Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera with Renata Tebaldi's "The Alternative Repertoire 1956-1959". This captivating collection, released on June 16, 2025, by Urania Records, showcases the extraordinary vocal prowess and versatility of one of the most celebrated sopranos of the 20th century. Spanning a diverse range of operas, this album offers a unique journey through Tebaldi's lesser-known yet equally mesmerizing performances.
From the tender melodies of "Serse" to the dramatic intensity of "Nabucco", Tebaldi's voice shines with unparalleled beauty and emotional depth. Her rendition of "Casta Diva" from "Norma" is a testament to her ability to convey both vulnerability and strength, while her performance of "E Susanna non vien" from "Le nozze di Figaro" showcases her impeccable comedic timing and agility. The album also features Tebaldi's stunning interpretation of Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde", demonstrating her mastery of the German repertoire.
With a duration of 2 hours and 28 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of operatic gems that will delight both seasoned opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Renata Tebaldi's "The Alternative Repertoire 1956-1959" is not just a compilation of songs but a celebration of her extraordinary artistry and the enduring power of opera.
Tracks
Serse: Frondi tenere... Ombra mai fuGeorge Frideric Handel, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Alceste: Divinità infernalChristoph Willibald Gluck, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Le nozze di Figaro: E Susanna non vien... Dove sono i bei momentiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Renata Tebaldi, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Alberto Erede
Le nozze di Figaro: Porgi, amorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Renata Tebaldi, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Alberto Erede
Guglielmo Tell: S’allontanano alfine!... Selva opacaGioachino Rossini, Renata Tebaldi, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Alberto Erede
Norma: Sediziose voci... Casta diva...Ah! bello a me ritornaVincenzo Bellini, Renata Tebaldi, Monte Carlo National Opera Orchestra, Fausto Cleva
La sonnambula: Oh! Se una volta sola... Ah, non credea mirartiVincenzo Bellini, Renata Tebaldi, Monte Carlo National Opera Orchestra, Fausto Cleva
I Puritani: O rendetemi la speme... Qui la voce sua soave... Vien, dilettoVincenzo Bellini, Renata Tebaldi, Monte Carlo National Opera Orchestra, Fausto Cleva
Nabucco: Ben io t’invenni... Anch’io dischiuso un giorno... Salgo già del trono auratoGiuseppe Verdi, Renata Tebaldi, Monte Carlo National Opera Orchestra, Fausto Cleva
Giovanna d’Arco: Oh ben s’addice... Sempre all’albaGiuseppe Verdi, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Oliviero de Fabritiis
Don Carlo O don fataleGiuseppe Verdi, Renata Tebaldi, Monte Carlo National Opera Orchestra, Fausto Cleva
Tannhäuser: Salve d’amor recinto elettoRichard Wagner, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Anton Guadagno
Tannhäuser: Oh! Vergin santa, deh! mi ascoltaRichard Wagner, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Anton Guadagno
Lohengrin: Sola ne’ miei primi anniRichard Wagner, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Anton Guadagno
Tristan und Isolde: Dolce e calmoRichard Wagner, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Anton Guadagno
Faust: C’era un reCharles Gounod, Renata Tebaldi, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Alberto Erede
Carmen: Ella vien!... l’amore uno strano augelloGeorges Bizet, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Anton Guadagno
Samson et Delila: Sansone... Amor! i miei figli proteggiCamille Saint-Saëns, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Anton Guadagno
Samson et Delila: Ebben... S’apre per te il mio corCamille Saint-Saëns, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Anton Guadagno
Manon. Ebben!... Addio, o nostro picciol desco...Jules Massenet, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Anton Guadagno
Manon: Aihmè!... La tua non è la manoJules Massenet, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Anton Guadagno
Eugene Onegin: Akh, noch minulaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Renata Tebaldi, Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
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