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Title: My second best option
Review: I bought this recording after having bought and heard Antonio Pappano's recording, starring Placido Domingo and Nina Stemme. In both recordings the tempo is similar and both performances are spectacular. However, Furtwangler's recording has some background noise that distracts the listener every once in a while. In addition, the channel separation is much greater in Pappano's recording, which gives a better stereo effect. This is not to be surprised of since Pappano's is a big production with mostly all the advantages that new technologies provide.For me, Pappano's recording is the one that deserves the five stars. However, Furtwangler's performance has long been a public favorite, so it has much worth. Furthermore, Flagstad and Suthaus as the main characters perform flawlessly throughout the whole opera, providing the best they have to offer.
