Celebrate the enduring legacy of Maria Callas, the iconic soprano whose powerful voice and dramatic prowess have left an indelible mark on the world of opera. "From Callas With Love" is a meticulously curated collection of her most beloved arias, released by Warner Classics on February 14, 2023, to commemorate the centennial of her birth. This album spans a little under two hours and features 20 iconic tracks, showcasing Callas's extraordinary range and interpretive genius.
From the fiery passion of Carmen's "Habanera" to the heart-wrenching beauty of "Un bel dì vedremo" from Madama Butterfly, this album offers a comprehensive journey through some of opera's most celebrated works. Callas's renditions of arias from Verdi's "Rigoletto" and "La traviata," Puccini's "Tosca," and Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" are testament to her unparalleled ability to convey deep emotion and dramatic intensity. The album also includes lesser-known but equally captivating pieces, such as Charpentier's "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée" from "Louise" and Berlioz's "D'amour l'ardente flamme" from "La damnation de Faust."
"From Callas With Love" is not just a tribute to Maria Callas's artistry but also a celebration of her enduring influence on the opera world. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Callas or a newcomer to her extraordinary talent, this album is a treasure trove of operatic masterpieces that will captivate and inspire. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Callas's voice and experience the magic of opera at its finest.
Tracks
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
Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor, Act 1: "Quando rapito in estasi" (Lucia, Alisa)Gaetano Donizetti, Maria Callas, Margreta Elkins, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 1: "Gualtier Maldè!" - "Caro nome" (Gilda, Borsa, Ceprano, Marullo)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Renato Ercolani, William Dickie, Carlo Forti, Tullio Serafin, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act 2: "Un bel dì vedremo" (Butterfly)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
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
Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia, Act 1: "Dunque io son" (Figaro, Rosina)Gioachino Rossini, Maria Callas, Tito Gobbi, Alceo Galliera, Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Otello, Act 4: Canzone del salice. "Piangea cantando" (Desdemona)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Puccini: La bohème, Act 1: "Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì" (Mimì, Rodolfo)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Antonino Votto, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Puccini: La bohème, Act 1: "Ehi! Rodolfo!" - "O soave fanciulla" (Schaunard, Colline, Marcello, Rodolfo, Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Manuel Spatafora, Nicola Zaccaria, Rolando Panerai, Antonino Votto, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Berlioz: La damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H 111, Pt. 4: "D'amour l'ardente flamme" (Marguerite)Hector Berlioz, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Massenet: Werther, Act 3: "Werther ! Werther !" - "Je vous écris de ma petite chambre" (Charlotte)Jules Massenet, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Verdi: La traviata, Act 3: "Addio, del passato bei sogni ridenti" (Violetta)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Gabriele Santini, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Puccini: Tosca, Act 1: "Mario! Mario! Mario!" (Tosca, Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Carlo Bergonzi, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Puccini: Tosca, Act 1: "Ah, quegli occhi!" - "Quale occhio al mondo può star di paro" (Tosca, Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Carlo Bergonzi, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Wagner: Tristano ed Isotta, Act 3: Morte d'amore. "Dolce e calmo" (Isotta)Richard Wagner, Maria Callas, Arturo Basile, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Verdi: Il trovatore, Act 1: "Tacea la notte placida" - "Di tale amor" (Leonora)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Charpentier: Louise, Act 3: "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée" (Louise)Gustave Charpentier, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act 2: "Porgi, amor" (Contessa)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 2: "Oh, sarò la più bella!" (Manon, Des Grieux)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Tullio Serafin, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
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