Giuseppe Verdi Renata Tebaldi, Giulietta Simionato, Cesare Siepi, Mario del Monaco, Ettore Bastianini, Fernando Corena, Francesco MolinariPradelli - Die Macht Des Schicksals Grosser Opern Querschnitt

Review by Claude Mallicote

The album "Die Macht Des Schicksals Grosser Opern Querschnitt" by Giuseppe Verdi is a masterpiece that showcases the exceptional talents of Renata Tebaldi, Giulietta Simionato, Cesare Siepi, Mario del Monaco, Ettore Bastianini, Fernando Corena, and Francesco MolinariPradelli. The album features a selection of Verdi's greatest operas, including "Il Trovatore," "La Forza del Destino," and "Don Carlo."

Renata Tebaldi's powerful and emotive vocals are a highlight of the album, particularly in her rendition of "Pace, pace, mio Dio" from "La Forza del Destino." Giulietta Simionato's rich and warm mezzo-soprano voice adds depth and complexity to the ensemble pieces, while Cesare Siepi's deep and resonant bass-baritone voice commands attention in his solos.

Mario del Monaco's dramatic tenor voice is a standout on the album, particularly in his performance of "Di quella pira" from "Il Trovatore." Ettore Bastianini's baritone voice is also impressive, particularly in his duet with Tebaldi in "Mira, di acerbe lagrime" from "Il Trovatore."

Fernando Corena's bass voice adds a touch of humor to the album, particularly in his performance of "La Calunnia" from "Il Barbiere di Siviglia." Francesco MolinariPradelli's conducting is masterful, bringing out the best in the performers and creating a cohesive and powerful sound.

Summary by Claude Mallicote

"Die Macht Des Schicksals Grosser Opern Querschnitt" is a must-have album for any fan of Verdi's operas. The exceptional performances by Tebaldi, Simionato, Siepi, del Monaco, Bastianini, Corena, and MolinariPradelli make this album a true masterpiece.