Giuseppe Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera [New York: January 22, 1955; Zinka Milanov, Richard Tucker, Josef Metternich, Roberta Peters, Jean Madeira, Nicola Moscona, Norman Scott, Calvin Marsh, James McCracken, Charles Anthony; Dimitri Mitropoulos]
On Great Opera Performances GOP66326; 2 CD's; Mitropoulos leads a dynamic live performance; Milanov, Tucker, Peters, and Madeira are in absolutely splendid form, while the well known Wagnerian Josef Metternich demonstrates his skill in an Italian role!! The supporting r...
Gounod: Romeo Et Juliette [New York: February 1, 1947; Jussi Bjorling (Bjoerling), Bidu Sayao, John Brownlee, Nicola Moscona, Mimi Benzell, Claramae Turner, Thomas Hayward, Emil Cooper] [Remastered on the Great Opera Performances Label]
On Great Opera Performances 820; 2 CD's; The legendary, wonderful live performance with Bidu Sayao and Jussi Bjorling in prime voice offers not only some spectacular singing, but considerable orchestral vitality. Under Emil Cooper, the party scenes are bracing, and the ...
Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi [New York -- February 8, 1958: Fernando Corena, Laurel Hurley, Charles Anthony, Belen Amparan, Nicola Moscona, Ezio Flagello, Alessio De Paolis, George Cehanovsky, Cifford Harvuot, Thelma Votipka, Madelaine Chambers, Gerhar
On Myto Historical 00225; 1 CD; Here is a delightful performance of Puccini's only comedy, "Gianni Schicchi," starring the excellent Laurel Hurley, Charles Anthony, Belen Amparan, and Fernando Corena. The supporting cast is also fine, and Dimitri Mitropoulos is the stro...
Charles Gounod: Faust [New Orleans -- February 26, 1953: Richard Tucker, Victoria De Los Angeles, Nicola Moscona, Henri Noel, Cecilia Ward, Maria Mayhoff, Don Bernard; New Orleans Symphony Orchestra and Chorus; Walter Herbert, Conductor]
On Great Opera Performances GOP66305; 2 CD's; Faust was never among Richard Tucker's most frequently sung roles, but here he is in great form with the glorious Victoria De Los Angeles. Nicola Moscona is an imposing Mephistofeles, and the supporting cast is fine. Walter ...
Giacomo Puccini: La Boheme [1949-1951 RCA Victor Recording: 38Minutes of Highlights/excerpts] [Licia Albanese, Patrice Munsel, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Leonard Warren, George Cehanovsky, Nicola Moscona, Renato Cellini, Victor Trucco] with La Boheme [Complete]
On Naxos Historical 8110252-53; 2 CD's; This is the first time these famous excerpts from "La Boheme" (38 minutes, originally released on a single LP) with Albanese, Munsel, Di Stefano and Warren have been released in their entirety on CD. These highlights, recorded by ...
Verdi: Il Trovatore - Zinka Milanov (soprano), Fedora Barbieri (mezzo-soprano), Margaret Roggero (mezzo-soprano), Jussi Bjoerling (tenor), Leonard Warren (baritone), Nicola Moscona (basso cantante) and George Cehanovsky (tenor)
Verdi ? Il TrovatoreThis original 2-LP record box set was released by RCA Victor Records as LM-6008 in 1952 and includes a 82-page illustrated 7 x 7 inch libretto...the records have the original RCA Victor Red Seal maroon label with silver print...the logo is at the top...
Jussi Bjorling in Two Puccini Operas: La Boheme and Manon Lescaut Giacomo Puccini: La Boheme [New York -- December 25, 1948; Bidu Sayao, Jussi Bjorling (Bjoerling), Mimi Benzell, Frank Valentino, George Cehanovsky, Nicola Moscona, Salvatore Baccaloni; Gius
On West Hill Radio Archives; 4 CD's; Here are two MAGNIFICENT performances with the great Jussi Bjorling: "La Boheme" and "Manon Lescaut." What a Christmas day in 1948 for "Boheme!" Bjorling and Sayao as Rodolfo and Mimi in a passionate, exciting performance. Everyone i...
Gounod: Romeo Et Juliette [New York: February 1, 1947; Jussi Bjorling (Bjoerling), Bidu Sayao, John Brownlee, Nicola Moscona, Mimi Benzell, Claramae Turner, Thomas Hayward, Emil Cooper] [Remastered on the Myto Historical Series Label] + as a bonus, Jussi B
On Myto Historical 981H007; 2 CD's; The legendary, wonderful live performance with Bidu Sayao and Jussi Bjorling in prime voice offers not only some spectacular singing, but considerable orchestral vitality. Under Emil Cooper, the party scenes are bracing, and the conve...
Gounod: Romeo Et Juliette (Romeo and Juliet) [New York: February 1, 1947; Jussi Bjorling (Bjoerling), Bidu Sayao, John Brownlee, Nicola Moscona, Mimi Benzell, Claramae Turner, Thomas Hayward, Emil Cooper] AND [Act II in Italian from La Scala on March 21, 1
On Immortal Performances 1003; 2 CD's; Here remastered superbly and naturally for the first time ever, this legendary, wonderful live performance with Bidu Sayao and Jussi Bjorling in prime voice offers not only some spectacular singing, but considerable orchestral vita...
Giuseppe Verdi: La Forza Del Destino [RCA Recordings from 1950-1955 of Highlights/Excerpts (On Tracks 7-21 of CD THREE of this 3 CD Set)] [Zinka Milanov, Jan Peerce, Leonard Warren, Nicola Moscona; Renato Cellini and Jonel Perlea] with Complete Recording o
On Naxos Historical 8111322-24; 3 CD's; Between 1950 and 1955, RCA Victor recorded this amazing selection of highlights from "Forza" with a stunning cast. On Tracks 7 - 21 on CD THREE of this 3 CD set, this is the first time the selection has been issued on CD. The "Ame...