"Wonderful as Gobbi's and di Stefano's performances are, and superbly dramatic as de Sabata's conducting is, it is the performance of the unique Callas in the title role that provides the greatest marvel." —Gramophone
"Di Stefano starts with absolute perfection in arias from Mignon, Manon, L'Arlesiana, and La traviata, we hear a sound and delivery so absolutely natural that it makes us wonder why we can't do it ourselves." —Classics Today