Características
This studio recording, featuring Herbert von Karajan and the Vienna Philharmonic, as well as the Singverein of the Society of Music Friends under the direction of Reinhold Schmidt, was originally recorded in September 1959 at the Sofiensaal in Vienna. The legendary Decca recording, featuring soloists such as Renata Tebaldi and Carlo Bergonzi, is characterized by a symphonic, velvety orchestral sound, dynamics rendered with extreme attention to detail, and a highly emotional, almost chamber-music-like intimacy that eschews pomp in favor of psychological depth. The original tapes were meticulously remastered at the Esoteric Mastering Center by producer Jo Yoshida, executive producer Motoaki Ohmachi (president and one of the founders of the Esoteric Company), and mastering engineer Masaya Tohno, making this recording of Verdi’s legendary opera – released as part of the “Esoteric Classical Masterpiece Collection” – an absolute collector’s item!
Esoteric's reissue of classical music masterpieces has attracted a great deal of attention worldwide. The uncompromising commitment to restoring and remastering the original tapes, as well as the use of Hybrid Super Audio CD technology to enhance sound quality, makes all Esoteric releases a must-have for all lovers of classical music!
Limited Edition Hybrid SACD (Dual-Layer). Japanese pressing.
MUSICIANS
Conductor: Herbert von Karajan Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde Chorus Master: Reinhold Schmidt
Aida: Renata Tebaldi (soprano) Radames: Carlo Bergonzi (tenor) Amneris: Giulietta Simionato (mezzo soprano) Amonasro: Cornell MacNeil (baritone) Ramfis: Arnold van Mill (bass) Il re: Fernando Corena (bass) Un messaggero: Piero de Palma (tenor) Una sacerdotessa: Eugenia Ratti (soprano)
Recorded at the Sofiensäle, Vienna, on September 2-15, 1959
Guiseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901): “Aida – Opera In 4 Acts”
Disc 1
1. Preludio Atto Primo Scena I 2. Si, Corre Voce Che L'Etiope Ardisca 3. Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!...Celeste Aida 4. Quale Insolita Gioia 5. Alta Cagion V'Aduna 6. Ritorna Vincitor! Scena II 7. Possente Ftha (Sacerdotessa, Col coro delle Sacerdotesse, Ramfis e Sacerdoti) 8. Mortal, diletto ai numi (Ramfis, Sacerdoti, Radames, Sacerdotesse) Atto Secondo Scena I 9. Chi Mai Fra Gl'Inni E I Plausi 10. Fu La Sorte Dell'Armi A'Tuoi Funesta 11. Su! Del Nilo Al Sacro Lido Scena II 12. Gloria All'Egitto 13. Marcia Trionfale 14. Vieni, O Guerriero Vindice 15. Salvator Della Patria, Io Ti Saluto 16. Che Veggo! Egli? Mio Padre! 17. Quest'Assisa Ch'Io Vesto Vi Dica 18. Ma Tu, Re, Tu Signore Possente
Disc 2
Atto Secondo Scena II
1. O Re, Pei Sacri Numi 2. Gloria All'Egitto, Ad Iside Atto Terzo 3. O Tu Che Sei D'Osiride 4. Qui Radames Verra! ...O Patria Mia 5. Ciel! Mio Padre! 6. Pur Ti Riveggo, Mia Dolce Aida... 7. Fuggiam Gli Ardori Inospiti 8. Tu! Amonasro! Tu! Il Re? Atto Quattro Scena I 9. L'Abborrita Rivale A Me Sfuggia 10. Gia I Sacerdoti Adunansi 11. Ohime! Morir Mi Sento! 12. Radames! Radames! Radames! Scena II 13. La Fatal Pietra Sovra Me Si Chiuse 14. Presago Il Core Della Tua Condanna 15. O Terra, Addio