by Maria Callas, Richard Tucker, Fedora Barbieri, Tito Gobbi, Giuseppe Modesti, Nicola Zaccaria · EMI Classics · CD · EAN 0724355631626
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«Aida» is Giuseppe Verdi's opera in this recording with Maria Callas and Richard Tucker, released by EMI Classics as a double CD.
Complete sound recording of Giuseppe Verdi's opera premiered in 1871, with a libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni. Its plot is set in ancient Egypt and pits the love between Aida, a captive Ethiopian princess, and Radamès, an Egyptian commander, against loyalty to their peoples and the designs of the priests. The most celebrated recordings include the duets of Aida and Radamès and the scenes of Amneris. This performance stars Maria Callas, Richard Tucker and Fedora Barbieri, with the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro alla Scala in Milan conducted by Tullio Serafin.
Remastered edition in mono format on two CDs, with a total duration of 144 minutes. The label is EMI Classics and it corresponds to a historic 1955 recording.
Recommended for opera enthusiasts and admirers of Maria Callas, interested in a reference version of Aida with one of the classic casts of the 20th century.
