Herbert von Karajan & Wiener Philharmoniker – Verdi: Aida (SACD hibrid dublu)

This studio recording, featuring Herbert von Karajan and the Vienna Philharmonic, as well as the Singverein of the Society of Music Friends under the direction of Reinhold Schmidt, was originally recorded in September 1959 at the Sofiensaal in Vienna. The legendary Decca recording, featuring soloists such as Renata Tebaldi and Carlo Bergonzi, is characterized by a symphonic, velvety orchestral sound, dynamics rendered with extreme attention to detail, and a highly emotional, almost chamber-music-like intimacy that eschews pomp in favor of psychological depth. The original tapes were meticulously remastered at the Esoteric Mastering Center by producer Jo Yoshida, executive producer Motoaki Ohmachi (president and one of the founders of the Esoteric Company), and mastering engineer Masaya Tohno, making this recording of Verdi’s legendary opera – released as part of the “Esoteric Classical Masterpiece Collection” – an absolute collector’s item!

Esoteric’s reissue of classical music masterpieces has attracted a great deal of attention worldwide. The uncompromising commitment to restoring and remastering the original tapes, as well as the use of Hybrid Super Audio CD technology to enhance sound quality, makes all Esoteric releases a must-have for all lovers of classical music!

Limited Edition Hybrid SACD (Dual-Layer). Japanese pressing.

MUSICIANS

Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Singverein der Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde
Chorus Master: Reinhold Schmidt

Aida: Renata Tebaldi (soprano)
Radames: Carlo Bergonzi (tenor)
Amneris: Giulietta Simionato (mezzo soprano)
Amonasro: Cornell MacNeil (baritone)
Ramfis: Arnold van Mill (bass)
Il re: Fernando Corena (bass)
Un messaggero: Piero de Palma (tenor)
Una sacerdotessa: Eugenia Ratti (soprano)

Recorded at the Sofiensäle, Vienna, on September 2-15, 1959

We recommend the use of „L’Art du Son” CD/DVD conditioner for even more sonic improvement.

Lista pieselor

Guiseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901): “Aida – Opera In 4 Acts”

Disc 1 

1. Preludio Atto Primo Scena I
2. Si, Corre Voce Che L’Etiope Ardisca
3. Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!…Celeste Aida
4. Quale Insolita Gioia
5. Alta Cagion V’Aduna
6. Ritorna Vincitor! Scena II
7. Possente Ftha (Sacerdotessa, Col coro delle Sacerdotesse, Ramfis e Sacerdoti)
8. Mortal, diletto ai numi (Ramfis, Sacerdoti, Radames, Sacerdotesse) Atto Secondo Scena I
9. Chi Mai Fra Gl’Inni E I Plausi
10. Fu La Sorte Dell’Armi A’Tuoi Funesta
11. Su! Del Nilo Al Sacro Lido Scena II
12. Gloria All’Egitto
13. Marcia Trionfale
14. Vieni, O Guerriero Vindice
15. Salvator Della Patria, Io Ti Saluto
16. Che Veggo! Egli? Mio Padre!
17. Quest’Assisa Ch’Io Vesto Vi Dica
18. Ma Tu, Re, Tu Signore Possente

Disc 2 

Atto Secondo Scena II 

1. O Re, Pei Sacri Numi
2. Gloria All’Egitto, Ad Iside Atto Terzo
3. O Tu Che Sei D’Osiride
4. Qui Radames Verra! …O Patria Mia
5. Ciel! Mio Padre!
6. Pur Ti Riveggo, Mia Dolce Aida…
7. Fuggiam Gli Ardori Inospiti
8. Tu! Amonasro! Tu! Il Re? Atto Quattro Scena I
9. L’Abborrita Rivale A Me Sfuggia
10. Gia I Sacerdoti Adunansi
11. Ohime! Morir Mi Sento!
12. Radames! Radames! Radames! Scena II
13. La Fatal Pietra Sovra Me Si Chiuse
14. Presago Il Core Della Tua Condanna
15. O Terra, Addio