by Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Callas, Kurt Baum, Giulietta Simionato, Sir John Barbirolli · Legato Classics · CD · EAN 0036674187228
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«Aida» is the live recording of Giuseppe Verdi's opera starring Maria Callas, released in 1995 by Legato Classics on double CD.
In ancient Egypt, the Ethiopian princess Aida, slave of the pharaoh, loves the general Radamès, whom Amneris also desires, amid the war between Egypt and Ethiopia. This recording documents the live 1953 performance at the Royal Opera House in London, with Maria Callas, Kurt Baum and Giulietta Simionato, conducted by Sir John Barbirolli.
Mono recording, catalogue number LCD-187-2. The cover announces it as the world premiere of a newly discovered recording; the opera is sung in Italian.
For collectors and opera enthusiasts, especially followers of Maria Callas and historic live recordings.
