What is the rare clip of Enrico Caruso and Titta Ruffo recording together?

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Start date Apr 9, 2007

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The discussion highlights a unique opera clip featuring Caruso and Ruffo, noted for its rarity as it is one of only two recordings they made together, with this clip being the only surviving one. Participants express appreciation for the clip, emphasizing its impressive quality and the legendary status it holds within the opera community. The conversation underscores the significance of preserving such historical recordings in the realm of opera.

Apr 9, 2007

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I hope the opera buffs around here will appreciate this fairly unique clip:

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Apr 9, 2007

marlon

That's pretty impressive. Never heard this one before. Thanks for posting this

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Apr 9, 2007

arildno

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According to the link, Caruso and Ruffo only recorded twice together, but only this clip has survived.

Can't vouch for the truth of that statement, but however it is, it has an "aura of legend" around itself.

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