VERDI: Rigoletto (Brilliant Opera Collection) [CD de audio] Maria Callas, Titto Gobbi, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Orchestra E Coro Del

One more reference to an opera standout from EMI 's 1950s archive. Once again it was Walter Legge who produced for eternity, sparing no expense and always hiring the best cast of singers: voices and artists at the pinnacle of their skill, harmonizing with each other, down to timbre, phrasing and internal gestures. The 1955 'Rigoletto' from La Scala in Milan is another triumph for the Callas/di Stefano couple, completed by the baritone Tito Gobbi. In its brevity, this work is the most compact of his works, in which Verdi tells the tragic story of a court jester. A sensational sensation of sound extends over the sizzling vocal melodies, the driving force of the orchestra, which is conducted by Tullio Serafin, one of the greatest singer-conductors of all time. More information - Maria Callas as Gilda is an experience that alone justifies the purchase of the entire opera. With di Stefano as Duke and Tito Gobbi as Rigoletto, here's Milan's La Scala 'Dreamteam' to enjoy.