In the Scimone LP version (Erato/Conifer), Terrani is partnered by Ileana Cotrubas. This produces a somewhat woolly mix which rather goes with the general feel of the performance, competent though it is. Marshall and Terrani really go to town on these doom-laden Italian trills, which Cotrubas and Terrani ride too gently. Besides, Scimone's steering of I Solisti Veneti through the slow music produces many ragged patches. Abbado's direction is commanding and his strings are well-drilled, which makes for better accompaniments. His organ continuo (Leslie Pearson) is quietly present with conciliatory comments, whilst Scimone's harpsichord cannot hide an irreverent chuckle now and then. Most of all, the Abbado record is warm and passionate—and the recording quality is superior, with the CD a good way ahead of an already top quality LP.

-- Gramophone [4/1985]