Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Giuseppe Verdi with "Celeste Aida - The Verdi Album," a comprehensive collection that spans the legendary composer's most beloved works. Released in 2009 by Decca Music Group Ltd., this album is a treasure trove for opera and classical music enthusiasts, featuring 43 tracks that showcase Verdi's unparalleled mastery of the genre.
From the hauntingly beautiful arias of "Aida" to the dramatic intensity of "Rigoletto" and the tragic love story of "La traviata," this album offers a rich tapestry of Verdi's most iconic compositions. The album includes renowned pieces such as "Celeste Aida" from "Aida," "Questa o quella" from "Rigoletto," and "Libiamo ne'lieti calici" from "La traviata," each performed with exquisite precision and passion.
The album features a stellar lineup of performers, including the incomparable Luciano Pavarotti, whose powerful vocals bring Verdi's music to life. Accompanied by the Ambrosian Opera Chorus and the London Symphony Orchestra, the performances are nothing short of breathtaking, capturing the essence of Verdi's musical genius.
"Celeste Aida - The Verdi Album" is not just a compilation of Verdi's greatest hits; it is a celebration of his enduring legacy. Whether you are a seasoned opera aficionado or a newcomer to the world of classical music, this album offers a profound and enriching experience. With a duration of 2 hours and 36 minutes, it is a journey through the heart of Verdi's musical universe, showcasing his ability to evoke deep emotions and tell compelling stories through his music.
From the dramatic arias of "Otello" to the poignant melodies of "Don Carlo," this album is a testament to Verdi's enduring influence on the world of opera. "Celeste Aida - The Verdi Album" is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of classical music, offering a timeless collection of Verdi's most beloved works.
Macbeth - Revised version 1865 / Act 4: "O figli...Ah, la paterna mano"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Macbeth - Revised version 1865 / Act 4: "Dove siam?"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Ricardo Cassinelli, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Luisa Miller / Act 2: Il foglio dunque? ... Io tutto già vi narraiGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Fernando Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Maag
Luisa Miller / Act 2: Quando le sere al placido chiaror d'un ciel stellatoGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Maag
Luisa Miller / Act 3: M'ardon le veneGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Montserrat Caballé, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Maag
Rigoletto / Act 1: "Questa o quella"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 2: Scena ed Aria. "Ella mi fu rapita"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 2: "Parmi veder le lagrime"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 2: "Duca, duca!"..."Scorrendo uniti"Giuseppe Verdi, Christian Du Plessis, John Gibbs, Ricardo Cassinelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 2: "Possente amor"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 3: "La donna è mobile...E là il vostr'uomo"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Martti Talvela, Sherrill Milnes, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 3: "Un dì, se ben rammentomi"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Huguette Tourangeau, Sherrill Milnes, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 3: "Bella figlia dell'amore"Giuseppe Verdi, Sherrill Milnes, Huguette Tourangeau, Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "Quale d'armi fragor"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "Ah sì ben mio"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "L'onda de'suoni mistici" - "Manrico!"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Graham Clark, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "Di quella pira"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 4: "Miserere d'un'alma"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act 1: Libiamo ne'lieti caliciGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act 1: Un dì felice, etereaGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act 2: "Lunge da lei...De' miei bollenti spiriti"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act 2: "Annina, donde vieni?" - "Oh mio rimorso!"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Marjon Lambriks, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act III: Parigi, o cara, noi lasceremoGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Les vêpres siciliennes: A toi que j'ai chérieGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
Un ballo in maschera / Act 1: "Su, profetessa...Di' tu se fedele"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Kathleen Battle, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Un ballo in maschera / Act 1: "E scherzo od è follia"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Kathleen Battle, Robert Lloyd, Malcolm King, Christa Ludwig, Margaret Price, The London Opera Chorus, Terry Edwards, Junior Dept. Chorus Of Royal College Of, Vaughan Meakins, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Un ballo in maschera / Act 2: "Teco io sto...M'ami, m'ami"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Margaret Price, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Un ballo in maschera / Act 3: "Forse la soglia attinse"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Un ballo in maschera / Act 3: "Ma se m'è forza perderti"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
La forza del destino / Act 4: "Fratello...Riconoscimi!"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Leo Nucci, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Leone Magiera
Don Carlo - 1884 Version / Act 1: "Io l'ho perduta"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Riccardo Muti
Don Carlo - 1884 Version / Act 1: "Io la vidi"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Riccardo Muti
Don Carlo - 1884 Version / Act 1: "Dio che nell'alma"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Paolo Coni, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Riccardo Muti
Aida / Act 1: "Se quel guerrier io fossi!..Celeste Aida"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Aida / Act 3: "Pur ti riveggo, mia dolce Aida"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Chiara, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Aida / Act 4: "La fatal pietra sovra me si chiuse"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Chiara, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Aida / Act 4: "Presago il core della tua condonna"Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Chiara, Luciano Pavarotti, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Aida / Act 4: "O terra, addio; addio valle di pianti"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Paata Burchuladze, Maria Chiara, Ghena Dimitrova, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Requiem: IIh. IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Otello / Act 1: "Già nella notte densa...Venga la morte" - Live In ChicagoGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Kiri Te Kanawa, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Otello, Act III: Dio, mi potevi scagliar - Live in Chicago & New York, 1991Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Otello, Act III: Cassio è là! - Live in Chicago & New York, 1991Giuseppe Verdi, Leo Nucci, Luciano Pavarotti, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Otello / Act 4: "Niun mi tema" - Live At Chicago / 1991Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Dimitri Kavrakos, Alan Opie, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti