Giuseppe Verdi: Aida - Callas, Baum, Simionato, Weede, Moscona, G. Picco / MYTO Historical Line 2x Audio CD 2000 / 002.H043

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Product Details:

• Label: MYTO Historical Line – 002.H043
• Format: 2 x CD
• Country: Italy
• Released: 2000
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Opera

Overview

Giuseppe Verdi's Aida is a monumental opera that showcases the dramatic tension and grandeur of ancient Egypt, with its stirring music and emotional depth. This historic recording features iconic voices, including Maria Callas as Aida, Kurt Baum as Radamès, and Giulietta Simionato as Amneris. Recorded live with the Orchestra e Coro del Palacio de Bellas Artes, this 2-CD set offers an unforgettable experience of Verdi's masterpiece. The powerful performances, especially the dynamic and passionate portrayals by Callas and Baum, make this a must-have for any opera enthusiast.

Interesting Facts

• Aida was first performed in 1871 at the Cairo Opera House to commemorate the opening of the Suez Canal. Its blend of grandiose spectacle and intimate human drama makes it one of Verdi's most beloved operas.
• Maria Callas, known for her dramatic intensity and remarkable vocal technique, delivers an unforgettable performance as the titular character Aida. Her portrayal is considered one of the finest in the opera's history.
• Kurt Baum as Radamès brings an ideal balance of heroic stature and emotional vulnerability to the role. His voice captures the tortured lover's journey in the opera’s unfolding drama.
• Giulietta Simionato brings a regal yet conflicted character to life as Amneris, embodying the complexity of a woman torn between love and duty.
• The Orchestra e Coro del Palacio de Bellas Artes, conducted with precision, contributes to the powerful atmosphere, providing a rich and dynamic musical backdrop to the emotional intensity of the singers’ performances.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Act I:

   • Introduction & Scene 1: Aida’s Aria
   • Scene 2: Aida and Radamès duet
   • Scene 3: The Priests' chorus

2. Act II:

   • Amneris’s Aria
   • Radamès’s aria
   • The scene of the triumphal march

Disc 2:

1. Act III:

   • Aida and Radamès duet
   • Amneris's confrontation with Radamès

2. Act IV:

   • The dramatic conclusion
   • Aida’s final aria

Key Credits

• Orchestra: Orchestra e Coro del Palacio de Bellas Artes
• Recording: Live performance