Gabriela Benackova, and the chorus and orchestra of the San Francisco Opera, conducted by Maurizio Arena. Samuel Ramey as Mefistofele and Dennis O'Neill as Faust.
Beautifully sung. I saw this production and will never forget it! There was much spectacle in the production, but this music is so sublime that any need for visual stimuli is minimal.
having been one of the few who saw this production live in SF in 1989, twice... it is nice to know it is available on dvd. btw Gabriella is also a wonderful, modest person...met her back stage and she was delightful.
Benackova is a must! Listen to her beautifful pianissimo... What a great singer! Just it is a pity that there are only a few commercial recordings with her...
Beautifully sung. I saw this production and will never forget it! There was much spectacle in the production, but this music is so sublime that any need for visual stimuli is minimal.
suryavarmanvii 11 months ago
Wow...it´s a God´s gift... what a voice!!!!
Mikesennna 1 year ago
Fantastic, another great performance by Benackova
robertdonkers 1 year ago
Yes fantastic and listen to Magda Olivero too!
robertdonkers 1 year ago
Awesome.... such incredible voice and scene presence...For me, the best rendition...
Mikesennna 1 year ago
that was just so good. would have loved to have seen it live. 15 out of 10 for sure.
aaron3lee 2 years ago
having been one of the few who saw this production live in SF in 1989, twice... it is nice to know it is available on dvd. btw Gabriella is also a wonderful, modest person...met her back stage and she was delightful.
rfwilliams37 2 years ago
Benackova is a must! Listen to her beautifful pianissimo... What a great singer! Just it is a pity that there are only a few commercial recordings with her...
Operalover77 2 years ago
It made me cry! :"(
Opreaismylife10692 3 years ago
qué bien¡¡¡¡¡ muchas gracias jaason 53
camandrula 3 years ago