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Callas: Summer of 55

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Aida
In the third of five performances from a memorable period in her career, Callas sings the title role in Verdi's opera. (In Italian)
Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala, Milan conductor Tullio Serafin.
Acts 1 and 2 3.25 The Earl of Harewood reflects on Callas's performances as Aida.
3.30 Acts 3 and 4 Records

Contributors

Conductor:
Tullio Serafin.
Aida:
Maria Callas (sop)
Radamès:
Richard Tucker (tenor)
Amneris:
Fedora Barbieri (mezzo)
Amonasro:
Tito Gobbi (bar)
Ramfis:
Giuseppe Modesti (bass)
King of Egypt:
Nicola Zaccaria (bass)
Priestess:
Elvira Galassi (sop)
Messenger:
Franco Ricciardi (tenor)
Source: Radio Times

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