Description
Р. Леонкавалло – Паяцы Арии Из Опер Мелодия 1972 LP VINYL
UPC Д-09969
Product Details:
- Label: Мелодия – Д-09969, Д-09970, Д-09971, Д-09972
- Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Mono, Yellow labels, Box Set
- Country: USSR
- Released: 1972
- Genre: Classical
Overview
This exquisite box set combines Ruggero Leoncavallo's celebrated opera Pagliacci (Паяцы) with a selection of operatic arias performed by the renowned Italian tenor Beniamino Gigli. Featuring the Choir and Orchestra of Milan's "La Scala" under the direction of F. Ghione, the album presents the dramatic and emotional depth of Pagliacci in its entirety. The second part of the compilation highlights Gigli's unparalleled interpretations of arias from operas by Puccini, Verdi, Donizetti, and others. A unique feature of this edition is the visual art contribution, with cover art by K. Somov, further enhancing the set's historical and cultural significance.
Track Listing
Pagliacci (Opera in 2 Acts)
Act I
- A1. Introduction and Prologue
- A2. Chorus, Scene, and Arioso (Canio)
- A3. Scene and Bell Chorus
- A4. Scene and Ballad (Nedda)
- B1. Scene and Duet (Nedda and Tonio)
- B2. Duet (Nedda and Silvio)
- B3. Scene and Finale
- B4. Recitative and Arioso (Canio)
Act II - Intermezzo
- C1. Scene and Chorus, Comedy
- C2. Prelude and Scene (Colombina)
- C3. Serenade (Harlequin)
- C4. Comic Scene (Colombina, Harlequin, and Taddeo)
- C5. Duettino (Colombina and Harlequin)
- C6. Scene and Final Duet (Nedda and Canio)
Beniamino Gigli (Arias from Operas)
- D1. Calaf's Aria (Turandot – Puccini)
- D2. Loris' Aria (Fedora – Giordano)
- D3. Federico's Lament (L'Arlesiana – Cilea)
- D4. Alvaro's Aria (La Forza del Destino – Verdi)
- D5. Nemorino's Aria (L'Elisir d'Amore – Donizetti)
- D6. Des Grieux's Aria (Manon Lescaut – Puccini)
- D7. Scene at the Ship (Madama Butterfly – Puccini)
Key Credits
- Conductor: F. Ghione
- Orchestra: Choir and Orchestra of Milan's "La Scala"
- Vocals:
- Canio (Pagliacci): B. Gigli
- Nedda (Colombina): I. Pacetti
- Tonio (Taddeo): M. Baziola
- Silvio: L. Paci
- Beppe (Harlequin): G. Nessi
- Cover Art: K. Somov
- Pressed By: Ленинградский Завод Грампластинок
- Printed By: Ленинградская Фабрика Офсетной Печати №1
Box 2
Box #151
