Maria Callas – La Divina (CD, 1992, EMI Classics D 101739)

Why This CD Matters
La Divina surveys Maria Callas performances of arias by Puccini, Bizet, Catalani, Rossini, Bellini, Saint-Saëns, Verdi, Gounod, Mozart, Mascagni, and Ponchielli. The 16-selection program includes signature repertoire such as “Casta Diva,” the Habanera from Carmen, and “Vissi d’arte” from Tosca.

Collector Note
This 1992 EMI Classics compilation carries catalog number D 101739 and uses both stereo and mono source recordings. The disc is identified as ADD and has a stated running time of 75:26.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Compilation
Label: EMI Classics
Country: US
Released: 1992
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Puccini – Madama Butterfly: Un bel dì, vedremo
Bizet – Carmen: L’amour est un oiseau rebelle
Catalani – La Wally: Ebben? Ne andrò lontana
Rossini – Il barbiere di Siviglia: Una voce poco fa
Bellini – Norma: Casta Diva
Saint-Saëns – Samson et Dalila: Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix
Verdi – Rigoletto: Caro nome
Verdi – La traviata: Ah, fors’è lui
Gounod – Roméo et Juliette: Je veux vivre
Puccini – La bohème: Mi chiamano Mimì
Mozart – Don Giovanni: Là ci darem la mano
Mascagni – Cavalleria rusticana: Voi lo sapete, o mamma
Ponchielli – La Gioconda: Suicidio!
Puccini – Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro
Puccini – Turandot: In questa reggia
Puccini – Tosca: Vissi d’arte

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