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Traviata-Comp Opera

~ Giuseppe Verdi (Composer), Maria Callas (Performer), Ettore Bastianini (Performer), Arturo La Porta (Performer), Silvio Maionica (Performer), et al.
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Product Details
Disc: 1
1. La Traviata: Preludio (Orchestra)
2. La Traviata: Act One: Dell'invito trascorsa e gia l'lora
3. La Traviata: Act One: Libiamo, ne' lieti calici
4. La Traviata: Act One: Che e cio (coro/Violetta/Flora/Marchese/Barone/Dottore/Gaston/Alfredo)
5. La Traviata: Act One: Un di felice, eterea (Alfredo/Violetta)
6. La Traviata: Act One: Ebben? Che diavol fate? (Gastone/Violetta/Alfredo)
7. La Traviata: Act One: Si ridesta in ciel l'aurora (Flora/Gastone/Barone/Dottore/Marchese/Coro)
8. La Traviata: Act One: E strano! E strano!
9. La Traviata: Act One: Ah, fors'e lui che l'anima
10. La Traviata: Act One: Follie! follie! Delirio vano e questo! (Violetta)
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Disc: 2
1. La Traviata: Act Two: Scene Two: Avram lieta di maschere la notte (Flora/Marchese/Dottore)
2. La Traviata: Act Two: Scene Two: Noi siamo zingarelle (Coro/Flora/Marchese/Dottore)
3. La Traviata: Act Two: Scene Two: Di Madride noi siam mattadori (Coro/Gastone/Flora/Dottore/Marchese)
4. La Traviata: Act Two: Scene Two: Alfredo! Voi!
5. La Traviata: Act Two: Scene Two: Invitato a qui seguirmi
6. La Traviata: Act Two: Scene Two: Ogni suo aver tal femmina (Flora/Gastone/Barone/Dottore/Marchese/Coro)
7. La Traviata: Act Two: Scene Two: Di sprezzo degno se stesso rende (Germont/Alfredo/Flora/Gastone/Barone/Dottore/Marchese/Coro)
8. La Traviata: Act Two: Scene Two: Alfredo, Alfredo, di questo core (Violetta/Germont/Alfredo/Gastone/Barone/Dottore/Marchese/Coro)
9. La Traviata: Act Three: Preludio (Orchestra)
10. La Traviata: Act Three: Annina? ...Comandate? (Violetta/Annina/Dottore)
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On this CD:
  1. La Traviata, opera
    Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
    with Maria Callas, Ettore Bastianini, Arturo La Porta, Silvio Maionica, Luisa Mandelli, Franco Ricciardi

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This live recording of the 1955 Visconti production at La Scala is the best of the available Maria Callas Traviatas. Aside from a minor pitch problem or two, she's in great voice, coloring phrases to reveal character and investing the coloratura with variety and passion. Her "Addio del passato" is heart-breaking. She fully captures Violetta's pride and vulnerability in the scene with Germont, though her partner, Ettore Bastianini, sings insensitively, if beautifully. Giuseppe Di Stefano is all one could ask for as Alfredo. Carlo Giulini conducts a performance that delivers all the lyricism and drama of the score. The recorded sound is primitive, but in EMI's latest transfer you can listen through it to a wondrous performance. --Dan Davis


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Maria Callas, qui a marqué comme nulle autre le rôle de Violetta, a enregistré plusieurs fois l'opéra de Verdi, sans compter les nombreuses éditions non officielles, régulièrement mises à la disposition d'un public discophile toujours avide de réécouter l'une des plus belles voix du siècle. Cet enregistrement de 1955 est sans conteste le meilleur qu'elle ait laissé à la postérité : une captation publique réalisée à la Scala de Milan, l'une de ces soirées lyriques traversées d'un bout à l'autre par le génie pur. Un miracle dont Maria Callas est l'instigatrice, aux côtés de Carlo Maria Giulini, presque un inconnu en ces temps-là. --Pierre Guillaume

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable, Jul 18 2004
This is the greatest Traviata ever recorded! Period! Callas was in top-form then, as was Bastianini and di Stefano! A glorious performance on all accounts! Bravi!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best Traviata!, Jul 2 2004
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This is the top choice for a recording of La Traviata. It's caught live in La Scala's greatest time, when La Scala was ruled by La Divina who had her greatest year in 1955. Enjoy the Traviata of the century!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The one and only!, Jun 24 2004
By Timothy Raiven (In this universe) - See all my reviews
This Traviata is superbly sung, well interpreted and perfectly conducted! A keeper!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent
This is my favourite recording of La Traviata. Callas and di Stefano are absolutely glorious! This is a performance from a time when La Scala was still LA SCALA! Enchanting!
Published on Jun 9 2004 by Cornelia

5.0 out of 5 stars Undying beauty
This Traviata is a legend. So much has been written about it, what can I add to it except that I love it? Read more
Published on May 27 2004 by Annabelle Legarski

5.0 out of 5 stars A Traviata for the ages
This was my second Callas-recording. I bought it right after I listened to her Butterfly. And I wasn't sorry at all! Callas truly deserves the title La Divina. Read more
Published on May 19 2004 by Helen Loycker

5.0 out of 5 stars Needless ly to say: The best!
There are so many great reviews here written much better than mine (Emilia, I always enjoy what you write) so I'll just say that this is my favourite Traviata. :-)
Published on May 19 2004 by Tooske van Vaarlen

5.0 out of 5 stars Callas triumphs over the bashers
All I can say is that us Callas-fans have had a lot of patience with this childish, tasteless basher. Read more
Published on May 19 2004 by Clara Rothinton

5.0 out of 5 stars Callas' Violetta - Heartbreaking
As a singer myself I have to say that I am sick of this constant, unmusical and tasteless Callas-bashing. Read more
Published on May 19 2004 by Emilia

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely sublime!
I absolutely adore this Traviata. An awesome cast, my GOD! If only we had such vocal gods TODAY! I wish I could have been there to see it live. Read more
Published on May 16 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The most enchanting Traviata ever!
This legendary Traviata which had critics ADORING Callas as a diva hasn't been adored since is a miracle. Read more
Published on May 12 2004 by Emma

5.0 out of 5 stars A Traviata to cherish
This Traviata was a milestone in the history of La Scala. There are actually two recordings, one being from 1955 (EMI) and the other from 1956 (MYTO). Read more
Published on April 28 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars La Traviata
This was my first Callas-recording. I cherish it to this day (Remember records? *G*) Don't miss it, it'll bring tears to your eyes!
Published on Mar 29 2004

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