Richard Tucker, renowned as one of the world's greatest tenor voices, delivers an exquisite collection of beloved tenor arias in "Celeste Aida - The World's Favorite Tenor Arias." Released on January 1, 1967, under the prestigious RCA Red Seal label, this album is a testament to Tucker's extraordinary vocal prowess and artistic mastery.
Spanning a diverse repertoire of opera classics, this 50-minute album features iconic pieces from some of the most celebrated operas in history. From Verdi's powerful "Di quella pira" to Puccini's enchanting "Nessun dorma," Tucker's performances are nothing short of breathtaking. The album also includes timeless arias from Bizet's "Carmen," Massenet's "Manon," and Leoncavallo's "Cavalleria Rusticana," showcasing Tucker's versatility and emotional depth.
Richard Tucker's rich, resonant voice brings a new dimension to these well-loved arias, making this album a cherished addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Whether you're a seasoned opera aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a captivating journey through some of the most beautiful and enduring melodies in operatic history.
(P) 1967 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
Aida: Se quel guerrier io fossi! - Celeste Aïda - VoiceGiuseppe Verdi, Richard Tucker, Nello Santi, Vienna State Opera Orchestra
La Bohême, Act I: "Che gelida manina"Giacomo Puccini, Richard Tucker, Fausto Cleva [Conductor]
L'Arlesiana:"Il lamento di Federico"Francesco Cilea, Richard Tucker Tenor, Franz Allers
Tosca, Act I:"Recondita armonia"Giacomo Puccini, Richard Tucker, Fausto Cleva
Tosca, Act III: "E lucevan le stelle"Giacomo Puccini, Richard Tucker, Fausto Cleva
Il trovatore: Il presagio funesto, deh, sperdi, o cara! - Ah, sì ben mio, coll'essere io tuoGiuseppe Verdi, Richard Tucker, Nello Santi, Vienna State Opera Orchestra
Il tovatore, Act III, Scene 2:"Di quella pira"Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Tucker Tenor
Carmen, Act II: "Air de fleur" - Remasterd 2013Georges Bizet, Richard Tucker, Pierre Dervaux
Rigoletto, Act III: La donna e mobileGiuseppe Verdi, Richard Tucker
Rigoletto, Act I:"Questa o quella"Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Tucker
Manon: "Ah Fuyez, douce image" - Remasterd 2013Jules Massenet, Richard Tucker, Pierre Dervaux
Cavalleria Rusticana: "Mamma, quel vino è generoso"Pietro Mascagni, New Philharmonia, Franz Allers
Faust, Act III:"Salut demeure"Charles Gounod, New Philharmonia, Franz Allers
Turandot, Act III:"Nessun dorma"Giacomo Puccini, Richard Tucker, Fausto Cleva