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Puccini: Tosca / Rescigno, Freni, Pavarotti, Milnes Music | List Price | $33.98 (You save $12.23) | | Label | London | | Orig Year | 10/25/1990 | | All Time Sales Rank |  22542  | | CD Universe Part number | 1169969 | | Catalog number | 414036 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Oct 25, 1990 | | Recording Time | 1 56 |
Puccini: Tosca / Rescigno, Freni, Pavarotti, Milnes Classical Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)  Freni is Tosca
I ordered this album expecting to be
wowed by Milnes as Scarpia, and by
Pavarotti as Cavaradossi, and was not
disappointed. I was reticent about
whether to bother with Freni as Tosca,
but the truth is that the soprano
manages to shine in the role, bringing
more than her share of passion to it.
It may not be Callas, but Freni out-
classes Caballe' in the role, for example.
Submitted by a reviewer (Gainesville, FL) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Tosca for Pavarotti admirers
Some of critics said about this album, that Pavarotti is totally incongruous as Cavaradossi, some say, that Tosca's role doesn't suit to Freni at all.
I say Milnes was perfect as Scarpia. His rich, creamy, full voice is perfect for the role of Scarpia. Juast as importantly he was very convincing. Milnes' portrayal will make you despise the character; his booming voice along with excellent, realistic, evil vocal gestures make for a stellar performance.
Pavarotti is my favorite, there's nothing I can do about it. Honestly I bought the CD only because of him. I think Pavarotti is one of those rare tenors, who really understand the role of Mario. Domingo was perfect also. But nothing can stand next to Pavarotti's voice, nothing. Though I had a feeling that he's not putting all of himself out, his voice wasn't full in this recording, it could be more. When you look and listen to him at a live opera performance, you feel more for him. This time it wasn't the best of him, but probably the best I've ever heard at all anyway. Any recording with Pavarotti in it is worth listening. I really enjoyed Pavarotti's performance.
About Freni - I'm not saying she sung bad. It's just, her voice isn't quite suitable for this role. Tosca is dramatical and tragic person, so is her singing par supposed to be. Freni's voice is a bit too light for Tosca. She is a perfect soprano, but not for Tosca. I prefer Kabaivanska, Callas or Stratas more.
Pavarotti, Freni and Milnes earned those 4 stars from me. Any recording with these great artists is very good. One of the best. In my opinion, not the best Tosca, but worth buying.
I'm a big fan of Pavarotti, so I liked it very much, but I can say something critical about it too. If you're a fan of Domingo, I don't recommend this album for you. If you like Milnes - 100 percent buy it. If you like Pavarotti and Freni duets - you have to own this CD.
Overall this Tosca is not ideal for opera lovers (the best is Callas or Kabavanska for me) lovers, but there are still many things to admire about it. For me - great.
Submitted by Liva (Riga, LAtvia)
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Puccini: Tosca / Rescigno, Freni, Pavarotti, Milnes Songs Puccini: Tosca / Rescigno, Freni, Pavarotti, Milnes Music Composers on Puccini: Tosca / Rescigno, Freni, Pavarotti, Milnes CD : Giacomo Puccini Conductors on Puccini: Tosca / Rescigno, Freni, Pavarotti, Milnes CD : Nicola Rescigno Genres on Puccini: Tosca / Rescigno, Freni, Pavarotti, Milnes CD : Opera, Romantic Period Performers on Puccini: Tosca / Rescigno, Freni, Pavarotti, Milnes CD : Mirella Freni, Italo Tajo, John Tomlinson, Sherrill Milnes, Luciano Pavarotti, Richard van Allan [Bass / Baritone Vocal], Walter Baratti Purchase Puccini: Tosca / Rescigno, Freni, Pavarotti, Milnes To buy, Click on price to add to cart | B Auger Mozart: Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail CDs (1990)
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Track Listing of songs: Carnaval for piano, Op. 9; Arabeske for piano in C major, Op. 18; Kinderszenen; isle joyeuse, for piano, L. 106, L'; Sonatine for piano in F sharp minor: 1. Modere; Sonatine for piano in F sharp minor: 2. Mouvement de Menuet; Sonatine for piano in F sharp minor: 3. Anime; Miroirs, for piano; DISC 2: Mazurka for piano No. 40 in F minor, Op. 63/2, CT. 90; Mazurka for piano No. 41 in C sharp minor, Op. 63/3, CT. 91; Mazurka for piano No. 7 in F minor, Op. 7/3, CT. 58; Mazurkas; Mazurkas; Mazurkas; Mazurkas; Mazurka for piano No. 21 in C sharp minor, Op. 30/4, CT. 71; Nocturne for piano No. 13 in C minor, Op. 48/1, CT. 120; Prelude for piano No. 4 in E minor, Op. 28/4, CT. 169; Barcarolle for piano in F sharp major, Op. 60, CT. 6; Waltz for piano No. 2 in A flat major, Op. 34/1, CT. 208; Nocturne for piano No. 6 in D flat major, Op. 63; Sonata for clarinet; Sonata for clarinet; Sonata for clarinet; DISC 3: Quintet for piano, oboe, clarinet, horn & bassoon in E flat major, Op. 16: 1. Grave; Quintet for piano, oboe, clarinet, horn & bassoon in E flat major, Op. 16: 2. Andante cantabile; Quintet for piano, oboe, clarinet, horn & bassoon in E flat major, Op. 16: 3. Rondo; Trio for clarinet; Trio for clarinet; Trio for clarinet; Sonata for cello & piano No. 3 in A major, Op. 69: 1. Allegro, ma non tanto; Sonata for cello & piano No. 3 in A major, Op. 69: 2. Scherzo; Sonata for cello & piano No. 3 in A major, Op. 69: 3. Adagio cantabile; DISC 4: Sonata for clarinet, bassoon & keyboard No. 1 in E flat major; Sonata for clarinet, bassoon & keyboard No. 3 in E flat major; Sonata for clarinet, bassoon & keyboard No. 6 in B flat major; Sonata for clarinet, bassoon & keyboard No. 2 in E flat major; Trio pathetique, for clarinet; Trio pathetique, for clarinet; Trio pathetique, for clarinet; Trio pathetique, for clarinet; Sonata for cello & piano, L. 135: 1. Prologue; Sonata for cello & piano, L. 135: 2. Serenade; Sonata for cello & piano, L. 135: Finale; Suite Populaire Espagnole, for violin & piano; Suite Populaire Espagnole, for violin & piano; Suite Populaire Espagnole, for violin & piano; Suite Populaire Espagnole, for violin & piano; Suite Populaire Espagnole, for violin & piano; Suite Populaire Espagnole, for violin & piano; Sonata for clarinet & piano, FP 184: 1. Allegro tristamente; Sonata for clarinet & piano, FP 184: 2. Romanza; Sonata for clarinet & piano, FP 184: 3. Allegro con fuoco; Romances; Romances; Romances; DISC 5: Espana, album leaves; Andaluza; Work; Sonata for arpeggione & piano in A minor; Sonata for arpeggione & piano in A minor; Sonata for arpeggione & piano in A minor; Moment musical for piano in F minor; Sonata for clarinet & piano, FP 184: 1. Allegro tristamente; Sonata for clarinet & piano, FP 184: 2. Romanza; Sonata for clarinet & piano, FP 184: 3. Allegro con fuoco; ...
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