Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Maria Callas with "Maria Callas: Arie Celebri Vol. II," a captivating collection of celebrated arias conducted by the esteemed Alfredo Simonetto. Released on June 1, 1992, under the Nar Classical label, this album is a testament to Callas's unparalleled vocal prowess and dramatic intensity, accompanied by the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI di Milano.
Spanning a rich duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, this album features iconic performances from some of the most beloved operas in the repertoire. From the haunting beauty of "Mild und leise" from Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" to the dramatic fervor of "Pace, pace, mio Dio" from Verdi's "La forza del destino," each aria showcases Callas's extraordinary range and emotional depth. The album also includes memorable arias from "I puritani," "Semiramide," "Hamlet," "Tosca," "Il Trovatore," and "Lucia di Lammermoor," offering a comprehensive journey through her illustrious career.
Alfredo Simonetto's masterful conducting elevates these performances, providing a rich and resonant backdrop that highlights Callas's vocal brilliance. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is a treasure trove of musical excellence, capturing the essence of one of the most celebrated voices in opera history.
I puritani, IVB 8, Act I: "Vieni al tempio" (Elvira, Coro)Vincenzo Bellini, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano della Rai, Oliviero de Fabritiis, Maria Callas, Coro di Milano della Rai
Semiramide, IGR 60, Act I: "Bel raggio lusinghier" (Semiramide)Gioachino Rossini, Orchestra Sinfonica e Coro di Milano della Rai, Oliviero de Fabritiis, Maria Callas, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano della Rai
Hamlet, IAT 9, , Act IV: "Ai vostri giochi" (Ofelia)Ambroise Thomas, Orchestra Sinfonica e Coro di Milano della Rai, Oliviero de Fabritiis, Maria Callas, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano della Rai
Tosca, S.69, IGP 17, Scena dall'Atto II (Tosca, Scarpia)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestra del Metropolitan Opera, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Maria Callas, George London
Il Trovatore, IGV 31, Act IV: "D'amor sull'ali rosee" (Leonora)Giuseppe Verdi, Orchestra del Festival d'Atene, Antonino Votto, Maria Callas
La forza del destino, IGV 11, Act IV: "Pace, pace, mio Dio" (Leonora)Giuseppe Verdi, Orchestra del Festival d'Atene, Antonino Votto, Maria Callas
Tristan und Isolde, WWV 90, IRW 51, Act III: "Mild und leise" (Isotta)Richard Wagner, Orchestra del Festival d'Atene, Antonino Votto, Maria Callas
Lucia di Lammermoor, IGD 45, Act II: "Regnava nel silenzio" (Lucia)Gaetano Donizetti, Orchestra del Festival d'Atene, Antonino Votto, Maria Callas
Hamlet, IAT 9, Act IV: "Ai vostri giochi" (Ofelia)Ambroise Thomas, Orchestra del Festival d'Atene, Antonino Votto, Maria Callas
Hamlet, IAT 9, Act IV: "Ai vostri giochi" BIS (Ofelia)Ambroise Thomas, Orchestra del Festival d'Atene, Antonino Votto, Maria Callas