Verdi: Il Trovatore (complete opera) EMI Great Recordings of the Century with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Herbert von Karajan, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan

Verdi: Il Trovatore (complete opera) EMI Great Recordings of the Century with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Herbert von Karajan, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan

Verdi: Il Trovatore (complete opera) EMI Great Recordings of the Century with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Herbert von Karajan, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan
Our Price: $199.99
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $9.99 (click here)
Category: Music CD
See more CD details
Listen soundtracks from this album


(Click here)
Buy this Music CD at online store in your country
Canadian Music Store

CD Details

Edition: Music CD
Format: Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2004-09-07
Music Label: EMI Classics
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. All'erta! All'erta!
  2. Di Due Figli Vivea Padre Beato
  3. Abbietta Zingara, Fosca Vegliarda!
  4. Brevi E Tristi Giorni Visse
  5. Sull'orlo Dei Tetti
  6. Che Piu T'Arresti?
  7. Tacea La Notte Placida
  8. Quanto Narrasti Di Turbamento M'ha Piena L'Alma!
  9. Di Tale Amor
  10. Tace La Notte!
  11. Il Trovator! Lo Fremo!...Deserto Sulla Terra
  12. Non M'Inganno...Ella Scende!...Anima Mia!
  13. Di Geloso Amor Sprezzato
  14. Vedi! Le Fosche Notturne Spoglie
  15. Stride La Vampa!
  16. Mesta E La Tua Canzon!
  17. Soli Or Samo
  18. Condotta Ell'Era In Ceppi
  19. Non Son Tuo Figlio!
  20. Mal Reggendo All'Aspro Assalto
  21. L'Usato Messo Ruiz Invia!
  22. Perigliarti Ancor Languente
  23. Tutto E Deserto
  24. Il Balen Del Suo Sorriso
  25. Qual Suono! Oh Ciel!
  26. Per Me Ora Fatale
  27. Ah! Se L'Error T'Ingombra
  28. Perche Piangete?...O Dolci Amiche
  29. E Deggio E Posso Crederlo?
Music CD 2
  1. Or Co' Dadi, Ma Fra Poco
  2. In Braccio Al Mio Rival!
  3. Giorni Poveri Vivea
  4. Deh! Rallentate, O Barbari
  5. Quale D'Armi Fragor
  6. Ah Si, Ben Mio, Coll'Essere Io Tuo
  7. L'Onda De' Suoni Mistici Pura Discenda Al Cor!
  8. Di Quella Pira, L'Orrendo Foco
  9. Siam Giunti; Ecco La Torre
  10. D'Amor Sull'Ali Rosee
  11. Miserere...Quel Suon, Quelle Preci
  12. Di Te, Di Te Scordarmi! Tu Vedrai Che Amore In Terra
  13. Udiste?
  14. Mira, D'Acerbe Lagrime
  15. Conte!...Ne Basti!
  16. Colui Vivra...Vivra! Contende Il Giubilo
  17. Madre, Non Dormi?
  18. Si, La Stanchezza M'Opprime
  19. Ai Nostri Monti Ritorneremo
  20. Che! Non M'Inganna
  21. Parlar Non Vuoi?...Ha Quest'Infame L'Amor Venduto
  22. Ti Scosta!
  23. Prima Che D'Altri Vivere

Music reviews of Verdi: Il Trovatore (complete opera) EMI Great Recordings of the Century with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Herbert von Karajan, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan

Music Review: IT'S GOOD, BUT IT'S GOT SOME STIFF COMPETITION
Rating: 4 Stars

This "Trovatore" was recorded in 1956, and has enjoyed pretty much of a "clasic" status for a long time. Some of it is very, very good indeed. Herbert von Karajan performed this opera a lot (most famously, in Salzburg in 1962, with the super-star cast comprising Leontyne Price, Franco Corelli, Giulietta Simionato and Ettore Bastianini --- and yes, there's an avilable recording, and it's spectacular!), and his particular way with Verdi's fiery score is certainly impressive. On this particular recording, he has four great singers certainly, but somehow this recording has never been, for me anyway, all THAT unforgettable. The assets: Maria Callas brings out all the darkness and mystery of Leonora. She is by far the most compelling and vivid exponent of this role. That said, it must also be noted that this role was no longer completely comfortable for her vocally at this point in her career. She had sung the role in Chicago eight months earlier ------- to (according to those who heard it)perfection. Here, however, it cannot be denied that she makes some very unpleasant sounds in the uppermost notes. Her singing in the more florid sections has plenty of bite and fire, however, and overall her performance is certainly one to admire. Fedora Barbieri, to my ears, THE dramatic mezzo of her generation, is considerably less vocally effective here than she was in the same role on the classic 1952 RCA Victor recording with Milanov, Bjoerling and Warren. On THAT recording, she sets her scenes on fire. Here, she considerably more vocally and dramatically subdued. Giuseppe di Stefano's voice is not really large or dramatic enough for Manrico. True, his voice is no larger than was Jussi Bjoerling's, but the way he uses his voice is very, very different. Rolando Panerai is a good di Luna --- suave, lush-voiced ---almost too beautiful sounding for such a mean-spirited character. I have listened to this recording many times, and recently purchased this new edition. Of course it's good, and there are moments when one thinks that this is the ultimate "Trovatore". It's really not. There are some other wonderful recordings available as well: Milanov/Bjoerling on RCA; Price/Corelli live in Salzburg; Price/Domingo on RCA; also, I believe there is a live Caballe' version available. Whatever the case, "Trovatore" is such a "singer's opera", that one is bound to have particular preferences. Lastly, EMI's newly re-mastered sound is excellent.
More Verdi: Il Trovatore (complete opera) EMI Great Recordings of the Century with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Herbert von Karajan, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan free music reviews:
1

Description of Verdi: Il Trovatore (complete opera) EMI Great Recordings of the Century with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Herbert von Karajan, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan

Out of print edition in excellent condition with full libretto. Discs and libretto are in mint condition.

Classical CDs
Music Genres
Bestsellers in Classical CDs
Winterscapes ImageWinterscapes
by London Philharmonic
Prophetic Voice; Published: 2000-07; Audio CD; Book
Best price: $2.75
Price in other shops: $6.99
The Queen, the Bear, & the Bumblebee ImageThe Queen, the Bear, & the Bumblebee
by Dini Petty
Children's Group; Published: 2001-03; Audio CD; Book
Best price: $13.38
Price in other shops: $13.98
Beethoven Lives Upstairs Cdr ImageClassical Kids - Beethoven Lives Upstairs Cdr
Release date: 2000-04-05; Music CD
Best price: $24.98
Tchaikovsky (Life and Works (Naxos)) ImageTchaikovsky (Life and Works (Naxos))
by Malcolm Sinclair, Jeremy Siepmann
Naxos; Published: 2003-11; Audio CD; Book
Best price: $35.99
Jose Carreras - Jubileum Concert [VHS] ImageJose Carreras - Jose Carreras - Jubileum Concert [VHS]
Sling Shot; Release date: 2000-04-18; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $5.86
Price in other shops: $9.99
Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker / Nureyev, Park, Royal Ballet [VHS] ImageTchaikovsky - The Nutcracker / Nureyev, Park, Royal Ballet [VHS]
Kultur Video; Release date: 1997-09-09; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $29.89
Price in other shops: $29.95
Lonely Town Lonley Street / Sergeant's Early Dream [VHS] ImageRambert Dance Company - Lonely Town Lonley Street / Sergeant's Early Dream [VHS]
Kultur Video; Release date: 1997-10-28; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $14.99
Price in other shops: $29.95
Winter Music: Composing the North ImageWinter Music: Composing the North
by John Luther Adams
Wesleyan; Published: 2004-11-10; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $21.93
Price in other shops: $25.95
Puccini - La Fanciulla del West / Santi, Domingo, Neblett, Royal Opera Covent Garden [VHS] ImagePuccini - La Fanciulla del West / Santi, Domingo, Neblett, Royal Opera Covent Garden [VHS]
Kultur Video; Release date: 1999-05-25; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $6.38
Price in other shops: $29.95
Verdi - Falstaff / Giulini, Bruson, Ricciarelli, Nucci, Royal Opera Covent Garden [VHS] ImageVerdi - Falstaff / Giulini, Bruson, Ricciarelli, Nucci, Royal Opera Covent Garden [VHS]
Kultur Video; Release date: 1999-05-25; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $12.95
Price in other shops: $29.95
Books | DVD Video | VHS Video | Health and Personal Care | Digital Cameras and Photo | Kitchen and Housewares | Tools and Hardware | Sports Equipment | Dresses shirts shoes apparel pants
Copyright © 2004-2007 music-hills.com
Google
 
Web music-hills.com
Compare prices and find music notes for more than one million Music CD titles