Maria Callas, the legendary soprano renowned for her extraordinary vocal range and dramatic intensity, invites you to experience the enchanting world of opera with her captivating album "Maria Callas - Cinema." Released on October 11, 2024, under Warner Classics, this collection showcases some of the most iconic arias from the operatic repertoire, spanning compositions by beloved masters such as Bizet, Bellini, Puccini, Verdi, and more.
With a duration of 1 hour and 44 minutes, the album is a testament to Maria Callas's unparalleled artistry and emotional depth. Each track is a masterpiece in its own right, featuring arias that have become synonymous with the golden age of opera. From the fiery passion of Bizet's "Carmen" to the tender vulnerability of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly," Callas's performances are nothing short of breathtaking.
This album is a celebration of Maria Callas's enduring legacy, offering a glimpse into her extraordinary talent and the timeless beauty of opera. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Maria Callas - Cinema" promises an unforgettable journey through some of the most beloved and powerful arias in classical music history.
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
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
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Deh! Non volerli vittime" (Coro, Norma, Pollione, Oroveso)Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Mario Filippeschi, Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, Tullio Serafin, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Puccini: Gianni Schicchi: "O mio babbino caro" (Lauretta)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Puccini: Tosca, Act 2: "Vissi d'arte" (Tosca)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Verdi: La traviata, Act 1: "Ah fors'e lui" (Violetta)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Gabriele Santini, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Catalani: La Wally, Act 1: "Ebben? Ne andrò lontana" (Wally)Alfredo Catalani, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Bellini: La sonnambula, Act 2: "Reggimi, o buona madre" (Amina, Teresa)Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Fiorenza Cossoto, Antonino Votto, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Giordano: Andrea Chénier, Act 3: "La mamma morta" (Maddalena)Umberto Giordano, Maria Callas, 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
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
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act 2: "Un bel dì vedremo" (Butterfly)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Puccini: Tosca, Act 1: "Ah, quegli occhi" - "Quale occhio al mondo può star di paro" (Tosca, Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Victor de Sabata, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Bellini: I Puritani, Act 3: "Vieni fra queste braccia" (Elvira, Arturo)Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Tullio Serafin, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 2: "Tutte le feste al tempio" (Rigoletto, Gilda)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Tito Gobbi, Tullio Serafin, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Bellini: Il pirata, Act 2: "Oh! S'io potessi" - "Col sorriso d’innocenza" (Imogene)Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Philharmonia Orchestra
Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor, Act 3: "Spargi d'amaro pianto" (Lucia, Raimondo, Coro, Enrico)Gaetano Donizetti, Maria Callas, Bernard Ladysz, Philharmonia Chorus, Piero Cappuccilli, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
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