Casta Diva (Maria Callas)
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Marking the 40th anniversary of Maria Callas’ death (16th September 1977),Maria Callas Livecaptures the legendary soprano in action on the stages of the world’s great opera houses and concert halls. Thanks to new audio remastering from the best available sources, this 45-disc set reveals Callas’ compelling genius as a singing actress with a ... [Read More]
Tracklist:~~Opera Arias~~CD1)~~1. Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia~~2. Rossini: Armida~~3. Rossini: La Cenerentola~~4. Rossini: Semiramide~~5. Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor~~6. Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor~~7. Bellini: Il Pirata~~~CD2)~~1. Bellini: La Sonnambula~~2. Bellini: Norma~~3. Bellini: I Puritani~~4. Verdi: Nabucco~~5. Verdi: Ernani~~6. ... [Read More]
Maria Callas (1923-1977) needsno introduction as she was quitesimply one of the greatest singersof the 20th century. Any recordingis of major importance and thisTraviata from 1958 given in London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden is no exception. This recording drawn from private tapes has been remastered by Paul Baily using ICA'sAmbient Mastering... [Read More]
Like Norma, the role of Leonora in Il trovatore demands both bel canto finesse and considerable vocal and dramatic weight, but Callas sang it only some 20 times. This recording - in which she, Fedora Barbieri, Giuseppe di Stefano and Roland Panerai constitute a suitably impressive quartet of principals - marked her farewell to the complete role and... [Read More]
Lucia di Lammermoor–likeLa sonnambula–had become associated with light-voiced sopranos, so when Callas took onthe title role in the early 1950s she proved revelatory with her combination of visceral power, technical refinement and interpretative insight. In 1955, she and the La Scala company visited Berlin to performLuciaand the result was what... [Read More]
Maria Callas, one of the most celebrated sopranos of the 20th century, performed more roles by Verdi than by any other composer. With her supreme dramatic presence and stunning voice, Callas is revered for her command of Verdi s style and her sensitive and convincing portrayal of his tragic heroines. This 8-CD collection captures all the drama of C... [Read More]
Callas’s Anna Bolena at La Scala in 1957 was one of the absolute highlights of her extraordinary career.The performances brought new life toabel cantoopera that had long fallen out of favour. The central role was ideally suited tohertalents andsheonce again hadLuchino Viscontias her director.Anna’s rival, Giovanna Seymour, was sung by one Calla... [Read More]
DELUXE 6-CD LIMITED-EDITION BOX SETDecca, the opera company, presents a premium collection of the 100 most beautiful Opera tracks on 6 CDs. Enjoy classic arias and overtures, performed by the greatest opera stars of all time.Highlights from: La Boheme, Carmen, Il trovatore, Il barbiere di Siviglia, Rigoletto, Le nozze di Figaro, Tosca, Die Meisters... [Read More]
(Amadeus). Furtw ngler's recordings remain for many the standard by which all subsequent performances are judged. This study offers an overview of his career and his place in the mainstream of the German school of conducting, with commentaries on all his recorded performances.
Cult director Robert Wilson's highly stylised and intensely dramatic staging brings a Zen-like tranquillity to Verdi's great opera concerning the conflict between individual aspiration, tradition and duty. His visually calm, yet emotionally taut, direction is emphasised by outstanding performances from the cast and the Symphony Orchestra and Choir... [Read More]
Historic Print (L): Backstage performance. Madame Maria Meneghini-Callas shou.... This is a museum-quality, reproduction print on premium, acid-free, semi-gloss paper with archival/UV resistant inks. The paper size is 20"x24": the image size is approximately 16"x20". Carefully packaged in a strong cardboard tube or heavy-duty cardboard envelope to ... [Read More]
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