by Vincenzo Bellini, Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Rolando Panerai, Nicola Rossi-Lemeni · Naxos · CD · EAN 0636943125922
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«I Puritani» is the recording of Vincenzo Bellini's opera with Maria Callas and Giuseppe Di Stefano, released in 2004 by Naxos Historical on CD.
The action takes place in Plymouth during the English Civil War, in a Puritan fortress. Elvira, the governor's daughter, is in love with Arturo, a Royalist knight, but her father has promised her to Riccardo. Amid political and religious loyalties, the opera develops a love triangle and scenes of great vocal brilliance, representative of Bellini's bel canto.
1953 recording with Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Rolando Panerai and Nicola Rossi-Lemeni; Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, conducted by Tullio Serafin. Remastered mono edition, 2 CDs.
For bel canto opera enthusiasts and admirers of Maria Callas, with an interest in remastered historical recordings.
