Description

Maria Callas – Arias from Carmen; Don Carlo; Louise; Macbeth; Samson & Delila; Tosca / His Master's Voice LP Stereo

SXLP 30166

Product Details

Label: His Master's Voice – SXLP 30166
Series: HMV Concert Classics
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo
Country: UK
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera

Overview

Maria Callas – Arias from Carmen; Don Carlo; Louise; Macbeth; Samson & Delila; Tosca presents some of the most iconic arias in opera, performed by the legendary soprano Maria Callas. Released as part of the HMV Concert Classics series, this compilation brings together timeless performances with The Philharmonia Orchestra and Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire. Under the baton of notable conductors like Alceo Galliera, Georges Prêtre, and Nicola Rescigno, Callas's expressive vocal range is showcased in arias from operas by Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, and more. This LP is an essential addition for opera enthusiasts, offering a snapshot of Callas’s artistry across some of the most beloved operatic roles.

Track Listing

Side A

A1: Una Voce Poco Fa (Il Barbiere Di Siviglia, Act 2)
- Composed By: Gioachino Rossini
- Conductor: Alceo Galliera
- Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra
A2: La Luce Langue (Macbeth, Act 2)
- Composed By: Giuseppe Verdi
- Conductor: Nicola Rescigno
- Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra
A3: Tu Che Le Vanità (Don Carlo, Act 4)
- Composed By: Giuseppe Verdi
- Conductor: Nicola Rescigno
- Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra
A4: Vissi D'Arte, Vissi D'Amore (Tosca, Act 2)
- Composed By: Giacomo Puccini
- Conductor: Georges Prêtre
- Orchestra: Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire

Side B

B1: Divinités Du Styx (Alceste, Act 1)
- Composed By: Christoph Willibald Gluck
- Conductor: Georges Prêtre
- Orchestra: Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Française
B2: Quand Je Vous Aimerai? ... L'Amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle (Habanera) (Carmen, Act 1)
- Composed By: Georges Bizet
- Chorus: Les Chœurs René Duclos
- Chorus Master: Jean Laforge
- Conductor: Georges Prêtre
- Orchestra: Orchestre Du Théâtre National De L'Opéra
B3: Près Des Remparts De Séville ... Taits-toi (Seguidilha & Duet) (Carmen, Act 1)
- Composed By: Georges Bizet
- Conductor: Georges Prêtre
- Orchestra: Orchestre Du Théâtre National De L'Opéra
- Tenor Vocals: Nicolai Gedda
B4: Printemps Qui Commence (Samson et Dalila, Act 1)
- Composed By: Camille Saint-Saëns
- Conductor: Georges Prêtre
- Orchestra: Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Française
B5: Je Ne Suis Qui Faiblesse (Adieu Notre Petite Table) (Manon, Act 2)
- Composed By: Jules Massenet
- Conductor: Georges Prêtre
- Orchestra: Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
B6: Depuis Le Jour (Louise, Act 3)
- Composed By: Gustave Charpentier
- Conductor: Georges Prêtre
- Orchestra: Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Française

Key Credits

Soprano Vocals: Maria Callas
Conductors: Alceo Galliera, Georges Prêtre, Nicola Rescigno
Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire, Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Française, Orchestre Du Théâtre National De L'Opéra
Chorus Master: Jean Laforge
Chorus: Les Chœurs René Duclos
Sleeve Notes: Jacques Bourgeois
Typography: Pentagon Print