Puccini: Tosca / Caballé, Carreras, Wixell / LP Vinyl

Product Details:

• Composer: Giacomo Puccini
• Label: Philips
• Catalog Numbers: 6700 108, 9500 174, 9500 175
• Format: 2x Vinyl, LP, Stereo, Box Set
• Country: Netherlands
• Released: 1976
• Genre: Classical

Overview

This 1976 Philips release of Tosca captures the dramatic intensity and emotional depth of Puccini’s masterpiece. Montserrat Caballé delivers a sublime performance as Floria Tosca, bringing her unmatched vocal elegance and dramatic presence to the role. José Carreras shines as Mario Cavaradossi, his tenor soaring with passion and artistry, while Ingvar Wixell gives a chillingly commanding portrayal of Baron Scarpia.

Recorded with the Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, under the expert baton of Sir Colin Davis, this production preserves the grandeur and nuance of one of opera’s most beloved works. The album includes a 36-page multilingual booklet with the libretto and liner notes in English, German, and French, providing invaluable insights into the opera.

Track Listing

Side A

1. Act I – 28:44

Side B

1. Act I, Conclusion – 17:09
2. Act II – 12:30

Side C

1. Act II, Conclusion – 29:29

Side D

1. Act III – 29:34

Key Credits

• Floria Tosca: Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
• Mario Cavaradossi: José Carreras (Tenor)
• Baron Scarpia: Ingvar Wixell (Baritone)
• Cesare Angelotti: Samuel Ramey (Bass)
• Sacristan: Domenico Trimarchi (Bass)
• Spoletta: Piero De Palma (Tenor)
• Sciarrone/Jailer: William Elvin (Bass)
• A Shepherd: Ann Murray (Soprano)
• Chorus: Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
• Chorus Master: Richard Amner
• Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
• Conductor: Sir Colin Davis
• Assistant Conductor: Robin Stapleton

Special Features

• 36-page multilingual booklet with libretto in Italian and translations in English, French, and German.
• Photography by Juan Guitard and Michael Evans.
• Italian language coaching by Ubaldo Gardini.

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