"Pavarotti's Rodolfo, in Karajan's reading for Decca, is perhaps the best thing he has ever done." —Gramophone
"Unlikely to be surpassed." —Penguin Guide
“This colorful extrovert work benefits from bright sound, not to mention the flair and brilliance that Karajan and the Berliners bring to it." —Gramophone
"This version has no rival... Not to be missed." —Penguin Guide
"Marvelous trumpeting ... these fine performances are highlighted by the excellent recording quality." —Gramophone
"A Mahler recording which sets new standards." —Gramophone