Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Beniamino Gigli's operatic artistry with this captivating collection of arias. Released on January 1, 2001, under the IDIS label, this album showcases Gigli's extraordinary vocal prowess and emotional depth, spanning the genres of canzone napoletana and opera. The album features iconic compositions from renowned composers such as Gounod, Giordano, Blanc, Massenet, and Verdi, each piece a testament to Gigli's unparalleled talent.
From the passionate intensity of "Di quella pira" from Verdi's "Il trovatore" to the tender beauty of "O dolce incanto" from Massenet's "Manon," Gigli's voice transcends time, delivering performances that are as powerful as they are poignant. The album also includes a rare spoken piece, "Beniamino Gigli speaks in Recanati," offering a glimpse into the personal side of this legendary artist.
With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a treasure trove of operatic masterpieces, perfect for both seasoned opera enthusiasts and those new to the genre. Whether you're drawn to the dramatic fervor of "Andrea Chénier" or the lyrical grace of "La dolcissima effige" from "Adriana Lecouvreur," Beniamino Gigli's renditions are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tracks
Romeo et Juliette, Romeo et Juliette, Act II: L'amor, l'amor (Sung in Italian)Charles Gounod, Beniamino Gigli, Mafalda Favero, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Gabriele Santini
Andrea Chénier, Act IV: Come un bel di di maggioUmberto Giordano, Beniamino Gigli, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Franco Ghione
Andrea Chénier, Act IV: Salvo una madreUmberto Giordano, Beniamino Gigli, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Franco Ghione
Giovinezza, "Fascist Hymn"Giuseppe Blanc, Beniamino Gigli, Milan La Scala Chorus, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Nino Antonicelli
Manon, Manon, Act II: O dolce incanto (Sung in Italian)Jules Massenet, Beniamino Gigli, Pia Tassinari, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Vincenzo Bellezza
La forza del destino, Act III: La vita inferno all'infeliceGiuseppe Verdi, Beniamino Gigli, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Oliviero de Fabritiis
Adriana Lecouvreur, Act I: La dolcissima effigeFrancesco Cilea, Beniamino Gigli, Magda Olivero, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Mario Rossi
Il trovatore, Act III: Di quella piraGiuseppe Verdi, Beniamino Gigli, Milan Teatro Alla Scala Chorus, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Oliviero de Fabritiis
Beniamino Gigli speaks in RecanatiBeniamino Gigli
Inno alla patriaFrédéric Chopin, Beniamino Gigli, Philharmonia Orchestra, Stanford Robinson
Omaggio a BelliniFrédéric Chopin, Beniamino Gigli, Philharmonia Orchestra, Stanford Robinson
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