The album Tosca by Puccini Callas, Corelli, Gobbi, Orchestra And Chorus Of The Metropolitan Opera, Fausto Cleva is a stunning display of opera at its finest. The album features some of the most talented and renowned performers of the time, including Maria Callas, Franco Corelli, and Tito Gobbi.
The orchestra and chorus of the Metropolitan Opera provide a beautiful and powerful backdrop to the vocal performances, creating a rich and emotional atmosphere throughout the album. Fausto Cleva's direction and conducting are also exceptional, bringing out the best in each performer and creating a cohesive and powerful overall sound.
One of the highlights of the album is Maria Callas's performance as the lead character, Tosca. Her voice is both powerful and emotive, capturing the passion and intensity of the character perfectly. Franco Corelli and Tito Gobbi also deliver outstanding performances, bringing depth and nuance to their respective roles.
Chorus Of The Metropolitan Opera (tracks: 1-1 to 2-14)
Composed By
Giacomo Puccini
Conductor
Fausto Cleva (tracks: 1-1 to 2-14), Georges Sebastian (tracks: 2-15 to 2-18)
Orchestra
Orchestre Du Théatre National De L'Opéra De Paris (tracks: 2-15 to 2-18), Orchestra Of The Metropolitan Opera (tracks: 1-1 to 2-14)
Soprano Vocals
Maria Callas
Tenor Vocals
Franco Corelli (tracks: 1-1 to 2-14)
Notes
Registrazione dal vivo, 19.3.1965, New York. [tracks 1-1 to 2-14]
Registrazione dal vivo, 19.12.1958, Paris. [tracks 2-15 to 2-18]
℗ Melodram srl, Milano, 1989.
CD is manufactured in Austria.
Made in Italy.
Barcodes
Matrix / Runout (CD1): 1-MEL-26030 31 A2
Matrix / Runout (CD2): 2-MEL-26030 22 A2
Other (SPARS Code): AAD
Barcode: 8014486060306
About Puccini Callas, Corelli, Gobbi, Orchestra And Chorus Of The Metropolitan Opera, Fausto Cleva
Born: December 22, 1858 (Lucca, Tuscany, Italy).
Died: November 29, 1924 (Brussels, Belgium).
Giacomo Puccini was an Italian opera composer who has been called "the greatest composer of Italian opera after Verdi".
Real Name
Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccini
Tosca by Puccini Callas, Corelli, Gobbi, Orchestra And Chorus Of The Metropolitan Opera, Fausto Cleva is a must-have for any opera lover. The combination of exceptional vocal performances, beautiful orchestration, and skilled conducting creates an unforgettable listening experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.