To me this is the better of Sutherland's two studio "Lucia's." She is in fresher voice yes, but also she is much more aggressive and energized in her singing. She is helped along by Pritchard, whose tempos are consistantly faster than Bonynge's. the only downside is that Cioni although certainly no slouch, falls far short of Pavarotti in the closing aria.

One of Sutherland's best performances on disc if not the very best (barring famous recital albums of course). Pavarotti delivers one of his best as well. An outstanding recording in every way.

Another outstanding performance by Sutherland and Co.

An outstanding recording of a somewhat neglected (though not entirely) Donizetti gem.

A thoroughly obnoxious La Scala audience registers their ecstatic enthusiasm for a terrific performance of one of Donizetti's lesser knowns. I am not a Callas fan (and if I were this performance would not be the basis for being so), but the male leads are spectacular--especially Corelli. Note, the sound is ghastly and the audience intrusive--be warned.