Experience the legendary Maria Callas in her prime with the release of "Live in Hamburg 1959." This captivating album, released on September 1, 2003, by Warner Classics, captures the essence of Callas' extraordinary vocal prowess and dramatic intensity. Accompanied by the Sinfonieorchester des Norddeutschen Rundfunks and conducted by Nicola Rescigno, this live recording showcases Callas' unparalleled ability to bring characters to life through her performances of iconic arias from Spontini's "La Vestale," Verdi's "Macbeth" and "Don Carlo," Rossini's "Il Barbiere di Siviglia," and Bellini's "Il Pirata." The album's 52-minute duration offers a glimpse into a historic concert, making it a treasure for opera enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
Spontini: La Vestale, Act 2: "Tu che invoco con orrore" (Giulia) [Live, Hamburg 1959]Gaspare Spontini, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, North German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Verdi: Macbeth, Act 1: "Nel dì della vittoria" - "Vieni! t'affretta" (Lady Macbeth) [Live, Hamburg 1959]Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, North German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Act 1: "Una voce poco fa" (Rosina) [Live, Hamburg 1959]Gioacchino Rossini, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, North German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Verdi: Don Carlo, Act 4: "Tu che le vanità" (Elisabetta) [Live, Hamburg 1959]Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, North German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Bellini: Il Pirata, Act 2: "Oh! s'io potessi dissipar le nubi" (Imogene) [Live, Hamburg 1959]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, North German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Bellini: Il Pirata, Act 2: "Col sorriso d'innocenza" (Imogene) [Live, Hamburg 1959]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, North German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Bellini: Il Piarata, Act 2: "Qual suono ferale echeggia" - "Oh, Sole! ti vela" (Imogene) [Live, Hamburg 1959]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, North German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
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