Joan Sutherland: The Voice Of The Century / Decca 3x LP, Box Set 1977

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Music by Rossini, Puccini, Gounod, Handel, Weber, Offenbach, Donizetti, Bellini, Delibes, Bizet, Verdi, Mozart, Meyerbeer

Product Details

• Label: Decca
• Format: 3 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Box Set
• Country: UK
• Released: 1977
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Opera

Overview

Experience the unparalleled artistry of Joan Sutherland, hailed as "The Voice of the Century," with this comprehensive box set from Decca. Featuring a captivating selection of arias from operas by Rossini, Puccini, Gounod, Handel, Weber, Offenbach, Donizetti, Bellini, Delibes, Bizet, Verdi, Mozart, and Meyerbeer, this collection showcases Sutherland's exquisite vocal range and dramatic prowess.

Interesting Facts

• Operatic Masterpieces: From the virtuosic coloratura of "Les Oiseaux Dans La Charmille" to the heartfelt lyricism of "Vissi D'Arte," each track highlights Sutherland's versatility and technical brilliance.
• Legendary Performances: Includes iconic arias like "Casta Diva" from Norma, "Sempre Libera" from La Traviata, and "Bell Song" from Lakmé, demonstrating Sutherland's command of the bel canto and dramatic repertoire.
• Decca Legacy: Produced and distributed by The Decca Record Company Limited, known for its commitment to preserving and promoting classical music excellence.

Track Listing

• Side A:

  1. Samson: Let The Bright Seraphim
  2. Der Freischütz: Und Ob Die Wolke
  3. Les Contes D'Hoffmann: Elle A Fui, La Tourterelle
  4. Les Contes D'Hoffmann: Les Oiseaux Dans La Charmille

• Side B:

  1. Carmen: Micäela's Arie
  2. Alcina: Tiranna Gelosia
  3. Rigoletto: Caro Nome
  4. Otello: Willow Song And Ave Maria

• Side C:

  1. Don Giovanni: Or Sai Chi L'Onore
  2. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Regnava Net Silenzio
  3. La Traviata: E Strano... Ah! Fors'è Lui... Sempre Libera

• Side D:

  1. I Puritani: Que La Voce
  2. La Sonnambula: Come Per Me Sereno
  3. Beatrice De Tenda: Deh! Se Un Urna
  4. Die Zauberflote: O Zittre Nicht

• Side E:

  1. Les Huguenots: O Beau Pays
  2. Semiramide: Bel Raggio
  3. Giulio Cesare: V'adoro, Pupille
  4. Norma: Casta Diva

• Side F:

  1. Tosca: Vissi D'Arte
  2. Faust: Jewel Song
  3. La Fille Du Régiment
  4. Lakmé: Bell Song

Key Credits

• Soprano: Joan Sutherland
• Manufactured By: The Decca Record Company Limited
• Distributed By: The Decca Record Company Limited

BOX #76