Giuseppe Verdi – Nabucco (Highlights) / Classic Art Audio CD 1997 / CA115

UPC 5030240050829

Product Details:

• Label: Classic Art – CA115
• Format: CD
• Country: Italy
• Released: 1997
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Opera

Overview

Giuseppe Verdi's iconic opera Nabucco is a masterpiece of 19th-century Italian opera, and this album offers a selection of highlights from the powerful and dramatic work. Nabucco tells the story of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar and the plight of the Jewish people. The opera is famous for its stirring choruses, particularly the "Va pensiero" or Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, which has become an anthem of freedom and hope.

This recording features the Orchestra and Chorus of the Arena di Verona, conducted by Anton Guadagno, known for its dramatic interpretation of Verdi's music. The album showcases some of the opera's most iconic arias, including "Va pensiero," "Fenena! O Mia Diletta!", and "S'Appressan Gl'Istanti", which capture the emotional depth and grandeur of the work.

This collection is an essential listen for lovers of Verdi and opera, offering a compelling taste of one of the most revered operas in the Italian repertoire.

Track Listing

1. Sinfonia – 7:04
2. Fenena! O Mia Diletta! (Ismaele) – 4:00
3. Tremin Gl'Insani (Nabucco) – 3:26
4. Mio Furore, Non Più Costretto (Nabucco) – 3:06
5. Ben Io, T'Invenni (Abigaille) – 3:42
6. Chi S'Avanza? (Abigaille) – 1:11
7. Salgo Già Del Trono Aurato (Abigaille) – 1:48
8. S'Appressan Gl'Istanti (Tutti) – 3:35
9. Chi Mi Toglie Il Regio Scettro? (Nabucco) – 2:58
10. Eccelsa Donna (Gran Sacerdote) – 2:52
11. Donna Chi Sei (Nabucco) – 3:22
12. Oh, Di Qual Onta (Nabucco) – 6:49
13. Va Pensiero (Coro Degli Ebrei) – 4:38
14. Dio Di Giuda (Nabucco) – 2:59
15. Marcia Funebre – 1:54
16. Oh, Dischiuso E' Il Firmamento (Fenena) – 2:19
17. Su Me... Morente... Esanime (Abigaille) – 3:29

Key Credits

• Conductor: Anton Guadagno
• Orchestra and Chorus: Arena di Verona