Beniamino Gigli: Airs D'Opéras = Opera Arias = Opernarien - Faust; Carmen; Les Prêcheurs De Peries; Manon; Serse; Lucia Die Lammermoor; L'elisir D'amore; Rigoletto; Aida; I Pagliacci; Cavalleria Rusticana / EMI Classics Audio CD 1988 Mono / 077776105

UPC 077776105123

Product Details

• Label: EMI Classics – 077776105123
• Series: Références
• Format: CD, Compilation, Mono
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1988
• Genre: Classical

Overview

Beniamino Gigli, one of the greatest tenors of the 20th century, is celebrated for his expressive, powerful voice and his ability to deliver operatic arias with deep emotional resonance. This compilation album features Gigli performing famous opera arias from works by composers such as Gounod, Bizet, Verdi, Puccini, and more. These include iconic roles like Faust, Carmen, Rigoletto, Aida, and La Bohème. Gigli’s commanding tenor voice is complemented by notable performances from renowned orchestras and conductors, making this a treasured recording for opera lovers.

Track Listing

1. Gounod: Faust – “Qual Turbamento... Salve Dimora” – 4:41
2. Bizet: Carmen – “Il Fior Che Avevi A Me” – 3:56
3. Bizet: Les Prêcheurs De Peries – “Mi Par D'udir Ancora” – 3:46
4. Massenet: Manon – “O Dolce Incanto... Chiuder Gliocchi” – 3:30
5. Handel: Serse – “Fronde Tenere... Ombra Mai Fu” – 3:59
6. Donizetti: Lucia Di Lammermoor – “Chi Mi Frena” – 4:17
7. Donizetti: L'elisir D'amore – “Una Fortiva Lagrima” – 4:18
8. Verdi: Rigoletto – “La Donna È Mobile” – 2:11
9. Verdi: Rigoletto – “Bella Figlia Dell'amore” – 4:23
10. Verdi: Aida – “Se Quel Guerrier... Celeste Aida” – 4:28
11. Leoncavallo: I Pagliacci – “No, Pagliaccio Non Son!” – 2:57
12. Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana – “Mamma, Quel Vino È Generoso” – 3:53
13. Puccini: La Bohème – “Che Gelida Manina” – 4:18
14. Puccini: La Bohème – “O Soave Fanciulla” – 3:08
15. Puccini: Tosca – “E Lucevan Le Stelle” – 2:52
16. Giordano: Andrea Chénier – “Si, Fui Soldato” – 2:33
17. Giordano: Andrea Chénier – “Come Un Bel Dì Di Maggio” – 3:01
18. Pietri: Maristella – “Lo Conosco Un Giardino” – 2:50

Key Credits

• Tenor Vocals: Beniamino Gigli
• Baritone Vocals: Giuseppe De Luca (tracks 6, 9)
• Bass Vocals: Ezio Pinza (track 9)
• Orchestra: Various orchestras including Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala and Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
• Conductor: Carlo Sabajno, Franco Ghione, Giulio Setti, among others
• Producer: Fred Gaisberg
• Transferred By: Keith Hardwick