Search - Renato Ercolani, Carlo Forti, Vincenzo Bellini :: Maria Callas, the Voice of the Century

Renato Ercolani, Carlo Forti, Vincenzo Bellini
Maria Callas, the Voice of the Century
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. Norma, opera: Act 1. Casta Diva
2. La sonnambula, opera: Act 1. Compagne, teneri amici...Come per me sereno
3. Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), opera: Act 1. Una voce poco fa
4. Lucia di Lammermoor, opera: Act 1. Regnava nel silenzio...Quando, rapito in estasi
5. Rigoletto, opera: Act 1. Gualtier Maldè!...Caro nome
6. La Traviata, opera: Act 1. È stano!...Ah, fors'è lui...Sempre libera
7. La bohème, opera: Act 1. Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì
8. La bohème, opera: Act 3. Donde lieta uscì (Mimi's Farewell)
9. Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly), opera: Act 2. Un bel dì vedremo
10. Tosca, opera: Act 2. Vissi d'arte
11. Turandot, opera: Act 2. In questa reggia
12. La Wally, opera (dramma musicale) in 4 acts: Act 1. Ebben? ne andrò lontana
13. Andrea Chénier, opera: Act 3. La mama morta
Track Listings (28) - Disc #2
1. Orphée et Eurydice (French version), opera in 3 acts, Wq. 41: Act 5. J'ai perdu mon Eurydice
2. Alceste (French version), opera in 3 acts, Wq. 44: Act 1. Divinités du Styx
3. Dinorah (Le pardon de Ploërmel), comic opera in 3 acts: Act 2. Ombra leggiera (Shadow Song)
4. Roméo et Juliette, opera: Act 1. Ah! Je veux vivre (Waltz song)
5. Faust, opera: Act 3. Les grand seigneurs...Ah! je ris
6. Lakmé, opera: Act 2. Dov'è l'indiana bruna? (Bell Song)
7. Samson et Dalila, opera in 3 acts, Op. 47: Act 1. Printemps qui commence
8. Samson et Dalila, opera in 3 acts, Op. 47: Act 2. Mon c?ur s'ouvre à ta voix
9. Les Pêcheurs de perles, opera in 3 acts: Act 2. Me voilà seule...Comme autrefois
10. Carmen, opera: Act 1. l'amour est un oiseau rebelle (Habanera)
11. Carmen, opera: Act 2. Les tringles des sistre tintaient
12. Le Cid, opera: Act 3. De cet affreux combat...Pleurez mes yeux!
13. Manon, opera in 5 acts: Act 2. Je ne suis que faibless...Adieu, notre petite table
14. Louise, opera: Act 3. Depuis la jour
15. Orphée et Eurydice (French version), opera in 3 acts, Wq. 41: Act 5. J'ai perdu mon Eurydice
16. Alceste (French version), opera in 3 acts, Wq. 44: Act 1. Divinités du Styx
17. Dinorah (Le pardon de Ploërmel), comic opera in 3 acts: Act 2. Ombra leggiera (Shadow Song)
18. Roméo et Juliette, opera: Act 1. Ah! Je veux vivre (Waltz song)
19. Faust, opera: Act 3. Les grand seigneurs...Ah! je ris
20. Lakmé, opera: Act 2. Dov'è l'indiana bruna? (Bell Song)
21. Samson et Dalila, opera in 3 acts, Op. 47: Act 1. Printemps qui commence
22. Samson et Dalila, opera in 3 acts, Op. 47: Act 2. Mon c?ur s'ouvre à ta voix
23. Les Pêcheurs de perles, opera in 3 acts: Act 2. Me voilà seule...Comme autrefois
24. Carmen, opera: Act 1. l'amour est un oiseau rebelle (Habanera)
25. Carmen, opera: Act 2. Les tringles des sistre tintaient
26. Le Cid, opera: Act 3. De cet affreux combat...Pleurez mes yeux!
27. Manon, opera in 5 acts: Act 2. Je ne suis que faibless...Adieu, notre petite table
28. Louise, opera: Act 3. Depuis la jour

header=[] body=[This CD is available to be requested as disc only.]

header=[] body=[This CD is available to be requested with the disc and back insert.]

header=[] body=[This CD is available to be requested with the disc and front insert.]

header=[] body=[This CD is available to be requested with the disc, front and back inserts.]

Larger Image

CD Details

All Artists: Renato Ercolani, Carlo Forti, Vincenzo Bellini, Gioachino Rossini, Gaetano Donizetti, Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Alfredo Catalani, Umberto Giordano, Christoph Willibald Gluck, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Charles Gounod, Leo Delibes, Camille Saint-Saens, Jules Massenet, Gustave Charpentier, Georges Bizet, Tullio Serafin, Alceo Galliera, Franco Ghione
Title: Maria Callas, the Voice of the Century
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: EMI Classics
Release Date: 3/17/1998
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPCs: 724356662827, 724356662858

Similarly Requested CDs

	Madredeus Movimento Genres: International Music, Latin Music Label: EMI Europe Generic
?

	Various Artists, Gustavo Santaolalla The Motorcycle Diaries: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Genres: International Music, Pop, Soundtracks Label: Deutsche Grammophon
2

	John Dowland, Sting, Edin Karamazov Songs from the Labyrinth Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Rock, Classical Label: Deutsche Grammophon
13

	Simon Keenlyside, Samuel Ramey, Ruth Ann Swenson Puccini - La Bohème / Alagna, Vaduva, Hampson, Swenson, Keenlyside, Ramey, Pappano Genre: Classical Label: EMI Classics
?

	Sir Georg Solti, Mozart Mozart - Don Giovanni / Terfel · Fleming · Murray · Pertusi · Lippert · Groop · Scaltriti · Luperi · LPO · Solti Genre: Classical Label: Decca
?

	Various Artists 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration Genres: Country, Blues, Folk, Pop, R&B, Rock, Classic Rock, Metal Label: Sony
4

	Caetano Veloso Fina Estampa Genres: International Music, Jazz, Latin Music Label: Polygram Records
?

CD Reviews

Passion! Not "Pretty".

Matthew | Dallas, Texas United States | 08/02/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I assume many who are considering this recording are familiar with the artistry of Maria Callas already. This CD offers the best of Maria Callas' many legendary performances and is one of my favorite possessions.
Ms. Callas' voice was never beautiful in the classical sense. It's far too metallic to be considered "pretty". And who cares?
No performer in the world of opera has produced the passion and drama of a Callas performance. The woman single-handedly revived characterization in the world of opera, as well as reviving the Bel Canto era into modern performance.
If soothing, pretty voices provide you with all you want from the world of opera, this collection may not be for you. Go with Sutherland or ... gulp ... te Kanawa. Pretty is their thing.
However, if you appreciate drama, passion, and gut-wrenching performances in your artists, this is a must have for your collection.
In my opinion, this is the ultimate compilation album of "La Divina" -- the best of her work. The Voice of the Century.
The first CD reveals her breathtaking early soprano voice, glorious and powerful.
The second CD explores a brilliant, delicious array of her later years, predominantly Mezzo performances, with all the fire and joy and sorrow that only Mme. Callas could convey.
If you want sweet, pretty, relaxing voices...try Marilyn McCoo.
If you know and love Callas, or are pining for a more interesting, gutsy turn, this is a recording you won't regret owning."

I loved this!

DivinaEdita | 01/25/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this to find out who was "right" there have been many debates... And mind you, I'm a beauty-purist just check my nickname, but I loved this recording. To me the voice of the century might always be Gruberova but Callas definitely sang a greater variety of roles and sound stupenduos. Just magnificent!"

Callas IS La Divina!

DivinaEdita | 05/06/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Callas lives up to her title of "La Divina" in this CD. The arias that are compiled in it are the most beautiful ever written. Callas is at times powerful, seductive, tragic. but most of all , elegant. Simply beautiful. I especially liked the songs from "CARMEN" and "FAUST" songs that she never performed on stage but recorded them in a studio. I loved it and listen to it over and over."