Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Maria Callas with "Diva by Daisy Goodwin," a captivating collection of operatic masterpieces set to release on January 23, 2024, under Warner Classics. This album is a testament to Callas' unparalleled vocal prowess and dramatic intensity, featuring iconic arias from some of the most celebrated operas in history.
Spanning a rich tapestry of compositions by legendary composers such as Bellini, Puccini, Verdi, and Bizet, the album offers a diverse and enchanting journey through the world of opera. From the hauntingly beautiful "Casta diva" from Bellini's "Norma" to the passionate "Vissi d'arte" from Puccini's "Tosca," each track showcases Callas' extraordinary range and emotional depth. The live recording of "Oh! Se una volta sola" from Bellini's "La sonnambula" adds a thrilling, authentic touch to the collection.
With a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, "Diva by Daisy Goodwin" is a comprehensive showcase of Maria Callas' artistry, making it a must-listen for both opera enthusiasts and those new to the genre. The album's release on Warner Classics ensures a high-quality listening experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the nuances of Callas' voice and the rich orchestral arrangements.
Whether you're a longtime admirer of Maria Callas or a newcomer to her work, this album is a treasure trove of operatic brilliance that will leave you spellbound.
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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