Immerse yourself in the powerful and dramatic world of Giuseppe Verdi's "Nabucco" with this captivating highlights album. Released in 1984 under Universal Music, this classical opera masterpiece is condensed into a concise one-hour journey, showcasing the most memorable arias and ensembles from Verdi's early yet monumental work. The album features renowned performers such as Manuguerra, Scotto, Ghiaurov, Luchetti, and Muti, who bring the rich and complex characters of "Nabucco" to life with their exceptional vocal prowess. From the triumphant "Va, pensiero" chorus to the intense and dramatic arias like "S'appressan gl'istanti" and "Dio di Giuda," this album offers a thrilling overview of the opera's emotional depth and musical brilliance. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this highlights album serves as an excellent introduction to Verdi's timeless composition, highlighting his unparalleled ability to blend compelling storytelling with unforgettable melodies.
Nabucco: OvertureGiuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Nabucco / Act I: Gli arredi festivi giù cadano infrantiGiuseppe Verdi, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Nabucco / Act 1: "Qual rumore?"/"Come notte a sol fulgente"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Yevgeny Nesterenko, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Walter Hagen-Groll, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Nabucco / Act 1: Recitativo e terzettino: "Fenena! O mia diletta" - "Guerrieri, è preso il Tempio..." - "Io t'amava"Giuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Lucia Valentini Terrani, Ghena Dimitrova, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Nabucco / Act 2: Chi s'avanza?/Salgo già del trono auratoGiuseppe Verdi, Ghena Dimitrova, Kurt Rydl, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Walter Hagen-Groll, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Nabucco / Act II: Che si vuol? / Il maledetto non ha fratelliGiuseppe Verdi, Plácido Domingo, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Giuseppe Sinopoli, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Nabucco / Act 2: "S'appressan gl'istanti" - "S'oda or me!" - " Chi mi toglie il regio scettro?"Giuseppe Verdi, Piero Cappuccilli, Ghena Dimitrova, Plácido Domingo, Lucia Valentini Terrani, Yevgeny Nesterenko, Lucia Popp, Volker Horn, Kurt Rydl, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Walter Hagen-Groll, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Nabucco / Act 3: "Ah qual suon!"/"Deh, perdona"Giuseppe Verdi, Ghena Dimitrova, Piero Cappuccilli, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Nabucco, Act III: Va, pensiero "Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves"Giuseppe Verdi, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Giuseppe Sinopoli, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Nabucco / Act 4: "Dio di Giuda!"/"Cadran, cadranno i perfidi.."Giuseppe Verdi, Piero Cappuccilli, Volker Horn, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Walter Hagen-Groll, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Giuseppe Sinopoli
Nabucco / Act 4: "Oh! chi vegg'io?" - "Su me .. morente ...esanime"Giuseppe Verdi, Piero Cappuccilli, Ghena Dimitrova, Yevgeny Nesterenko, Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Walter Hagen-Groll, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, Giuseppe Sinopoli