Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Maria Callas with "From Callas With Love," a captivating collection of operatic arias released on February 14, 2023, by Warner Classics. This album spans a little under two hours and showcases Callas's extraordinary vocal range and dramatic prowess across a variety of iconic roles and compositions.
From the fiery passion of Bizet's "Carmen" to the heart-wrenching despair of Verdi's "La traviata," Callas's performances are nothing short of breathtaking. The album features beloved arias such as Puccini's "Un bel dì vedremo" from "Madama Butterfly" and "Nessun dorma" from "Turandot," as well as lesser-known gems like Saint-Saëns's "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" from "Samson et Dalila."
Callas's ability to convey deep emotion and nuance in every note is evident throughout the album. Her interpretations of these classic pieces are both technically brilliant and deeply moving, offering a glimpse into the genius of one of opera's most celebrated sopranos. Whether you're a longtime fan of Maria Callas or a newcomer to the world of opera, this album is a treasure trove of musical excellence that will leave you spellbound.
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, 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
Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor, Act 1: "Quando rapito in estasi" (Lucia, Alisa)Gaetano Donizetti, Maria Callas, Margreta Elkins, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 1: "Gualtier Maldè!" - "Caro nome" (Gilda, Borsa, Ceprano, Marullo)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Renato Ercolani, William Dickie, Carlo Forti, Tullio Serafin, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act 2: "Un bel dì vedremo" (Butterfly)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, Act 2: "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix" (Dalila)Camille Saint-Saëns, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia, Act 1: "Dunque io son" (Figaro, Rosina)Gioachino Rossini, Maria Callas, Tito Gobbi, Alceo Galliera, Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Otello, Act 4: Canzone del salice. "Piangea cantando" (Desdemona)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Puccini: La bohème, Act 1: "Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì" (Mimì, Rodolfo)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Antonino Votto, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Puccini: La bohème, Act 1: "Ehi! Rodolfo!" - "O soave fanciulla" (Schaunard, Colline, Marcello, Rodolfo, Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Manuel Spatafora, Nicola Zaccaria, Rolando Panerai, Antonino Votto, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Berlioz: La damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H 111, Pt. 4: "D'amour l'ardente flamme" (Marguerite)Hector Berlioz, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Massenet: Werther, Act 3: "Werther ! Werther !" - "Je vous écris de ma petite chambre" (Charlotte)Jules Massenet, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Verdi: La traviata, Act 3: "Addio, del passato bei sogni ridenti" (Violetta)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Gabriele Santini, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Puccini: Tosca, Act 1: "Mario! Mario! Mario!" (Tosca, Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Carlo Bergonzi, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Puccini: Tosca, Act 1: "Ah, quegli occhi!" - "Quale occhio al mondo può star di paro" (Tosca, Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Carlo Bergonzi, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Wagner: Tristano ed Isotta, Act 3: Morte d'amore. "Dolce e calmo" (Isotta)Richard Wagner, Maria Callas, Arturo Basile, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Verdi: Il trovatore, Act 1: "Tacea la notte placida" - "Di tale amor" (Leonora)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Charpentier: Louise, Act 3: "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée" (Louise)Gustave Charpentier, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act 2: "Porgi, amor" (Contessa)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 2: "Oh, sarò la più bella!" (Manon, Des Grieux)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Tullio Serafin, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano