Opera Arias

~ Release by Callas (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

tracks 1–9 from her 1955 album Lyric and Coloratura Arias

Tracklist

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1Adriana Lecouvreur: Atto I. “Ecco, respiro appena” (“lo son l’umile ancella”)
producer:
Walter Legge
soprano vocals:
Maria Callas (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1955)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
recording of:
Adriana Lecouvreur: Atto I. Aria “Ecco: respiro appena” … “Io son l'umile ancella“ (Adriana) (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18)
composer:
Francesco Cilea
librettist:
Arturo Colautti
publisher:
Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew and MCPS
part of:
Adriana Lecouvreur: Atto I
recording of:
Adriana Lecouvreur: Atto I. Aria “Ecco: respiro appena” … “Io son l'umile ancella“ (Adriana) (from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
composer:
Francesco Cilea
librettist:
Arturo Colautti
publisher:
Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew and MCPS
part of:
Adriana Lecouvreur: Atto I
Francesco Cilèa3:47
2Adriana Lecouvreur: Atto IV. “Poveri fiori”
producer:
Walter Legge
soprano vocals:
Maria Callas (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1955)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
recording of:
Adriana Lecouvreur: Atto IV. “Poveri fiori” (Adriana) (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18)
composer:
Francesco Cilea
librettist:
Arturo Colautti
publisher:
Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew and MCPS
part of:
Adriana Lecouvreur: Atto IV
recording of:
Adriana Lecouvreur: Atto IV. “Poveri fiori” (Adriana) (from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
composer:
Francesco Cilea
librettist:
Arturo Colautti
publisher:
Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew and MCPS
part of:
Adriana Lecouvreur: Atto IV
Francesco Cilèa3:13
3Andrea Chénier: Atto III. “La mamma morta”
producer:
Walter Legge
soprano vocals:
Maria Callas (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1955)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
recording of:
Andrea Chénier: Atto III. “La mamma morta” (Maddalena, Gérard) (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18)
composer:
Umberto Giordano
librettist:
Luigi Illica
publisher:
Edoardo Sonzogno Ltd. and MCPS
part of:
Andrea Chénier: Atto III
recording of:
Andrea Chénier: Atto III. “La mamma morta” (Maddalena, Gérard) (from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
composer:
Umberto Giordano
librettist:
Luigi Illica
publisher:
Edoardo Sonzogno Ltd. and MCPS
part of:
Andrea Chénier: Atto III
Umberto Giordano4:52
4La Wally: Atto I. “Ebben? Ne andrò lontana”
producer:
Walter Legge
soprano vocals:
Maria Callas (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1955)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
recording of:
La Wally: Atto I. “Ebben? Ne andrò lontana” (Wally) (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18)
composer:
Alfredo Catalani
librettist:
Luigi Illica (in 1892)
publisher:
Lam Larghetto Music (from 1993 to present)
part of:
La Wally: Atto I
recording of:
La Wally: Atto I. “Ebben? Ne andrò lontana” (Wally) (from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
composer:
Alfredo Catalani
librettist:
Luigi Illica (in 1892)
publisher:
Lam Larghetto Music (from 1993 to present)
part of:
La Wally: Atto I
Alfredo Catalani4:50
5Mefistofele: Atto III. “L’altra notte in fondo al mare”
producer:
Walter Legge
soprano vocals:
Maria Callas (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1955)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
recording of:
Mefistofele: Atto III. “L’altra notte in fondo al mare” (Margherita, Faust, Mefistofele) (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18)
composer and librettist:
Arrigo Boϊto
publisher:
G. Ricordi & Co. London and G. Ricordi & Co. Milan
part of:
Mefistofele: Atto III
recording of:
Mefistofele: Atto III. “L’altra notte in fondo al mare” (Margherita, Faust, Mefistofele) (from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
composer and librettist:
Arrigo Boϊto
publisher:
G. Ricordi & Co. London and G. Ricordi & Co. Milan
part of:
Mefistofele: Atto III
Arrigo Boïto7:28
6Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I. Cavantina: “Una voce poco fà”
producer:
Walter Legge
soprano vocals:
Maria Callas (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1955)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
recording of:
Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I, N°5a. Cavatina “Una voce poco fa” … “Io sono docile” (Rosina) (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18)
composer:
Gioachino Rossini
librettist:
Cesare Sterbini
part of:
Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I
recording of:
Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I, N°5a. Cavatina “Una voce poco fa” … “Io sono docile” (Rosina) (from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
composer:
Gioachino Rossini
librettist:
Cesare Sterbini
part of:
Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I
Gioachino Rossini6:52
7Dinorah: Atto II. “Ombra leggiera” (Shadow Song/Schattenarie/Air de l'ombre)
producer:
Walter Legge
soprano vocals:
Maria Callas (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1955)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
recording of:
Dinorah: Acte II. “Ombra leggiera” (Shadow Song, italian lyrics) (Dinorah) (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18)
composer:
Giacomo Meyerbeer
librettist:
Barbier, Carré and De Lauzières
translated version of:
Dinorah : Acte II. "Ombre légère (Shadow Song)" (Dinorah)
recording of:
Dinorah: Acte II. “Ombra leggiera” (Shadow Song, italian lyrics) (Dinorah) (from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
composer:
Giacomo Meyerbeer
librettist:
Barbier, Carré and De Lauzières
translated version of:
Dinorah : Acte II. "Ombre légère (Shadow Song)" (Dinorah)
Giacomo Meyerbeer5:42
8Lakmé: Atto II. “Dov’ è l’Indiana bruna?” (Bell Song/Glöckenarie/Air des clochettes)
producer:
Walter Legge
soprano vocals:
Maria Callas (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1955)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
recording of:
Lakmé: Atto II. "Dov’ è l’Indiana bruna?" (Lakmé) (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18)
composer:
Léo Delibes
librettist:
Gille, Edmond Gondinet and Angelo Zanardini
translated version of:
Lakmé : Acte II. No. 10 Scène & légende de la fille du Paria (Air des clochettes) « Ah !… Par les dieux inspirée » … « Où va la jeune indoue » (Lakmé, Nilakantha)
recording of:
Lakmé: Atto II. "Dov’ è l’Indiana bruna?" (Lakmé) (from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
composer:
Léo Delibes
librettist:
Gille, Edmond Gondinet and Angelo Zanardini
translated version of:
Lakmé : Acte II. No. 10 Scène & légende de la fille du Paria (Air des clochettes) « Ah !… Par les dieux inspirée » … « Où va la jeune indoue » (Lakmé, Nilakantha)
Léo Delibes8:04
9I vespri siciliani: Atto V. Bolero: “Mercè, dilette amiche”
producer:
Walter Legge
soprano vocals:
Maria Callas (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1955)
recorded at:
Watford Town Hall in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18, from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V. Bolero “Mercè, dilette amiche” (Elena) (from 1954-09-17 until 1954-09-18)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V
recording of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V. Bolero “Mercè, dilette amiche” (Elena) (from 1954-09-20 until 1954-09-21)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi
librettist:
Charles Duveyrier and Eugène Scribe
translator:
Arnaldo Fusinato
part of:
I vespri siciliani: Atto V
Giuseppe Verdi4:01
10Medea: Atto I. “Dei tuoi figli”
producer:
Walter Jellinek
soprano vocals [Medea]:
Maria Callas (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
orchestra:
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, Milano (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1958)
miscellaneous support:
E. A. Teatro alla Scala (task: registrato in collaborazione coll')
recorded at:
La Scala in Milano, Milano, Lombardia, Italy (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
recording of:
Medea: Atto I. Aria “Dei tuoi figli la madre” (Medea) (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
composer:
Luigi Cherubini
librettist:
François Benoît Hoffmann
translator:
Carlo Zangarini (in 1909)
part of:
Medea: Atto I
Luigi Cherubini4:48
11La vestale: Atto II. “Tu che invoco”
producer:
Walter Jellinek
soprano vocals [Giulia]:
Maria Callas (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
orchestra:
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, Milano (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1958)
miscellaneous support:
E. A. Teatro alla Scala (task: registrato in collaborazione coll')
recorded at:
La Scala in Milano, Milano, Lombardia, Italy (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
recording of:
La vestale: Atto II. "Tu che invoco" (Giulia) (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
composer:
Gaspare Spontini
librettist:
Étienne de Jouy and Giovanni Schmidt
translated version of:
La Vestale : Acte II. No. 8. Air « Toi que j’implore avec effroi » (Julia)
part of:
La vestale: Atto II (italian version)
Gaspare Spontini10:51
12La vestale: Atto II. “O Nume tutelar”
producer:
Walter Jellinek
soprano vocals [Giulia]:
Maria Callas (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
orchestra:
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, Milano (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1958)
miscellaneous support:
E. A. Teatro alla Scala (task: registrato in collaborazione coll')
recorded at:
La Scala in Milano, Milano, Lombardia, Italy (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
recording of:
La vestale: Atto II. "O Nume tutelar" (Giulia, Gran Sacerdote) (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
composer:
Gaspare Spontini
librettist:
Étienne de Jouy and Giovanni Schmidt
translated version of:
La Vestale : Acte II. « Ô des infortunés déesse tutélaire ! » (Julia, Le grand pontife)
part of:
La vestale: Atto II (italian version)
Gaspare Spontini2:30
13La vestale: Atto III. “Caro ogetto”
producer:
Walter Jellinek
soprano vocals [Giulia]:
Maria Callas (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
orchestra:
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, Milano (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1958)
miscellaneous support:
E. A. Teatro alla Scala (task: registrato in collaborazione coll')
recorded at:
La Scala in Milano, Milano, Lombardia, Italy (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
recording of:
La vestale: Atto III. "Caro ogetto" (Giulia) (from 1955-06-10 until 1955-06-12)
composer:
Gaspare Spontini
librettist:
Étienne de Jouy and Giovanni Schmidt
translated version of:
La Vestale : Acte III. No. 20. Air « Toi, que je laisse sur la terre … » (Julia)
part of:
La vestale: Atto III (italian version)
Gaspare Spontini3:40

Credits

Release

manufactured in:Germany
photography:Agnus McBean
Christian Steiner
liner notes:Alan Blyth (in 1986)
sound engineer:Robert Beckett
translator:Arlette de Grouchy
Pamela Marwood (in 1975)
Gwyn Morris (in 1976)
rights society:BIEM
GEMA
manufactured by:Sonopress
copyrighted (©) by:EMI Records Ltd. (in 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:EMI Records Ltd. (in 1986)
miscellaneous support:Phonographic Performance Ltd. (task: licenses for the use of recordings for public performances may be obtained from Phonographic Performance Ltd.)
Capitol Records (in 1961: task: translation ©))
Angel Records (in 1968: task: translation ©)
photography:EMI
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/1684999 [info]
ASIN:DE: B000002RNU [info]