Experience the timeless masterpiece "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi, one of the most celebrated operas in history. This 2019 production from the Arena di Verona, released on Prima Classic, captures the essence of Verdi's genius with a stellar cast featuring Ermonela Jaho as Violetta Valéry, Charles Castronovo as Alfredo Germont, and the legendary Plácido Domingo as Giorgio Germont. The opera, set in Paris around 1840, tells the tragic love story of Violetta Valéry, a beautiful courtesan, and Alfredo Germont, a young man who falls deeply in love with her. The production is a revival of Robert Carsen's iconic staging, originally presented in 2004, known for its stunning visuals and immersive video projections that bring the story to life. With a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes, this album offers a complete and captivating journey through Verdi's unforgettable score, featuring beloved arias such as "Libiamo ne'lieti calici" and "Sempre libera." Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or new to the genre, "La Traviata" is a must-listen, showcasing the power and beauty of Verdi's music.
This LP was released in 2021.
Tracks
La traviata / Act 1: PreludeGiuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 1: “Dell’invito trascorsa è già l’ora”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, Elisabeth Sergeeva, Gideon Poppe, Isaac Galán, Rihards Mačanovskis, Krišjānis Norvelis, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 1: “Libiamo ne’lieti calici”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, Elisabeth Sergeeva, Gideon Poppe, Isaac Galán, Rihards Mačanovskis, Krišjānis Norvelis, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 1: “Che è ciò?”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, Elisabeth Sergeeva, Gideon Poppe, Isaac Galán, Rihards Mačanovskis, Krišjānis Norvelis, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 1: “Un dì felice, eterea”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 1: “Ebben? che diavol fate?”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, Gideon Poppe, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 1: “Si ridesta in ciel l’aurora”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Elisabeth Sergeeva, Gideon Poppe, Isaac Galán, Rihards Mačanovskis, Krišjānis Norvelis, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 1: “E strano!” - “Ah, fors’è lui”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 1: “Follie! Delirio vano è questo!”- “Sempre libera”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Lunge da lei” - “De’ miei bollenti spiriti”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Charles Castronovo, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Annina, donde vieni?” - “Oh mio rimorso!”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Charles Castronovo, Laura Grecka, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Alfredo?” “Per Parigi or or partiva”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, George Petean, Laura Grecka, Michails Čulpajevs, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Pura siccome un angelo”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, George Petean, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Non sapete quale affetto”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, George Petean, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Un dì, quando le veneri”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, George Petean, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Ah! Dite alla giovine”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, George Petean, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Imponete” “Non amarlo ditegli”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, George Petean, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Dammi tu forza, o cielo!”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Laura Grecka, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Che fai?” “Nulla”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Ah, vive sol quel core”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Charles Castronovo, George Petean, Michails Čulpajevs, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Di Provenza il mar, il suol”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, George Petean, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Né rispondi d’un padre all’affetto?” - “No, non udrai rimproveri”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, George Petean, Charles Castronovo, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Avrem lieta di maschere la notte”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Elisabeth Sergeeva, Isaac Galán, Krišjānis Norvelis, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Noi siamo zingarelle”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Elisabeth Sergeeva, Isaac Galán, Krišjānis Norvelis, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Di Madride noi siam mattadori”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Elisabeth Sergeeva, Gideon Poppe, Isaac Galán, Krišjānis Norvelis, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Alfredo! Voi!”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, Elisabeth Sergeeva, Gideon Poppe, Isaac Galán, Rihards Mačanovskis, Krišjānis Norvelis, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Invitato a qui seguirmi”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, Elisabeth Sergeeva, Gideon Poppe, Isaac Galán, Rihards Mačanovskis, Krišjānis Norvelis, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Ogni suo aver tal femmina”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Charles Castronovo, Gideon Poppe, Isaac Galán, Rihards Mačanovskis, Krišjānis Norvelis, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Di sprezzo degno se stesso rende”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, George Petean, Charles Castronovo, Elisabeth Sergeeva, Gideon Poppe, Isaac Galán, Rihards Mačanovskis, Krišjānis Norvelis, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 2: “Alfredo, Alfredo, di questo core”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, George Petean, Elisabeth Sergeeva, Gideon Poppe, Isaac Galán, Rihards Mačanovskis, Krišjānis Norvelis, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 3: PreludeGiuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 3: “Annina?” “Comandate?”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Krišjānis Norvelis, Laura Grecka, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 3: “Addio del passato”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 3: “Largo a quadrupede”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, State Choir Latvija, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 3: “Signora...” “Che t’accadde?”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, Laura Grecka, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 3: “Parigi, o cara, noi lasceremo”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 3: “Ah, non più!” - “Ah! Gran Dio! Morir sì giovine”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 3: “Ah, Violetta!” “Voi Signor?”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, George Petean, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
La traviata / Act 3: “Prendi, quest’è l’immagine”Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Piave, Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, George Petean, Krišjānis Norvelis, Laura Grecka, Michael Balke, Latvian Festival Orchestra
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Late '70s Deutsche Grammophon Vinyl
5 out of 5 stars
qammmdlxpaaUnited States🇺🇸
Just as JABS pointed out down there, this album is an absolute sonic powerhouse. Deutsche Grammophon really hit their stride with vinyl releases in the late '70s. Quick tip: Check for "Urheber" in the rim text around the 1 o'clock position to be sure you've got a quality pressing!
La Traviata's Knockout Pressing
5 out of 5 stars
JOSC-TXDUnited States🇺🇸
Having done my homework on the top-notch pressings of La Traviata, I struck gold with this one. The set was still shrink-wrapped and untouched, so it was in flawless condition. But what truly blew me away was the audio quality from the get-go. You can even catch the soprano catching her breath before she starts singing. The range is powerful, unfiltered, and electrifying. It's an absolute knockout of a pressing. The only tiny downside was a bit of over-saturation on the highest notes from the soprano, but that might just be my setup's fault. I'd wholeheartedly suggest this to any opera record collector.
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