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Title: sometimes you get what you pay for
Review: I wish I could give an enthusiastic endorsement for this recording, especially after hearing the very enjoyable Madama Butterfly also on Laserlight. But it was not to be this time. When Don Jose is outsung by Escamillo, it is time to complain. The title role is regrettably not a success either. The orchestral playing, choral singing and sound quality are at least OK. I think for a few dollars more there are several better choices, not the least of which would be the early Karajan set.
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