Experience the unparalleled voice of Maria Callas in a revolutionary concert experience with "Callas in Concert - The Hologram Tour." This extraordinary album captures the essence of Callas' legendary performances, accompanied by live symphony orchestras, offering a unique blend of classical opera and cutting-edge technology. Released on September 14, 2018, under Warner Classics, this collection features 15 iconic arias and orchestral pieces from some of the most beloved operas, including works by Rossini, Gounod, Verdi, Bizet, Catalani, Thomas, Ponchielli, Bellini, and Puccini. From the haunting beauty of "Casta Diva" from Bellini's "Norma" to the dramatic intensity of "Vissi d'arte" from Puccini's "Tosca," each track showcases Callas' extraordinary vocal range and artistic prowess. With a duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes, this album is a testament to Callas' enduring legacy and her timeless contributions to the world of opera. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the enchanting world of opera, "Callas in Concert - The Hologram Tour" promises an unforgettable journey through the masterpieces of classical music, performed by one of the greatest voices of all time.
Rossini: La gazza ladra: SinfoniaGioachino Rossini, Carlo Maria Giulini, 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
Verdi: Macbeth, Act 1: "Nel dì della vittoria" - "Vieni! T'affretta" (Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Philharmonia Orchestra
Bizet: Carmen: PréludeGeorges Bizet, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris
Bizet: Carmen, 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
Bizet: Carmen, Act 3: "Mêlons ! Coupons !" (Frasquita, Mercédès, Carmen)Georges Bizet, Maria Callas, Jane Berbié, Nadine Sautereau, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris
Verdi: Macbeth, Act 4: "Una macchia è qui tuttora" (Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Philharmonia Orchestra
Catalani: La Wally, Act 1: "Ebben? Ne andrò lontana" (Wally)Alfredo Catalani, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Thomas: Hamlet, Act 4: "À vos jeux" - Chanson. "Pâle et blonde" (Ophélie)Ambroise Thomas, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Philharmonia Orchestra
Ponchielli: La Gioconda, Op. 9: PreludioAmilcare Ponchielli, Antonino Votto, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Ponchielli: La Gioconda, Op. 9, Act 4: "Suicidio!" (Gioconda)Amilcare Ponchielli, Maria Callas, Antonino Votto, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Ponchielli: La Gioconda, Op. 9, Act 4: " Ecco, il velen di Laura" (Gioconda, First Voice, Second Voice, Enzo)Amilcare Ponchielli, Maria Callas, Aldo Biffi, Pier Miranda Ferraro, Renato Ercolani, Antonino Votto
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, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire