Beniamino Gigli: Arie d'Opera e Canzoni Napoletane | 2-CD Set

Product Details

• UPC: 8004883545162
• Product Type: 2-CD Set
• Genre: Opera, Classical Vocal, Neapolitan Songs
• Performer: Beniamino Gigli (Tenor)
• Format: AAD (Analog-to-Digital Remaster)
• Total Playing Time: 73:03
• Label: Sarabandas Srl-Sound AG
• Release Date: 1998
• Country of Manufacture: EU
• Special Features: Digitally remastered using CEDAR for high quality sound

Overview

Experience the golden era of opera and Italian song with "Beniamino Gigli: Arie d'Opera e Canzoni Napoletane," a beautifully remastered 2-CD collection. This set features the legendary tenor Beniamino Gigli in celebrated arias from masterworks by Massenet, Bizet, Mascagni, Mozart, Leoncavallo, Cilea, and Gounod, alongside iconic Neapolitan songs. Recorded between 1931 and 1946 with world-class orchestras and conductors, these performances capture the emotional depth and technical brilliance that made Gigli a favorite of opera enthusiasts around the globe. Enjoy pristine analog-to-digital transfers, offering new clarity and warmth to historical recordings.

Product Features

• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Compact Disc, AAD Remaster
• Sound Restoration: CEDAR digital technology for enhanced audio quality
• Packaging: Standard jewel case
• Language: Italian (with arias in original languages)
• Accompaniment: Renowned orchestras including Royal Opera House Orchestra (Covent Garden), Teatro alla Scala, and others
• Period of Recordings: 1931–1946
• Includes: Complete track listings and historical recording information

Interesting Facts

• About Beniamino Gigli: Recognized as one of the greatest tenors of the 20th century, Gigli was acclaimed for his expressive tone and impeccable technique, often compared to Enrico Caruso.
• Historical Significance: Many recordings in this set are accompanied by legendary conductors such as Rainaldo Zamboni, Umberto Berrettoni, and Sir John Barbirolli, and were made in prestigious venues like Milan’s Teatro alla Scala and London’s Covent Garden.
• Family Collaboration: The duet “Ah, mi parla di lei” from Bizet’s Carmen features Gigli performing with his daughter, Rina Gigli.
• Variety of Repertoire: The collection includes beloved Italian opera arias and timeless Neapolitan songs like “O sole mio,” “Santa Lucia,” and “Torna a Surriento,” offering a comprehensive portrait of Gigli’s artistry.

Track Listing

CD 1 & 2 Highlights:

1. Werther (J. Massenet) – Ah! Non mi ridestar (2:56)
2. Manon (J. Massenet) – Io son sol... Ah! Dispar vision (4:36)
3. Carmen (G. Bizet) – Ah, mi parla di lei (with Rina Gigli, 6:46)
4. Lodoletta (P. Mascagni) – Se Franz dicesse il ver... / Ah! Ritrovarla nella sua capanna (4:06)
5. Isabeau (P. Mascagni) – Canzone di Folco: “Non colombelle” (3:50)
6. Isabeau (P. Mascagni) – E passerà la viva creatura (3:39)
7. Cavalleria Rusticana (P. Mascagni) – Tu qui, Santuzza? (with Dusolina Giannini) (4:09)
8. Cavalleria Rusticana (P. Mascagni) – No, no, Turiddu (with Dusolina Giannini) (4:35)
9. L’Arlesiana (F. Cilea) – È la solita storia del pastore (4:10)
10. Don Giovanni (W.A. Mozart) – Dalla sua pace (4:30)
11. Pagliacci (R. Leoncavallo) – Pagliaccio, mio marito (with Iva Pacetti) (4:02)
12. Faust (C. Gounod) – Salve dimora casta e pura (4:40)
13. Core 'ngrato (Cardillo) (3:59)
14. Passione (Tagliaferri-Valente)
15. Marechiare (F.P. Tosti) (3:21)
16. Torna a Surriento (E. De Curtis) (3:17)
17. Santa Lucia (T. Cottrau) (4:19)
18. O sole mio (E. Di Capua) (3:01)

Full track timings and additional details included in the CD booklet.

Publishers

Published and distributed by Sarabandas Srl-Sound AG, 1998.
All rights reserved. Manufactured by Promo.

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English:

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Italiano:

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Italian Translation

Panoramica

Scoprite la magia del grande tenore italiano Beniamino Gigli con “Arie d'Opera e Canzoni Napoletane”, un cofanetto 2-CD rimasterizzato digitalmente. Questa raccolta offre celebri arie d'opera e intramontabili canzoni napoletane, registrate tra il 1931 e il 1946 con le più importanti orchestre e direttori dell’epoca. Un viaggio emozionante attraverso la voce calda e inconfondibile di Gigli, ideale per appassionati di lirica e cultura musicale italiana.

Fatti Interessanti

• Beniamino Gigli: Considerato tra i più grandi tenori del Novecento, famoso per la sua voce espressiva e la tecnica impeccabile.
• Collaborazioni storiche: Registrazioni con direttori leggendari e orchestre prestigiose, tra cui la Scala di Milano e Covent Garden di Londra.
• Famiglia in musica: In “Ah, mi parla di lei” da Carmen, Gigli canta in duetto con la figlia, Rina Gigli.
• Repertorio variegato: Dal grande melodramma italiano alle immortali melodie napoletane come “O sole mio”, “Santa Lucia” e “Torna a Surriento”.

Hashtag (Italiano)

#BeniaminoGigli #ArieOpera #CanzoniNapoletane #TenoreClassico #RegistrazioniStoriche #CDOpera #MusicaItaliana #CollezioneGigli #GrandiVoci #AudioRestaurato #OperaClassica #TenoreItaliano