Verdi: Simon Boccanegra – Decca Digital Opera Recording 2-CD Set

Product Details

• UPC: 028942562820
• Catalog Number: 425 628-2 / TOC ZA BA 927
• Product Type: 2 Compact Digital Audio Discs (Digitally Remastered)
• Total Playing Time: 125:13
• Format: Compact Digital Audio – 2-CD Set, Libretto Included
• Label & Series: DECCA DIGITAL, Teatro alla Scala, Import
• Recording Location & Date: Teatro alla Scala di Milano, ©1989 (Printed in West Germany)
• Conductor: Sir Georg Solti
• Orchestra & Chorus: Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano

Overview

English:
Experience the grandeur of Verdi’s masterful opera Simon Boccanegra in this exceptional digitally remastered 2-CD set from DECCA DIGITAL. This acclaimed recording features distinguished soloists—including Leo Nucci, Paata Burchuladze, Kiri Te Kanawa, and Giacomo Aragall—who deliver riveting performances that bring the drama of Verdi’s score to vivid life. Performed by the world-renowned Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano under the expert baton of Sir Georg Solti, this edition encapsulates the rich musical heritage of Italian opera. The package includes the libretto, ensuring a complete and engaging experience for opera aficionados and newcomers alike.

French (Présentation):
Plongez dans la grandeur de l’opéra de Verdi Simon Boccanegra avec ce coffret exceptionnel en 2 CD, numériquement remastérisé par DECCA DIGITAL. Cet enregistrement acclamé réunit des solistes de renom—tels que Leo Nucci, Paata Burchuladze, Kiri Te Kanawa et Giacomo Aragall—qui offrent des performances saisissantes donnant vie à la partition dramatique de Verdi. Interprété par le célèbre Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano sous la direction experte de Sir Georg Solti, ce disque incarne le riche patrimoine de l’opéra italien. Le coffret comprend également le livret, garantissant une expérience complète et captivante pour les amateurs d’opéra ainsi que pour les néophytes.

Product Features

Format & Production Details

• Media: 2 Compact Digital Audio Discs
• Digital Remastering: Enhanced for pristine audio quality
• Libretto: Included for a comprehensive understanding of the opera’s narrative
• Recording Details: Originally produced for DECCA under the Teatro alla Scala banner, ensuring an authentic operatic presentation

Performance & Cast

• Conductor: Sir Georg Solti – a legendary figure in opera conducting
• Orchestra & Chorus: Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano
• Principal Soloists:
  • Fiesco: Leo Nucci
  • Simon Boccanegra: Paata Burchuladze
  • Maria/Amelia: Kiri Te Kanawa
  • Gabriele: Giacomo Aragall
  • Supporting Roles: Paolo (Paolo Coni), Pietro (Carlo Colombara)

Interesting Facts

English:

• Historic Interpretation: This recording, issued in 1989 and printed in West Germany, captures one of the most celebrated interpretations of Simon Boccanegra, preserving the dramatic intensity of Verdi’s original composition.
• Star-Studded Cast: Featuring legendary performers such as Leo Nucci, whose nuanced delivery in the role of Fiesco, and Kiri Te Kanawa, renowned for her lyrical brilliance as Maria/Amelia, this recording is a treasure for opera enthusiasts.
• Artistic Excellence: Under the guidance of Sir Georg Solti, the Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano offers an interpretation of Verdi’s work that is both innovative and respectful of its historical and cultural roots.
• Complete Operatic Experience: With the inclusion of the libretto, listeners gain deeper insight into the narrative and characters, making this edition ideal for both seasoned opera-goers and new audiences.

French (Faits Intéressants):

• Interprétation Historique : Issu en 1989 et imprimé en Allemagne de l'Ouest, cet enregistrement capture l'une des interprétations les plus célébrées de Simon Boccanegra, préservant l'intensité dramatique de la composition originale de Verdi.
• Distribution d'Étoiles : Avec des interprètes légendaires comme Leo Nucci, dont l'interprétation nuancée du rôle de Fiesco, et Kiri Te Kanawa, reconnue pour la brillance lyrique en tant que Maria/Amelia, cet enregistrement est un véritable trésor pour les passionnés d'opéra.
• Excellence Artistique : Sous la direction de Sir Georg Solti, l'Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano offre une interprétation de l'œuvre de Verdi à la fois innovante et respectueuse de ses racines historiques et culturelles.
• Expérience Opératique Complète : Avec l'inclusion du livret, les auditeurs bénéficient d'une compréhension approfondie du récit et des personnages, faisant de cette édition un choix idéal tant pour les amateurs chevronnés d'opéra que pour les nouveaux venus.

Track Listing

(For precise scene timings and additional details, please refer to the accompanying libretto.)

• Disc 1:
  • The first act(s) of Simon Boccanegra, establishing the dramatic narrative and key musical themes.

• Disc 2:
  • The concluding act(s) of the opera, culminating in the powerful finale that unites Verdi’s musical vision with emotional depth.

Publishers

This outstanding recording from DECCA DIGITAL, part of the Teatro alla Scala legacy, is presented by The Decca Record Company Limited, London. All printing and manufacturing were executed in West Germany. ©1989 The Decca Record Company Limited. All rights reserved.

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French:

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