Annotation

Release remastered in 2003. This changed tracks from 1997 release. Added 2 musical numbers previously compiled in Atto I, and changed the name of one musical number in Atto III..and its duration.

Annotation last modified on 2015-03-29 01:00 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Norma: Atto I, Scena II. "Vanne, e li cela entrambi" (Norma, Clotilde)
engineer:
Oswaldo Varesco (engineer)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Clotilde]:
Rina Cavallari (mezzo-soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
orchestra:
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano (Orchestra of La Scala, Milan) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (conductor) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett (classical recording engineer, EMI mainly)
recorded at:
Cinema Metropol (Milan) in Milano (Milan), Milano, Lombardia, Italy (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Recitativo “Vanne, e li cela entrambi” (Norma, Clotilde) (on 1954-04-23)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Recitativo “Vanne, e li cela entrambi” (Norma, Clotilde) (on 1954-05-03)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini4:47
2Norma: Atto I, Scena II. "Adalgisa! ... Alma, costanza" (Norma, Adalgisa)
engineer:
Oswaldo Varesco (engineer)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Adalgisa]:
Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
orchestra:
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano (Orchestra of La Scala, Milan) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (conductor) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett (classical recording engineer, EMI mainly)
recorded at:
Cinema Metropol (Milan) in Milano (Milan), Milano, Lombardia, Italy (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Scena “Adalgisa! … Alma, costanza” (Norma, Adalgisa) (on 1954-04-23)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Scena “Adalgisa! … Alma, costanza” (Norma, Adalgisa) (on 1954-05-03)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini3:22
3Norma: Atto I, Scena II. "Oh, rimembranza!" (Norma, Adalgisa)
engineer:
Oswaldo Varesco (engineer)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Adalgisa]:
Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
orchestra:
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano (Orchestra of La Scala, Milan) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (conductor) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett (classical recording engineer, EMI mainly)
recorded at:
Cinema Metropol (Milan) in Milano (Milan), Milano, Lombardia, Italy (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Duetto “Oh, rimembranza!” (Norma, Adalgisa) (on 1954-04-23)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Duetto “Oh, rimembranza!” (Norma, Adalgisa) (on 1954-05-03)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini5:25
4Norma: Atto I, Scena II. "Ah sì, fa core, abbracciami" (Norma, Adalgisa)
engineer:
Oswaldo Varesco (engineer)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Adalgisa]:
Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
orchestra:
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano (Orchestra of La Scala, Milan) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (conductor) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett (classical recording engineer, EMI mainly)
recorded at:
Cinema Metropol (Milan) in Milano (Milan), Milano, Lombardia, Italy (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Ah si, fa core, abbracciami” (Norma, Adalgisa) (on 1954-04-23)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Ah si, fa core, abbracciami” (Norma, Adalgisa) (on 1954-05-03)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini3:07
5Norma: Atto I, Scena II. "Ma di' ... l'amato giovine?" (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione)
engineer:
Oswaldo Varesco (engineer)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Adalgisa]:
Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
tenor vocals [Pollione]:
Mario Filippeschi (tenor) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
orchestra:
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano (Orchestra of La Scala, Milan) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (conductor) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett (classical recording engineer, EMI mainly)
recorded at:
Cinema Metropol (Milan) in Milano (Milan), Milano, Lombardia, Italy (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Finale “Ma di … l'amato giovane?” (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione) (on 1954-04-23)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Finale “Ma di … l'amato giovane?” (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione) (on 1954-05-03)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini3:02
6Norma: Atto I, Scena II. "Oh, di qual sei tu vittima" (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione)
engineer:
Oswaldo Varesco (engineer)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Adalgisa]:
Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
tenor vocals [Pollione]:
Mario Filippeschi (tenor) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
orchestra:
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano (Orchestra of La Scala, Milan) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (conductor) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett (classical recording engineer, EMI mainly)
recorded at:
Cinema Metropol (Milan) in Milano (Milan), Milano, Lombardia, Italy (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Trio “Oh! di qual sei tu vittima” (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione) (on 1954-04-23)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Trio “Oh! di qual sei tu vittima” (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione) (on 1954-05-03)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini4:13
7Norma: Atto I, Scena II. "Perfido! Or basti!" (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione)
engineer:
Oswaldo Varesco (engineer)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Adalgisa]:
Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
tenor vocals [Pollione]:
Mario Filippeschi (tenor) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
orchestra:
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano (Orchestra of La Scala, Milan) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (conductor) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett (classical recording engineer, EMI mainly)
recorded at:
Cinema Metropol (Milan) in Milano (Milan), Milano, Lombardia, Italy (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Trio “Perfido! Or basti!” (Norma, Pollione, Adalgisa) (on 1954-04-23)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. Trio “Perfido! Or basti!” (Norma, Pollione, Adalgisa) (on 1954-05-03)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini1:24
8Norma: Atto I, Scena II. "Vanne, sì, mi lascia, indegno" (Norma, Adalgisa, Pollione, Coro)
engineer:
Oswaldo Varesco (engineer)
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
choir vocals:
Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Adalgisa]:
Ebe Stignani (mezzo soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
soprano vocals [Norma]:
Maria Callas (soprano) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
tenor vocals [Pollione]:
Mario Filippeschi (tenor) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
orchestra:
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano (Orchestra of La Scala, Milan) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (conductor) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
chorus master:
Vittore Veneziani (Italian chorus master & composer) (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
balance engineer:
Robert Beckett (classical recording engineer, EMI mainly)
recorded at:
Cinema Metropol (Milan) in Milano (Milan), Milano, Lombardia, Italy (on 1954-04-23, on 1954-05-03)
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Vanne, si, mi lascia, indegno” (Norma, Pollione, Adalgisa, coro) (on 1954-04-23)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
recording of:
Norma: Atto I, scena 2. “Vanne, si, mi lascia, indegno” (Norma, Pollione, Adalgisa, coro) (on 1954-05-03)
composer:
Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831)
part of:
Norma: Atto I
Vincenzo Bellini2:36
3CD

Credits

Release

liner notes:Richard Osborne (liner notes) (in 2003)
mastering:Ian Jones (mastering engineer) (in 2003)
copyrighted (©) by:EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 2005)
engineered at:Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 2003)
ASIN:US: B0007Z0Y7W [info]