12. Franco Ricciardi "Aida: Act IV Scene 1: L'abborrita rivale a me sfuggia (Amneris)"
13. Franco Ricciardi "Aida: Act IV Scene 1: Gia i sacerdoti adunansi (Amneris, Radames)"
14. Nicola Zaccaria "Aida: Act IV Scene 1: Ohime! Morir mi sento (Amneris, Priests)"
15. Elvira Galassi "Aida: Act IV Scene 1: Radames! Radames! Radames! (Ramfis, Priests)"
16. Nicola Zaccaria "Aida: Act IV Scene 2: La fatal pietra sovra me si chiuse (Radames, Aida)"
17. Elvira Galassi "Aida: Act IV Scene 2: Presago il core della tua condanna (Aida, Radames, Priests, Priestesses)"
18. Fedora Barbieri "Aida: Act IV Scene 2: O terra, addio"
Description:
Recorded 10th-12th, 16th-20th, 23rd-24th August 1955 in the Teatro alla Scala, MIlan.
First issued as Columbia 33CX 1318 through 1320.
Reissue Producer and Audio Restoration Engineer: Mark Obert-Thorn.
Special thanks to Maynard F. Bertolet for providing source material
This premium CD edition of "Aida" presents one of Giuseppe Verdi's most powerful and emotionally charged operas in a historically important performance featuring Serafin, Callas, Tucker and others. Recorded in the great tradition of mid-20th-century Italian opera, this version captures the intense drama of forbidden love between the Ethiopian princess Aida and the Egyptian warrior Radamès against the backdrop of war, jealousy and political intrigue. The combination of expressive singing, vivid characterization and authentic Italianate phrasing makes this release a compelling choice for collectors and opera newcomers alike, offering an immersive journey from the intimate lyricism of the Nile scenes to the monumental grandeur of the Triumphal March. The artists featured here are among the most influential opera performers of their era. Maria Callas is widely regarded as one of the most important sopranos of the 20th century, celebrated for her unique timbre, electrifying stage presence and profound musical intelligence; her legendary portrayals in Verdi and bel canto roles have set interpretative standards that still inspire singers today. The conductor Tullio Serafin played a decisive role in shaping Callas's career and was one of the key figures in Italian opera, known for his stylistic authority and his ability to balance dramatic tension with orchestral transparency. Tenor Richard Tucker enjoyed a distinguished international career and was renowned for his ringing, heroic voice and his commanding Verdi interpretations, which made him a favourite with opera audiences around the world. Naxos Historical is a specialist imprint of the Naxos group that focuses on restoring and reissuing important historical recordings with great care and respect for the original sound. Using advanced audio restoration techniques and scholarly expertise, Naxos Historical makes landmark performances by legendary artists available in accessible, well-documented editions at an attractive price. With this "Aida" release, the label continues its mission to preserve the golden age of opera and to offer listeners authentic insights into the performance style of a bygone era, while maintaining a clear, listenable sound that honours the original recordings.
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