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verdi: great scenes from aida - birgit nilsson

Birgit Nilsson - Verdi: Great Scenes From Aida (LP)

Birgit Nilsson

2014
10 tracks
1 uur, 13 min
opera

Verdi: Great Scenes From Aida

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Product Description

Experience the power and passion of Verdi's timeless opera "Aida" through the extraordinary voice of the legendary Birgit Nilsson. This album, "Verdi: Great Scenes From Aida," captures some of the most iconic and dramatic moments from the opera, showcasing Nilsson's unparalleled vocal prowess and emotional depth. The album spans a little over an hour and thirteen minutes, featuring a selection of arias that highlight the intensity and beauty of Verdi's composition.

In addition to the operatic masterpieces, the album also includes the Wesendonck Lieder by Richard Wagner, performed with the same level of artistry and sensitivity that Nilsson is known for. These songs provide a contrasting yet complementary experience, showcasing her versatility as a singer.

Recorded and released by Decca Music Group Ltd. in 2014, this album is a testament to Nilsson's enduring legacy as one of the greatest sopranos of all time. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a captivating journey through some of the most celebrated works in classical music.

Tracks

Aida / Act 1: Ritorna vincitor!Giuseppe Verdi, Birgit Nilsson, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir John Pritchard
6:41
Aida / Act 2: Fu la sorte dell'armi a'tuoi funestaGiuseppe Verdi, Birgit Nilsson, Grace Hoffman, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir John Pritchard
10:13
Aida / Act 3: Qui Radames verrà!...O Patria miaGiuseppe Verdi, Birgit Nilsson, Louis Quilico, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir John Pritchard
7:22
Aida / Act 3: Rivedrai le foreste imbalsamateGiuseppe Verdi, Birgit Nilsson, Louis Quilico, Luigi Ottolini, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir John Pritchard
15:37
Aida / Act 4: La fatal pietra sovra me si chiuseGiuseppe Verdi, Birgit Nilsson, Luigi Ottolini, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Sir John Pritchard
10:35
Wesendonck Lieder, WWV 91: 1. Der EngelRichard Wagner, Birgit Nilsson, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
3:57
Wesendonck Lieder, WWV 91: 2. Stehe stillRichard Wagner, Birgit Nilsson, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
4:08
Wesendonck Lieder, WWV 91: 3. Im TreibhausRichard Wagner, Birgit Nilsson, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
7:00
Wesendonck Lieder, WWV 91: 4. SchmerzenRichard Wagner, Birgit Nilsson, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
2:36
Wesendonck Lieder, WWV 91: 5. TräumeRichard Wagner, Birgit Nilsson, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis
4:51

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Verdi: Great Scenes From Aida
Artist: Birgit Nilsson
Album release date: 1 jan 2014
Label: Decca Music Group Ltd.
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 13 min
Tracks: 10 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Opera
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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