Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of Maria Callas with "Pure - Maria Callas," a breathtaking collection of her most iconic operatic performances. Released on November 3, 2024, by Warner Classics, this album spans a staggering three hours and nine minutes, showcasing the unparalleled vocal prowess and dramatic intensity that have cemented Callas's legacy as one of the greatest sopranos of all time.
From the hauntingly beautiful "Casta Diva" from Bellini's "Norma" to the fiery passion of Bizet's "Carmen," Callas's interpretations are nothing short of transcendent. The album features a diverse array of arias from beloved operas such as Puccini's "La bohème," Verdi's "La traviata," and Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor," each performance a testament to Callas's ability to convey deep emotional depth and technical brilliance.
Fans of classical music and opera enthusiasts alike will revel in this comprehensive compilation, which highlights Callas's extraordinary range and versatility. Whether you're a longtime admirer or a newcomer to her work, "Pure - Maria Callas" offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the magic of one of the most celebrated voices in operatic history.
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: La bohème, Act 1: "Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì" (Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Puccini: La bohème, Act 3: "Donde lieta uscì" (Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Puccini: Gianni Schicchi: "O mio babbino caro" (Lauretta)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: La traviata, Act 1: "È strano! È strano!" (Violetta)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Gabriele Santini, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Verdi: La traviata, Act 1: "Ah, fors’è lui che l’anima" (Violetta)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Gabriele Santini, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Verdi: La traviata, Act 1: "Sempre libera" (Violetta, Alfredo)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Francesco Albanese, Gabriele Santini, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Verdi: La traviata, Act 3: "Addio, del passato bei sogni ridenti" (Violetta)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Gabriele Santini, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino Della Rai
Verdi: Il trovatore, Act 4: "D'amor sull'ali rosee" (Leonora)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Herbert von Karajan, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
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 1: Séguedille. "Près des remparts de Séville" (Carmen, José)Georges Bizet, Maria Callas, Nicolai Gedda, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris
Bizet: Carmen, Act 2: "Les tringles des sistres tintaient" (Carmen, Frasquita, Mercédès)Georges Bizet, Maria Callas, Jane Berbié, Nadine Sautereau, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris
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
Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor, Act 1: "Regnava nel silenzio alta la notte e bruna" (Lucia, Alisa)Gaetano Donizetti, Maria Callas, Margreta Elkins, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor, Act 1: "Quando rapito in estasi" (Lucia, Alisa)Gaetano Donizetti, Maria Callas, Margreta Elkins, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Rossini: La Cenerentola, Act 2: "Nacqui all'affanno, al pianto" - "Non più mesta" (Cenerentola)Gioacchino Rossini, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia, Act 1: "Una voce poco fa" (Rosina)Gioachino Rossini, Maria Callas, Alceo Galliera, Philharmonia Orchestra
Puccini: Tosca, Act 2: "Vissi d'arte" (Tosca)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Puccini: Tosca, Act 3: "Com'è lunga l'attesa!" (Tosca)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Puccini: La bohème, Act 1: "O soave fanciulla" (Schaunard, Colline, Marcello, Rodolfo, Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Manuel Spatafora, Rolando Panerai, Nicola Zaccaria, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, Antonino Votto
Puccini: Turandot, Act 2: "In questa reggia" (Turandot)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Puccini: Turandot, Act 3: "Tu, che di gel sei cinta" (Liù)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act 2: "Un bel dì vedremo" (Butterfly)Giacomo Puccini, Maria Callas, Herbert von Karajan, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala, Milano
Verdi: I vespri siciliani, Act 5: "Mercé, dilette amiche" (Elena)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Verdi: Aida, Act 1: "Ritorna vincitor" (Aida)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Catalani: La Wally, Act 1: "Ebben? Ne andrò lontana" (Wally)Alfredo Catalani, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Delibes: Lakmé, Act 2: Aria delle campanelle. "Dov'è l'indiana bruna?" (Lakmé)Léo Delibes, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Charpentier: Louise, Act 3: "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée" (Louise)Gustave Charpentier, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
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
Verdi: Macbeth, Act 2: "La luce langue" (Lady Macbeth)Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Nicola Rescigno, Philharmonia Orchestra
Giordano: Andrea Chénier, Act 3: "La mamma morta" (Maddalena)Umberto Giordano, Maria Callas, Tullio Serafin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Gluck: Alceste, Wq. 44, Act 1: "Divinités du Styx" (Alceste)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Gluck: Orphée et Eurydice, Wq. 41, Act 4: "J'ai perdu mon Eurydice" (Orphée)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Massenet: Manon, Act 2: "Je ne suis que faiblesse" - "Adieu, notre petite table" (Manon)Jules Massenet, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Saint-Saëns: Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, Act 1: "Printemps qui commence" (Dalila)Camille Saint-Saëns, Maria Callas, Georges Prêtre, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
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
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
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