Leontyne Price – Leontyne Price – Verdi and Puccini Arias (2015) [FLAC 24bit/88,2kHz]

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Known by connoisseurs as the legendary ‘Blue Album’, this historic gem released in 1961 was Leontyne Price’s debut orchestral recording for RCA. It offers some of her most shining moments from the composers whom she calls ‘her best friends, operatically speaking.’

Leontyne Price performing arias from Il Trovatore, Madama Butterfly, La Rondine, Tosca and Turandot.

The album captured her at the beginning of her career when her voice was so fresh, creamy and powerful. This wonderful recital presents the majestic artistry and magnificent voice of one of the 20th century’s most beloved sopranos. Leontyne Price demonstrates on this album why she dominated Verdi spinto singing during her prime and also demonstrates her excellence in Puccini roles. Price has a dark, rich voice with an amazing upper register. Her high notes are among the most secure and beautiful on records. Her version of ‘Ritorna Vincitor!’ is fabulous and ranks with the best out there. Her ‘O Patria Mia’ is truly in a class by itself.

Tracklist:

1-1. Rome Opera Orchestra – Act I: Scene 1: Ritorna vincitor! (06:55)
1-2. Rome Opera Orchestra – Aida: Act III: Qui Radamès verrà! (2004 Remastered for SACD) (01:32)
1-3. Rome Opera Orchestra – Act III: O patria mia (05:14)
1-4. Rome Opera Orchestra – Il trovatore: Act I: Scene 2: Che più t’arresti? (2004 Remastered for SACD) (02:28)
1-5. Rome Opera Orchestra – Il trovatore: Act I: Scene 2: Tacea la notte placida (2004 Remastered for SACD) (04:31)
1-6. Rome Opera Orchestra – Il trovatore: Act I: Scene 2: Di tale amor che dirsi (2004 Remastered for SACD) (01:25)
1-7. Rome Opera Orchestra – Act IV: Scene 1: Timor di me?; D’amor sull’ali rosee (05:20)
1-8. Rome Opera Orchestra – Madama Butterfly: Act II: Un bel dì vedremo (2004 Remastered for SACD) (04:48)
1-9. Rome Opera Orchestra – Madama Butterfly: Act III: Tu? tu? piccolo Iddio! (Morte di Butterfly) (2004 Remastered for SACD) (02:50)
1-10. Rome Opera Orchestra – La rondine: Act I: Chi il bel sogno di Doretta (2004 Remastered for SACD) (02:48)
1-11. Rome Opera Orchestra – Tosca: Act II: Vissi d’arte (2004 Remastered for SACD) (03:15)
1-12. Rome Opera Orchestra – Turandot: Act I: Signore, ascolta! (2004 Remastered for SACD) (02:33)
1-13. Rome Opera Orchestra – Turandot: Act III: Tu che di gel sei cinta (2004 Remastered for SACD) (02:34)