Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire de Paris
Gioachino Rossini
Gaetano Donizetti
Did you know?
1/6
Performer Biography
After a decade of global success, Maria Callas, the soprano on this album, experienced a loss of confidence in the late 1950s and reduced her demanding schedule.
Performer Biography
Despite vocal difficulties during the time of these recordings, Maria Callas's exceptional musicianship, intact art, and emotional control are still evident.
Interpretation
Maria Callas never performed any of the roles from the Rossini and Donizetti operas on this album on stage, though she did sing some of the Rossini arias in recital.
Interpretation
Maria Callas recorded several versions of the same arias, including some on this album, to evaluate her progress in an attempt to regain her full vocal powers.
Recording & Production
Maria Callas used recording sessions, such as those for this album, as an objective means to measure improvements in her voice during a difficult period.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Paris at Salle Wagram across multiple dates in late 1963 and early 1964, with Michel Glotz as producer and Paul Vavasseur as balance engineer.
You might also enjoy...
Maria Callas: Rossini and Donizetti Arias
Donizetti: Poliuto
Verdi: Arias
Callas sings Arias from Verdi Operas - Callas Remastered
Für festliche Stunden
Leontyne Price - Prima Donna Vol. 2: Great Soprano Arias from Handel to Puccini
