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The Iconoclast
Sunday, 3 August 2008
This Is It

Whatever other version of this which you might listen to, listen to this. Note perfect – the orchestra isn't great, most aren't, but the voice is perfect!


And This Piece of Magic From Lanza, Also
 
 
Rare, and staggeringly brilliant! What a voice! What accuracy!
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3 Aug 2008
Paul Blasksowicz

Both are great: I preferred La Spagnola.  Have you read the comments?  (Especially at Nessun Dorma.)  Why are opera buffs often so caustic ally insulting to each other.
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