G. Verdi = Дж. Верди: опера - Бал-маскарад / Мелодия 3x LP, Mono, Box Set 

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Product Features

• Format: 3 x Vinyl, LP, Mono, Box Set
• Label: Melodiya
• Country: USSR
• Released: Date not specified
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Opera

Overview

"Un Ballo in Maschera," composed by Giuseppe Verdi, is an opera in three acts filled with passion, intrigue, and tragedy. This Melodiya box set features a stellar cast including Robert Merrill, George Cehanovsky, Nicola Moscona, and Jan Peerce, backed by the NBC Orchestra and Robert Shaw Chorus. The libretto, penned by Antonio Somma and Francesco Maria Piave, is based on a play by Eugène Scribe. This 3x LP set, recorded in mono, captures the timeless allure of Verdi's work as performed during the Soviet era.

Interesting Facts

• Cultural Significance: "Un Ballo in Maschera" is notable for its depiction of forbidden love and political intrigue, themes that resonated deeply during Verdi's time.
• Unique Recording: This USSR release features renowned American baritone Robert Merrill and celebrated tenor Jan Peerce.
• Historical Context: Melodiya, the state-owned Soviet record label, was known for producing high-quality classical recordings during the 20th century.
• Libretto: The opera’s libretto has undergone several revisions due to political censorship at the time of its creation.
• Cast Highlights: Robert Merrill, one of the leading baritones of his era, and Jan Peerce, a famous American tenor, bring exceptional depth and emotion to their roles.

Track Listing

Un Ballo in Maschera

• Side A:

  • 1 Действие (Act 1)

• Side B:

  • 2 Действие (Act 2)

• Side C:

  • 3 Действие (Act 3)

• Side D:

  • 3 Действие (Окончание) (Act 3 - Conclusion)

• Side E:

  • 4 Действие (Act 4)

• Side F:

  • 4 Действие (Окончание) (Act 4 - Conclusion)

Key Credits

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (Дж. Верди)
• Baritone Vocals [Renato]: Robert Merrill
• Baritone Vocals [Silvano]: George Cehanovsky
• Bass Vocals [Sam]: Nicola Moscona
• Bass Vocals [Tom]: Norman Scott
• Mezzo-soprano Vocals [Ulrica]: Clara Mae Turner
• Soprano Vocals [Amelia]: Erna Nelli
• Soprano Vocals [Oscar]: Virginia Haskins
• Tenor Vocals [Richard]: Jan Peerce
• Chorus: Robert Shaw Chorus
• Orchestra: NBC Orchestra
• Libretto: Antonio Somma (А. Сомма), Francesco Maria Piave (Ф. Пиаве)
• Playwright: Eugène Scribe (Э. Скриб)

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