Verdi: Aida - Caballe, Domingo, Cossotto, Ghiaurov, Muti, New Philharmonia, Royal Opera Chorus (3 CDs)

Verdi: Aida
Montserrat Caballé (Aida), Plácido Domingo (Radamès), Fiorenza Cossotto (Amneris), Nicolai Ghiaurov (Ramfis), Piero Cappuccilli (Amonasro), Luigi Roni (The King of Egypt), Nicola Marinucci (Messenger) & Esther Casas (Priestess)
Royal Opera Chorus & New Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti

This Aida, as notable for its finesse as for its splendour, launched Riccardo Muti’s recording career in 1974 and has set a formidable standard ever since. No composer is closer than Verdi to Muti’s heart, and the conductor’s passion and integrity inspire a cast led by five of the greatest Verdi singers of their time, all at the height of their powers.