Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana - Elena Nicolai, Mario del Monaco / Orchestra Sinfonica e Cori diretti da Franco Ghione / Recital Operistico Di Mario Del Monaco / Decca LP

LXT 2928

Product Details

• Catalog Number: LXT 2928
• Label: Decca
• Format: Vinyl, LP
• Country: UK
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Opera

Overview

Experience the grandeur of Italian opera with "Cavalleria Rusticana" by Pietro Mascagni, featuring stellar performances by Mario del Monaco and Elena Nicolai, under the baton of conductor Franco Ghione. This Decca LP not only presents Mascagni's renowned opera but also showcases a selection of operatic highlights performed by Mario del Monaco, including works by Catalani, Puccini, and Giordano.

Interesting Facts

• Legendary Voices: Mario del Monaco, known for his powerful and emotive tenor, delivers a memorable rendition of "Cavalleria Rusticana."
• Operatic Showcase: The LP includes highlights from other operas, offering a diverse repertoire that displays del Monaco's versatility and vocal prowess.
• Conductor's Mastery: Franco Ghione leads the Orchestra Sinfonica e Cori, bringing out the richness of Mascagni's score and the intensity of del Monaco's interpretations.

Track Listing

Side A: Cavalleria Rusticana

• Preludio - "O Lola" - "Gli Aranci"
• "Dite Mamma Lucia" - "Il Cavallo Scalpita"

Side B: Operatic Recital by Mario Del Monaco

• Catalani: Loreley - Nel Verde Maggio
• Puccini: Il Tabarro - Hai Ben Ragione
• Giordano: Andrea Chenier - Colpito Qui M'avete; Un di All'azzurro Spazio
• Puccini: Turandot - Nessun Dorma
• Puccini: La Fanciulla Del West - Una Parola Sola; Or So Sei Mesi
• Puccini: La Boheme - Che Gelida Manina

Key Credits

• Tenor Vocals: Mario del Monaco
• Mezzo-soprano Vocals: Elena Nicolai, Laura Didier (Side A)
• Baritone Vocals: Aldo Protti (Side A)
• Contralto Vocals: Annamaria Anelli (Side A)
• Conductor: Franco Ghione

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