G.Puccini: "TOSCA" (MET, April 7th, 1973) Kirsten, Corelli, Gobbi, Corena, Cillario

An imperfect tape, volume raised as far as I dare, a few quick moments of pitch waver, warble. Still, very listenable and needs to be heard. Metropolitan Opera April 7th, 1973 Giacomo Puccini TOSCA Tosca: Dorothy Kirsten Cavaradossi: Franco Corelli Scarpia: Tito Gobbi Sacristan: Fernando Corena Spoletta: Robert Schmorr Angelotti: Clifford Harvout Sciarrone: Russell Christopher Sheperd: Paul Offenkrantz (Debut) Jailer: Edmond Karlsrud Conductor: Carlo Felice Cillario Orchestra and Chorus of the Metropolitan Opera