Experience the timeless vocals of the legendary Beniamino Gigli with "L'immortel Gigli," a captivating collection of operatic arias and songs released in 1959. This mono version album showcases Gigli's remarkable range and artistry, featuring iconic pieces from some of the most beloved operas in the repertoire. From the heart-wrenching aria "O Mimì tu più non torni" from Puccini's "La bohème" to the dramatic "Solenne in quest'ora" from Verdi's "La forza del destino," each track is a testament to Gigli's enduring legacy as one of the greatest tenors of the 20th century.
The album opens with a beautiful aria from the opera "Martha" and includes other notable works such as "L'Africaine," "La Gioconda," and "Les Pêcheurs de perles." Gigli's powerful and expressive voice brings depth and nuance to each performance, making this album a treasure trove for opera enthusiasts and classical music lovers alike. Accompanied by the talented Ezio Pinza, Giulio Setti, and the Rosario Bourdon Orchestra, "L'immortel Gigli" is a stunning showcase of operatic excellence that continues to resonate with audiences today. Whether you're a seasoned opera aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Martha, Act III: "M'appari Tutt'amor" (Lyonel)Friedrich von Flotow, Bruno Reibold, Bruno Reibold Orchestra, Beniamino Gigli
L'Africaine, Act IV: "Mi batte il cor" (Vasco da Gama)Giacomo Meyerbeer, Rosario Bourdon, Rosario Bourdon Orchestra, Beniamino Gigli
La Gioconda, Act I: "Enzo Grimaldo" (Enzo Grimaldo, Principe di Santafiore)Amilcare Ponchielli, Rosario Bourdon, Rosario Bourdon Orchestra, Beniamino Gigli, Giuseppe De Luca
La Gioconda, Act II: "Cielo e mar" (Enzo Grimaldo)Amilcare Ponchielli, Rosario Bourdon, Rosario Bourdon Orchestra, Beniamino Gigli
La sérénade, Op. 6Enrico Toselli, Josef Pasternack, Josef Pasternack Orchestra, Beniamino Gigli
La bohème, Act IV: "In un coupé" - Aria. "O Mimì tu più non torni" (Rodolfo, Marcello)Giacomo Puccini, Rosario Bourdon, Rosario Bourdon Orchestra, Beniamino Gigli, Giuseppe De Luca
La forza del destino, Act III: "Solenne in quest'ora" (Don Carlo di Vargas, Don Alvaro)Giuseppe Verdi, Rosario Bourdon, Rosario Bourdon Orchestra, Beniamino Gigli, Giuseppe De Luca
Les Pêcheurs de perles, Act I: "O Durga" (Nadir, Zurga)Georges Bizet, Rosario Bourdon, Rosario Bourdon Orchestra, Beniamino Gigli, Giuseppe De Luca
Lucia di Lammermoor, Act III: "Lucia" (Coro, Sir Edgardo di Ravenswood, Raimondo Bidebent)Gaetano Donizetti, Giulio Setti, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Beniamino Gigli, Ezio Pinza, Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Lucia di Lammermoor, Act III: "Tu che a Dio" (Sir Edgardo di Ravenswood, Raimondo Bidebent, Coro)Gaetano Donizetti, Giulio Setti, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Beniamino Gigli, Ezio Pinza, Metropolitan Opera Chorus