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Cozi fan Tutti, EMI or Angel Records?

I found two versions of the same recording of the same Mozart Opera, Cosi Fan Tutti. Both version are three disc sets with the libreto, in the same condition and almost the same price. It is the 1965 recording with Karl Bohm conducting and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.

The question is which one should I buy? I have had very positive experience with Angel records but EMI is reputable too.

So what do you think, which should I buy? EMI, Angel, both or none.
nick_sr
nick_sr OP
263 posts
 
I picked up the EMI version. It sounds great except! The vinyl appears in pristine shape but when the soprano hits her high notes (when it should feel like the wine glasses will shatter), the sound turns to $!?@.

There is considerable sibilance, and of course at all the wrong moments. I not sure I can complain for $8. I think I am going to exchange it for the Angel recording maybe the vinyl is in better shape.
jdaniel13
129 posts
 
Actually I humbly suggest Karajan's earlier mono on UK Angel or EMI. Magical.
chatta
314 posts
 
Hi, Did you exchange the record for the Angel version? I think it does sound as if the problem is just with the vinyl and does not have anything to do with the quality.
nick_sr OP
263 posts
 
Chatta,

I have been away and I didn't get a chance to exchange the record yet. Hopefully over the weekend.
nick_sr OP
263 posts
 
I finally picked up the Angel recording. I now have both pressings in my possession. I haven’t had the time to really listen closely for the subtle differences between the two. However, the EMI record is definitely worn. The Angel recording has no sibilance.

I will post again once I have compared the two more closely.
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