Description

Carlo Bergonzi (tenor) = Карло Бергонци (Тенор) / Из Сокровищницы Мирового Исполнительского Искусства – Вокалисты / Мелодия LP Stereo 1983

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Product Features

Artist: Carlo Bergonzi (Карло Бергонци)
Album Title: Из Сокровищницы Мирового Исполнительского Искусства – Вокалисты (From the Treasury of World Performing Art - Vocalists)
Record Label: Мелодия
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo
Country: USSR
Released: 1983
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera, Romantic

Overview

Experience the magnificent voice of Carlo Bergonzi, one of the most revered tenors of the 20th century, in this collection from Мелодия. This 1983 LP captures Bergonzi's exquisite renditions of arias from the operatic masterpieces of Verdi and Donizetti. Presented in stereo, this compilation is part of the esteemed series "Из Сокровищницы Мирового Исполнительского Искусства" (From the Treasury of World Performing Art), celebrating Bergonzi's extraordinary contributions to opera.

Interesting Facts

Carlo Bergonzi: Known for his powerful and expressive tenor voice, Bergonzi's interpretations of Verdi's works are especially celebrated, establishing him as one of the preeminent Verdi tenors.
International Collaboration: The album features collaborations with renowned orchestras and conductors, including the "La Scala" Orchestra and the RCA Italiana Opera Orchestra, under the direction of maestros like Herbert von Karajan and Thomas Schippers.
Rich Repertoire: This compilation highlights Bergonzi's versatility, with performances spanning a variety of Verdi's operas as well as a beautiful aria from Donizetti's "Lucia Di Lammermoor."
Cultural Significance: Released in the USSR, this album is a testament to Bergonzi's global acclaim and the universal appreciation of his artistry during a time of limited cultural exchanges.

Track Listing

Side A:

Edgardo's Scene And Aria ("Lucia Di Lammermoor", Act II) - G. Donizetti (7:16)
Ernani's Scene And Aria ("Ernani", Act I) - G. Verdi (7:45)
Alfredo's Scene And Aria ("La Traviata", Act II) - G. Verdi (7:01)
Riccardo's Canzonetta ("Un Ballo In Maschera", Act II) - G. Verdi (3:14)

Side B:

Terzetto (Leonora, Manrico, Di Luna) ("Il Trovatore", Act I) - G. Verdi (4:15)
Duet (Azucena, Manrico) ("Il Trovatore", Act II) - G. Verdi (5:37)
Manrico's Scene And Stretta ("Il Trovatore", Act III) - G. Verdi (3:51)
Ingemisco ("Requiem") - G. Verdi (3:24)
Offertorium ("Requiem") - G. Verdi (9:43)

Key Credits

Tenor Vocals: Carlo Bergonzi
Baritone Vocals [Di Luna]: Piero Cappuccilli (track B1)
Bass Vocals: Nicolai Ghiaurov (track B5)
Mezzo-soprano Vocals: Fiorenza Cossotto (track B5)
Mezzo-soprano Vocals [Azucena]: Giulietta Simionato (track B2)
Soprano Vocals: Leontyne Price (track B5)
Soprano Vocals [Annina]: Nancy Stokes (track A4)
Soprano Vocals [Leonora]: Gabriella Tucci (tracks B1, B3)
Choir: "La Scala" Chorus (track B3), RCA Italiana Opera Chorus (tracks A2, A4)
Conductors: Erich Leinsdorf (track A4), Georges Prêtre (tracks A1, A3), Gianandrea Gavazzeni (tracks B1 to B3), Herbert von Karajan (tracks B4, B5), Thomas Schippers (track A2)
Orchestras: "La Scala" Orchestra (tracks B1 to B5), RCA Italiana Opera Orchestra (tracks A1 to A4)
Engineer [Restoration]: Ye. Doinikova
Editing: П. Грюнберг
Engineering: Т. Павлова
Graphics: Б. Белов