Description

Scenes From Verdi - Gwyneth Jones, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Edward Downes / Decca LP Mono 1969

LXT 6376

Product Details

Label: Decca – LXT 6376
Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono
Country: UK
Released: March 1969
Genre: Classical, Stage & Screen
Style: Romantic, Opera

Overview

Scenes from Verdi features the renowned soprano Gwyneth Jones, accompanied by the Royal Opera House Orchestra under the baton of Edward Downes. This 1969 mono recording showcases some of the most powerful moments from Verdi's operatic masterpieces. Highlights include iconic arias from Aida, Don Carlo, Macbeth, and Otello, with Gwyneth Jones delivering a stunning performance alongside prominent soloists like George Macpherson and Maureen Lehane. The Royal Opera House Orchestra provides a rich, expressive accompaniment, making this album a must-have for fans of Verdi and opera in general.

Track Listing

Side A

Aida – Ritorna Vincitor
Libretto by Ghislanzoni
Aida – Qui Radames Verrà! ... O Patria Mia
Libretto by Ghislanzoni
Don Carlo – Tu Che Le Vanità
Libretto by Locle, Méry

Side B

Macbeth – Nel Dì Della Vittoria ... Vieni! T'Affretta!
Bass Vocals: George Macpherson
Libretto by Maffei, Piave
Otello – Era Piu Calmo? ... Willow Song and Ave Maria
Mezzo-soprano Vocals: Maureen Lehane
Libretto by Boito

Key Credits

Conductor: Edward Downes
Vocals: Gwyneth Jones (Soprano), George Macpherson (Bass), Maureen Lehane (Mezzo-soprano)
Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden
Engineer: James Lock, Kenneth Wilkinson
Producer: John Mordler
Liner Notes (English Translations): Peggie Cochrane
Sleeve Notes: Cedric Wallis