Description
Giuseppe Verdi: Aida (Opernquerschnitt) - Placido Domingo, Leontyne Price, Sherrill Milnes / ETERNA LP 1976
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Product Details
- Label: ETERNA
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation
- Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
- Released: 1976
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera
Overview
Experience the grandeur of Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Aida" through this compelling operatic compilation on ETERNA Records. This LP features highlights from the monumental opera, showcasing stellar performances by Placido Domingo, Leontyne Price, Sherrill Milnes, Grace Bumbry, and Ruggero Raimondi.
Interesting Facts
- Legendary Cast: Placido Domingo as Radames, Leontyne Price as Aida, Sherrill Milnes as Amonasro, Grace Bumbry as Amneris, and Ruggero Raimondi as Ramfis.
- Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf leads the renowned London Symphony Orchestra, accompanied by the John Alldis Choir.
- Iconic Arias: Highlights include Domingo's powerful rendition of "Celeste Aida," Price's emotive "Ritorna vincitor!" and the dramatic duets featuring Price and Milnes.
- Historic Recording: Originally released in 1976, this album captures the essence of Verdi's masterpiece in a condensed format.
Track Listing
Side A
- Placido Domingo - "Sì: corre voce che l'Etiope" - 3:30
- Placido Domingo - "Se quel guerrier io fossi / Celeste Aida" - 2:27
- Leontyne Price - "Ritorna vincitor! / I sacri nomi de padre, d'amante" - 7:00
- Leontyne Price, Grace Bumbry - "Fu la sorte dell'armia tuoi funesta" - 9:30
Side B
- Leontyne Price, Sherrill Milnes - "Ciel, mio padre! / Rivedrai le foreste imbalsamente" - 9:09
- Leontyne Price, Placido Domingo, Sherrill Milnes, Grace Bumbry, Ruggero Raimondi - "Fuggiam gli ardori inospiti / Di Napata le gole" - 9:40
- Leontyne Price, Placido Domingo, Grace Bumbry - "La fatal pietra sovra me si chiuse" - 11:00
Key Credits
- Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
- Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
- Chorus: John Alldis Choir
- Chorus Master: John Alldis
- Soprano Vocals: Leontyne Price
- Tenor Vocals: Placido Domingo
- Baritone Vocals: Sherrill Milnes
- Mezzo-soprano Vocals: Grace Bumbry
- Bass Vocals: Ruggero Raimondi
BOX #76