From the April 22, 1972 Metropolitan Opera Gala honoring general manager Sir Rudolph Bing, comes this Deutsche Grammophon LP! Bing, 1902-1997, was general manager of the opera from 1950 to 1972, and was knighted the previous year. The concert featured such legendary performers as Placido Domingo, Regina Resnik, Martina Arroyo, James Levine, and Franco Corelli. 7 selections:

1. "Tacea La Notte Pacida," Il Trovatore, 2. "Tu, Tu Amore? Tu?," Manon Lescaut, 3. "Final Scene," Salome, 4. "Dove Sono," Le Mozze Di Figaro, 5. "Chacun A Bing's Gout," Fledermaus, 6. "Invano Alvaro," La Forza Del Destino, 7. "Gia Nella Notte Densa," Otello.

Recorded LIVE. An exceedingly inexpensive musical document from a most historic event! Deutsche Grammophon 2530 260.