Description

Ezio Pinza - Arias from The Marriage of Figaro; The Magic Flute; Mignon; The Barber of Seville; La Favorita; Norma; I Vespri Siciliani; La Forza del Destino; La Boheme; and Songs / Immortal Performances / RCA Victrola LP Mono 1969

VIC-1418

Product Details

Label: RCA Victrola – VIC-1418
Series: Immortal Performances
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Mono
Country: US
Released: 1969
Genre: Classical, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Classical, Romantic, Opera, Canzone Napoletana

Overview

Ezio Pinza, one of the most celebrated basses of the 20th century, takes center stage in this compilation, performing a selection of iconic operatic arias and songs. This album is part of the Immortal Performances series by RCA Victrola and showcases Pinza’s rich and resonant voice in roles from classic operas like The Magic Flute, The Barber of Seville, Norma, and La Bohème. With contributions from renowned conductors such as Giulio Setti and Erich Leinsdorf, the LP also includes several popular Neapolitan songs, further highlighting Pinza’s versatility in both opera and folk music.

Track Listing

Side A

Mozart – Le Nozze De Figaro: Si Vuol Ballare
Conductor: Bruno Reibold
Duration: 3:16
Mozart – Die Zauberflöte: O Isis Und Osiris
Chorus: Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Conductor: Giulio Setti
Orchestra: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Duration: 3:25
Rossini – Il Barbiere Di Siviglia: La Calunnia
Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
Orchestra: RCA Victor Orchestra
Duration: 3:27
Donizetti – La Favorita: Splendon Più Belle In Ciel
Chorus: Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Conductor: Giulio Setti
Orchestra: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Duration: 4:57
Bellini – Norma: Ite Sul Colle, O Druidi!
Chorus: Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Conductor: Giulio Setti
Orchestra: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Duration: 4:18
Verdi – La Forza Del Destino: Maledizione: Il Santo Nome Di Dio
Chorus: Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Conductor: Giulio Setti
Orchestra: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Duration: 4:30

Side B

Verdi – I Vespri Siciliani: O Tu, Palermo
Conductor: Rosario Bourdon
Duration: 4:05
Puccini – La Bohème: Vecchia Zimarra
Conductor: Rosario Bourdon
Harp: Francis J. Lapitino
Duration: 2:16
Thomas – Mignon: Berceuse: De Son Coeur J'ai Calmé
Conductor: Rosario Bourdon
Duration: 3:16
Bohm – Calm As The Night
Piano: Gibner King
Violin: Nathan Milstein
Duration: 3:01
D'Esposito – Anema E Core (Until)
Conductor: Peter King
Duration: 2:13
Vian, Goell, DeCrescenzo – Luna Rossa (Blushing Moon)
Conductor: Peter King
Duration: 2:14
Tosti – L'Ultima Canzone
Conductor: Rosario Bourdon
Harp: Francis J. Lapitino
Duration: 3:16