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"Cavaradossi? This one's my best!"--Franco Corelli

Tosca (Parma, Jan. 21, 1967, live). Corelli, Gordoni, D'Orazi, Carbonari, Maionica; Morelli; Chor. and Orch. of the Teatro Regio di Parma. (2 CDs) #5013 $19.95

"This is the singing for which I want to be remembered."--Franco Corelli

Corelli's Favorite Corelli Aida, Carmen, Trovatore, Cavalleria, Turandot, Requiem (Verdi), "Granada," Gioconda. Color. 38m. VHS #122 $19.95

Kenneth Meltzer, writing in Classical CD Review

"DURING THE COURSE of a long and brilliant career, Franco Corelli sent audiences into frenzies with his matinee-idol looks, golden tenor voice, and atomic high notes, often held for what seemed an eternity. Many critics found Corelli's style extraordinarily self-indulgent, but few denied his unique magnetism.

"This Tosca was recorded in performance at Parma's Teatro Regio on January 21, 1967. On the booklet cover, the tenor is quoted as saying: 'Cavaradossi? This one's my best!' And indeed, it would be hard to disagree. On this occasion, Corelli is in absolutely spectacular voice, and he knows it. Cavaradossi's opening aria, 'Recondita armonia,' is taken quite broadly, allowing Corelli to caress the vocal line and to deliver a stunning (and prolonged) B-flat at its climax.