Giuseppe Verdi Falstaff (Opernquerschnitt)UPC:ETERNA 8 25 520Product Details:Format: 1x Vinyl LP, Stereo (Russian Labels)Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)Released: 1965Genre: Classical / OperaLanguage: ItalianConductor: Herbert von KarajanOrchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra LondonBaritone: Tito GobbiOverviewGiuseppe Verdis final operaFalstaff, a radiant comedy of human folly and charm, is distilled in this operatic highlights LP (Opernquerschnitt) featuring celebrated Italian baritoneTito Gobbiin the title role. Verdi, at the height of his dramatic prowess in his 80th year, transformed ShakespearesThe Merry Wives of Windsorinto a nimble, sparkling score. This condensed performance, captured under the masterful baton ofHerbert von Karajan, is executed with the crisp elegance of thePhilharmonia Orchestra London, blending wit and orchestral precision in a superb stereo production.This ETERNA edition, originally issued in the GDR with Russian-language label text, brings together a cast of legendary voicesSchwarzkopf, Moffo, Barbieri, Alva, and othersforming a rich sonic tapestry of ensemble interplay and vocal artistry.Product FeaturesComplete operatic highlightsfrom VerdisFalstaffin Italian.Tito Gobbiin one of his signature roles, recorded at the peak of his vocal and dramatic powers.Conducted byHerbert von Karajan, offering a brisk, refined interpretation.Backed by thePhilharmonia Orchestra London, delivering precision and color.FeaturesPhilharmonia Chorusand a star-studded supporting cast.Includes full scenes and arias: from Falstaffs boastful antics to the ethereal Windsor park finale.Stereo pressing with Russian labels; produced in East Germany byVEB Deutsche Schallplatten.Cover photo from aStaatsoper Berlinstage performance.Track ListingSide ASei Pollisi Sei Scellini / Ehi! Paggio!Alice! Meg! Nanetta!Torna All'Assolto! / Udrai Quanta Egli SfoggiaAlice Mia!E Sogno? O Realt / Eccomi Qua, Son ProntoSide BGaie Comari Di Windsor! / Alfin T'ho Colta / Che C DentroEhi! Taverniere! / Mondo Lodro! / ReverenzaNinfe! Elfi! / Alto La!Tutto Nel Mondo Burla(Final Scene)Key CreditsBaritone (Falstaff): Tito GobbiConductor: Herbert von KarajanOrchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra LondonChorus: Philharmonia ChorusNotable Voices: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Anna Moffo, Fedora Barbieri, Nan Merriman, Luigi Alva, Nicola Zaccaria, Rolando PaneraiGraphics: Klaus BoergerPhotography: M. SchneLiner Notes: Ernst KrauseBOX #154