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Puccini: Turandot (1957 - Serafin) - Callas Remastered

9/19/2014, 44 Tracks, 1:58:25

Featuring

  • Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
  • Giulio Mauri
  • Tullio Serafin
  • Eugenio Fernandi
  • Nicola Zaccaria
  • Mario Borriello
  • Piero de Palma
  • Renato Ercolani
  • Giuseppe Nessi
  • Maria Callas
  • Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano
  • Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano
  • Giacomo Puccini

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Performer Biography

Maria Callas, who sings the title role of La principessa Turandot, had previously sung the role 24 times in 18 months in 1948-49 before dropping it from her repertoire.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

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

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

Tullio Serafin, the conductor and Maria Callas's mentor, takes an almost Wagnerian, symphonic approach to the score of Turandot, prioritizing line and narrative over 'oriental' coloring.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Giuseppe Nessi, who performs as L'imperatore Altoum on this recording, created the role of Pang in the 1926 premiere of Turandot.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

The last duet and finale of Puccini's opera Turandot were completed by Franco Alfano after Puccini's death.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This recording of Turandot was made in cooperation with E.A. Teatro alla Scala, Milan, in July 1957.

Source: Booklet

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©℗ 1958 Warner Classics