Verdi: Nabucco
Gino Bechi (Nabucco), Maria Callas (Abigaille), Amalia Pini (Fenena), Gino Sinimberghi (Ismaele), Iginio Riccò (Gran Sacerdote), Luciano della Pergola (Abdallo), Silvana Tenti (Anna)
Teatro di San Carlo di Napoli, Vittorio Gui
Verdi: Nabucco
Gino Bechi (Nabucco), Maria Callas (Abigaille), Amalia Pini (Fenena), Gino Sinimberghi (Ismaele), Iginio Riccò (Gran Sacerdote), Luciano della Pergola (Abdallo), Silvana Tenti (Anna)
Teatro di San Carlo di Napoli, Vittorio Gui
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The temperament-filled role of Abigaille in Nabucco is notorious for its extreme vocal demands, but the young Callas – just 26 when she performed the role at Naples’ Teatro San Carlo – conquers it confidently and commandingly. Her astonishing capacities for both barnstorming power and intricate delicacy are called into play in this, her earliest live recording of a complete opera. These performances at one of Italy’s most celebrated opera houses represent the only occasion Callas sang the role of Abigaille on stage.
Contents and tracklist
- Luciano Neroni (bass), Gino Sinimberghi (tenor), Maria Callas (soprano), Amalia Pini (mezzo-soprano), Gino Bechi (baritone), Silvana Tenti (soprano), Iginio Ricco (bass), Luciano della Pergola (tenor)
- Orchestra del Teatro San Carlo di Napoli, Coro del Teatro San Carlo di Napoli, Codo del Teatro San Carlo di Napoli
- Vittorio Gui