Description
Giuseppe Verdi: La Traviata Querschnitt / Deutsche Grammophon LP Stereo 1977
40 369 1
Product Details:
- Title: La Traviata (Highlights)
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon – 40 369 1
- Country: Germany
- Released: 1977
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera, Romantic
Product Features
- Stereo LP album featuring highlights from Giuseppe Verdi's opera "La Traviata," conducted by Carlos Kleiber.
- Stellar performances by Ileana Cotrubas (soprano), Placido Domingo (tenor), and Sherrill Milnes (baritone).
- Accompanied by the Bayerisches Staatsorchester and the Bayerischer Staatsopernchor under the direction of Wolfgang Baumgart.
- Original Deutsche Grammophon release from 1977, capturing the dramatic essence of Verdi's beloved opera.
Overview
This Deutsche Grammophon LP presents a captivating selection of highlights from Verdi's "La Traviata," showcasing the passionate drama and exquisite melodies that have made it a cornerstone of operatic repertoire. Carlos Kleiber's dynamic conducting breathes life into Verdi's poignant score, complemented by outstanding vocal performances.
Interesting Facts
- Giuseppe Verdi: One of the most celebrated opera composers, Verdi's "La Traviata" is known for its emotional depth and lyrical beauty, depicting the tragic love story of Violetta and Alfredo.
- Carlos Kleiber: Revered for his interpretative skills, Kleiber's conducting brings out the nuances and dramatic intensity of Verdi's music, making this recording a definitive rendition.
- Vocal Performances: Featuring Ileana Cotrubas's poignant portrayal of Violetta, Placido Domingo's ardent Alfredo, and Sherrill Milnes's powerful Germont.
Tracklist
- Erster Akt - First Act
- A1. Vorspiel Preludio
- A2. Trinklied - Drinking Song
- A3. Arie: Ah, Fors'e Lui / Follie Follie
- Zweiter Akt - Second Act
- A4. Szene Und Arie: Lunge Da Lei / De' Miei Bollenti Spiriti
- A5. Duett: Pura Siccome Un Angelo / Ah, Comprendo...
- B1. Arie: Di Provenza Il Mar
- B2. Aus Finale II: Ogni Suo Aver Tal Femmina
- Dritter Akt - Third Act
- B3. Szene Und Arie: Tenteste La Promessa
- B4. Szene Und Duett: Signora...
- B5. Finale III: Ah, Violetta / Voi Singor? / Mio Padre!
Key Credits
- Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
- Conductor: Carlos Kleiber
- Orchestra: Bayerisches Staatsorchester
- Chorus: Bayerischer Staatsopernchor, Chorus Master Wolfgang Baumgart
- Vocalists: Ileana Cotrubas (Violetta), Placido Domingo (Alfredo), Sherrill Milnes (Germont)
BOX #57
