Verdi
Original Air Date: 12/14/1940
Panizza; Björling, Milanov, Sved, Andreva, Castagna
SID.18510317
Neither Milanov nor Bjorling recorded these roles complete, let alone together (Bjorling scheduled for two–Toscanini and Solti). Panizza, Milanov, and Bjorling all outstanding. It was widely available in various private pressings.
This is still 1940s sound and this week is only the second appearance on Sirius. My guess is that this will appear in the MOoD offerings shortly [ well we’re two years later it still is not in MOoD], as almost all the big box reissues on CD make their way into MOoD.
10/7/13 – Neither Milanov nor Bjorling recorded these roles complete, let alone together (Bjorling scheduled for two– Toscanini and Solti). Panizza, Milanov, and Bjorling all outstanding. WIll be curious as to the
restoration. It was widely available in various private pressings. Hope the new restoration creates further improvement
5/1/2008 – What does one need to say? So it’s 1940 AM sound. The Met has offered this before as a Guild benefit, so they have a good copy, and neither MIlanov nor Bjorling recorded it commercially. An additional benefit is the sterling conducting of Panizza.