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Average customer rating: Ahh, Florence!! Best Italian Renaissance disc available. Munrow is magnificent boccacio would be proud

Early Music Festival / David Munrow, Early Music Consort Antonio Zaccara da Teramo , Giovanni Da Firenze , Lorenzo da Firenze , Jacopo da Bologna , Claudio Monteverdi , Luca Marenzio , Cristofano Malvezzi , Emilio de' Cavalieri , Costanzo Festa , Bartolomeo Tromboncino , Giovanni Domenico del Giovane da Nola , Marchetto Cara , David Munrow , John Beckett , James Bowman , Nigel Rogers , Martin Hill , John Frost , Janita Noorman , and Grayston Burgess Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Monteverdi | Monteverdi, Claudio | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Marenzio | Marenzio, Luca | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music ( E ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music | Eaglen, Jane | Emerson String Quartet | Ensemble Galilei | Ensemble Organum | Eroica Trio | Eschenbach, Christoph General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Madrigals | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Sinners & Saints: The Ultimate Medieval and Renaissance Music Collection Henry VIII & His Six Wives Panorama: Dances of the Renaissance Music Of The Crusades Codex Faenza: Instrumental Music of the Early 15th Century ASIN: B000009DFX Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

1. Ecca la primavera
2. Lamento di Tristano
3. Giuinta vaga bilta
4. Questa fanciull'amor
5. Trotto
6. De! dinmi tu
7. Con dolce brama
8. Due saltarelli
9. Rosetta
10. Quan ye voy le duc
11. Cara mie donna
12. La bionda trecca
13. La Manfredina
14. Donna 'l tuo partimento
15. Chon bracchi assai
16. Istampita Ghaetta
17. Da, da, a chi avaregia
18. Fenice fu' e vissi
19. Biance flour

Tracks:

1. Music For Ferdinando de' Medici: Toccata ('Orfeo')
2. Secondo intermedio: Sinfonia
3. Secondo intermedio: Belle ne fe' natura
4. Secondo intermedio: Chi dal delfino
5. Secondo intermedio: Se nelle voci nostre
6. Secondo intermedio: O figlie di Piero
7. Sesto intermedio: Dal vago e bel sereno
8. Sesto intermedio: O qual risplende nube
9. Sesto intermedio: Godi turba mortal
10. Sesto intermedio: O fortunato giorno
11. Sesto intermedio: O che nuovo miracolo
12. Quando ritrova
13. Allemana-ripresa: Quando ritrova
14. Io son l'occello
15. Pavana 'La cornetta'
16. Gagliarda 'Giorgio'
17. Tri ciechi siamo
18. Io non compro
19. Ahime sospiri
20. Pavana 'Forze d'Ercole'
21. Orsu, orsu, car' Signori
22. Pavana 'El colognese'
23. Dance Songs: Era di Maggio
24. Dance Songs: El marchese di Salluzzo
25. Dance Songs: In questo ballo
26. Dance Songs: Noi ci vogliam' partire
27. Dance Songs: Bussa la porta
28. Dance Songs: La pastorella
29. Dance Songs: E su quel monte
30. Dance Songs: Maggio valente
31. Dance Songs: Sorella mia piacente

Customer Reviews:

Ahh, Florence!!.......2002-10-14

Italian culture during the period from the 14th to the 16th centuries was a whirlwind of developing literature and art, and during this period of history Florence was a political and cultural center to rival Milan or Verona.
I love medieval and renaissance music. They are the "roots" of the great classics centuries later. One does not cultivate a complete education of art by studying only such Masters as Van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso, Dali etc. So it is with fine music.
These CD's contain examples of Florentine musical composition from the 1300's and 1500's. The first CD, performed by David Munrow and the Early Music Consort, covers compositions from the 1300's, with many of the works of Francesco Landini, the most prolific Florentine composer of this period. The second covers music from the 1500's and is performed by John Beckett and the Musica Reservata. Here we can see the early development of both symphonic structure and opera.
Both discs are wonderful examples of different periods in the history of musical development, and performed by different conductors and artists. Therefore a comparison between the two is unfair and misplaced. David Munrow and the Early Music Consort are superb, as I have always found them to be, and John Beckett and the Musica Reservata are equally enjoyable.
If you appreciate early music you will find this recording to be a fantastic addition to your collection, and perhaps the definitive collection of early Italian music. If you are unfamiliar with early music or with Italian Renaissance music then these CD's would be a wonderful introduction.

Best Italian Renaissance disc available........2002-06-28

This re-issue of recordings from the early 70's by the Early Music Consort Of London is,in my opinion,the best recordings of Italian Renaissance works.It is the favorite of my eary music discs,and includes music treasures from 14th and 16th century Florence. Great listening on both discs,and worth the money!

Munrow is magnificent.......2001-11-20

The first disc in this collection is delightful. David Munrow's recorder is a genuine treat. The vocal parts blend well and create a festive atmosphere. The Early Music Consort of London offer a splendid performance. By contrast, the second disc, which features Musica Reservata, is a bit disappointing. Two of the solo voices on disc two are harsh, detracting from an otherwise pleasant recording. They may fairly represent the performing style of sixteenth century Florence, but that is small consolation for the twentieth century ear. Nonetheless, the virtues of the first disc are sufficient to warrant purchasing this collection. Munrow is magnificent.

boccacio would be proud.......2000-04-23

this is a superb recording of early music it is well performed and played. the first cd is all music from the 1300,s and the second is from the 1500,s if you like the kind of music this is the cd to get well worth it.

Average customer rating: Still the Best The best for many years, but now surpassed A Classic Trovatore --- but by far not the best! A REMINDER OF THE WAY OPERA USED TO SOUND! Down with the director!!

Verdi: Il Trovatore Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Milanov, Zinka | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Vocal Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | U to Z | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana Verdi: Aida Verdi: Rigoletto Puccini: Manon Lescaut Puccini: Tosca ASIN: B000003EPY Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Il Trovatore: All'erta, all'erta
2. Il Trovatore: Di due figli vivea
3. Il Trovatore: Che piu t'arresti
4. Il Trovatore: Tacea la notte placida
5. Il Trovatore: Di tale amor che dirsi
6. Il Trovatore: Tace la notte
7. Il Trovatore: Deserto sulla terra
8. Il Trovatore: Non m'inganno
9. Il Trovatore: Di geloso amor sprezzato
10. Il Trovatore: Vedi! Le fosche notturne spogile (Anvil Chorus)
11. Il Trovatore: Stride la vampa!
12. Il Trovatore: Soli or siamo
13. Il Trovatore: Condotta ell'era in ceppi
14. Il Trovatore: Non son tuo figlio?
15. Il Trovatore: Mal reggendo
16. Il Trovatore: Inoltra il pie
17. Il Trovatore: Perigliarti ancor languente
18. Il Trovatore: Tutto e deserto
19. Il Trovatore: Il balen del suo sorriso
20. Il Trovatore: Quel suono! Oh cie!
21. Il Trovatore: Per me ora fatale
22. Il Trovatore: Ah se l'error t'ingombra
23. Il Trovatore: Perche piangete
24. Il Trovatore: E deggio e posso crederlo

Tracks:

1. Il Trovatore: Or co'dadi
2. Il Trovatore: Squilli, echeggi la tromba guerriera
3. Il Trovatore: In braccio al mio rival
4. Il Trovatore: Quale d'armi fragor poc'anzi intesi
5. Il Trovatore: Ah, si ben mio
6. Il Trovatore: L'onda de' suoni mistici
7. Il Trovatore: Di quella pira
8. Il Trovatore: Siam giunti
9. Il Trovatore: D'amor sull'ali rosee
10. Il Trovatore: Miserere d'un'alma gia vicina
11. Il Trovatore: Udiste?
12. Il Trovatore: Mira, di acerbe lagrime
13. Il Trovatore: Vivra contende il giubilo
14. Il Trovatore: Madre, non monti?
15. Il Trovatore: Ai nostri monti
16. Il Trovatore: Che, non m'inganno

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This is the most beautifully sung Il Trovatore on record, but is by no means the most dramatic and is far from the best-conducted. Those who insist on stereo sound (which has substantial advantages for opera recordings in terms of dramatic presence and impact) may opt for the Zubin Mehta or James Levine treatments. But Jussi Bjoerling and Leonard Warren respond intensely to the score theatrically and, above all, musically, Zinka Milanov sings with a haunting beauty most of the time, Fedora Barbieri approaches the role of the Gypsy woman Azucena as if she were born to sing it, and the relatively small, well-disciplined chorus sings with a clarity and precision comparable to that of Levine's powerful Metropolitan Opera Chorus. --Joe McLellan

Customer Reviews:

Still the Best.......2005-03-25

Despite shortcomings, such as mediocre conducting, cuts and the "old" sound, not least the miscast tenor, this "Trovatore" remains unsurpassed for the beauty of singing. Milanov is simply the best Leonora ever, both in her grand arias and the dramatic coloratura segments. Bjoerling is not heroic enough for my taste. He is perfect for "Ballo," "Faust" and "Manon," but not for "Aida" or "Il Trovatore." But he makes up for the lack of heroic stature with the beauty of voice and singing. If only Milanov could sing this opera with Corelli, what a glorious "Trovatore" that would be!

The best for many years, but now surpassed.......2003-11-04

Most of the reviewers below have covered the majority of good and bad points about this recording, so I will be brief. Beautiful and mostly accurate singing but lacking dramatic credibility from the soprano and tenor; decent conducting but a terrible, thin-sounding orchestra; no sense of "sound-staging," very little drama except from Barbieri and Warren, and a very incomplete version of the score with numerous large and small cuts.

Of competing versions, pride of place goes to the new Ghiorghiu-Alagna set, even though Alagna pushes the voice a little too hard at times and holds the high C in "Di quella pira" well beyond its written length. The 1970 Mehta set has a good Leonora in Price and a decent Manico in Domingo, but Milnes' baritone lacks the proper bite for Di Luna and Cossotto is a joke as Azucena once one has heard Barbieri or Diadkova.

So, basically, we are still waiting for a really great "Trovatore." If you like Milanov and Bjorling, get this set. If you want a good balance between singing, drama and completeness, get the Pappano-Alagna set.

A Classic Trovatore --- but by far not the best!.......2003-01-23

This 1952 set has been acclaimed since its debut, and while it does feature some of the most passionate Italian singing on disc, it is poorly conducted and hopelessly boring. Bjoerling is second-rate (at best), and Cellini never quite captures the dramatic urgency of this gripping work. But the RCA Victor orchestra plays well in spite of it all, and the chorus work is most impressive.

Still, this recording is a must-own for its two leading women, Zinka Milanov and Fedora Barbieri, the latter being indisputably the best Azucena on disc. Zinka Milanov is ideal as Leonora, better than even Antonietta Stella on Serafin's recording; though she doesn't deliver as much intensity as Callas in Herbert von Karajan's inspired performance (who would?), she sings with soaring beauty and smart, focused characterization. The highlight, though, is the exquisite Azucena of Fedora Barbieri, one of the most underrated singers of the 20th century. She is glorious and exciting, bringing some much-needed thrill to this otherwise lackluster performance. She can also be found the aforementioned von Karajan set -- but believe it or not, she's better here.

Here's a summary of great Trovatore recordings: One of the best efforts, in certainly the best sound, is Mehta's 1970 recording with Domingo and Price as the leading roles. It's fantastic, with an all-star cast and superb orchestral work. I've mentioned von Karajan's more than once on this review, and his recording with Callas, di Stefano and Barbieri is a supreme addition to the catalogue. Callas fans should snatch it up without a moment's pause. But don't get it if you want sheer vocal perfection from the leading roles. I guess my No. 1 Recommendation is actually Tullio Serafin's version with Bergonzi as my favorite Manrico of all time. Other cast highlights include Antonietta Stella as a wonderful Leonora and Fiorenza Cossotto as a frightening Azucena. Enjoy!

A REMINDER OF THE WAY OPERA USED TO SOUND!.......2002-08-18

I'm going to make this very short and to-the-point. They simply don't sing like this anymore ----- sopranos and tenors
like Milanov and Bjoerling are an extinct breed, and we are the poorer for it. Ditto for Fedora Barbieri and Leonard Warren ------- two more outstanding singers ---- all of whom could be heard regularly at the Metropolitan Opera in the 1950's. But then again, so were many other great singers. We don't have voices like this today --- and one hearing of this recording of "Trovatore" sadly proves it. Recorded in 1952, it still sounds acceptable --- and no subsequent "Trovatore" has matched it, though the famous 1962 broadcast from Salzburg with Leontyne Price, Franco Corelli, Giulietta Simionato, and Ettore Bastianini, all under the baton of Herbert von Karajan, comes the closest.

Down with the director!!.......2002-06-11

I think this is a nice version from Trovatore, but musicaly, It lacks of intensity and drama coming from Cilario and Bjoreling. I must admit that Milanov, Merril and Barbieri are superb in each of their roles, but I didn't like that much Bjorleing's singing in this opera. With so little power in his "di quella pira". Good but not great!
As for the director I don't understand how they let him direct an orchestra!! he is Owghfull, no strenght. Maybe I'm overreacting with Cillario, but I heard so much better performances of the orchestra than this, an when I come back and listen to this one I get every day more disapointed.
Is a good choice if you think in the singers, but a terrible one if you think in the director.
Listen to Correlli's, Pryce version.

Average customer rating: Tuccissima! A Recognition of a Great Interpretation! Excellent An Excellent Il Trovatore Our Amazing Stars in Moscow

Verdi: Il Trovatore Manufacturer: Opera D'oro ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Giordano: Andrea Chénier Verdi: Il Trovatore Verdi: La Traviata Wagner: Tannhauser - Bayreuther Festspiele/Giuseppe Sinopoli ASIN: B000000UO0 Release Date: 1997-09-16

Tracks:

1. Act 1 Scene 1: All'erta, All'erta - Ivo Vinco
2. Act 1 Scene 1: Di Due Figli Vivea Padrea Beato - Ivo Vinco
3. Act 1 Scene 1: Abbietta Zingara - Ivo Vinco
4. Act 1 Scene 1: Brevi E Tristi Giorni Visse - Ivo Vinco
5. Act 1 Scene 1: Sull'orlo Dei Tetti - Orch E Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano/Gianandrea Gavazzeni
6. Act 1 Scene 2: Che Piu T'arresti? - Mirella Fiorentini
7. Act 1 Scene 2: Tacea La Notte Placida - Gabriella Tucci
8. Act 1 Scene 2: Quanto Narrasti Di Turbamento - Mirella Fiorentini
9. Act 1 Scene 2: Di Tale Amor - Gabriella Tucci
10. Act 1 Scene 2: Tace La Notte! - Piero Cappuccilli
11. Act 1 Scene 2: Il Trovator!... Deserto Sulla Terra - Piero Cappuccilli/Carlo Bergonzi
12. Act 1 Scene 2: Anima Mia! (Che Far?... Piu Dell'usato E Tarda L'ora - Gabriella Tucci/Piero Cappuccilli/Carlo Bergonzi
13. Act 1 Scene 2: De Gelosa Amor Sprezzato - Piero Cappuccilli/Gabriella Tucci/Carlo Bergonzi
14. Act 2 Scene 1: Vedi Le Fosche Notturne Spoglie - Orch E Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano/Gianandrea Gavazzeni
15. Act 2 Scene 1: Stride La Vampa - Ciulietta Simionato
16. Act 2 Scene 1: Mesta E La Tua Canzon! - Orch E Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano/Gianandrea Gavazzeni
17. Act 2 Scene 1: Coli Or Siamo - Carlo Bergonzi
18. Act 2 Scene 1: Condotta All'era In Ceppi - Ciulietta Simionato
19. Act 2 Scene 1: Non Son Tuo Figlio? - Carlo Bergonzi
20. Act 2 Scene 1: Mal Reggendo All'aspro Assalto - Carlo Bergonzi/Giulietta Simionato
21. Act 2 Scene 1: L'usato Messo Ruiz Invia! - Carlo Bergonzi
22. Act 2 Scene 1: Perigliarti Ancor Languente - Giulietta Simionato/Carlo Bergonzi
23. Act 2 Scene 2: Tutto E Deserto - Piero Cappuccilli
24. Act 2 Scene 2: Il Balen Del Suo Sorriso - Piero Cappuccilli
25. Act 2 Scene 2: Qual Suono!... Oh Ciel! - Piero Cappuccilli
26. Act 2 Scene 2: Per Me Ora Fatale - Piero Cappuccilli
27. Act 2 Scene 2: Ah! Se L'error T'ingombra - Orch E Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano/Gianandrea Gavazzeni
28. Act 2 Scene 2: Perche Piangete? - Gabriella Tucci
29. Act 2 Scene 2: E Deggio... E Posso Crederlo? - Gabriella Tucci/Tutti

Tracks:

1. Act 3: Or Co' Dadi, Ma Fra Poco - Orch E Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano/Gianandrea Gavazzeni
2. Act 3: In Braccio Al Mio Rival! - Piero Cappuccilli
3. Act 3: Ciorni Poveri Vivea - Giulietta Simionato
4. Act 3: Deh! Rallentate, O Barbari - Giulietta Simionato/Ivo Vinco/Orch E Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano/Gianandrea Gavazzeni
5. Act 3: Quale D'armi Fragor - Gabriella Tucci
6. Act 3: Ah Si, Ben Mio - Carlo Bergonzi
7. Act 3: L'onda De' Suoni Mistici - Gabriella Tucci/Carlo Bergonzi
8. Act 3: De Quella Pira - Carlo Bergonzi
9. Act 4: Siam Giunti, Ecco La Torre - Piero De Palma
10. Act 4: D'amor Sull'ali Rosee - Gabriella Tucci
11. Act 4: Miserere D'un ALma Gia Vicina - Orch E Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano/Gianandrea Gavazzeni/Gabriella Tucci/Carlo Bergonzi
12. Act 4: Udiste? Come Albeggi - Piero Cappuccilli
13. Act 4: Mira, D'acerbe Lagrime - Gabriella Tucci/Piero Cappuccilli
14. Act 4: Conte!...Ne Basti! - Gabriella Tucci/Piero Cappuccilli
15. Act 4: Colui Vivra!-Vivra!...Contende Il Giubilo - Piero Cappuccilli/Gabriella Tucci
16. Act 4: Madre? Non Dormi? - Carlo Bergonzi
17. Act 4: Si, La Stanchezza M'opprime, O Figlio - Giulietta Simionato
18. Act 4: Ai Nostri Monti Ritorneremo - Giulietta Simionato/Carlo Bergonzi
19. Act 4: Ciel! Non M'inganna! - Carlo Bergonzi
20. Act 4: Parlar NOn Vuoi? - Carlo Bergonzi
21. Act 4: Ti Scosta! - Carlo Bergonzi
22. Prima Che D'altri Vivere - Gabriella Tucci/Carlo Bergonzi/Giulietta Simionato/Piero Cappuccilli

Amazon.com

Here is a live performance from Moscow, with the La Scala forces, taped in 1964. Gabriella Tucci, a fine singer who was only lacking the individual timbre needed for stardom, is an excellent Leonora, and Carlo Bergonzi is among the most elegant and stirring Manricos on disc. Giulietta Simionato, nearing the end of her career, sings with great passion as the crazy Azucena, and Piero Cappuccilli delivers a big Count de Luna. Gianandrea Gavazzeni, an old hand obviously trying to impress those cold-war Russkies, pulls out all the stops, along with his cast. This one is near the top of the list. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Tuccissima! A Recognition of a Great Interpretation!.......2005-03-02

La Mia Tuccissima! Gabriella Tucci IS Leonora. Only with her do I feel the hectic torture that this woman endures, the pain of not knowing, the agony of love gone astray, the confusion of complex feelings and the joy of the brief happy yet fleeting moments. Tucci portrays the kind of mercurial agony that all the characters, except perhaps Azucena whose suffering is life long, experience. She accomplishes this through superb vocalism (that is very much on a par with any Verdi soprano) and emotional insight. Never is she too intense, haughty, or too flighty. There is perfect balance and in this way she surpasses other interpretations. For example, the closing phrase of "D'amor sull'ali rosee" the final cadenza is on the word "le pene" (pain)which Verdi wrote in an awkward shifting up and down motion descending, which suggests a kind of mental collapse. Tucci gives it an amazing speed and tortured quality which causes the audience to gasp. Other sopranos slow it down and apply portamenti and so on....lovely?....perhaps yes!....dramatically effective....not really! Tucci understands that Leonora is slightly touched......a little crazy.

As for her voice, it is very distinctive. It seems to possess extreme qualities simultaneously ice cold/hot metal .....hard to explain. Her style is excellent and her heart is warm!

This is a great Trovatore overall! I have heard many live recordings and few sopranos drive audiences to the point of frenzy that Tucci does! Thats all that matters in the end!

Excellent.......2004-12-05

Firstly, for a live recording, I have to say the sound it top notch! This is really a wonderful recording, and it does reflect the practices of the times (the Cabaletta after the famous Miseria for Leonora is cut, which was a common practice at the time, yet, a stupid one to me, for if the soprano can sing the coloratura's of the first act, she would have no worries in this aria, for it is far easier). What I find sad is that these great singers recorded so little together. Each recorded some on their own, and with other singers, but they work so well together. Tucci sings a wonderful Leonora, and she actually has a very beautiful trill. Some say her voice just wasn't individual enough to make her a star. I find her voice very individual, and I find I have no trouble instantly identifying her when I hear her sing, however, she does remind one of Stella a great deal. Bergonzi has always been a favorite Manrico, but not the only tenor I enjoy in the part (I love Corelli, Domingo, Di Stephano, del Monaco, and each for very unique reasons). He brings a very lyric quality to the role, one of a young lover, even if in the super dramatic moments there are others who really do a more compelling job. Cappuccilli is his "not-at-all-subltle" self (I don't think he ever sang a role without reminding you of a bull in a china shop, but no matter how loud and large he was in voice, it works here beautifully). However he works well with the other principles. Then there is the famous Simionato, and I have to say my most favorite Azucena ever. I wish she recorded the role with the high C that it contains, for she did sing it that way on occasion (but not often, as she really stuck more to performing practices of the day), yet, at this stage in her career, I am sure that note was beyond her. I think this is one of the only times (excepting a newer recording out with Pavarotti containing the Azucena of Verrot, and she is nearly her 70's when she made that recording) we actually hear the singer portraying the role who is close to the age of the role (we make that comment sometimes in regard to sopranos who are at last young enough to match the age of the heroine they are portraying, but we seldom think of it in terms of being old enough to reflect the age of the person they are portraying). Personally, no matter the actual shortcomings of Simionato in this role, I really think being the correct age for the gypsy mother only adds to the reality of the part. We are hearing an old wornout person who deeply reflects the distructive forces of a life filled with hate. Simionato's age works for her making this portayal very real, and very authentic to that sort of a person. It is very true that there are moments one is forced to listen to some real struggling to get out the music, but again, I don't see that as a draw back at all. It only makes her suffering all the more real, the pains of life actually gulping away her ability to speak. This is an electric Trovatore, and sadly, we NEVER see that in the theater today. The singers either have voices far too small for the roles, or are too intent on sounding pretty, and all the drama is lost.

An Excellent Il Trovatore.......2004-11-28

This recording of Il Trovatore is underappreciated. It features an all-star cast with an excellent conductor. Carlo Bergonzi is one of the best Manricos alive. He sings with dramatic intensity, which is relevant in his "Infida!" in Act I. Bergonzi's finest moment in the opera is his High Cs at the end of "Di quella pira." Gabriella Tucci is an under recorded opera star. Her Leonora is one of the best around today. Her vocal beauty is apparent in "Tacea la notte," and "Di tale amor." Piero Cappuccilli is one of my favorite baritones, so his presence on this CD influenced me to purchase it. His powerful baritone voice is perfect for Count di Luna. His "Il balen" is absoutely wonderful. Giulietta Simionato is THE Azucena. Her "Stride la vampa" is great, and her best moment. She sounds just like a crazy gypsy mother seeking revenge on the Count. The supporting singers ae also great. Ivo Vinco is a commanding Ferrando. Piero de Palma is one of my favorite "supporting singers", and is excellent as Ruiz. Conductor Gianandrea Gavazzeni is a superb conductor, and pulls out everything he has to impress the Moscow audience.

Our Amazing Stars in Moscow.......1999-09-11

This recording is set in Moscow as La Scala's opera tour. For the names of the singers you may choice this set without any hesitation. Of couse, all the singers are pretty good. Although Simionato is already old, she sings still exactly. And Tucci is in her pick. She's cool! Cappuccilli is normal. But our Bergonzi is not so good at that time and "Di quella pira"is downed in a half-note. The reaction of Moscow's audience is very passionate. But remastering isn't a little satisfying. But I'd like to tell you, only if you love this opera, to buy this set.

Average customer rating: A Leonora For All Time The greatest Leonora! Brilliant! The best Leonora forever Beautiful and amazing

Verdi: Il Trovatore (complete opera) with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Herbert von Karajan, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Callas, Maria | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Vocal Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | U to Z | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Verdi: Rigoletto (Complete Opera); Maria Callas; Tito Gobbi; Giuseppe di Stefano Verdi: Un Ballo In Maschera (complete opera) with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Tito Gobbi, Antonino Votto, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana & Leoncavallo: Pagliacci (2 complete operas) with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Tito Gobbi, Tullio Serafin, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan Puccini: La Boheme (complete opera) with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Anna Moffo, Antonino Votto, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan Puccini: Manon Lescaut (complete opera) with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Tullio Serafin, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan ASIN: B000002RY8 Release Date: 1997-08-19

Tracks:

1. Act One, Scene One: All'erta! All'erta! - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
2. Act One, Scene One: Di Due Figli Vivea Padre Beato - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
3. Act One, Scene One: Abbietta Zingara, Fosca Vegliarda! - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
4. Act One, Scene One: Brevi E Tristi Giorni Visse - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
5. Act One, Scene One: Sull'orlo Dei Tetti - Nicola Zaccaria
6. Act One, Scene One: Che Piu T'arresti? - Maria Callas
7. Act One, Scene One: Tacea La Notte Placida - Maria Callas
8. Act One, Scene One: Quanto Narrasti Di Turbamento M'ha Piena L'alma! - Maria Callas
9. Act One, Scene One: Di Tale Amor - Maria Callas
10. Act One, Scene One: Tace La Notte! - Rolando Panerai
11. Act One, Scene One: Il Trovator! Lo Tremo!...Deserto Sulla Terra - Rolando Panerai
12. Act One, Scene One: Anima Mia!...Piu Dell'usato - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
13. Act One, Scene One: Di Geloso Amor Sprezzato - Maria Callas
14. Act Two, Scene One: Vedi! Le Fosche Notturne - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
15. Act Two, Scene One: Stride La Vampa! - Fedora Barbieri
16. Act Two, Scene One: Mesta E La Tua Canzon! - Giuseppe Di Stefano
17. Act Two, Scene One: Soli Or Siami - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
18. Act Two, Scene One: Condotta Ell'era In Ceppi - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
19. Act Two, Scene One: Non Son Tuo Figlio! - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
20. Act Two, Scene One: Mal Reggendo All'aspro Assalto - Giuseppe Di Stefano
21. Act Two, Scene One: L'usato Messo Ruiz Invia!...Mi Vendica! - Renato Ercolani
22. Act Two, Scene One: Perigliarti Ancor Languente - Giuseppe Di Stefano
23. Act Two, Scene Two: Tutto E Deserto - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
24. Act Two, Scene Two: Il Balen Dei Suo Sorriso - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
25. Act Two, Scene Two: Qual Suono! Oh Ciel! - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
26. Act Two, Scene Two: Per Me Ora Fatale - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
27. Act Two, Scene Two: Ah! Se L'error T'ingombra - Rolando Panerai
28. Act Two, Scene Two: Perche Piangete? ... O Dolci Amiche (Leonora, Ines, Conte, Coro) - Maria Callas
29. Act Two, Scene Two: E Deggio Posso Crederlo? - Maria Callas

Tracks:

1. Act Three, Scene One: Or Co' Dadi, Ma Fra Poco - Nicola Zaccaria
2. Act Three, Scene One: In Braccio Al Mio Rival! - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
3. Act Three, Scene One: Giorni Poveri Vivea - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
4. Act Three, Scene One: Deh! Rallentate, O Barbari - Rolando Panerai
5. Act Three, Scene Two: Quale D'armi Fragor - Maria Callas
6. Act Three, Scene Two: Ah Si, Ben Mio, Coll'essere Io Tuo - Giuseppe Di Stefano
7. Act Three, Scene Two: L'onda De Suoni Mistici Pura Discenda Al Cor! - Maria Callas
8. Act Three, Scene Two: Di Quella Pira, L'orrendo Foco - Renato Ercolani
9. Act Four, Scene One: Siam Giunti, Ecco La Torre - Maria Callas
10. Act Four, Scene One: D'amor Sull'ali Rosee - Maria Callas
11. Act Four, Scene One: Miserere... Quel Suon, Quelle Preci - Maria Callas
12. Act Four, Scene One: Di Te, Di Te Scordami Di Te - Maria Callas
13. Act Four, Scene One: Udiste? - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
14. Act Four, Scene One: Mira, D'acerbe Lagrime - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
15. Act Four, Scene One: Conte! ... Ne Basti! - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
16. Act Four, Scene One: Colui Vivra...Vivra! Contende Il Giubilo - Maria Callas
17. Act Four, Scene Two: Madre, Non Dormi? - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
18. Act Four, Scene Two: Si, La Stanchezza Mopprime - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
19. Act Four, Scene Two: Ai Nostri Monti Ritorneremo - Giuseppe Di Stefano
20. Act Four, Scene Two: Che! Non M'inganna - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
21. Act Four, Scene Two: Parlar Non Vuoi?...Ha Quest'infame L'amor Venduto - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
22. Act Four, Scene Two: Ti Scosta! - Maria Callas
23. Act Four, Scene Two: Prima Che D'altri Vivere - Maria Callas

Amazon.com essential recording

Maria Callas's voice was never noted for its sheer beauty, but she was in her best form for this session and she knew exactly what to do with what she had. She might not make the distraught figure of Leonora rationally credible, but she knows more about acting with her voice than anyone this side of Sir John Gielgud. And she puts Leonora's emotions, her vulnerability, her whole-hearted, self-sacrificial love, squarely before the listener. Herbert von Karajan's conducting brings logical coherence to a work not noted for that quality. In short, this is vintage Callas, at the top of her form in some of the greatest music and some of the most intensely emotional situations ever devised for a soprano. Von Karajan--young and not yet burdened with the mannerisms of his later years, is an ideal partner. The other singers, though dwarfed by Callas, provide substantial support. --Joe McLellan

Customer Reviews:

A Leonora For All Time.......2006-04-08

I have always considered the Trovatore Leonora to be one of Callas's very greatest roles. Here , less obscured by her undoubted dramatic gifts, we can enjoy the pure musicality of her singing. The timbre is perfect for Leonora - dark, plangent & (apart form at the very top of her register)surpassingly beautiful. The role displays her perfect legato, incredible breath control & accurate coloratura. She also has a wonderful understanding of just how to phrase a Verdian cadenza, quite different from anything she would do in Bellini or Donizetti. You only have to hear her first few phrases to know that this Leonora is an aristocrat. Leontyne Price is undoubtedly another great Leonora, and she too has a voice perfectly suited to the role, but occasionally she mars the vocal line with unmusical cadenzas, appearing more interested in laying out her voice for admiring display, where Callas is more intent on letting us hear Verdi. The rest of the cast is just about as perfect as was possible at the time & a good deal better than anything we could manage today. True, Di Stefano lacks the requisite weight, but he sings with such face, it is readily forgiven. His "Di quella pira" may not have the heroic heft of a Corelli, but he sings "Ah, si ben mio" quite beautifully. Panerai, Barbieri & Zaccaria could hardly be bettered & Karajan was at this time the perfect conductor for the project. He conducts with great style & dash, while at no time apologising for the occasional vulgarities in the score. More modern recordings are uncut & here we have the cuts traditional at the time, but at least we get one verse of Leonora's cabaletta "tu vedrai". The sound has also been remarkably well freshened up in it's present transfer. Unless you really have to have modern stereo digital sound, buy it. And, even if you have another recording, acquire this as well. You won't regret it!

The greatest Leonora!.......2004-07-02

I couldn't agree more with the reviews stating that Callas' Leonora is unsurpassed. Björling called this Leonora "sheer perfection". Unbeatable!

Brilliant!.......2004-06-13

The dream-team Callas-di Stefano comes together once more to record I'll Trovatore! And how beautifully they did it! Herbert von Karajan's conducting is supreme, Callas sings the definite Leonora, di Stefano sounds passionate and loving as Manrico and Barbieri kicks ass as Azucena. To the guy who said that if Callas had Milanov as a rival she'd fall on her face, Callas and Milanov performed at the same time! So there! The best Trovatore ever!

The best Leonora forever.......2004-05-16

Period! Di Stefano sounds surprisingly on fire as the ill-fated Manrico, Barbieri COMMANDS as Azucena and Panerei is a fabulous di Luna. Von Karajan conducts mastefully. Not the only Trovatore but one of the very best!

Beautiful and amazing.......2004-04-04

This Trovatore has been called a landmark by critics and fans alike. Callas in in exquisite form, di Stefano sounds passionate, ardent and luscious and Panerei is a surprisingly fierce di Luna. Von Karajan conducts this PERFECTLY. Buy this and marvel at a vocal wonder!

Average customer rating: A great tribute for a truly great artist Pleased to find this CD.

The Very Best of Tito Gobbi Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Leoncavallo | Leoncavallo, Ruggiero | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolf-Ferrari | Wolf-Ferrari, Ermanno | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Beniamino Gigli The Very Best of Franco Corelli Tito Gobbi: Opera and Song The Very Best of Giuseppe di Stefano The Very Best of Boris Christoff ASIN: B0000A5BXS Release Date: 2003-09-02

Tracks:

1. Si Puo?
2. Non Piu Andrai
3. Largo Al Factotum
4. All'idea Di Quel Metallo - Luigi Alva
5. Resta Immobile
6. Come Paride Vezzoso
7. La Donna E Originale... Venti Scudi
8. Cruda, Funesta Smania
9. La Pietade In Suo Favore
10. Buona Zaza
11. Zaza, Piccola Zingara
12. Come Due Tizzi Accesi
13. Ecco Il Monologo
14. La Donna Russa
15. Nemico Della Patria
16. Aprile O Bella
17. Tosca E Un Buon Falco!
18. Minnie, Dalla Mia Casa
19. Tre Sbirri, Una Carrozza

Tracks:

1. Di Provenza Il Mar
2. Pari Siamo
3. Povero Rigoletto...Cortigiani, Vil Razza Dannata
4. Ah, Prigioniero Io Sonno...Dio Di Giuda!
5. Perfidi!...Pieta, Rispetto, Amore
6. Alla Vita Che T'arride
7. Alzati!...Eri Tu
8. Urna Fatale Del Mio Destino
9. Era La Notte
10. Dinne...Figlia! A Tal Nome Palpito
11. Plebe! Patriz!
12. Questo Arcano...Dio, Che Nell'alma Infondere
13. Per Me Giunto E Il Di Supremo
14. O Carlo, Ascolta
15. Vanne!...Credo In Un Dio Crudel
16. Quand'ero Paggio
17. L'Onore! Ladri!

Customer Reviews:

A great tribute for a truly great artist.......2007-04-22

If you want to know about Tito Gobbi, this is the set for you. Truly the very best of this phenomenal baritone, one of those rara avis in opera (both a great singer and a great actor).
On both CDs, is Gobbi in his finest: from comedy (All'idea di quel metallo/Come Paride vezzoso) to tragedy (Nemico della Patria), from grand opera (Cruda, funesta smania) to verismo (Si puo?).
The first CD includes some selections of less known operas (such as Zazà, Fedora, I gioielli della Madonna or L'arlesiana) that adds value thanks to Gobbi's artistry.
But it is truly on the second CD where Gobbi shines as the powerful artist he was. Devoted entirely to Giuseppe Verdi's incredible rols for baritone, track after track Gobbi reveals himself as one of the milestones in opera; his deeply emotional approach of Di Provenza il mar (La Traviata) and A tal nome palpito (Simon Boccanegra) matches perfectly with the grandeur of Eri tu (Un ballo in maschera) or Dio che nell'alma infondere (Don Carlo), and chilling Pietà rispetto amore (Macbeth) and Iago's Credo (Otello).
Cherry over the cake: his portrait of Falstaff...

Do not miss this album. Not only a excellent tribute to Gobbi, but also one of the best double sets of The Very Best series of EMI.

Pleased to find this CD........2006-11-10

A wonderful collection of the roles sung by this superb and multi-talented
baritone of days long gone. In 65 years as an opera lover, I never heard a
better Figaro or a more bone-chilling Scarpia.

Average customer rating: Rare but well-polished Verdi gems.

Les Introuvables Du Chant Verdien Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Giannini, Dusolina | ( G ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music National Philharmonic Orchestra London | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Vocal Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | U to Z | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Bargain Box Sets | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Les Introuvables du Chant Français Les Introuvables Du Chant Wagnérien The Verdi Recordings Songs by Mahler, Handel & Peter Lieberson ASIN: B000051W4C Release Date: 2001-02-13

Tracks:

1. Ernani: Act I: Surta E La Notte... Ernani! Ernani, Involami - Frieda Hempel
2. Ernani: Act I: Che Mai Vegg'io!... Infelice!... Infin Che Un Brando Vindice - Boris Christoff
3. Ernani: Act II: Vieni Meco... - Mattia Battistini/Emillia Cors/Chor Del Teatro Alla Scala
4. Ernani: Act III: O De' Verd'anni Miei - Giuseppe Kaschmann/Salvatore Cottone
5. Ernani: Act III: Gran Dio!... O De' Verd'anni Miei - Benvenuto Franci
6. Ernani: Act III: O Sommo Carlo - Mattia Battistini/Emillia Corsi/Luigi Colazza/Aristodemo Silich/Chor Del Teatro Alla Scala
7. Il Trovatore: Act I: Tacea La Notte Placida - Giannina Arangi-Lombardi
8. Il Trovatore: Act I: Deserto Sulla Terra - Francesco Tamagno
9. Il Trovatore: Act II: Stride La Vampa! - Fedora Barbiera
10. Il Trovatore: Act II: Condotta Ell'era In Ceppi - Margarete Klose
11. Il Trovatore: Act II: Perigliarti Ancor (Sung In German) - Margarete Matzenauer/Heinrich Knote
12. Il Trovatore: Act II: Il Balen Del Suo Sorriso - Giuseppe Pacini
13. Il Trovatore: Act III: Ah! Si Ben Mio, Coll'essere - Charles Dalmores
14. Il Trovatore: Act III: Di Quella Pira (Sung In French) - Cesar Vezzani
15. Il Trovatore: Act III: Di Quella Pira - Jussi Bjorling
16. Il Trovatore: Act IV: Timor Di Me?... D'amor Sull'ali Rosee - Emmy Destinn
17. Il Trovatore: Act IV: D'amor Sull'ali Rosee (Sung In German) - Frida Leider
18. Il Trovatore: Act IV: D'amor Sull'ali Rosee - EVA TURNER
19. Il Trovatore: Act IV: Udiste?... Mira, D'acerbe Lagrime... Vivra! - Carlo Galeffi/Giannina Arragi-Lombardi
20. Il Trovatore: Act IV: Si M'ami Ancor... Ai Nostri Monti - Beniamino Gigli/Cloe Elmo

Tracks:

1. Macbeth: Act II: La Luce Langue (Sung In German) - Martha Modl
2. Macbeth: Act IV: O Figli, O Figli Mie!... Ah La Paterna Mano - Enrico Caruso
3. Macbeth: Act IV: Una Macchia E Qui Tuttora - Margherita Grandi/Vera Terry/Ernest Frank
4. Rigoletto: Act I: Questa O Quella - Alfred Piccaver
5. Rigoletto: Act I: Questa O Quella - Dino Borgioli
6. Rigoletto: Act I: Pari Siamo! - Tito Gobbi
7. Rigoletto: Act I: Gia Tre Lune... Veglia, O Donna (Sung In German) - Claire Dux/Joseph Schwartz
8. Rigoletto: Act I: E Il Sol Dell'anima (Sung In French) - Miguel Villabella/Elde Norena
9. Rigoletto: Act I: Caro Nome (Sung In Russian) - Lydia Lipowska
10. Rigoletto: Act I: Caro Nome (Sung In German) - Maria Ivogun
11. Rigoletto: Act II: Cortigiani, Vil Razza Damnata (Sung In German) - Joseph Schwarz
12. Rigoletto: Act II: Cortigianni, Vil Razza Damnata - Pasquale Amato
13. Rigoletto: Act II: Ciel! Dammi Corraggio! Tutte Le Feste - Olimpia Boronat
14. Rigoletto: Act II: Tutte Le Feste... Piangi Fanciulla - Lotte Schone/Herbert Janssen
15. Rigoletto: Act II: No, Vecchio, T'inganni... Si Vendetta - Maria Galvany
16. Rigoletto: Act III: La Donna E Mobile - Enrico Caruso
17. Rigoletto: Act III: La Donna E Mobile - Tino Folgar
18. Rigoletto: Act III: Bella Figlia Dell'amore - Beniamino Gigli/Louise Homer/Amelita Galli-Curci/Giuseppe De Luca
19. Rigoletto: Act III: O Mia Gilda... Lassu In Ciel - Tito Ruffo/Graziella Pareto

Tracks:

1. Simon Boccanegra: Prologuo: A Te L'estremo Addio... Il Lacerto Spirito - Francesco Navarini
2. Simon Boccanegra: Prologuo: A te L'estremo Addio... Il Lacertato Spirito - Alexander Kipnis
3. La Traviata: Act I: Un Di, Felice - Bjorn Talen/Lola Artot De Padila
4. La Traviata: Act I: Ah Fors' e Lui (Sung In Russian) - Antonina Neshdanova/Umberto Mazetti
5. La Traviata: Act I: Ah Fors'e Lui - Maria kousnezoff
6. La Traviata: Act I: Ah Fors'e Lui... Follie!... Sempre Libera - Luisa Tetrazzini
7. La Traviata: Act II: De' Miel Bollenti Spiriti - Fernando De Lucia
8. La Traviata: Act II: Lunge Da Lei... De' Miei Bollentti Spiriti - Giuseppe Di Stefano
9. La Traviata: Act II: Dite Alla Giovine - Nellie Melba/John Brownlee/Harold Craxton
10. La Traviata: Act II: Madamigella Valery?... Pura Siccome Un Angelo... Dite Alla Giovine - Rolando Panerai/Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
11. La Traviata: Act II: Che Fai? Nulla Scrivevi? (Sung In German) - Helge Roswaenge/Maria Cebotari
12. La Traviata: Act II: Mio Figlio... Di Provenza - Mattia Battistini
13. La Traviata: Act II: Alfredo, Alfredo... - Lilli Lehmann
14. La Traviata: Act III: Teneste La Promessa... Addio, Del Passato - Claudio Muzio
15. La Traviata: Act III: Teneste La Promessa... Addio De Passato - Margherita Carosio

Tracks:

1. Nabucco: Act I: Sperate, O Figli - Nazzareno De Angelis
2. Nabucco: Act II: Anch'io Dischiuso Un Giorno - Ines De Frate
3. Nabucco: Act III: Ah! Prigioniero Io Sono... Dio Di Giuda - Carlo Galeffi
4. La Forza Del Destino: Act I: Ma Pellegrina Ed Orfana - Gina Cigna
5. La Forza Del Destino: Act II: Madre, Pietosa Vergine - Celestina Boninsegna
6. La Forza Del Destino: Act II: Son Giunta!... Madre, Pietosa Vergine - Dusolina Giannini
7. La Forza Del Destino: Act II: Chi Puo Legger Nel Futoro (Sung In German) - Ivan Andresen/Meta Seinemeyer
8. La Forza Del Destino: Act II: Alzatevi... La Vergine Degli Angeli - Ezio Pinza/Rosa Ponselle/Chor Of The Metropolitan Opr
9. La Forza Del Destino: Act III: O Tu Che In Seno Agli Angeli - Francesco Merli
10. La Forza Del Destino: Act III: Solene In Quest'ora - Enrico Caruso/Antonio Scotti
11. La Forza Del Destino: Act III: Morir!... Urna Fatale... E Salvo (Sung In German) - Heinrich Schlusnus
12. La Forza Del Destino: Act IV: Invano, Alvaro - Gino Bechi/Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
13. La Forza Del Destino: Act IV: Pace, Pace, Mio Dio - Salomea Kruszelnicka
14. La Forza Del Destino: Act IV: Pace, Pace, Mio Dio - Zinka Milanov
15. La Forza Del Destino: Act IV: Non Imprecare - Ezio Pinza/Rosa Ponselle/Giovanni Martinelli

Tracks:

1. Don Carlo: Act I: E Lui... Dio, Che Nell'alma - Giuseppe De Luca/Giovanni Martinelli
2. Don Carlo: Act II: Nell Giardin Del Bello (Sung In German) - Margarete Arndt-Ober
3. Don Carlo: Act II: Restate - Boris Christoff/Tito Gobbi
4. Don Carlo: Act IV: Ou Suis-je!... Je Dormirai Dans Mon Manteau Royal (Sung In French) - Pol Plancon
5. Don Carlo: Act III: Ella Giammai M'amo!... Dormiro Sol - Boris Christoff
6. Don Carlo: Act III: O Don Fatale - Frida Leider
7. Don Carlo: Act III: O Don Fatale - Clara Butt
8. Don Carlo: Act III: I. Convien Qui Dirci Addio... Per Me Giunto/II. O Carlo Ascolta... Lo Morro - Tito Gobbi
9. Don Carlo: Act IV: Tu Che Le Vanita - Hertha Stolzenberg
10. I Vespri Siciliani: Act II: O Tu Palermo - Boris Christoff
11. I Vespri Siciliani: Act III: In Braccia Alle Dovizie - Riccardo Stracciari
12. I Vespri Siciliani: Act IV: Giorno Di Pianto (Sung In German) - Helge Roswaenge
13. I Vespri Siciliani: Act IV: Arrigo! Ah Parli A Un Core - Ester Mazzoleni
14. I Vespri Siciliani: Act IV: Merce, Dilette Amiche - Rosa Raisa

Tracks:

1. I Lombardi/Jerusalem: Act II: Je Veux Encore Entendre - Leonce Escalais
2. I Lombardi/Jerusalem: Act II: Grace, Mon Dieu!... O Jour Fatal - Paul Payan
3. I Lombardi/Jerusalem: Act III: Or Non Piu... Qual Volutta Trascorrere - Elisabeth Rethberg/Beniamino Gigli/Ezio Pinza
4. Aida: Act I: Celeste Aida (Sung In French) - Paul Franz
5. Aida: Act I: Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!... Celeste Aida (Sung In German) - Helge Roswaenge
6. Aida: Act I: I Sacri Nomi (Sung In French) - Felia Litvinne
7. Aida: Act I: Ritorna Vincitor - Giannina Russ
8. Aida: Act I: Ritorna Vincitor - Florence Austral
9. Aida: Act III: O Patria Mia (Sung In German) - Emmy Destinn
10. Aida: Act III: Qui Radames Verra... O Patria Mia (Sung In Russian) - Natalia Yushina
11. Aida: Act III: Pur Ti Riveggo - Giovanni Martinelli/Rosa Ponselle
12. Aida: Act III: Fuggiam Gli Ardori Inospiti (Sung In German) - Elsa Bland/Leo Slezak
13. Aida: Act III: Lo L'amo Sempre... Gia I Sacerdoti (Sung In German) - Sabine Kalter/Richard Tauber
14. Aida: Act III: Ohime!... Morir Mi Sento - Ebe Stignani/Chor Del Teatro Dell'Opr Di Roma
15. Aida: Act III: Morir Si Pura E Bella (Sung In German) - Leo Slezak/Sofie Sedlmair
16. Aida: Act III: O Terra, Addio - Johanna Gadski/Enrico Caruso

Tracks:

1. I Due Foscari: Act I: O Vecchio Cor - Riccardo Stracciari
2. I Due Foscari: Act I: Questa Dunque - Pasquale Amato
3. Otello: Act I: Esultate - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
4. Otello: Act I: Esultate - John O'Sullivan
5. Otello: Act I: Qua, Ragazzi... Inaffia L'ugola! - Apollo Granforte/Nello Palai/Piero Girardi/Chor Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
6. Otello: Act I: Gia Nella Notte - Tino Pattiera/Meta Seinemeyer
7. Otello: Act II: Credo In Un Dio Crudel - Cesare Formichi
8. Otello: Act II: Tu! Indietro... Ora E Per Sempre Addio (Sung In French) - Jose Luccioni
9. Otello: Act II: Tu! Indietro... Ora E Per Sempre Addio - Mario Del Monaco
10. Otello: Act II: Era La Notte - Eugenio Giraldoni
11. Otello: Act II: E Qual Certezza... Era La Notte - Lawrence Tibbett
12. Otello: Act II: Si Pel Ciel - Giovanni Zenatello/Paquale Amato
13. Otello: Act III: Dio! Mi Potevi Scagliar (Sung In German) - Lauritz Melchior
14. Otello: Act III: Dio! Mi Potevi Scagliar - Renato Zanelli
15. Otello: Act IV: Piangea Cantando (Sung In German) - Lotte Lehmann
16. Otello: Act IV: Mia Madre Aveva Una Pavera Ancella - Yvonne Gall
17. Otello: Act IV: Ave Maria (Sung In German) - Tiana Lemnitz
18. Otello: Act IV: Niun Mi Tema - Francesco Tamagno/Salvatore Cottone
19. Otello: Act IV: Niun Mi Tema - Giuseppe Borgatti

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1. Luisa Miller: Act I: Ah! Tutto M'arride... Il Mio Sangue - Tancredi Pasero
2. Luisa Miller: Act II: Oh! Fede Negar Potessi... Quando Le Sere Al Placido - Giuseppe Anselmi
3. Luisa Miller: Act II: Quando Le Sere Al Placido - Aureliano Pertile
4. Un Ballo In Maschera: Act I: Zitti... L'incanto... Re Dell'abisso - Irene Minghini-Cattaneo
5. Un Ballo In Maschera: Act I: E' Scherzo Od E Follia - Aureliano Pertile/Ines Maria Ferraris/Luis Bertana/Antonio Righetti/Cesare Baromeo
6. Un Ballo In Maschera: Act II: Ma Dall'arido Stelo - Eugenai Burzio
7. Un Ballo In Maschera: Act II: Ma Dall'arido Stelo - Hina Spani
8. Un Ballo In Maschera: Act III: Morro, Ma Prima In Grazia (Sung In German) - Melanie Kurt
9. Un Ballo In Maschera: Act III: Morro, Ma Prima In Grazia - Elisabeth Rethberg
10. Un Ballo In Maschera: Act III: Eri Tu - Giuseppe De Luca
11. Un Ballo In Maschera: Act III: Saper Vorreste - Selma Kurz
12. Un Ballo In Maschera: Act III: Forse La Soglia Attinse... Ma Se M'e Forza Perderti - Antonio Cortis
13. Falstaff: Act I: L'onore! - Mariano Stabile
14. Falstaff: Act II: Alfin, T'ho Colto... Quand'ero Paggio - Antonio Magini-Coletti/Elisa Petri
15. Falstaff: Act II: Quand'ero Paggio - Victor Maurel
16. Falstaff: Act III: Ehi! Taverniere - Mariano Stabile
17. Falstaff: Act III: Da Labbro Il Canto - Tito Schipa
18. Falstaff: Act III: Sul Fil D'un Soffio Etesio - Toti Dal Monte/Chor Del Teatro Alla Scal, Milano

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This collection, whose French title might be translated "Verdi Vocal Rarities," is a unique contribution to the Verdi centennial year. Its 136 selections on eight compact discs offer an in-depth survey of singers who recorded notable Verdi performances during the era of 78-rpm recording. Coincidentally, this period covers, within a few years, the half- century after the composer's death, in 1901. Some of the singers in the earliest cuts--tenor Francesco Tamagno and bass Victor Maurel, for example--had known Verdi and sung for him. Many of the singers will be familiar to connoisseurs of Verdi discography--Enrico Caruso, Boris Christoff, Fedora Barbieri, Ezio Pinza, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Tito Gobbi, Beniamino Gigli, and Jussi Bjoerling, to name a few. Others, such as Frieda Hempel, Emmy Destinn, Martha Modl, Joseph Schwarz, Gino Cigna, and Mattia Battistini, are names you come across in books about opera, but you have heard their voices only if you spend a lot of time with historic recordings. And a lot of performances, including some of the best, are likely to be the work of singers encountered for the first time.

Most of the big moments from Verdi's operas are included--grouped by opera, not by chronological order of recording. There are a few strange omissions; for example, the "Miserere" scene from Il trovatore. But other selections, such as "Ah fors' e lui" and "La donna e mobile," are given in two or three performances--sometimes in French, German, or Russian as well as Italian. Some of the performances are classics; many are mind-boggling.

Some favorite Verdi singers--Maria Callas, Joan Sutherland, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti, among them--are absent because they began recording after the collection's cutoff date. Other problems are mostly related to the dates of the original recordings. The sound is all pre-high-fidelity and sometimes quite primitive, though some remarkable work has been done to optimize the earliest items. The annotations are minimal--mostly the date, venue, and performers in each cut, with pictures of the biggest stars. This decision was probably made to keep the price low, and those who already know most of the arias and ensembles will likely find the tradeoff acceptable. --Joe McLellan

Customer Reviews:

Rare but well-polished Verdi gems........2001-10-21

Classical music enthusiasts will have become aware that EMI have been marketing several boxed sets with a French title containing the word "introuvables". The word suggests that when you open the box you'll find items that are so rare as to be almost unobtainable. It suggests also that their rarity is not due only to age or production limitations, it is also due to the incomparability of their quality.

Few would quibble about the quality of what is to be found in this splendid collection of Verdi "introuvables". You will hear how Emmy Destinn portrayed Aida yearning for her homeland in 1908, and how Elisabeth Schwarzkopf portrayed Violetta intereacting with her lover's father in 1953. You will hear several items duplicated. Francesco Navarini, recorded in 1907 with a piano, makes a stunning Fiesco in the "Simon Boccanegra" prologue, as is not up-staged by the more familiar Alexander Kipnis version which follows.

You might regret that your favourite Verdi record is not here. You'll have opportunities to make comparisons, however. I could never believe that anyone could equal Giuseppe de Luca'a 1930 "O sommo Carlo" from "Ernani, but here I have a chance to hear for the first time how the famous baritone Mattia Battistini did it in 1906.

Keith Hardwick compiled and transferred this collection originally in the late 1980s. He has augmented and transferred that issue onto 8 CDs, and provided the annotations. Full recording details are provided, there are many singer photographs but no singer biographies.

The recording dates range from 1903 to 1953. Sadly, almost all the singers - Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf being a notable exception - are all dead by now. Those of us who have opportunities to hear and collect their work, however, can be grateful that the older we get the better it sounds. Indeed, I have never heard any of the items included here in better transfers. Elsewhere I have given this issue a five star rating. Subsequent hearings have made me aware of a technical matter which may bother some listeners. This set has been transferred from the long playing records on which it was originally issued. Their pristine sound quality has been preserved but also some of the ghostly "swish" that accompanied each revolution.

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Puccini: Il Trittico Manufacturer: Bella Voce Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Puccini - Il Trittico (Il Tabarro / Suor Angelica / Gianni Schicchi) / Gavazzeni, La Scala Eugene Onegin Puccini - Il Trittico / Alagna, Gheorghiu, Guelfi, Guleghina, Gallardo-Domás, Manca di Nissa, Palmer, Shicoff, van Dam, Pappano ASIN: B00003A9QR Release Date: 1999-12-01

Average customer rating: What poor sound? why did i wait so long to buy this? This one is for Price and Corelli completists Good Sound? It's a complete shame!

Il Trovatore Manufacturer: Opera D'oro ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000516SV Release Date: 2000-11-28

Tracks:

1. Act One: All'erta! All'erta! Il Conte N'e D'uopo - Nicola Zaccaria/Vienna State Opr Chor
2. Act One: Di Due Figli Vivea Padre Beato... Abbietta Zingara' - Nicola Zaccaria/Vienna State Opr Chor
3. Act One: Che Piu T'arresti? L'ora E Tardi: Vieni... Tacea La Notte Placida - Laurence Dutoit/Leontyne Price
4. Act One: Tace La Notte! Immersa Nel Sonno... Deserto Sulla Terra - Franco Corelli/Ettore Bastianini
5. Act One: No! Di Geloso Amor Sprezzato - Ettore Bastianini/Leontyne Price/Franco Corelli
6. Act Two: Vedi Le Fosche Notturne Spoglie - Vienna State Opr Chor
7. Act Two: Stride La Vampa! - Giulietta Simionato
8. Act Two: Soli Or Siamo; Deh Narra... Condotta Ell'era In Ceppi - Franco Corelli/Giulietta Simionato
9. Act Two: Mal Reggendo All'aspro Assalto - Franco Corelli/Giulietta Simionato/Kurt Equiliz
10. Act Two: Perigliarti Ancor Languente - Franco Corelli/Giulietta Simionato/Kurt Equiliz/Ettore Bastianini/Nicola Zaccaria
11. Act Two: Tutto E Deserto, Ne Per L'aura Ancora - Ettore Bastianini/Nicola Zaccaria
12. Act Two: Ardire!... Andian... Celiamoci - Ettore Bastianini/Nicola Zaccaria/Vienna State Opr Chor/Leontyne Price...
13. Act Two: E Deggio E Posso Crederlo? - Leontyne Price/Ettore Bastianini/Franco Corelli/Nicola Zaccaria/Vienna State Opr Chor...

Tracks:

1. Act Three: Or Co' Dadi, Ma Fra Poco Giuocherem - Chor Der Wiener Staatsoper/Nicola Zaccaria
2. Act Three: In Braccio Al Mio Rival - Ettore Bastianini/Nicola Zaccaria/Vienna State Opr Chor/Giulietta Simionato
3. Act Three: Giorni Poveri Vivea - Giulietta Simionato/Nicola Zaccaria/Ettore Bastianini/Vienna State Opr Chor
4. Act Three: Deh, Rallentate, O Barbari - Giulietta Simionato/Nicola Zaccaria/Ettore Bastianini/Vienna State Opr Chor
5. Act Three: Quale D'armi Fragor Poc'anzi Intesi? - Leontyne Price/Franco Corelli
6. Act Three: Manrico? Che? La Zingara, Vieni... Di Quella Pira - Siegfried R. Frese/Franco Corelli/Leontyne Price
7. Act Four: Siam Giunti; Ecco La Torre - Siegfried R. Frese/Leontyne Price
8. Act Four: Miserere D'un'alma Gia Vicina - Vienna State Opr Chor/Leontyne Price/Franco Corelli
9. Act Four: Udiste? Come Albeggi, La Scure Al Figlio - Ettore Bastianini/Leontyne Price
10. Act Four: Madre, Non Dormi? - Franco Corelli/Giulietta Simionato
11. Act Four: Si, La Stanchezza M'opprime - Franco Corelli/Leontyne Price/Giulietta Simionato
12. Act Four: Ciel! Non M'inganna Quel Fioco Lume? - Franco Corelli/Leontyne Price/Giulietta Simionato
13. Act Four: Prima Che D'altri Vivere - Franco Corelli/Leontyne Price/Ettore Bastianini/Giulietta Simionato

Customer Reviews:

What poor sound?.......2007-01-27

Was I just lucky and happened to get the one copy with good sound? I doubt it. Don't be put off by these complaints about sound; this version is pretty far up there among Opera d'Oro offerings as far as sound goes. And, obviously, the performance speaks for itself with this conductor, these singers and this orchestra.

why did i wait so long to buy this?.......2006-07-02

Don't debate whether to buy this or not, just do it! If you are deciding between different releases, get this D'oro one, it sounds fine. In fact, it sounds better than most studio recordings of the 50's. Regarding the performance itself, it must be the fulfillment of Verdi's vision of what Trovatore is supposed to sound like. Yes, it's missing a verse or a line here and there, but so what?! There are countless complete recordings, and none match up to this one. Trovatore recordings always ultimately disappoint me because I feel it is an opera which has almost limitless potential in terms of drama, singing, beauty etc., yet it is never quite reached. Even magnificent studio recordings with Ms. Price, Callas, and others never quite fulfill Trovatore's potential. This live recording from Salzburg does however. Ms. Price sounds literally out of this world. Her dramatic declamation is second to none as is her control and beauty of tone. Corelli is blazing as always and has a tragic tinge to his voice which serves the part of Manrico very well. Bastianini has one of the most thrilling and plangent voices i have ever heard and it is tragic he died so young. As for Simionato--all you have to do is compare her to Cossotto to see just how great she is. I know that sounds a bit messed up, but Simionato has such a wonderfully high placed mezzo that betrays no signs of struggle and is actually pleasant to listen to. None of that wild screeching or howling that is usually associated with the part of Azucena. Lastly, Karajan conducts a fast-paced red blooded performance (except for an odd Ah si ben mio) which is much better than his later trovatore's.

This one is for Price and Corelli completists.......2004-01-18

In the opera house this would have been a performance to treasure. On disc, this "Trovatore" is pretty well done-in by the sound.

By no means should this be anyone's first or only "Trovatore," but for the collectors of any of the top principals or even of Herr Doktor von K, it's worth a try.

Good Sound?.......2004-01-12

Well. If you want good sound, go get the Deutsche Grammophon official version. The premium is worth the clarity.

It's a complete shame!.......2001-12-01

Well, this is a beautiful performance, it is a shame the sound qualiy is SOOOOOOOO BADDDD!!!!!! . I Have a old recording of Maria Callas in "Lucia...", which is supposed to be recorded in a somewhat similar way than this, and it sounds SPARKLING clear when compared to this recording. unfortunately, it sounds VERY blurry. Reminds me a lot of old tape.to-tape-to-tape recordings.. If you don't mind, it is a beautiful performance, and its CHEAP. But if you mind sound, well.........

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1. Il Barbiere Di Siviglia: Largo Al Factotum - Mario Basiola
2. La Favorita: A Tanto Amor - Mario Basiola
3. Il Figliol Prodigo: Raccogli E Calma - Mario Basiola
4. Erodiade: Vision Fuggitiva - Mario Basiola
5. Rigoletto: Pari Siamo - Carlo Tagliabue
6. Il Trovatore: Il Balen Del Suo Sorriso - Carlo Tagliabue
7. Un Ballo In Maschera: Eri Tu Che Macchiavi - Carlo Tagliabue
8. I Pagliacci: Si Puo? - Carlo Tagliabue
9. Ernani: Oh! De' Verd'anni Miei - Gino Bechi
10. Rigoletto: Cortigiani Vil Razza Dannata - Gino Bechi
11. Otello: Credo In Un Dio Crudel - Gino Bechi
12. Andrea Chenier: Nemico Della Patria - Gino Bechi
13. La Wally: T'amo Ben Io - Gino Bechi
14. Don Giovanni: Deh Vieni Alla Finestra - Tito Gobbi
15. L'arlesiana: Come Due Tizzi Accesi - Tito Gobbi
16. Zaza: Buona Zaza Del Mio Buon Tempo - Tito Gobbi
17. Zaza: Zaza, Piccola Zingara - Tito Gobbi
18. La Fanciulla Del West: Minnie Dalla Mia Casa Son Partito - Tito Gobbi

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Tracks:

1. Le Jongleur De Notre Dame: Legende De La Sauge - Lucien Fugere
2. Au Temps Du Grand Roi - Victor Maurel
3. Falstaff: Quand' Ero Paggio - Antonio Magini-Coletti/Elsa Petri
4. La Traviata: Di Provenza Il Mar, Il Suol... - Mattia Battistini
5. Un Ballo In Maschera: Eri Tu - Mario Ancona
6. Le Roi De Lahore: Promesse De Mon Avenir - Maurice Renaud
7. Otello: Credo In Un Dio Crudel - Eugenio Giraldoni
8. Tosca: Gia, Mi Dicon Venal - Riccardo Stracciari
9. Ernani: O, De' Verd' Anni Miei - Giussepe De Luca
10. Falstaff: L'Onore! Ladri! - Titta Ruffo
11. I Due Foscari: O Vecchio Cor, Che Batti - Pasquale Amato
12. Tannhauser: O Du, Mein Holder Abendstern - Joseph Schwarz
13. Hans Heiling: An Jenem Tag - Heinrich Schlusnus
14. Zaza: Zaza, Piccola Zingara - Renato Zenelli
15. Rigoletto: Pari Siamo - Carlo Galeffi
16. Andrea Chenier: Nemico Della Patria - John Charles Thomas
17. Il Barbiere Di Siviglia: Largo Al Factotum - Lawrence Tibbett
18. Der Wildschutz: Wie Freundlich Strahlt - Gerhard Husch
19. Attila: Daglia Immortali Vertici - Igor Gorin

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