Original Philips production with full libretto. Long out of print and very rare!
This, the only studio recording of Halevy's greatest opera, has much to offer. Varady and Anderson are both in exquisite voice, pouring forth vocal gold to spare. Anderson in the difficult coloratura role of Eudoxie never did anything better on disc, and Varady perfectly captures the conflicted character of Rachel , sort of a female version of Verdi's Manrico in Trovatore. Carreras synched in his role in its entirety after the rest of the opera had been recorded, due to illness. It would be impossible to tell if one did not know this in advance. Highly recommended for fans of French grand opera.