Ruth Ann Swenson, Julius Rudel, London Symphony Orchestra – Con Amore: Italian Opera Arias (CD, Album, Stereo, 2000, EMI Classics 5163353 / CDC 7243 5 56764 2 9)

Why This CD Matters
Soprano Ruth Ann Swenson performs Italian opera arias by Puccini, Verdi, Bellini, and Donizetti with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Julius Rudel. The program includes arias from Turandot, La Traviata, La Sonnambula, Rigoletto, and other operas.

Collector Note
This US EMI Classics stereo CD was released in 2000 and carries SPARS code DDD. The release credits Musical Heritage Society with manufacturing and distribution.

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

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

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Stereo
Label: EMI Classics – 5163353 / CDC 7243 5 56764 2 9
Country: US
Released: 2000
Genre: Classical
Style: Not specified
Barcode: 7 1779-46335-2 8

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Turandot: "Signore, Ascolta!" 2:42
La Traviata: "E Strano!... E Strano!" 5:47
La Traviata: “Sempre Libera” 3:45
La Sonnambula: "Ah!... Se Una Volta Sola" 10:15
La Sonnambula: "Ah! Non Giunge" 3:32
I Capuleti Ed I Montecchi: "Oh! Quante Volte" 9:40
La Bohème: “Sì. Mi Chiamano Mimì" 5:09
Rigoletto: "Gualtier Maldè" 0:47
Rigoletto: "Caro Nome Che Il Mio Cor" 6:02
Manon Lescaut: "In Quelle Trine Morbide" 2:46
L'Elisir D'Amore: "Prendi; Prendi, Per Me Sei Libero" 3:35
L'Elisir D'Amore: "Il Mio Rigor Dimentica" 1:25
Otello: "Ave Maria" 4:52
Gianni Schicchi: "O Mio Babbino Caro" 2:32

Shipping & Handling
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Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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