Il Trovatore () Opera in Four ActsUPC: 33 C 10-11315-20Product Details:Label: Chorus of the German Opera (West Berlin) / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo Country: West Germany Released: Unknown Genre: Classical / OperaProduct FeaturesComplete highlights program from Giuseppe VerdisIl Trovatore, one of the composers most popular operas.Performed by an international star cast:Leontyne Price,Elena Obraztsova,Franco Bonisolli,Piero Cappuccilli, andRuggero Raimondi.Backed by theChorus of the German Opera, West Berlinand theBerlin Philharmonic Orchestra.Conducted byHerbert von Karajan, renowned for his powerful, dramatic interpretations.Libretto by Salvadore Cammarano, based on the drama by Antonio Garca Gutirrez, presented in both Italian and original Cyrillic on the sleeve.OverviewVerdisIl Trovatoredebuted in Romes Teatro Apollo in 1853, instantly captivating audiences with its dramatic intrigue, memorable melodies, and demanding vocal writing. This LP (33 C 10-11315-20) assembles the operas most celebrated numbersarias, duets, ensemble scenes, and the stirring finaleunder the masterful baton of Herbert von Karajan. SopranoLeontyne Pricebrings warmth and lyricism to Leonora, whileFranco BonisolliandPiero Cappuccillideliver heroic power as Manrico and the Count di Luna. MezzoElena Obraztsovaembodies Azucenas fiery passion, and bassRuggero Raimondigrounds the drama as Ferrando. The Berlin Philharmonic and German Opera Chorus provide lush orchestral color and precise choral support, making this recording a definitive mid-20th-century interpretation.Track ListingSide OnePrelude & Act I Nos. 13Side Two2. Act II Nos. 46 (18:15)Side Three3. Act II Nos. 78 (22:30)Side Four4. Act III Nos. 911 (20:11)Side Five5. Act IV Nos. 1213 (11:00)Side Six6. Act IV No. 14 (Finale)Key CreditsComposer: Giuseppe Verdi Librettist: Salvadore Cammarano (after Antonio Garca Gutirrez) Conductor: Herbert von Karajan Leonora: Leontyne Price (soprano) Manrico: Franco Bonisolli (tenor) Count di Luna: Piero Cappuccilli (baritone) Azucena: Elena Obraztsova (mezzo-soprano) Ferrando: Ruggero Raimondi (bass) Chorus: Chorus of the German Opera, West Berlin Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic OrchestraBOX #59