The Great Operas

~ Release by Giuseppe Verdi (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Nabucco is remasterised in 1998, Macbeth in 1999, Rigoletto in 1997, Simon Boccanegra in 2000, un ballo in maschera in 1997 and Don Carlo in 2000. The others are originals.

Annotation last modified on 2017-02-04 16:36 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD: Nabucco CD 1 (Muti, 1977-78)
2▶CD: Nabucco CD 2 (Muti, 1977-78)
3▶CD: Ernani CD 1 (Muti, 1982)
4▶CD: Ernani CD 2 (Muti, 1982)
5▶CD: Giovanna d'Arco CD 1 (Levine, 1972)
6▶CD: Giovanna d'Arco CD 2 (Levine, 1972)
7▶CD: Attila, CD 1 (Muti, 1989)
8▶CD: Attila, CD 2 (Muti, 1989)
9▶CD: Macbeth, CD 1 (Muti, 1976)
10▶CD: Macbeth, CD 2 (Muti, 1976)
11▶CD: Rigoletto, CD 1 (Serafin, 1955)
12▶CD: Rigoletto, CD 2 (Serafin, 1955)
13▶CD: Il Trovatore CD 1 (Pappano, 2001)
14▶CD: Il Trovatore CD 2 (Pappano, 2001)
15▶CD: La traviata, CD 1 (Muti, 1980)
16▼CD: La traviata, CD 2 (Muti, 1980)
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1La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. Finale II: Avrem lieta di maschere
bass vocals [Dottore Grenvil]:
Roderick Kennedy (operatic bass) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
bass vocals [Marchese d'Obigny] and bass vocals [Marquis d'Obigny]:
Richard van Allan (operatic bass-baritone) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Flora]:
Sarah Walker (British mezzosoprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. “Avrem lieta di maschere la notte” (Flora, Marchese, Dottore, Coro) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto II (La traviata: Act II)
1:10
2La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. Finale II: Noi siamo zingarelle
bass vocals [Marchese d'Obigny]:
Richard van Allan (operatic bass-baritone) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Flora]:
Sarah Walker (British mezzosoprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. “Noi siamo zingarelle” (Zingare, Flora, Marchese, Coro) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto II (La traviata: Act II)
2:54
3La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. Finale II: Di Madride noi siam mattadori
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
tenor vocals [Gastone]:
Suso Mariategui (tenor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. “Di Madride noi siam mattadori” (Gastone, Mattadori, Coro) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto II (La traviata: Act II)
2:50
4La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. Finale II: Alfredo! Voi!
baritone vocals [Baron Douphol] and baritone vocals [Barone Douphol]:
Henry Newman (baritone) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
baritone vocals [Germont]:
Renato Bruson (baritone) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Flora]:
Sarah Walker (British mezzosoprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
soprano vocals [Violetta]:
Renata Scotto (operatic soprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
tenor vocals [Alfredo]:
Alfredo Kraus (tenor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
tenor vocals [Gastone]:
Suso Mariategui (tenor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. “Alfredo! Voi!” … “Qui desiata giungi” (Alfredo, Flora, Barone, Violetta, Gastone, Coro) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto II (La traviata: Act II)
3:21
5La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. Finale II: Invitato a qui seguirmi
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
soprano vocals [Violetta]:
Renata Scotto (operatic soprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
tenor vocals [Alfredo]:
Alfredo Kraus (tenor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. “Invitato a qui seguirmi” (Violetta, Alfredo, Coro) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto II (La traviata: Act II)
2:26
6La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. Finale II: Ogni suo aver tal femmina
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
tenor vocals [Alfredo]:
Alfredo Kraus (tenor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. “Ogni suo aver tal femmina” (Alfredo, tutti) (scena della borsa) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto II (La traviata: Act II)
1:34
7La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. Finale II: Di sprezzo degno se stesso rende
baritone vocals [Barone Douphol]:
Henry Newman (baritone) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
baritone vocals [Germont]:
Renato Bruson (baritone) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
tenor vocals [Alfredo]:
Alfredo Kraus (tenor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. "Di sprezzo degno sè stesso rende" (Germont, Alfredo, Barone, Coro) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto II (La traviata: Act II)
1:55
8La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. Finale II: Alfredo, Alfredo, di questo core
baritone vocals [Barone Douphol]:
Henry Newman (baritone) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
baritone vocals [Germont]:
Renato Bruson (baritone) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
soprano vocals [Violetta]:
Renata Scotto (operatic soprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
tenor vocals [Alfredo]:
Alfredo Kraus (tenor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. “Alfredo, Alfredo, di questo core” (Violetta, Alfredo, Barone, Germont, Coro) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto II (La traviata: Act II)
4:11
9La traviata: Atto III. Preludio
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto III. Preludio (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Antonio Ghislanzoni
part of:
La traviata: Act III (english version)
part of:
La Traviata: Akt III.
part of:
La traviata: Atto III (La traviata: Act III)
part of:
Violetta (La traviata) (german lyrics)
3:52
10La traviata: Atto III. Scena & Aria: Anina?...Comandate?
bass vocals [Dottore Grenvil]:
Roderick Kennedy (operatic bass) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Annina]:
Cynthia Buchan (mezzo-soprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
soprano vocals [Violetta]:
Renata Scotto (operatic soprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto III. “Annina?… Comandate?” (Violetta, Annina, Dottore) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto III (La traviata: Act III)
4:44
11La traviata: Atto III. Scena & Aria: Teneste la promessa...Attendo-ne a me
soprano vocals [Violetta]:
Renata Scotto (operatic soprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto III. “Addio, del passato bei sogni ridenti” (Violetta) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto III (La traviata: Act III)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto III. Recitativo “Teneste la promessa” (Violetta) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto III (La traviata: Act III)
7:47
12La traviata: Atto III. Baccanale: Largo al quadrupede
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
chorus master:
John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto III. “Largo al quadrupede” (Coro di maschere) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto III (La traviata: Act III)
0:44
13La traviata: Atto III. Scena & Duetto: Signora!...Che t'accadde?
mezzo-soprano vocals [Annina]:
Cynthia Buchan (mezzo-soprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
soprano vocals [Violetta]:
Renata Scotto (operatic soprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
tenor vocals [Alfredo]:
Alfredo Kraus (tenor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto III. “Signora! Che t’accadde?” (Violetta, Annina, Alfredo) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto III (La traviata: Act III)
1:35
14La traviata: Atto III. Scena & Duetto: Parigi, o cara,, noi lasceremo
soprano vocals [Violetta]:
Renata Scotto (operatic soprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
tenor vocals [Alfredo]:
Alfredo Kraus (tenor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto III. Duetto “Parigi, o cara, noi lasceremo” (Alfredo, Violetta) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto III (La traviata: Act III)
4:13
15La traviata: Atto III. Scena & Duetto: Ah, non più....Ah! Gran DIo! Morir si goivine
soprano vocals [Violetta]:
Renata Scotto (operatic soprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
tenor vocals [Alfredo]:
Alfredo Kraus (tenor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto III. “Ma se tornando…Ah! gran Dio! Morir si giovine” (Violetta, Alfredo) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto III (La traviata: Act III)
4:40
16La traviata: Atto III. Finale ultimo: Ah, Violetta!....Voi, signor!
baritone vocals [Germont]:
Renato Bruson (baritone) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
soprano vocals [Violetta]:
Renata Scotto (operatic soprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
tenor vocals [Alfredo]:
Alfredo Kraus (tenor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto III. “Ah, Violetta!… Voi, Signor!” (Germont, Violetta, Alfredo) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto III (La traviata: Act III)
1:45
17La traviata: Atto III. Finale ultimo: Prendi, quest'e l'immagine
baritone vocals [Germont]:
Renato Bruson (baritone) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
soprano vocals [Violetta]:
Renata Scotto (operatic soprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
tenor vocals [Alfredo]:
Alfredo Kraus (tenor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto III. Finale “Prendi, quest’è l’immagine” (Violetta, Alfredo, Germont) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto III (La traviata: Act III)
4:25
17▶CD: I Vespri Siciliani, CD 1 (Muti, 1989-90)
18▶CD: I Vespri Siciliani, CD 2 (Muti, 1989-90)
19▶CD: I Vespri Siciliani, CD 3 (Muti, 1989-90)
20▶CD: Simon Boccanegra, CD 1 (Santini, 1957)
21▶CD: Simon Boccanegra, CD 2 (Santini, 1957)
22▶CD: Un ballo in maschera, CD 1 (Muti, 1975)
23▶CD: Un ballo in maschera, CD 2 (Muti, 1975)
24▶CD: La forza del destino, CD 1 (Muti, 1986)
25▶CD: La forza del destino, CD 2 (Muti, 1986)
26▶CD: La forza del destino, CD 3 (Muti, 1986)
27▶CD: Don Carlo, CD 1 (Giulini, 1970)
28▶CD: Don Carlo, CD 2 (Giulini, 1970)
29▶CD: Don Carlo, CD 3 (Giulini, 1970)
30▶CD: Aida, CD 1 (Mehta, 1967)
31▶CD: Aida, CD 2 (Mehta, 1967)
32▶CD: Othello, CD 1
33▶CD: Othello, CD 2
34▶CD: Falstaff, CD 1
35▶CD: Falstaff, CD 2

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includes:Il trovatore (2001 studio cast) by Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer); Roberto Alagna (tenor), Angela Gheorghiu (Romanian soprano), Thomas Hampson (baritone), Larissa Diadkova (mezzo-soprano), Ildebrando d’Arcangelo (operatic bass), London Voices, London Symphony Orchestra, Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist)
Nabucco (1977–78 studio cast) by Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer); Matteo Manuguerra (baritone), Renata Scotto (operatic soprano), Nicolaï Ghiaurov (operatic bass), Elena Obraztsova (mezzo-soprano), Veriano Luchetti (tenor), Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir), Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976), Riccardo Muti (conductor)