Giuseppe Verdi I Vespri Siciliani (Live Recording)UPC: C10 26067 006Product Details:Label: (Melodiya) Ministry of Culture USSRFormat: 3x Vinyl LP, StereoCountry: USSRSeries:Live Recordings of Outstanding Musicians / Genre: ClassicalLanguage: Italian (Libretto), Russian cover notesOverviewThis historic live recording of Giuseppe Verdis grand operaI Vespri Siciliani(The Sicilian Vespers) captures the drama, scale, and vocal brilliance of Verdis late-romantic masterpiece. Featuring the celebrated soprano Martina Arroyo in the role of Elena, alongside tenor Gianfranco Cecchele, baritone Sherrill Milnes, and bass Bonaldo Giaiotti, this performance showcases powerful interpretations of Verdis emotionally intense score. The soloists, chorus, and orchestra of Radio Rome are directed by the dynamic American conductor Thomas Schippers, whose deep affinity for Verdi adds vigor and authenticity to this rendition. Released by Melodiya under the Soviet Ministry of Culture, this 3-LP stereo edition is part of a prestigious series dedicated to great operatic performances.Product FeaturesComplete live performance of VerdisI Vespri SicilianiPart of the "Live Recordings of Outstanding Musicians" series from MelodiyaFeatures a star-studded cast of international opera talentsConducted by renowned American maestro Thomas SchippersIncludes original stereo mastering from Soviet-era Melodiya pressingLibretto in Italian with Russian language cover annotationsKey CreditsComposer: Giuseppe VerdiConductor: Thomas SchippersOrchestra & Chorus: Radio RomePrincipal Cast:Martina Arroyo Soprano (Elena)Gianfranco Cecchele Tenor (Arrigo)Sherrill Milnes Baritone (Monforte)Bonaldo Giaiotti Bass (Procida)BOX 57