Description
Giuseppe Verdi: Aida – Beniamino Gigli, Caniglia, Stignani, Bechi, Pasero, Tajo – Conducted by Tullio Serafin (2-CD Set)
UPC: 724356748729
MPN: F: PM 617 / UK: CHS
Brand Name: EMI Classics
Overview
This distinguished EMI Classics release of Giuseppe Verdi’s “Aida” presents one of the most treasured historic recordings of the 20th century. Captured in Rome in 1946, this mono recording features the legendary Italian tenor Beniamino Gigli as Radamès, alongside a stellar cast including Maria Caniglia (Aida), Ebe Stignani (Amneris), Gino Bechi, Tancredi Pasero, and *Italo Tajo.
Under the masterful direction of Tullio Serafin, the Coro e Orchestra del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma delivers a deeply emotional and powerful interpretation of Verdi’s grand opera. This 2-CD digitally remastered edition, completed in 2000 at Abbey Road Studios, preserves the original analog warmth while enhancing clarity through the Prism SNS noise-shaping system.
A truly historic document, this recording represents a perfect union of passion, precision, and authentic Italian style.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD (2 Compact Discs)
- Total Running Time: CD 1 – 78:36 | CD 2 – 62:53
- Recording Location: Teatro dell’Opera di Roma
- Recording Year: 1946
- Remastering: Digital (ADD) – Abbey Road Studios, 2000
- Sound: Mono
- Label: EMI Classics (International Trademark of EMI Records Ltd.)
- Genre: Opera / Classical
- Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)
- Librettist: Antonio Ghislanzoni
- Language: Italian
- Conductor: Tullio Serafin
- Orchestra & Chorus: Coro e Orchestra del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma
Principal Cast
- Aida: Maria Caniglia
- Radamès: Beniamino Gigli
- Amneris: Ebe Stignani
- Amonasro: Gino Bechi
- Ramfis: Tancredi Pasero
- The King of Egypt: Italo Tajo
- The Messenger: Adelio Zagonara
- High Priestess: Maria Huder
Interesting Facts
- Historic Recording: One of the earliest complete post-war recordings of Aida, preserving the golden voices of Italy’s operatic elite.
- Gigli’s Magnificent Portrayal: As noted by Gramophone: “Gigli is fervent, heroic, lyrical and declamatory as the need arises” — a testament to his unique ability to combine emotional intensity with vocal elegance.
- Authentic Italian Tradition: Conducted by Tullio Serafin, one of Verdi’s most respected interpreters, whose refined musicianship shaped generations of opera singers.
- Restoration Excellence: Remastered at Abbey Road Studios using the Prism SNS system, ensuring superb audio fidelity and preserving the recording’s original character.
- Collector’s Edition: A must-have for admirers of historic opera performances and early EMI remasterings.
Publishers
- Label: EMI Classics
- Original Recording: 1946, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma
- Digital Remastering: © 2000 EMI Records Ltd.
- Manufactured in: The United Kingdom
- Official Website: www.emiclassics.com
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