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Leoncavallo: I pagliacci (1954 - Serafin) - Callas Remastered

9/19/2014, 24 Tracks, 1:12:54

Featuring

  • Tito Gobbi
  • Tullio Serafin
  • Giuseppe di Stefano
  • Nicola Monti
  • Maria Callas
  • Rolando Panerai
  • Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano
  • Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano
  • Ruggero Leoncavallo

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Performer Biography

Maria Callas, the soprano singing Nedda, never performed this role on stage; this recording was her first studio exploration of a role she hadn't sung live.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Tito Gobbi, who sings Tonio, was considered the 'supreme actor amongst Italian baritones of the period'.

Source: Booklet

Critical Reception

Upon its release, this recording was described by Harold Rosenthal, editor of Opera magazine, as 'the definitive Pagliacci'.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

The album was newly remastered from the original tapes at Abbey Road Studios in 2014.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This recording was made at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan between June 12 and 17, 1954.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Tullio Serafin, the distinguished Italian conductor on this recording, coached Maria Callas in many of her greatest roles.

Source: Booklet

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