0101-1 ERNANI, Corelli

CD is certainly of historical relevance. Just be aware that it is only Corelli's part that has been "preserved" on this master (about 78 minutes). Don't expect to hear a full Ernani. What you WILL hear is the ever thrilling Corelli. Rated 4 stars vs. 5 as sound quality is not very good.

This is a great recording. Corelli sounds like an absolute god. There were few tenors in history who could give so much sound without comprimising the vocal control that is so crucial for early Verdi. A young Piero Cappuccilli is also magnificent.