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Puccini: Tosca

~ Giacomo Puccini (Composer), Victor de Sabata (Conductor), Milan La Scala Chorus (Orchestra), Milan La Scala Orchestra (Orchestra), Maria Callas (Performer), et al.

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Performer: Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Tito Gobbi, Franco Calabrese
Orchestra: Milan La Scala Chorus, Milan La Scala Orchestra
Conductor: Victor de Sabata
Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Audio CD (10 Mar 1997)
SPARS Code: ADD
Number of Discs: 2
Label: Callas Edition
ASIN: B000002RXZ
Other Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Tosca
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Milan La Scala Chorus, Milan La Scala Orchestra
with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Tito Gobbi, Franco Calabrese, Angelo Mercuriali, Melchiorre Luise, Dario Caselli, Dario Caselli, Alvaro Cordova
Conducted by Victor de Sabata

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5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive Tosca, 19 Dec 2001

By	-D- (Bristol, England) - See all my reviews

Amazon.com has about 30 reviews of this great recording and I'm not surprised. This really is one of the greatest recordings I have ever listened to and I am so glad it served as my introduction to opera and in particular to Callas, Gobbi and di Stefano. They, and the conductor are wonderful. Callas provides a portrayal that is moving, passionate, technically flawless and so convincing it has always eclipsed any other version I have tried to listen to. Her acting ability and understanding of the role is incredible. Each scene is beautifully crafted - but this is not only down to Callas. Di Stefano is a wonderful partner to her - loving and forgiving of her jealousy - yet he is powerless against the truly frightening Tito Gobbi as Scarpia. His scenes with Callas during the torture of Cavaradossi are very real, scary and again brilliantly conducted.
I am aware I have used nothing but superlatives here, but I think in this recording there are justified. Its set-pieces are wonderful, as is the orchestra and the whole opera comes together perfectly. Each time you listen to it, (if you agree with me and enjoy this recording) you can find something new - for eg. at the end of act II as Tosca justifies her cries in church to Scarpia: "Egli vede ch'io piango!" (..He sees me weeping) is sung with such emotion it cannot fail to move you.
The sound quality is fine. I suppose it's not like today's stereo DDD quality, but it really is fine and there's no hissing, crackling or imbalances as far as I can tell and I have listened to the recording many, many times. It has the feel and atmosphere of a live performance without the disadvantages crowd noise. What every studio recording should aim for.
If you read the reviews at amazon.com, they get a bit caught up in arguing with each other about various irrelevancies, but one thing I haven't seen is any complaints about the sound.
If I could give this 6 stars I would - if you like Tosca you will love this.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The One Tosca, 29 Mar 2006

By	Ignacio Lopez Paniagua (Madrid, Spain) - See all my reviews

It is, doubtless, the reference Tosca. There are other great versions, I am thinking of Te Kanawa and Aragall's, but this one is perfect. Sound, interpretation, orchestra, everything.

Callas is wonderful. She admitted in an interview that Tosca was not her favourite role. However, it is mine. She is wonderful. The complexity of the character is marvellously portrayed and transmitted. The phrasing is perfect, the expression, I only regret it is not possible to rate it with more stars.

Cavaradossi, although a less psychological role, is vital for the opera. It puts the passionate, sincere, strength to the action. Di Stefano's acting is in this sense perfect. In fact, I see other versions lack of his strength; the main factor is the power at the beginning of the notes, being their following development less critical. While others take a few hundredths of a second to give full power in each new note, Di Stefano dominates the violent startings required for the crucial scenes. His cry of "Victoria! Victoria!" is astonishing. However, his sensitivity is also displayed in the more delicate parts, and he portrays a subtle and strong character. The perfect match for Tosca.

To do justice, Gobbi must also be praised. In fact, the three main characters are very well understood and coordinated.

I would like to highlight the initial duo Cavaradossi/Tosca, "E Lucevan le Stelle" and the final "Mario! Mario!".

In summary, the recording is a realization of the magic of the genre.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!!!, 27 Jul 2001

By	Nick Ashfield (nickashfield@hotmail.com) (Bristol, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This recording comes from what was very probably the best phase of Callas's career. Her voice and art were then, in 1953, probably at their best point of equilibrium. When I here Callas sing Vissi d'arte it just sends shivers down my back everytime.

The plot takes place in Rome in June 1800, Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi are in love and all they want is to be left alone. Baron Scarpia, however, wants Floria for his physical needs. He arrests Mario for aiding a fugitive and tells Tosca she can save him by giving herself to him. She agrees, but the kiss he has so longed for is the fatal kiss of a knife blade. He had promised to set up a false execution for Mario, but the treachery of Scarpia is revealed as Mario is killed. Tosca vows to meet Scarpia in front of God as she leaps over the side of the building to her death.

As one listens to this CD, it would surely seem that if love-affairs between artist and a particular role really exist at all, this must have been one of them.

This recording is essential to any masterpiece collection.

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I'm not an expert on opera; in fact, much of it gives me headache, but I can't understand ANYONE not being moved by this music. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Asko

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but definately not the best version!
Sorry, this might upset some other reviewers and 'purists' but I have to say as good as this recording is, and it is, callas does give a good performance, but it doesn't light a... Read more

Published on 24 Sep 2007 by DevonMat

5.0 out of 5 stars Good
To start, I will admit that Tosca is not my favourite opera, but it wasn't Callas's either! This recording is definitely better than anything that record companies have tried to... Read more

Published on 7 Jul 2007 by A music fan

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest opera recordings ever!
This recording is absolutely stunning! Callas at her finest! Maria Callas is possibly the most passionate, most moving soprano ever recorded. Read more

Published on 4 Jun 2007 by person

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This is the ultimate recording for any lover of Callas to listen and learn from. She brings life, love, hate and death directly into your conscience. Read more

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