Description
Giuseppe Verdi – Aida (2-CD Set, EMI Classics, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin)
UPC: 724355631626
MPN: CDCB 56316 / FPM 613
Brand Name: EMI Classics
Overview
This landmark EMI Classics recording of Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida features the incomparable Maria Callas as the tragic Ethiopian princess, under the masterful direction of Tullio Serafin. Recorded in 1955–1956 with the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro alla Scala di Milano, this performance remains one of the most powerful interpretations of Verdi’s grand opera ever captured on record.
Callas’s dramatic insight and expressive voice define the emotional depth of Aida, while the supporting cast—including Richard Tucker as Radamès, Fedora Barbieri as Amneris, and Tito Gobbi as Amonasro—brings vocal authority and passion to this monumental work. Digitally remastered in 1997, this edition restores the original mono sound with remarkable clarity and warmth.
Product Features
- Format: 2 Compact Discs (Mono ADD, Digitally Remastered 1997)
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Total Duration:
Genre: Classical / Opera- CD 1 – 66:51
- CD 2 – 77:45
- Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)
- Work: Aida – Opera in Four Acts
- Libretto: Antonio Ghislanzoni
- Recording Year: 1955–1956
- Original Label: EMI Records Ltd.
- Remastered by: EMI Records Ltd., 1997
- Catalogue Number: CDCB 56316 / FPM 613
- Country of Issue: UK / USA
- Place of Recording: Teatro alla Scala, Milan
- Sound Type: MONO ADD (Analogue to Digital Remaster)
Interesting Facts
- Maria Callas’s Definitive Aida: This recording is widely acclaimed as one of the finest examples of Maria Callas’s dramatic genius. Her Aida is not merely a victim but a noble, emotionally complex woman torn between love and duty.
- The Power of the Scala Ensemble: Recorded in cooperation with E.A. Teatro alla Scala di Milano, the performance captures the grandeur and precision of Italy’s most prestigious opera house.
- Tullio Serafin’s Leadership: Serafin, Callas’s long-time mentor and collaborator, leads with deep understanding of Verdi’s vocal and dramatic requirements, ensuring balance between intimacy and spectacle.
- Remastered with Care: Digitally remastered in 1997, the sound maintains its authentic mono character while enhancing detail and tonal balance for modern listening.
- Historic Recording: The 1956 EMI release remains a cornerstone in the Callas discography and a vital reference for opera enthusiasts and collectors.
Performers
- Aida: Maria Callas
- Radamès: Richard Tucker
- Amneris: Fedora Barbieri
- Amonasro: Tito Gobbi
- Ramfis: Giuseppe Modesti
- Il Re d’Egitto: Nicola Zaccaria
- Una Sacerdotessa: Elvira Galassi
- Un Messaggero: Franco Ricciardi
Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano Chorus Master: Norberto Mola Conductor: Tullio Serafin
Publishers
© 1956 EMI Records Ltd. Digital remastering © 1997 EMI Records Ltd. An international trademark of EMI Records Ltd. All rights reserved.
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