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Don Carlo
By 1971, Don Carlo had firmly secured its place in the operatic repertoire, becoming a benchmark for any Verdi singer aiming to prove their mettle. The artists on this recording rise to the occasion, delivering performances of remarkable conviction.
At the heart of the recording is Montserrat Caballé, whose voice is at its absolute peak. As Elisabetta, she is simply radiant, her legendary ability to float pianissimi given full reign in this role. Yet, this is far more than a mere vocal showcase—her portrayal is imbued with deep sadness and despair, her impeccable technique serving to create a deeply sympathetic heroine. That said, she holds the climactic high B at the opera's close seemingly forever. Good taste? That is subjective. Thrilling? Objectively true.
Another standout is Shirley Verrett as Eboli, who hurls herself into the role with an almost reckless intensity, making for a commanding and passionate performance. Bruno Prevedi emphasizes the lyrical side of Don Carlo rather than the dramatic, but his Italianate style is first-rate. Meanwhile, Vicente Sardinero and Bonaldo Giaiotti offer excellent performances as Roderigo and Filippo, respectively.
, though there is a small break in the duet between Carlo and Eboli.
Track List
Act I
1. Carlo, il sommo imperatore
2. Io l'ho perduta!.. Io la vidi
3. È lui! desso... L'infante!
4. Dio, che nell'alma infondere
5. Sotto ai folti, immensi abeti
6. Nel giardino del bello
7. La Regina!
8. Carlo, ch'è sol il nostro amore
9. Io vengo a domandar grazia alla mia regina
10. Il Re!
11. Non pianger, mia compagna
12. Restate!... Presso alla mia persona
13. Osò lo sguardo tuo penetrar il mio soglio...
2. Io l'ho perduta!.. Io la vidi
3. È lui! desso... L'infante!
4. Dio, che nell'alma infondere
5. Sotto ai folti, immensi abeti
6. Nel giardino del bello
7. La Regina!
8. Carlo, ch'è sol il nostro amore
9. Io vengo a domandar grazia alla mia regina
10. Il Re!
11. Non pianger, mia compagna
12. Restate!... Presso alla mia persona
13. Osò lo sguardo tuo penetrar il mio soglio...
Act II
14. A mezzanotte al giardin della regina...
15. V'è ignoto forse, ignoto ancora
16. Trema per te, falso figliuolo
17. Spuntato ecco il dì d'esultanza
18. Nel posar sul mio capo la corona
19. No, l'ora estrema ancora non suonò
20. Sire; egli è tempo ch'io viva
15. V'è ignoto forse, ignoto ancora
16. Trema per te, falso figliuolo
17. Spuntato ecco il dì d'esultanza
18. Nel posar sul mio capo la corona
19. No, l'ora estrema ancora non suonò
20. Sire; egli è tempo ch'io viva
Act III
21. Ella giammai m'amò...!
22. Il Grande Inquisitor!
23. Giustizia! o Sire
24. Ah! sii maledetto, sospetto fatale
25. Pietà! Perdon! per la rea che si pente.
26. Ahimè! Più non vedrò... O don fatale
27. Son io mio Carlo
28. Per me giunta
29. Che parli tu di morte?
30. O Carlo, ascolta
22. Il Grande Inquisitor!
23. Giustizia! o Sire
24. Ah! sii maledetto, sospetto fatale
25. Pietà! Perdon! per la rea che si pente.
26. Ahimè! Più non vedrò... O don fatale
27. Son io mio Carlo
28. Per me giunta
29. Che parli tu di morte?
30. O Carlo, ascolta
Act IV
31. Tu che le vanità
32. È dessa!
33. Ma lassù ci vedremo in un mondo migliore
34. Sì, per sempre!
32. È dessa!
33. Ma lassù ci vedremo in un mondo migliore
34. Sì, per sempre!
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✓ Top Reviewer
United States
Great Performance, Excellent Sound!
This is a very satisfying Don Carlo with magnificent performances from the two of leading ladies. Caballe is even more breath-taking here than she was in the Giulini studio recording made about this time. It was Christmas Day in front of her beloved Liceu audience and she does not hesitate to give her all. Th
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United States
Continued From Below
This performance was given Christmas Day 1971 in front of her beloved Liceu audience and she does not hesitate to give her all. She has the measure of the entire role and one can hear her responding to her colleagues in a way that shows she was fully involved. Her show-off stunt of holding the final high B until the last chord of the opera is in full evidence here and it is stunning.Verrett is simply superb as Eboli, one of the few who can deftly handle the coloratura of the Veil Song and still provide an exciting"O don fatale"; her top C-flat provides cathartic chills. The men are good too, if not on the level of the women. Prevedi is rather dry-voiced, but he knows what Carlo is all about. Sardinero is a stylish Rodrigo and Giaiotti is a solid Filippo whose firm, attractive voice provides much satisfying singing, if no great interpretive depth. Giovanni Gusmeroli contributes a frightening Grand Inquisitor. Whoever sings the Friar is excellent too. Guadagno keeps his forces together while providing ample room for the singers.The sound is very good. The very first notes of a few scenes are missing and there is a tiny portion of the Act Two trio scene missing from the original tape (nothing crucial.) There is some file corruption in the last 15 seconds of disc two, but happily the music has concluded by then.If you love Caballe, Verrett, or this opera in general you must hear this performance.
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✓ Verified Buyer
United States
A powerhouse recording
Taken together, this recording brings fire and passion to one of Verdi's most dramatic scores. Caballé is a magnificent Elisabetta. As noted above, she brings so much emotion to Elisabetta. She is equally matched by Verett as Eboli who is truly outstanding. The other singers shine as well. A must have for fans of this opera.
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