Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Giuseppe Verdi with "Celeste Aida - The Verdi Album," a breathtaking collection of the maestro's most beloved tenor arias. This 2009 release from Decca Music Group Ltd. spans a generous 2 hours and 36 minutes, featuring Luciano Pavarotti at the height of his vocal prowess. The album is a treasure trove of Verdi's operatic masterpieces, meticulously curated from Pavarotti's classic recordings.
"Celeste Aida - The Verdi Album" showcases a stunning array of arias from Verdi's most renowned operas, including "Rigoletto," "Aida," "La traviata," and "Otello," among others. Each track is a testament to Pavarotti's unparalleled artistry and Verdi's enduring musical legacy. The album features iconic pieces such as "Questa o quella" from "Rigoletto," "Celeste Aida" from the opera of the same name, and "Di quella pira" from "Il Trovatore," all of which have become staples in the operatic repertoire.
The album is a collaboration of extraordinary talent, with Pavarotti's soaring vocals accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra and conducted by the esteemed Richard Bonynge. The recording quality is impeccable, allowing the richness and depth of Pavarotti's voice to shine through, making this album a quintessential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Whether you are a seasoned opera aficionado or a newcomer to the world of classical music, "Celeste Aida - The Verdi Album" offers an unparalleled listening experience. It is a celebration of Verdi's musical genius and Pavarotti's vocal mastery, capturing the essence of their collaborative brilliance. This album is not just a compilation of arias; it is a journey through the rich tapestry of Verdi's operatic works, performed by one of the most celebrated tenors of all time.
Macbeth - Revised version 1865 / Act 4: "O figli...Ah, la paterna mano"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Macbeth - Revised version 1865 / Act 4: "Dove siam?"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Ricardo Cassinelli, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Lamberto Gardelli
Luisa Miller / Act 2: Il foglio dunque? ... Io tutto già vi narraiGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Fernando Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Maag
Luisa Miller / Act 2: Quando le sere al placido chiaror d'un ciel stellatoGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Maag
Luisa Miller / Act 3: M'ardon le veneGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Montserrat Caballé, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Maag
Rigoletto / Act 1: "Questa o quella"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 2: Scena ed Aria. "Ella mi fu rapita"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 2: "Parmi veder le lagrime"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 2: "Duca, duca!"..."Scorrendo uniti"Giuseppe Verdi, Christian Du Plessis, John Gibbs, Ricardo Cassinelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 2: "Possente amor"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 3: "La donna è mobile...E là il vostr'uomo"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Martti Talvela, Sherrill Milnes, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 3: "Un dì, se ben rammentomi"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Huguette Tourangeau, Sherrill Milnes, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Rigoletto / Act 3: "Bella figlia dell'amore"Giuseppe Verdi, Sherrill Milnes, Huguette Tourangeau, Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "Quale d'armi fragor"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "Ah sì ben mio"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "L'onda de'suoni mistici" - "Manrico!"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, Graham Clark, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 3: "Di quella pira"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Il Trovatore / Act 4: "Miserere d'un'alma"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act 1: Libiamo ne'lieti caliciGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act 1: Un dì felice, etereaGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act 2: "Lunge da lei...De' miei bollenti spiriti"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act 2: "Annina, donde vieni?" - "Oh mio rimorso!"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Marjon Lambriks, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La traviata / Act III: Parigi, o cara, noi lasceremoGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Joan Sutherland, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Les vêpres siciliennes: A toi que j'ai chérieGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Claudio Abbado
Un ballo in maschera / Act 1: "Su, profetessa...Di' tu se fedele"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Kathleen Battle, The London Opera Chorus, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Un ballo in maschera / Act 1: "E scherzo od è follia"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Kathleen Battle, Robert Lloyd, Malcolm King, Christa Ludwig, Margaret Price, The London Opera Chorus, Terry Edwards, Junior Dept. Chorus Of Royal College Of, Vaughan Meakins, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Un ballo in maschera / Act 2: "Teco io sto...M'ami, m'ami"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Margaret Price, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Un ballo in maschera / Act 3: "Forse la soglia attinse"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Un ballo in maschera / Act 3: "Ma se m'è forza perderti"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
La forza del destino / Act 4: "Fratello...Riconoscimi!"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Leo Nucci, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Leone Magiera
Don Carlo - 1884 Version / Act 1: "Io l'ho perduta"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Riccardo Muti
Don Carlo - 1884 Version / Act 1: "Io la vidi"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Riccardo Muti
Don Carlo - 1884 Version / Act 1: "Dio che nell'alma"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Paolo Coni, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Riccardo Muti
Aida / Act 1: "Se quel guerrier io fossi!..Celeste Aida"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Aida / Act 3: "Pur ti riveggo, mia dolce Aida"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Chiara, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Aida / Act 4: "La fatal pietra sovra me si chiuse"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Maria Chiara, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Aida / Act 4: "Presago il core della tua condonna"Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Chiara, Luciano Pavarotti, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Aida / Act 4: "O terra, addio; addio valle di pianti"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Paata Burchuladze, Maria Chiara, Ghena Dimitrova, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Lorin Maazel
Requiem: IIh. IngemiscoGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Otello / Act 1: "Già nella notte densa...Venga la morte" - Live In ChicagoGiuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Kiri Te Kanawa, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Otello, Act III: Dio, mi potevi scagliar - Live in Chicago & New York, 1991Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Otello, Act III: Cassio è là! - Live in Chicago & New York, 1991Giuseppe Verdi, Leo Nucci, Luciano Pavarotti, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Otello / Act 4: "Niun mi tema" - Live At Chicago / 1991Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Dimitri Kavrakos, Alan Opie, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti
Giuseppe Verdi, born in 1813 near Busseto, Italy, is one of the most celebrated composers in the history of opera. His powerful and emotive works have left an indelible mark on the world of classical music, making him a symbol of Italian opera during the 19th century. Verdi's journey to fame was marked by personal tragedies and political turmoil, but his resilience and genius shone through, resulting in timeless masterpieces. His operas, including "Rigoletto," "La Traviata," and "Aida," are renowned for their thrilling drama and unforgettable melodies. Verdi's influence extended beyond music; he was also a key figure in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. His legacy endures, with his works remaining staples in opera houses worldwide, cementing his status as one of the greatest composers of all time.