26-Apr-2015, 11:18
(26-Apr-2015, 08:52)thumb5 Wrote: Having thoroughly enjoyed ETO's performance of La Bohème yesterday evening, I'm looking out for a good recording. Preferably something fairly recent (for sound quality reasons). Ideally I'd like to try something on Qobuz first and then buy a copy on CD.
There are many to choose from, of course. Any suggestions/recommendations from the opera-lovers amongst us?
Thanks,
Ian
PS - in case it wasn't obvious, the idea of this thread is to cover recommended recordings in general, not just specifically for La Bohème!
Well specifically for La bohème I can recommend this one:
http://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/puccini...2894210492
It's a "modern" La bohème with Mirella Freni as Mimi and Pavarotti as Rodolpho and directed by Karajan. The other great recording is the 1956 Beecham with Björling as Rodolfo but that's in mono!
Guillaume
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