This is probably one of the last examples of performances of the highest rank, where a singer could really sing and a conductor was able to follow him and tryed not to force him to a ridiculous tempo-plan of a piece and a setting that was according to its needs and not some "ingenious" construction. Grazie! With hope of a renaissance of great opera culture - sometime.
To me, his is the most beautiful aria of this opera, and this is the most beautiful performance. But then, Cappuccilli was incredible in every single rol.