Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera with Renata Tebaldi's captivating album "Duos d'amour à l'opéra." This timeless collection, released on January 1, 1962, under the BNF Collection label, showcases Tebaldi's extraordinary vocal prowess and emotional depth. Spanning a mere 44 minutes, the album is a concise yet powerful journey through some of the most beloved and dramatic love duets in operatic history.
Featuring iconic pieces from renowned operas such as "La bohème," "Rigoletto," "Samson et Dalila," and "La traviata," Tebaldi's performance is nothing short of breathtaking. Each track is a masterclass in vocal technique and emotional expression, highlighting her ability to convey the deepest sentiments of love, longing, and despair.
From the tender and romantic "O soave fanciulla" to the passionate and intense "Non! Tu ne m'aimes pas!" from "Carmen," Tebaldi's voice shines with unparalleled clarity and richness. Her rendition of "Ah! Lo vedi, che hai tu detto?" from "Cavalleria rusticana" is particularly noteworthy, showcasing her ability to convey raw emotion and dramatic intensity.
Whether you are an opera aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, "Duos d'amour à l'opéra" is a must-listen. Renata Tebaldi's timeless performances make this album a treasure trove of operatic brilliance that will leave you spellbound.
La bohème, Act I: "O soave fanciulla"Giacomo Puccini, Licia Albanese, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Renato Cellini, RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
Rigoletto, Act II, Scene 6: "È il sol dell'anima, la vita è amore"Giuseppe Verdi, Erna Berger, Jan Peerce, Renato Cellini, RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
Samson et Dalila, Act II, Scene 3: "Dalila! Dalila, je t'aime!" & "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix"Camille Saint-Saëns, Rise Stevens, Mario del Monaco, Fausto Cleva, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
La traviata, Act III, Scene 6: "Parigi, o cara"Giuseppe Verdi, Rosanna Carteri, Cesare Valletti, Pierre Monteux, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
La damnation de Faust, Op. 24, Pt. 3: "Grand Dieu! Que vois-je!?"Hector Berlioz, Suzanne Danco, David Poleri, Charles Münch, Boston Symphony Orchestra
Otello, Act I: "Quando narravi l'esule tua vita"Giuseppe Verdi, Herva Nelli, Ramon Vinay, Arturo Toscanini, NBC Symphony Orchestra
Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act I, Scene 9: "Là ci darem la mano"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Eugenia Ratti, Cesare Siepi, Wiener Philharmoniker, Erich Leinsdorf
Carmen, Act II, Scene 5: "Non! Tu ne m'aimes pas!"Georges Bizet, Rise Stevens, Jan Peerce, Fritz Reiner, RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
Cavalleria rusticana, Scene 7: "Ah! Lo vedi, che hai tu detto?"Pietro Mascagni, Renata Tebaldi, Jussi Björling, Alberto Erede, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
Aida, Act IV, Scene 2: "O terra, addio"Giuseppe Verdi, Zinka Milanov, Jussi Björling, Jonel Perlea, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
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