Notes and Editorial Reviews
Montserrat Caballe is one of the most memorable voices of 20th century opera. Her rich, powerful voice led her from minor roles to leading lady status. This collection of Italian arias and duets, performed with legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti, is ample testament to her place in the history of opera.
These performances, dating from her heyday between 1974 and 1984, show a woman with a deep understanding of both showmanship and technique. The stage loved Caballe, as did the critics. She evokes passion with her every breath, a talent heightened in her duets as she and Pavarotti play off each other wonderfully. THE GREAT VOICE OF CABBALLE does a great service to opera lovers, providing another chance to enjoy these wonderful performances.
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Works on This Recording
1.
Luisa Miller: Tu puniscimi, o Signore by Giuseppe Verdi
Performer:
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
Conductor:
Peter Maag
Orchestra/Ensemble:
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1849; Italy
Date of Recording: 1975
Length: 2 Minutes 45 Secs.
Language: Italian
Notes: This selection is an ADD recording.
2.
Luisa Miller: Padre, ricevi l'estremo addio by Giuseppe Verdi
Performer:
Sherrill Milnes (Baritone),
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor),
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
Conductor:
Peter Maag
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Opera Chorus,
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1849; Italy
Date of Recording: 1975
Length: 5 Minutes 27 Secs.
Language: Italian
Notes: This selection is an ADD recording.
3.
Norma: Sgombra è la sacra selva by Vincenzo Bellini
Performer:
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
Conductor:
Richard Bonynge
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Welsh National Opera Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1831; Italy
Date of Recording: 1984
Length: 3 Minutes 49 Secs.
Language: Italian
4.
Norma: Va, crudele by Vincenzo Bellini
Performer:
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor),
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
Conductor:
Richard Bonynge
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Welsh National Opera Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1831; Italy
Date of Recording: 1984
Length: 12 Minutes 30 Secs.
Language: Italian
Notes: This selection begins with "Deh! proteggimi, o Dio!..."
5.
Mefistofele: Notte cupa, truce by Arrigo Boito
Performer:
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
Conductor:
Oliviero de Fabritiis
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Opera Chorus,
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1868; Italy
Date of Recording: 1982
Length: 3 Minutes 7 Secs.
Language: Italian
6.
Mefistofele: O incantesimo! parla! parla! by Arrigo Boito
Performer:
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor),
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
Conductor:
Oliviero de Fabritiis
Orchestra/Ensemble:
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1868; Italy
Date of Recording: 1982
Length: 5 Minutes 59 Secs.
Language: Italian
7.
Turandot: Signore, ascolta by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
Conductor:
Zubin Mehta
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1926; Italy
Date of Recording: 1972
Length: 2 Minutes 40 Secs.
Language: Italian
Notes: This selection is an ADD recording.
8.
Turandot: Tu, che di gel sei cinta by Giacomo Puccini
Performer:
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
Conductor:
Zubin Mehta
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Philharmonic Orchestra,
John Alldis Choir
Period: Romantic
Written: 1926; Italy
Date of Recording: 1972
Length: 2 Minutes 27 Secs.
Language: Italian
Notes: This selection is an ADD recording.
9.
Andrea Chénier: La mamma morta by Umberto Giordano
Performer:
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
Conductor:
Riccardo Chailly
Orchestra/Ensemble:
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1896; Italy
Date of Recording: 1984
Length: 5 Minutes 12 Secs.
Language: Italian
10.
Andrea Chénier: Vicino a te by Umberto Giordano
Performer:
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor),
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
Conductor:
Riccardo Chailly
Orchestra/Ensemble:
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1896; Italy
Date of Recording: 1984
Length: 3 Minutes 41 Secs.
Language: Italian
11.
La Gioconda: Suicidio! by Amilcare Ponchielli
Performer:
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
Conductor:
Bruno Bartoletti
Orchestra/Ensemble:
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1876; Italy
Date of Recording: 1980
Length: 4 Minutes 54 Secs.
Language: Italian
12.
Andrea Chénier: Udiamo i testimoni! by Umberto Giordano
Performer:
Giuseppe Morresi (Baritone),
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor),
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano)
Conductor:
Riccardo Chailly
Orchestra/Ensemble:
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1896; Italy
Date of Recording: 1984
Length: 3 Minutes 20 Secs.
Language: Italian
Notes: This selection begins with "La nostra morte e il trionfo dell'amor..."
13.
La Gioconda: L'amo come il fulgor del creato! by Amilcare Ponchielli
Performer:
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano),
Agnes Baltsa (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor:
Riccardo Chailly
Orchestra/Ensemble:
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1876; Italy
Date of Recording: 1980
Length: 4 Minutes 4 Secs.
Language: Italian
Notes: This selction starts with "E un anatema...."
14.
La Gioconda: Deh! Non turbare by Amilcare Ponchielli
Performer:
Agnes Baltsa (Mezzo Soprano),
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano),
Sherrill Milnes (Baritone),
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor)
Conductor:
Bruno Bartoletti
Orchestra/Ensemble:
London Opera Chorus,
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1876; Italy
Date of Recording: 1980
Length: 7 Minutes 13 Secs.
Language: Italian
Notes: This selection starts with "Il mio braccio t'afferra!..."
15.
La Gioconda: Ecco la barca by Amilcare Ponchielli
Performer:
Montserrat Caballé (Soprano),
Agnes Baltsa (Mezzo Soprano),
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor)
Conductor:
Bruno Bartoletti
Orchestra/Ensemble:
National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1876; Italy
Date of Recording: 1980
Length: 7 Minutes 44 Secs.
Language: Italian
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