Description

La Traviata – Historic Recording from Teatro di San Carlo (2-CD Set)

Product Information

Catalog Number: HCA 6015-2 / WOY CLANSIC 15-2 31
UPC: 8018783601521
Product Type: 2-CD Set – Mono Recording
Title: La Traviata
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)
Performers:
- Principal Soloists:
  - Renata Tebaldi – Renata Tebaldi
  - Giuseppe Taddei – Giuseppe Taddei
  - (Supporting roles include: Violetta Valery, Flora Bervoix, Annina, Alfredo Germont, Giorgio Germont, Gastone, Il Barone Douphol, Il Marchese d'Obigny, Il Dottore Grenvil, Pina Angelini, Anna de Santis, Piero de Palma, Gerardo Gaudioso, Umberto Frisaldi, and Antonio Picillo)
- Orchestra & Chorus: Orchestra e Coro del Teatro di San Carlo, Napoli
Conductors:
- Maestro concertatore e direttore: Gabriele Santini
- Maestro del coro: Michele Lauro
Recording Details: Format: 2-CD Mono
- Recorded at Teatro di San Carlo, Napoli on 17 January 1952
- The audio derives from a reel-to-reel magnetic metal tape recording.
Total Playing Time: 127:56
Release Year: 2001
Produced by: Hardy Trading Co. srl, in collaboration with the Teatro di San Carlo, Napoli
Manufacturing: Printed in Austria by DADC SONY

Overview

"La Traviata – Historic Recording from Teatro di San Carlo" presents a rare and evocative performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s beloved opera La Traviata. Captured live on 17 January 1952 at the illustrious Teatro di San Carlo in Napoli, this 2-CD mono set features iconic interpretations by celebrated artists such as Renata Tebaldi and Giuseppe Taddei. Under the baton of Maestro Gabriele Santini and with the choral guidance of Michele Lauro, this recording offers an authentic glimpse into operatic history. Despite minor imperfections in the orchestral passages—owing to the original tape's uneven speed—the restoration process has preserved the vocal brilliance of the principal singers, delivering an unforgettable musical experience.

Product Features

Historic Live Performance:
Experience La Traviata as it was originally presented at Teatro di San Carlo, capturing the raw energy and emotion of a live 1952 performance.
Renowned Cast:
Enjoy outstanding performances by legendary opera stars, including Renata Tebaldi and Giuseppe Taddei, whose interpretations continue to influence generations.
Authentic Mono Recording:
This collection is presented in its original mono format, faithfully reproducing the acoustics and ambiance of the historic venue.
Restored Audio Quality:
Using modern restoration technology, the voices of the principal singers have been preserved in pristine detail, though some imperfections in the orchestral recording remain due to inherent limitations of the original reel-to-reel tape.
Collector’s Edition:
A prized addition for opera enthusiasts and collectors, this release captures a significant moment in operatic history.

Interesting Facts

Historic Venue:
The Teatro di San Carlo in Napoli, one of the world’s oldest opera houses, provides a unique acoustic backdrop that enriches this legendary performance.
Vintage Recording Technology:
Recorded on a reel-to-reel magnetic metal tape in 1952, this set reflects the pioneering era of live opera recordings.
Restoration Effort:
Modern technology has been employed to restore and remaster the recording, ensuring that the remarkable vocal qualities of the performers are delivered with authenticity, even if some minor speed variations in the orchestral parts could not be entirely corrected.
Collaborative Production:
This release is the result of a collaboration between Hardy Trading Co. and the Teatro di San Carlo, emphasizing a shared commitment to preserving operatic heritage.

Track Listing

(Detailed track listing is provided in the enclosed booklet.)

CD 1: Complete Act(s) of La Traviata
CD 2: Remaining Act(s) of La Traviata

Publishers

Produced by Hardy Trading Co. srl in collaboration with the Teatro di San Carlo, Napoli.
Distributed by Hardy Trading Co. srl, Via Millelire, 1320147 Milano.
Printed in Austria by DADC SONY.
For inquiries, please contact: Tel.: 05441/9869-0 | Fax: 05441/986966.

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