Experience the timeless artistry of Maria Callas in "Callas sings Great Arias from French Operas - Callas Remastered," a captivating collection of her most celebrated performances. Originally released in 1982 and remastered in 2014, this album showcases Callas' extraordinary vocal prowess and dramatic intensity through a selection of iconic arias from French operas. The remastering process, conducted at the prestigious Abbey Road Studios, ensures that the audio quality is of the highest standard, allowing listeners to fully appreciate the nuances of Callas' voice.
The album features arias from renowned composers such as Gluck, Bizet, Saint-Saëns, Gounod, Thomas, Massenet, and Charpentier. Each track is a testament to Callas' ability to bring depth and passion to her roles, making her performances unforgettable. From the haunting beauty of Gluck's "J'ai perdu mon Eurydice" to the fiery passion of Bizet's "Habanera" from Carmen, the album offers a diverse range of emotions and musical styles.
Accompanied by the Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Française and conducted by Georges Prêtre, Callas delivers a series of performances that highlight her unparalleled talent and versatility. The album's duration of 49 minutes provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of Callas' contributions to the world of opera, making it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Whether you are a long-time admirer of Maria Callas or a newcomer to her work, this remastered album offers a fresh and immersive listening experience.
Gluck: Orphée et Eurydice, Wq. 41, Act 4: "J'ai perdu mon Eurydice" (Orphée)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Gluck: Alceste, Wq. 44, Act 1: "Divinités du Styx" (Alceste)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Bizet: Carmen, Act 1: Habanera. "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (Carmen)Georges Bizet, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Seguédille. "Près des remparts de Séville" (Carmen)Georges Bizet, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, Act 1: "Printemps qui commence" (Dalila)Camille Saint-Saëns, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, Act 2: "Samson, recherchant ma présence" - "Amour ! Viens aider ma faiblesse !" (Dalila)Camille Saint-Saëns, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, Act 2: "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" (Dalila)Camille Saint-Saëns, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act 1: Valse. "Ah ! Je veux vivre dans ce rêve" (Juliette)Charles Gounod, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Thomas: Mignon, Act 2: "Ah, pour ce soir" - Polonaise. "Je suis Titania la blonde" (Philine)Ambroise Thomas, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Massenet: Le Cid, Act 3: "De cet affreux combat" - "Pleurez, mes yeux" (Chimène)Jules Massenet, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra
Charpentier: Louise, Act 3: "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée" (Louise)Gustave Charpentier, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, French National Radio Orchestra