Description
Giuseppe Verdi: Falstaff / ETERNA LP Stereo 1975
8 25 520
Product Features:
- Format: Vinyl LP
- Language: Italian
- Label: ETERNA – 8 25 520
- Series: Oper Der Welt In Originalaufnahmen
- Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
- Released: 1975
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera, Romantic
Overview:
Immerse yourself in the delightful world of Giuseppe Verdi's "Falstaff" with this captivating vinyl LP. Recorded in stereo in 1975, this album presents a mesmerizing operatic experience, showcasing the talents of renowned artists such as Tito Gobbi, Rolando Panerai, Luigi Alva, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, and more. Under the masterful baton of conductor Herbert von Karajan, the Philharmonia Orchestra London delivers a performance that perfectly captures the essence of Verdi's comedic masterpiece.
Interesting Facts:
- Giuseppe Verdi composed "Falstaff" in his later years, based on Shakespeare's comedic character Sir John Falstaff from the "Henry IV" plays.
- The opera premiered in 1893 at La Scala in Milan to critical acclaim, marking Verdi's last work for the stage.
- Tito Gobbi, one of the greatest baritones of the 20th century, takes on the title role of Falstaff with unparalleled charisma and vocal prowess.
Track Listing:
Side A:
- Sei Polli Si Scellini / Ehi! Paggio!
- Alice! Meg! Nanetta!
- Torna All'Assolto! / Udrai Quanta Egli Sfoggia
- Alice Mia!
- È Sogno? O Realtà / Eccomi Qua, Son Pronto
Side B:
- Gaie Comari Di Windsor! / Alfin T'Ho Colta / Che C'È Dentro
- Ehi! Taverniere! / Mondo Lodro! / Reverenza
- Ninfe! Elfi! / Alto La!
- Tutto Nel Mondo E Burla
Key Credits:
- Baritone Vocals: Tito Gobbi
- Composed by: Giuseppe Verdi
- Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
- Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra London
- Design: Boerger
- Liner Notes: Ernst Krause
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