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author
title
 
performers
label
Leoncavalo I PAGLIACCI Scala
1968
Vickers, Karajan(C) Decca
VHS
Puccini TOSCA film
1976
Domingo, Milnes, Bartoletti(C) Decca
VHS
DVD
Puccini TOSCA Rome
1990
Pavarotti, Wixell, Oren(C) RCA
VHS
Puccini MADAMA BUTTERFLY Verona
1983
Antinori, Jankovic, Arena(C) Warner/Kultur
VHS
DVD
Verdi IL TROVATORE Wien
1978
Cossotto, Domingo, Cappuccill,Karajan(C)

Bel Canto Society
VHS
DVD

Verdi FALSTAFF Salzbourg
1982
Taddei, Ludwig, Panerai, Perry, Araisa, Karajan (C) Sony Classics
VHS
DVD
  Essential opera - the video MET
1967
Various singers Decca
VHS
  Pavarotti: 30 anniversary gala Regio Emilia 1991 Various singers Decca
VHS
DVD
  Prima Donna   Various singers Warner
VHS
DVD
  Opera hits   Various singers Kultur
VHS
DVD
  Great Puccini love scenses & other opera favourites   Various singers Kultur
VHS


    

  Raina Kabaivanska is not only a brilliant singer, but also a wonderful actress and a fascinating lady. Therefore, the videos present her more completely than the CDs.
    For me, the best recording of Raina Kabaivanska is the Verona's version of "Madama Butterfly". A phenomenal artistic achievement!!! And she is in her best vocal form.
    There are two videos of "Tosca" with Kabaivanska, but I heartily propose you the film (1976, Decca). The singer is extremely beautiful (the most beautiful Tosca on video!!!) and her lyric soprano voice sounds wonderfully even in the dramatic moments of the part.
   In the star team a of "Il trovatore" Raina really shines and overshadows her famous partner Placido Domingo. You could never hear the aria from Act IV more expressively performed!
    In "Falstaff" Raina Kabaivanska demonstrates her unlimited talent as a comic actress and she wins again.
    In the sites www.houseofopera.com and www.webopera.tk you can find many very rare videos with her.