Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Maria Callas with "Callas sings Great Arias from French Operas - Callas Remastered," a captivating collection of some of the most celebrated arias from French operas. Released on January 1, 1982, under the Warner Classics label, this album showcases Callas's unparalleled vocal prowess and dramatic intensity, spanning a variety of genres within the classical and opera realms.
The album features iconic pieces from renowned composers such as Gluck, Bizet, Saint-Saëns, Gounod, Thomas, Massenet, and Charpentier. From the hauntingly beautiful "J'ai perdu mon Eurydice" from Gluck's "Orphée et Eurydice" to the fiery "Habanera" from Bizet's "Carmen," each track is a testament to Callas's extraordinary range and emotional depth. The album also includes beloved arias like "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" from Saint-Saëns's "Samson et Dalila" and "Ah ! Je veux vivre dans ce rêve" from Gounod's "Roméo et Juliette," demonstrating Callas's ability to bring each character to life with unmatched passion and precision.
With a duration of 49 minutes, this album is a concise yet powerful showcase of Callas's artistry. Whether you are a longtime fan of Maria Callas or a newcomer to her extraordinary talent, this remastered collection offers a compelling journey through some of the most memorable arias in French opera.
Tracks
Gluck: Orphée et Eurydice, Wq. 41, Act 4: "J'ai perdu mon Eurydice" (Orphée)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Gluck: Alceste, Wq. 44, Act 1: "Divinités du Styx" (Alceste)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Bizet: Carmen, Act 1: Habanera. "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (Carmen)Georges Bizet, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Seguédille. "Près des remparts de Séville" (Carmen)Georges Bizet, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, Act 1: "Printemps qui commence" (Dalila)Camille Saint-Saëns, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, Act 2: "Samson, recherchant ma présence" - "Amour ! Viens aider ma faiblesse !" (Dalila)Camille Saint-Saëns, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio 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, French National Radio Orchestra
Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act 1: Valse. "Ah ! Je veux vivre dans ce rêve" (Juliette)Charles Gounod, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Thomas: Mignon, Act 2: "Ah, pour ce soir" - Polonaise. "Je suis Titania la blonde" (Philine)Ambroise Thomas, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Massenet: Le Cid, Act 3: "De cet affreux combat" - "Pleurez, mes yeux" (Chimène)Jules Massenet, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Charpentier: Louise, Act 3: "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée" (Louise)Gustave Charpentier, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
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