Ponchielli: La Gioconda (1952 - Votto) - Callas Remastered
9/19/2014, 51 Tracks, 2:47:27
Featuring
Antonino Votto
Paolo Silveri
Maria Callas
Maria Amadini
Armando Benzi
Piero Poldi
Fedora Barbieri
Gianni Poggi
Giulio Neri
Bonaldo Giaiotti
Carlo Forti
Aldo Biffi
Renato Ercolani
Orchestra Sinfonica di Torino della RAI
Coro di Torino della RAI
Amilcare Ponchielli
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Performer Biography
Maria Callas first worked with conductor Tullio Serafin, who became her mentor and secured further engagements for her, during her initial Gioconda performances.
Performer Biography
Maria Callas, though closely associated with roles like Norma and Tosca, found the role of Gioconda pivotal in launching her career.
Performer Biography
After her Italian debut, Maria Callas met and married Giovanni Battista Meneghini, who provided her with financial security to pursue her art.
Interpretation
This early recording captures Maria Callas's voice with immense power and a wide range of colors, showcasing her at her youthful best.
Performer Biography
Maria Callas made her Italian debut on August 3, 1947, in the role of Gioconda at the Verona Arena.
Recording & Production
This album was newly remastered from the original tapes at Abbey Road Studios in 2014.
Recording & Production
This recording of La Gioconda, made in August 1952, was Maria Callas's first complete opera recording.
