Description
Highlights From Verdi: Aïda - Milanov, Bjoerling, Barbieri, Warren, Perlea, Orchestra and Chorus of the Rome Opera House / RCA Victor Red Seal LP
LM-2046
Highlights From Verdi: Aïda
- Label: RCA Victor Red Seal – LM-2046
- Format: Vinyl, LP
- Country: US
- Released: 1950s
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Romantic, Opera
Overview
This RCA Victor Red Seal LP features highlights from Giuseppe Verdi's grand opera Aïda, one of the pinnacles of the Romantic operatic tradition. The recording showcases the breathtaking talents of a star-studded cast including soprano Zinka Milanov as Aïda, tenor Jussi Björling as Radamès, and baritone Leonard Warren as Amonasro. The production is conducted by Jonel Perlea, with the Rome Opera House Orchestra and Chorus delivering a powerful performance. With its sweeping arias, duets, and dramatic moments, this recording captures the emotional intensity and grandeur of Verdi's beloved opera.
Track Listing
Side A:
- Act I: Recitativo: Si Quel Guerrier Io Fossi – Aria: Celeste Aïda
- Act I: Ritorna Vincitor
- **Act III: Recitativo: Qui Radamès Verra!; Aria: O Patria Mia; Duet: Ciel! Mio Padre!
Side B:
- Act III: Nile Scene: Pur Ti Riveggo
- Act IV: Tomb Scene: La Fatal Pietra
Key Credits
- Soprano Vocals: Zinka Milanov (Aïda)
- Tenor Vocals: Jussi Björling (Radamès)
- Baritone Vocals: Leonard Warren (Amonasro)
- Bass Vocals: Boris Christoff (Ramfis)
- Mezzo-soprano Vocals: Fedora Barbieri (Amneris)
- Chorus Master: Giuseppe Conca
- Conductor: Jonel Perlea
- Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra
- Chorus: Rome Opera House Chorus
- Liner Notes: Olin Downes
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