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Title: La Stupenda in her first Sonnambula !!!
Review: Joan Sutherland recorded her first Sonnambula in 1962 when at her utmostpeak - for sheer tonal beauty and virtuosity her Amina is unlikely to beequaled let alone surpassed and despite her mushy diction her portrayalis full of gentle pathos and girlish charm. Nicola Monti has a light andattractive voice and though he cannot go all way at the top he sings withcharm and elegance. Fernando Corena - better known in buffo roles - hasa big colorful voice and portrays a good-natured Count with a twinkle inthe eyes. Sylvia Stahlman and Margrete Elkins offer excellent support.Chorus and orchestra under Richard Bonynge are splendid and this was thefirst recording to offer the score complete. A classic !!!
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