DECCA SET 387-9 WB *BONYNGE* DELIBES LAKME *AS LIST DEMI-GOD AUDIOPHILE* 3 LP
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DECCA SET 387-9 STEREO
-An Arthur Salvatore AS List DEMI-GOD Audiophile Recording-
DELIBES: LAKME
JOAN SUTHERLAND
MONTE CARLO OPERA ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS
RICHARD BONYNGE
"Lakme has had a unique and strange history. First it was famous for "The Bell Song" (Side 4). Now it is even more famous for the duetto used in the British Airways commercial (Side 1). This particular recording has been popular for 35 years.
The sonics are stunning, and are similar in quality to the two Britten operas above. It is very clean, immediate, detailed and natural. It has that rare "alive" quality. The space and atmosphere are also well captured. The Dutch pressings have these qualities, while the earlier English, both Decca and London, are more veiled and homogenized. I haven't heard a Late English at this time.
The only problem I have heard is an occasional, slight strain on some voices. Other than that, it is the equal to virtually anything. This opera may even appeal to those who aren't "opera freaks". There are interesting melodies, exotic orchestration and outstanding sonics." - Arthur Salvatore
*ORIGINAL ED3 Made in England By WIDEBAND LABELS*
*1968 JT TAX CODES, TED BURKETT G/G STAMPERS*
*FULLSIZE 34 PAGE LIBRETTO/BOOKLET*
*ORIGINAL DECCA STEREO-BORDER POLYLINED INNERS*
BOX: EX+
LIBRETTO: NM
RECORDS: EX+/NM
-Non-sounding mark to Side 2, play tested-
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