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RECORDING INFORMATION Decca’s recorded legacy is dominated by the huge number of complete opera recordings and vocal recitals. While a vast number of these recordings have seen CD release in the past 20 years, many of the original LP recitals have been reissued with other material in order to increase the overall playing time due to the longer time available on CD and modern covers have replaced the originals. This new mini-series is unashamedly nostalgic and presents original recitals as they were first published during the 1950s and 1960s. Original LP cover art is reproduced and the original back of the LP is used as the inside of the digipack. A clear tray is used with a detail from the original LP sleeve as a background, and the back of the digipack gives the tracklist and artist details in a uniform, current style. This is the second group of Classic Recitals. The Italian tenor Giuseppe di Stefano was born near Catania on 24 July 1921. He first sang at La Scala in 1947 and the New York Met in 1948 when he sang the Duke (Rigoletto). He appeared regularly at the Met for nearly twenty years – his last appearances there were in 1965. In the earlier part of his career he focused on lighter roles for which he was highly praised for the warm and rounded tone that he produced. His most famous musical partner was, of course, Maria Callas, and with her he appeared in many performances and recordings. By the time Di Stefano made his British debut — at the 1957 Edinburgh Festival — his voice had changed and become heavier and less refined. This recital presents Di Stefano in some of his most celebrated roles. |
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