Disc 01 Un ballo in maschera (Ein Maskenball, Oper in 3 Akten) (Gesamtaufnahme)
01. "Preludio (1. Akt)"
02. "Posa in pace"
03. "La rivedr? nell'estasi"
04. "Alla vita che t'arride"
05. "Volta la terre fronte"
06. "Ohni cura si doni al diletto"
07. "Zitti... l'incanto non dessi turbare"
08. "Re dell'abisso, affrettati"
09. "Che v'agita cos"
10. "Della citt? all'occaso"
11. "Su, profetessa, monta il treppi?"
12. "Di' tu se fedele"
13. "Ors?, amici"
14. "E' scherzo od ? follia"
15. "Finisci il vaticinio"
16. "Preludio (2. Akt)"
17. "Ecco l'orrido campo"
18. "Ma Dall'arido stelo divulsa"
19. "Teco io sto"
Disc 02 01. "Ahim?! S'appressa alcun"
02. "Seguitemi!"
03. "Ve', se di notte qui colla sposa"
04. "A tal colpa ? nulla il pianto (3. Akt)"
05. "Morr?, ma prima in grazia"
06. "L? tuo figlio"
07. "Eri tu che macchiavi"
08. "Siam soli. Udite"
09. "Dunque l'onta di tutti sol una"
10. "S'una grazia vi supplico"
11. "Il mesaggio entri"
12. "Ah! Di che fulgor"
13. "Forse la soglia attinse"
14. "Ma se m'? forza perderti"
15. "Saper vorreste"
16. "Fervono amori e danze"
17. "Ah! perch? qui? fuggite"
18. "Ella ? pura"
Number of discs:
2
Description:
Decca original production
Total Timing: CD1 [67'24"] - CD2 [59'24"]
Recorded 10-12 July 1960, and 27 June - 9 July 1961, Santa Cecilia, Rome, Italy
"Un ballo in maschera" is a celebrated opera by Giuseppe Verdi, presented here in an outstanding CD recording featuring the renowned artists Carlo Bergonzi, Sherrill Milnes (MacNeil), Birgit Nilsson, Giulietta Simionato, and Hans Stahlmann. This stellar cast brings to life Verdi?s dramatic tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue with exceptional vocal artistry and emotional depth. The performers are legends in their own right: Carlo Bergonzi was one of the greatest tenors of his generation; Birgit Nilsson's powerful soprano voice made her a leading figure on the world stage; while Sherrill Milnes (often credited as MacNeil) is acclaimed for his commanding baritone roles. Urania Widescreen, known for its dedication to high-quality classical music recordings and historical preservation, ensures that this performance captures every nuance with clarity and richness. Their commitment has earned them respect among collectors and audiophiles alike.