[HoosierHawk]

I was in such a doggone hurry that I should have mentioned that this is a 1954 recording, (not stereo, of course), of Maria Callas in the leading role. Other singers include Lucia Danieli, Mario Borriello and Nicolai Gedda.

You can find it here.

[reg45]

When you review the list of great current operatic sopranos, you notice one thing - the absence of Americans.