La Boheme (1982) with Teresa Stratas (1999 Pioneer DVD)

This is another of one of my favorite opera DVDs. Stratas and Carreras are wonderful. I listen to this all the time. However, this does not sound like a studio recording, as it was filmed live at the Met. I will embed a few of my favorite arias/duets from this recording in another post.

La Boheme
1982 Metropolitan Opera performance
featuring Teresa Stratas, Renata Scotto, and Jose Carreras
141 minutes; 1991 release, Paramount VHS, Geneon [Pioneer] DVD

Teresa Stratas and Jose Carreras turn in well-acted, grand performances of "Mimi", and "Rodolfo". Renata Scotto is a little shaky and seems a little stretched, especially the high range. The entire production is well staged, acted and beautifully sung. Definitely well worth the time, one of the best versions of Puccini’s masterwork. The only con is that the subtitles cannot be removed.