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Aida
Despite the preeminence of the Wiener Philharmoniker, the grueling schedule at the Staatsoper can often mean minimal rehearsal. Sadly, even the greatest orchestra in the world cannot create greatness on the fly. On this particular occasion, however, the orchestra is heard to full effect thanks to the inspired leadership of Riccardo Muti. Muti's tempi are on the brisk side without ever feeling disorderly, highlighting the remarkable virtuosity of the Wiener Philharmoniker. Gwyneth Jones sometimes struggles to keep up with Muti, but otherwise delivers an Aida that is both opulent and delicate. Plácido Domingo doesn't necessarily make Radamès' music sound easy but he manages all of the high notes by sheer force of will to thrilling effect. Viorica Cortez is a fiery yet strangely sympathetic Amneris. The only weak link of the cast is Eugene Holmes who delivers an under-pitch, weak Amonasro.
Track List
Act I
1. Preludio
2. Sì: corre voce che l'Etiope
3. Se quel guerrier io fossi!... Celeste Aida
4. Quale insolita gioia nel tuo sguardo!
5. Alta cagion v'aduna, o fidi Egizi
6. Su! del Nilo al sacro lido
7. Ritorna vincitor!
8. Possente, possente Fthà
9. Mortal, diletto ai Numi
2. Sì: corre voce che l'Etiope
3. Se quel guerrier io fossi!... Celeste Aida
4. Quale insolita gioia nel tuo sguardo!
5. Alta cagion v'aduna, o fidi Egizi
6. Su! del Nilo al sacro lido
7. Ritorna vincitor!
8. Possente, possente Fthà
9. Mortal, diletto ai Numi
Act II
10. Chi mai fra gl'inni e i plausi
11. Fu la sorte dell'armi a'tuoi funesta
12. Gloria all'Egitto, ad Iside
13. Ballabile... Vieni, o guerriero vindice
14. Salvator della patria io ti saluto
15. Ma tu, Re, tu signore possente
11. Fu la sorte dell'armi a'tuoi funesta
12. Gloria all'Egitto, ad Iside
13. Ballabile... Vieni, o guerriero vindice
14. Salvator della patria io ti saluto
15. Ma tu, Re, tu signore possente
Act III
16. O Re: pei sacri Numi
17. Gloria all'Egitto, ad Iside
18. O tu che sei d'Osiride
19. Qui Radamès verrà!... O patria mia
20. Ciel! mio padre!
21. Pur ti riveggo, mia dolce Aida...
22. Aida... Tu non m'ami... Va!
23. Tu!... Amonasro!... tu!... il Re?...
17. Gloria all'Egitto, ad Iside
18. O tu che sei d'Osiride
19. Qui Radamès verrà!... O patria mia
20. Ciel! mio padre!
21. Pur ti riveggo, mia dolce Aida...
22. Aida... Tu non m'ami... Va!
23. Tu!... Amonasro!... tu!... il Re?...
Act IV
24. L'aborrita rivale a me sfuggia...
25. Già i Sacerdoti adunansi
26. Ohimè!... morir mi sento!
27. Sacerdoti: compiste un delitto!
28. La fatal pietra sovra me si chiuse...
29. O terra, addio
25. Già i Sacerdoti adunansi
26. Ohimè!... morir mi sento!
27. Sacerdoti: compiste un delitto!
28. La fatal pietra sovra me si chiuse...
29. O terra, addio
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Superb Aida from Everyone in Great Sound!
Gwyneth Jones was a fantastic Verdi singer and her Aida was truly special (Opera Depot has four different performances with her as Verdi's eponymous heroine). She is just as marvelous here, despite the fact that this was recorded in 1973 and some music critics insisted her voice was kaput by then. Domingo sings very well though his top notes tend to be tight. Cortez is a very fine Amneris, singing a thrilling Judgement scene. Her voice isn't a particularly individual sound, but she lives up to her considerable reputation. Holmes is a fiery Amonasro who denounces his daughter with great ferocity and Giaiotti is an extremely strong Ramfis. Sona Ghazarian stands out as a lovely Priestess in the Temple scene. Muti conducts a shipshape performance, notable for its power and confident pacing. In 1973 he was just coming into his own and hadn't yet become so rigid in his approach to Verdi. The sound is superb. Recommended to fans of the opera and singers.
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