Description
Giuseppe Verdi: Un Ballo In Maschera - Gencer, Bergonzi, Zanasi, Lazzarni, O. De Fabritiis / Bologna 1961 / MYTO Records 2x Audio CD 2004 / 011.238
UPC 608974502386
Product Details:
- Format: 2 x CD
- Country: Europe
- Released: 2004
- Genre: Opera
- Style: Classical, Opera
Overview
This 1961 recording of Giuseppe Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera captures a magnificent live performance from the Teatro Comunale di Bologna, conducted by Oliviero de Fabritiis. With a stellar cast including Leyla Gencer as Amelia, Carlo Bergonzi as Riccardo, and Mario Zanasi as Renato, this rendition of Verdi’s dramatic opera stands out for its vocal intensity and emotive interpretation. Featuring the Orchestra and Choir of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna, this performance is an exceptional example of Verdi's musical mastery and the artistry of mid-20th century opera.
Track Listing:
CD 1:
- Act I: Prelude and Scene
- Amelia's Aria: "Rendimi la speme" (Amelia's Prayer)
- Riccardo and Renato's Duet
- Act I: Finale - "Vivi, ingannami!"
- Act II: Ulrica’s Aria: "Re dell’abisso" (Ulrica's Prophecy)
- Riccardo and Renato’s Duet
CD 2:
- Act III: The Masked Ball Begins
- "Teco io sto" (Amelia and Riccardo's duet)
- Renato’s Revenge - "Eri tu che macchiavi quell'anima"
- Act III: Finale - Death of Riccardo
- Curtain Call
Key Credits:
- Amelia: Leyla Gencer
- Riccardo: Carlo Bergonzi
- Renato: Mario Zanasi
- Ulrica: Adriana Lazzarini
- Oscar: Dora Gatta
- Silvano: Franco Bordoni
- Conductor: Oliviero de Fabritiis
- Orchestra & Choir: Orchestra e Coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna
