Experience the legendary Maria Callas in a unique and captivating concert experience with "Callas in Concert - The Hologram Tour." Released on September 14, 2018, under Warner Classics, this extraordinary album captures the essence of Callas's unparalleled vocal prowess and dramatic intensity. Spanning a rich tapestry of operatic masterpieces, this collection showcases Callas's versatility and mastery of her craft.
From the exhilarating overture of Rossini's "La gazza ladra" to the hauntingly beautiful "Casta diva" from Bellini's "Norma," the album is a journey through some of the most iconic and emotionally resonant moments in opera. Highlights include Callas's breathtaking rendition of "Vissi d'arte" from Puccini's "Tosca," her powerful performance of "Ebben? Ne andrò lontana" from Catalani's "La Wally," and her mesmerizing interpretation of "Ah ! Je veux vivre dans ce rêve" from Gounod's "Roméo et Juliette."
With a duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes, this album is a testament to Callas's enduring legacy and her ability to captivate audiences with her extraordinary voice and dramatic presence. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Callas in Concert - The Hologram Tour" offers a thrilling and immersive experience that celebrates the timeless artistry of Maria Callas.
Rossini: La gazza ladra: SinfoniaGioachino Rossini, Carlo Maria Giulini, Philharmonia Orchestra
Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act 1: Valse. "Ah ! Je veux vivre dans ce rêve" (Juliette)Charles Gounod, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Verdi: Macbeth, Act 1: "Nel dì della vittoria" - "Vieni! T'affretta" (Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Philharmonia Orchestra
Bizet: Carmen: PréludeGeorges Bizet, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris
Bizet: Carmen, Act 1: Habanera. "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (Carmen, Chœur)Georges Bizet, Maria Callas, Choeurs Rene Duclos, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris
Bizet: Carmen, Act 3: "Mêlons ! Coupons !" (Frasquita, Mercédès, Carmen)Georges Bizet, Maria Callas, Jane Berbié, Nadine Sautereau, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris
Verdi: Macbeth, Act 4: "Una macchia è qui tuttora" (Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Philharmonia Orchestra
Catalani: La Wally, Act 1: "Ebben? Ne andrò lontana" (Wally)Alfredo Catalani, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Thomas: Hamlet, Act 4: "À vos jeux" - Chanson. "Pâle et blonde" (Ophélie)Ambroise Thomas, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Philharmonia Orchestra
Ponchielli: La Gioconda, Op. 9: PreludioAmilcare Ponchielli, Antonino Votto, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Ponchielli: La Gioconda, Op. 9, Act 4: "Suicidio!" (Gioconda)Amilcare Ponchielli, Maria Callas, Antonino Votto, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Ponchielli: La Gioconda, Op. 9, Act 4: " Ecco, il velen di Laura" (Gioconda, First Voice, Second Voice, Enzo)Amilcare Ponchielli, Maria Callas, Aldo Biffi, Pier Miranda Ferraro, Renato Ercolani, Antonino Votto
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Casta diva" (Norma, Coro)Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Tullio Serafin, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Puccini: Tosca, Act 2: "Vissi d'arte" (Tosca)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire