Verdi Macbeth (Vienna State Opera, 1943 Live Recording)UPC: M10 47469 004Product Details:Label: (Melodiya Ministry of Culture USSR)Format: 2x Vinyl LP, Box Set, Archival RecordingCountry: USSRRelease Year: 1986Recording Date: 1943 (Live performance)Language: GermanSeries:Performing Art / Total Duration: Approx. 118 minutesLibretto: F. M. Piave and G. Maffei, based on the tragedy by William ShakespeareGerman Adaptation: G. GhlerOverviewGiuseppe Verdis dramatic adaptation ofMacbethbased on Shakespeares chilling tale of ambition and downfallcomes vividly to life in this historic 1943 live performance at the Vienna State Opera. Conducted by the legendary Karl Bhm, the production features powerful interpretations by Mathieu Ahlersmeyer (Macbeth), Elisabeth Hngen (Lady Macbeth), and Herbert Alsen (Banquo). Originally recorded during wartime and later restored for MelodiyasPerforming Artseries, this double-LP set presents a rare glimpse into mid-century operatic excellence, with the drama intensified by the raw immediacy of a live performance.Product FeaturesComplete live performance of VerdisMacbethin GermanArchival 1943 recording restored and remastered by Melodiya in 1986Features leading soloists of the Vienna State Opera during WWIIConducted by renowned maestro Karl BhmIncludes somnambulism scene, witches chorus, and Macbeths death sceneIssued as part of Melodiyas heritagePerforming ArtseriesRich liner notes with credits and historical informationBeautifully packaged with artwork by B. StolyarovTrack Highlights (Select Scenes)Introductory Chorus(Act I, Scene 1)Cavatina of Lady Macbeth "Vieni! taffretta!"Finale I: Sextet and Chorus (Macduff, Banquo, Lady Macbeth, Macbeth, Malcolm, etc.)Witches' Chorus(Act III)Great Somnambulism Scene Lady Macbeths mad sceneMacbeths Aria and Death SceneFinale Victory Chorus(Malcolm, Macduff, Chorus)Principal CastMacbeth Mathieu Ahlersmeyer (baritone)Lady Macbeth Elisabeth Hngen (mezzo-soprano)Banquo Herbert Alsen (bass)Macduff Erich Witte (tenor)Lady-in-Waiting Elisabeth Bttcher (mezzo-soprano)Physician Viktor Madin (bass)Additional roles: Malcolm, Servant, Ghosts, Assassins Vienna State Opera soloistsChorus and Orchestra Vienna State OperaConductor Karl BhmRestoration T. BadeyanEditor P. GrnbergCover Design B. StolyarovBOX 57