Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera with Maria Callas' captivating album, Diva by Daisy Goodwin. Released on 23 January 2024 by Warner Classics, this exquisite collection showcases the legendary soprano's incredible vocal range and emotional depth. Spanning 1 hour and 30 minutes, the album takes you on a journey through some of the most iconic operas of all time, featuring compositions by renowned masters such as Bellini, Puccini, Verdi, and Bizet.
With a repertoire that includes beloved arias like "Casta diva" from Norma, "Vissi d'arte" from Tosca, and "Habanera" from Carmen, Maria Callas' powerful and expressive voice brings each character to life. Her interpretations of iconic roles, from the tragic heroine of La traviata to the doomed lover of Madama Butterfly, are nothing short of breathtaking.
The album's carefully curated tracklist highlights Maria Callas' remarkable ability to convey the complexities and nuances of each character, making this a must-listen for opera aficionados and classical music enthusiasts alike. From the dramatic intensity of "La mamma morta" from Andrea Chénier to the lyrical beauty of "O mio babbino caro" from Gianni Schicchi, every performance is a testament to Maria Callas' status as one of the greatest sopranos of all time.
Diva by Daisy Goodwin is a masterclass in vocal technique, emotional expression, and dramatic interpretation, cementing Maria Callas' legacy as a true icon of the opera world. With its rich, classical sound and timeless appeal, this album is an essential addition to any music collection, offering a profound and unforgettable listening experience.
Tracks
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Casta diva" (Norma, Coro)Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Tullio Serafin, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Puccini: Tosca, Act 2: "Vissi d'arte" (Tosca)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Victor de Sabata, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Gluck: Alceste, Wq. 44, Act 1: "Divinités du Styx" (Alceste)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Habanera. "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (Carmen, Chœur)Georges Bizet, Maria Callas, Choeurs Rene Duclos, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act 2: "Un bel dì vedremo" (Butterfly)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor, Act 1: "Quando rapito in estasi" (Lucia, Alisa)Gaetano Donizetti, Maria Callas, Anna Maria Canali, Tullio Serafin, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
Verdi: La traviata, Act 1: "Sempre libera" (Violetta, Alfredo)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Francesco Albanese, Gabriele Santini, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Bellini: La sonnambula, Act 2: "Oh! Se una volta sola" (Amina, Rodolfo, Teresa, Elvino, Lisa, Alessio, Notaro) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Cesare Valletti, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Eugenia Ratti, Gabriella Carturan, Giuseppe Modesti, Giuseppe Nessi, Pierluigi Latinucci, Leonard Bernstein, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Puccini: Gianni Schicchi: "O mio babbino caro" (Lauretta)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act 1: Valse. "Ah ! Je veux vivre dans ce rêve" (Juliette)Charles Gounod, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Catalani: La Wally, Act 1: "Ebben? Ne andrò lontana" (Wally)Alfredo Catalani, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Giordano: Andrea Chénier, Act 3: "La mamma morta" (Maddalena)Umberto Giordano, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Charpentier: Louise, Act 3: "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée" (Louise)Gustave Charpentier, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Verdi: La traviata, Act 1: "Ah fors'e lui" (Violetta)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Gabriele Santini, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Bizet: Carmen, Act 2: "Les tringles des sistres tintaient" (Carmen, Frasquita, Mercédès)Georges Bizet, Maria Callas, Jane Berbié, Nadine Sautereau, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris
Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor, Act 1: "Regnava nel silenzio alta la notte e bruna" (Lucia, Alisa)Gaetano Donizetti, Maria Callas, Margreta Elkins, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia, Act 1: "Una voce poco fa" (Rosina)Gioachino Rossini, Maria Callas, Alceo Galliera, Philharmonia Orchestra
Bellini: La sonnambula, Act 2: "Ah! non credea mirarti" (Amina, Elvino)Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Nicola Monti, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, Act 2: "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" (Dalila)Camille Saint-Saëns, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Verdi: Otello, Act 4: "Ave Maria" (Desdemona)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
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