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Massenet - Sapho - Opera d'Oro Grand Tier
[…] Opera d’Oro makes this recording available in two price ranges. At the higher price, as part of their “Grand Tier” series, it includes a booklet that has interesting notes and a libretto. The packaging is more attractive, also. A studio recording of Massenet’s Sapho was made by EMI/Pathé Marconi in 1978 and circulated in the US on the Peters International label. That recording featured Renée Doria as Fanny and Giné Sirera as Jean Gaussin. Both are quite good in the roles, although Doria sounds considerably older than Milla Andrew. It gives the role a very different dimension. The EMI sound is superior to the Opera d’Oro, but the performances are equally good. If the EMI/Pathé Marconi should ever be released on CD, Opera d’Oro will have some serious competition; but at this time, if you like Sapho or you like Massent’s operas and have not encountered Sapho, don’t […]
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