Verdi: Don Carlo – Digital Opera Masterpiece Conducted by James Levine (3CD Set)

Product Information

UPC: 5099705250020
Catalog Number: S3K 52 500 / CB 783 3CDK CX
Product Type: 3-CD Digital Recording
Title: Don Carlo – Opera in 5 Acts
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)
Libretto by: Adolphe d'Ennery, Louis Gallet & Edouard Blau
Performer Highlights:

• Filippo II: Ferruccio Furlanetto
• Don Carlo/ Rodrigue: Michael Sylvester, Aprile Millo
• Other Principal Roles: Vladimir Chernov, Dolora Zajick, Samuel Ramey, Paul Plishka, Kathleen Battle, and additional distinguished cast members
  Orchestra & Chorus:
• Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus
• Chorus Master: Raymond Hughes
• Musical Assistants: Jane Klaviter, John Keenan
  Conductor: James Levine
  Recording Technology: Digital recording using 20-bit SBM™ Super Bit Mapping for high definition sound
  Recording Venue: Manhattan Center, New York City (Recorded April & May 11–14, 1992)
  Producer: Michel Glatz (with assistance by Christian Constantinov, among others)
  Publisher: G. Ricordi & C. Spa, Milano
  Manufacturing & Distribution:
• Manufactured in Austria
• Printed in Holland
• Distributed by Sony Music Entertainment / Sony Classical GmbH (1993)

Overview

English Overview

Experience one of opera’s grandest spectacles with Verdi’s Don Carlo, a monumental opera in five acts that weaves drama, passion, and political intrigue into a masterful musical narrative. This world-class digital recording, conducted by the legendary James Levine, features the acclaimed Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus alongside a stellar cast—including Ferruccio Furlanetto, Michael Sylvester, Aprile Millo, and Dolora Zajick—bringing every emotion and nuance of Verdi’s score to life. Employing cutting-edge 20-bit digital technology, this 3-CD set captures the power and clarity of one of the composer's most revered works. Whether you are a dedicated opera collector or a classical music enthusiast, this definitive release offers an unparalleled auditory journey into Verdi’s timeless genius.

French Overview (Vue d'ensemble)

Vivez l'un des spectacles les plus grandioses de l'opéra avec Don Carlo de Verdi, un opéra en cinq actes qui tisse avec brio drame, passion et intrigue politique dans un récit musical magistral. Cet enregistrement numérique de classe mondiale, dirigé par le légendaire James Levine, met en scène l'Orchestre et le Chœur de l'Opéra Métropolitain aux côtés d'une distribution exceptionnelle — comprenant Ferruccio Furlanetto, Michael Sylvester, Aprile Millo et Dolora Zajick — qui donnent vie à chaque émotion et nuance de la partition de Verdi. Grâce à une technologie numérique de pointe en 20 bits, ce coffret 3 CD capture la puissance et la clarté de l'une des œuvres les plus vénérées du compositeur. Que vous soyez un collectionneur passionné d'opéra ou un amateur de musique classique, cette édition définitive offre un voyage sonore inégalé dans le génie intemporel de Verdi.

Product Features

Format & Packaging

• Media Format: 3 Compact Discs (Digital Stereo)
• Packaging: Elegant and collectible design with original cover artwork by Holger Matthies, reflective of the prestige of the Metropolitan Opera and Sony Classical's heritage
• Edition: Import release, preserving historical performance and advanced digital sound quality

Musical & Production Details

• Opera Structure:
  Don Carlo is presented in five acts, featuring expansive arias, powerful ensembles, and intricate dramatic recitatives that explore themes of honor, sacrifice, and redemption.
• Conductor and Ensemble:
  James Levine’s masterful conducting unites the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus to deliver a performance of unmatched intensity and precision.
• Vocal Brilliance:
  With standout interpretations from Ferruccio Furlanetto, Michael Sylvester, Aprile Millo, Dolora Zajick, Samuel Ramey, Paul Plishka, Kathleen Battle, and others, the cast brings depth and vivid characterisation to every role.
• Technological Excellence:
  Recorded using 20-bit SBM™ Super Bit Mapping, this release offers high-definition sound quality that faithfully captures the dynamic range and orchestral detail of Verdi’s score.

Interesting Facts

English Interesting Facts

• Historic Interpretation:
  This release stands as one of the definitive digital recordings of Don Carlo, immortalizing a live performance recorded at the iconic Manhattan Center.
• Cutting-Edge Sound Technology:
  The use of 20-bit digital technology ensures an extraordinarily clear and detailed audio reproduction, cherished by both audiophiles and music historians.
• Collaborative Excellence:
  Under the baton of James Levine, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus, with assistance from dedicated musical staff, deliver a performance that resonates with the passion and grandeur of Verdi’s vision.

French Interesting Facts (Faits intéressants)

• Interprétation Historique :
  Cette édition constitue l'une des interprétations numériques définitives de Don Carlo, immortalisant une performance en direct enregistrée dans le légendaire Manhattan Center.
• Technologie Sonore de Pointe :
  L'utilisation de la technologie numérique en 20 bits garantit une reproduction audio d'une clarté et d'une finesse exceptionnelles, appréciée tant par les audiophiles que par les historiens de la musique.
• Excellence Collaborative :
  Sous la direction de James Levine, l'Orchestre et le Chœur de l'Opéra Métropolitain, assistés par une équipe musicale dévouée, offrent une performance qui incarne la passion et la grandeur de la vision de Verdi.

Track Listing

Due to the comprehensive nature of Don Carlo, the complete track listing is presented in the detailed booklet accompanying this release. The recording unfolds the dramatic narrative act by act—featuring celebrated arias, powerful ensemble pieces, and intricate recitatives that illuminate the epic scale of Verdi’s composition.

Publishers

Released by Sony Music Entertainment Inc. and Sony Classical GmbH in 1993.
Published by G. Ricordi & C. Spa, Milano.
Manufactured in Austria and printed in Holland.

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French:

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