giuseppe verdi maria callas giuseppe di stefano tito gobbi tullio serafin orchestra del teatro alla scala coro del teatro alla scala rigoletto 2xcd album mono re rm ROIR documenting an artist creating memorable

documenting an artist creating memorable music while struggling with his demons

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evolving form rather than a museum piece

His 24th and 25th symphonies represent his mature style—complex orchestral writing infused with the weight of his time and place

The music repays serious attention—precise orchestration

giuseppe verdi maria callas giuseppe di stefano tito gobbi tullio serafin orchestra del teatro alla scala coro del teatro alla scala rigoletto 2xcd album mono re rm ROIR documenting an artist creating memorableSymbolic image for the detailed description and condition, please read the Item Details below. This 1986 EMI reissue captures one of the greatest operatic recordings ever made, originally from the 1950s, featuring the incomparable Maria Callas as Gilda opposite Giuseppe di Stefano as the Duke and Tito Gobbi as Rigoletto. Tullio Serafin's conducting is authoritative and theatrical, pushing the Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala to brilliant playing.