appreciate afresh the virtues of this classic recording [RMo]

A striking new Rigoletto from the Royal Opera House, strongly cast and very well conducted [RWe]

Pristine illuminates afresh a vintage account of a perennial favourite, always very listenable but now even better [RMo]

One new Verdi discovery combined with some previously released material, all neatly performed [MP]

Recommended to all collectors of great 20th century conductors [GT]