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Few works are as emblematic of Italian nationalism as \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eNabucco\u003c\/span\u003e, and that collective identity is acutely felt—especially at the conclusion of \"Va' pensiero\", where the audience's response carries the weight of catharsis, a release from the traumas endured earlier in the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eArtistically, the Neapolitans had much to feel proud of. \u003cstrong\u003eMaria Callas\u003c\/strong\u003e is captured here at just 26, already in electrifying command of her vocal and interpretive powers. Her coloratura is incisive and thrilling, her high notes monumental. Her deep connection to the text and innate musicality, coupled with a profound affinity for Italian style, point to her ultimate trajectory as one of the greatest artists of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGino Bechi\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a potent mixture of elegance and bluster to the title role, relishing the upper register and imbuing the stage with a fierce intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr class=\"mobile-only-hr\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Right Column: Cast and Details --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eCAST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Nabucco – \u003cstrong\u003eGino Bechi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Ismaele – \u003cstrong\u003eGino Sinimberghi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Zaccaria – \u003cstrong\u003eLuciano Neroni\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Abigaille – \u003cstrong\u003eMaria Callas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Fenena – \u003cstrong\u003eAmalia Pini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Gran Sacerdote – \u003cstrong\u003eIginio Riccò\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Abdallo – \u003cstrong\u003eLuciano della Pergola\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Anna – \u003cstrong\u003eSilvana Tenti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Location: \u003cstrong\u003eNapoli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Date: \u003cstrong\u003e1949\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Conductor: \u003cstrong\u003eVittorio Gui\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Catalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003eOD 12284-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Label: \u003cstrong\u003eOpera Depot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Number of Discs: \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eIn Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"section-heading\"\u003eNOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The sound is generally good, though the pitch occasionally wavers.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Opera Depot","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50815821480257,"sku":"12284-2","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"MP3","offer_id":50815821513025,"sku":"MP3 12284-2","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FLAC","offer_id":50815821545793,"sku":"FLAC 12284-2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/9583\/files\/12284-2front.jpg?v=1757960565"},{"product_id":"puccini-tosca-callas-cioni-gobbi-soyer-rescigno","title":"Puccini: Tosca - Callas, Cioni, Gobbi, Soyer; Rescigno. 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