Bellini: Norma - Callas Live Remastered - Vincenzo Bellini - Vinyl LP UK

Bellini: Norma - Callas Live Remastered - Vincenzo Bellini

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Vincenzo Bellini's masterpiece "Norma" with this exceptional live recording featuring the legendary Maria Callas. Released on Warner Classics, this remastered album captures the essence of a live performance, offering an intimate and authentic experience of Bellini's opera.

Spanning a captivating 2 hours and 29 minutes, this album is a testament to Callas's unparalleled vocal prowess and dramatic intensity. The tracklist includes the full opera, from the stirring "Sinfonia to Act 1" to the powerful finale, allowing you to follow the dramatic arc of Norma's story. Highlights include the iconic "Casta Diva," showcasing Callas's ethereal soprano, and the intense duet "In mia man alfin tu sei," demonstrating her ability to convey deep emotion through her voice.

Bellini's "Norma" is a cornerstone of the bel canto repertoire, known for its lush melodies and complex characters. This live recording brings the opera to life, with Callas's performance at the heart of it. The album is a must-listen for opera enthusiasts and those looking to explore the genre's most celebrated works. Experience the magic of Callas and the grandeur of Bellini's "Norma" in this remarkable live remastered recording.

15 september 2017© 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company℗ 2017 Digital Remastering Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company

Tracks

Bellini: Norma: Sinfonia to Act 1 (Live)Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
5:42
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Ite sul colle ... Dell'aura tua profetica" (Oroveso, Chorus) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giacomo Vaghi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
9:47
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Svanir le voci!" (Pollione, Flavio) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Mirto Picchi, Paul Asciak, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
2:23
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Meco all'altar di Venere" (Pollione) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
2:41
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Odi? ... I suoi riti a compiere" (Flavio, Chorus, Pollione) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Mirto Picchi, Paul Asciak, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
1:44
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Me protegge, me difende" (Pollione) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
1:26
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Norma viene" (Chorus) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
4:22
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Sediziose voci" (Norma, Oroveso, Chorus) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giacomo Vaghi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
4:23
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Casta Diva" (Norma, Chorus, Oroveso) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giacomo Vaghi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
7:10
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Fine al rito, e il sacro bosco" (Norma, Oroveso, Chorus) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giacomo Vaghi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
1:35
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Ah! bello a me ritorna" (Norma, Oroveso, Chorus) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giacomo Vaghi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
3:09
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Sgombra è la sacra selva" (Adalgisa) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
5:39
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Eccola - va, mi lascia" (Pollione, Adalgisa) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
1:23
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Va, crudele" (Pollione, Adalgisa) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
4:49
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Vieni in Roma" (Pollione, Adalgisa) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
3:03
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Vanne, e li cela entrambi" (Norma, Clotilde) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Dame Joan Sutherland, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
3:45
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Adalgisa! ... Alma, costanza" (Norma, Adalgisa) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
3:11
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Oh, rimembranza!" (Norma, Adalgisa) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
4:52
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Ah sì, fa core, abbracciami" (Norma, Adalgisa) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
2:56
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Ma di '... l'amato giovine" (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
2:48
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Oh, di qual sei tu vittima" (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
4:05
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Perfido! ... Or basti!" (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
1:18
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Vanne, sì, mi lascia, indegno" (Norma, Pollione, Adalgisa, Chorus) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
1:52
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: Introduction (Live)Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
3:15
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Dormono entrambi!" (Norma) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
4:35
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Olà! Clotilde!" (Norma, Clotilde) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Dame Joan Sutherland, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
0:46
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Mi chiami, o Norma?" (Adalgisa, Norma) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
2:36
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Deh! con te, con te li prendi" (Adalgisa, Norma) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
4:07
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Mira, o Norma" (Adalgisa, Norma) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
4:13
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Cedi ... deh cedi!" (Adalgisa, Norma) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
1:02
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Sì, fino all'ore estreme" (Adalgisa, Norma) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Ebe Stignani, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
2:07
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Non partì?" (Chorus) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
4:13
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Guerrieri! a voi venirne" (Oroveso, Chorus) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giacomo Vaghi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
2:05
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Ah! del Tebro al giogo indegno" (Oroveso, Chorus) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giacomo Vaghi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
3:14
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Ei tornerà. Sì!" (Norma, Clotilde) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Dame Joan Sutherland, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
3:56
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Squilla il bronzo del Dio!" (Chorus, Oroveso, Norma) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giacomo Vaghi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
1:47
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Guerra! guerra!" (Chorus) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
1:03
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Né compi il rito, o Norma?" (Oroveso, Norma, Clotilde, Chorus, Pollione) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giacomo Vaghi, Dame Joan Sutherland, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
3:53
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "In mia man alfin tu sei" (Norma, Pollione) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
5:29
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Già mi pasco ne' tuoi sguardi" (Norma, Pollione) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
1:29
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Dammi quel ferro!" (Chorus, Norma, Pollione, Oroveso) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giacomo Vaghi, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
3:15
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Qual cor tradisti" (Chorus, Norma, Pollione, Oroveso) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giacomo Vaghi, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
4:51
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Norma! deh! Norma, scòlpati!" (Chorus, Norma, Pollione, Oroveso) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giacomo Vaghi, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
2:16
Bellini: Norma, Act 2: "Deh! Non volerli vittime" (Chorus, Norma, Pollione, Oroveso) [Live]Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giacomo Vaghi, Mirto Picchi, Vittorio Gui, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
4:47

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About Vincenzo Bellini

Vincenzo Bellini, the Italian opera maestro, left an indelible mark on the world of classical music during his short but prolific life (1801-1835). Renowned for his lyrical and melodic genius, Bellini's operas are celebrated for their emotional depth and vocal elegance. His works, including the iconic "Norma" and "La Sonnambula," showcase his unique ability to blend dramatic intensity with soaring, beautiful melodies. Bellini's compositions continue to captivate audiences and singers alike, solidifying his status as one of the most influential figures in the bel canto tradition.

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