Giuseppe Verdi – I Vespri Siciliani (Live Recording) 

UPC: C10 26067 006

Product Details:

• Label: Мелодия (Melodiya) – Ministry of Culture USSR
• Format: 3x Vinyl LP, Stereo
• Country: USSR
• Series: Live Recordings of Outstanding Musicians / На спектаклях выдающихся мастеров
• Genre: Classical
• Language: Italian (Libretto), Russian cover notes

Overview

This historic live recording of Giuseppe Verdi’s grand opera I Vespri Siciliani (The Sicilian Vespers) captures the drama, scale, and vocal brilliance of Verdi’s late-romantic masterpiece. Featuring the celebrated soprano Martina Arroyo in the role of Elena, alongside tenor Gianfranco Cecchele, baritone Sherrill Milnes, and bass Bonaldo Giaiotti, this performance showcases powerful interpretations of Verdi’s emotionally intense score. The soloists, chorus, and orchestra of Radio Rome are directed by the dynamic American conductor Thomas Schippers, whose deep affinity for Verdi adds vigor and authenticity to this rendition. Released by Melodiya under the Soviet Ministry of Culture, this 3-LP stereo edition is part of a prestigious series dedicated to great operatic performances.

Product Features

• Complete live performance of Verdi’s I Vespri Siciliani
• Part of the "Live Recordings of Outstanding Musicians" series from Melodiya
• Features a star-studded cast of international opera talents
• Conducted by renowned American maestro Thomas Schippers
• Includes original stereo mastering from Soviet-era Melodiya pressing
• Libretto in Italian with Russian language cover annotations

Key Credits

• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Conductor: Thomas Schippers
• Orchestra & Chorus: Radio Rome

• Principal Cast:

• Martina Arroyo – Soprano (Elena)
• Gianfranco Cecchele – Tenor (Arrigo)
• Sherrill Milnes – Baritone (Monforte)
• Bonaldo Giaiotti – Bass (Procida)

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