Album 2004 on Naxos label
Spoken Word and Classical (Opera, Romantic, Spoken Word)
Box including a set of the opera and a separate CD with the introduction to the opera as spoken word Recorded at the National Concert Hall, Dublin from 1st to 4th October 1994. Made in England
![]() | Giuseppe Verdi key, 1813-1901 IT album by |
![]() | Maria Dragoni voc, *1958 IT soprano vocals, aida, album by |
![]() | Kristján Jóhannsson voc, *1948 tenor vocals, radamès, album by |
![]() | Barbara Dever , mezzo-soprano vocals, amneris, album by |
![]() | Mark Rucker , baritone vocals, amonasro, album by |
![]() | Francesco Ellero D'Artegna voc, *1948 IT bass vocals, ramfis, album by |
![]() | Irish National Symphony Orchestra , IE orchestra, album by |
![]() | Rico Saccani p, *1952 US conductor, album by |
![]() | Thomson Smillie , album by |
![]() | David Timson voc, *1950 GB narrator, album by |
Keith Anderson liner notes |
Günter Appenheimer producer |
Giuseppe Verdi |
Thomson Smillie |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Aida (Opera In Four Acts) | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
2 | Preludio | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 4:09 | |
3 | Act I | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
4 | Si: Corre Voce Che L'Etiope Ardisca | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:29 | |
5 | Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi! | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 4:25 | |
6 | Quale Insolita Gioia | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:28 | |
7 | Ei Si Turba | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 3:26 | |
8 | Il Re | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 0:42 | |
9 | Alta Cagion V'aduna | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:15 | |
10 | Or Di Vulcano Al Tempio | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 3:27 | |
11 | Ritorna Vincitor! | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 3:05 | |
12 | I Sacri Nomi Di Padre | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 3:20 | |
13 | Possente, Possente Fthà | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 3:29 | |
14 | Danza Sacra Delle Sacerdotesse | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:31 | |
15 | Mortal, Diletto Ai Numi | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:09 | |
16 | Nume, Custode E Vindice | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 4:04 | |
17 | Act II | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
18 | Introduzione | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 0:26 | |
19 | Chi Mai Fra Gl'inni E I Plausi | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:32 | |
20 | Danza Di Piccoli Schiavi Mori | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:38 | |
21 | Vieni: Sul Crin Ti Piovano | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 0:56 | |
22 | Silenzio! Aida Verso Noi S'avanza | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 0:42 | |
23 | Fu La Sorte Dell'armi A'tuoi Funesta | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 5:28 | |
24 | Pietà Ti Prenda Del Mio Dolor | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:52 | |
25 | Su! Del Nilo Al Sacro Lido | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:19 | |
26 | Numi, Pietà Del Mio Martir | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:32 | |
27 | Gloria All'Egitto | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 3:20 | |
28 | Marcia | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:34 | |
29 | Ballabile | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 4:44 | |
30 | Vieni, O Guerriero Vindice | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:23 | |
31 | Salvator Della Patria, Io Ti Saluto | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:00 | |
32 | Che Veggo! ... Egli? ... Mio Padre! | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 0:33 | |
33 | Suo Padre | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:59 | |
34 | Ma Tu, Re, Tu Signore Possente | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 3:42 | |
35 | O Re: Pei Sacri Numi | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:13 | |
36 | Gloria All'Egitto | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:57 | |
37 | Act III | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
38 | O Tu Che Sei D'Osiride | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:12 | |
39 | Vieni D'Iside Al Tempio | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:51 | |
40 | Qui Radamès Verrà! | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 6:23 | |
41 | Ciel! Mio Padre! | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 3:34 | |
42 | Su, Dunque! | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:21 | |
43 | Ah! Pietà, Pietà! Pietà! | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:51 | |
44 | Pur Ti Riveggo, Mia Dolce Aida | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:27 | |
45 | Nel Fiero Anelito | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 0:46 | |
46 | Nè D'Amneris Paventi | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 0:59 | |
47 | Fuggiam Gli Ardori Inospiti | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:37 | |
48 | Sovra Una Terra Estrania | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:52 | |
49 | Ah No! Fuggiamo! | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 0:35 | |
50 | Nella Terra Avventurata | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 0:57 | |
51 | Ma Dimmi | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:12 | |
52 | Traditor! | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:04 | |
53 | Act IV | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
54 | L'aborrita Rivale A Me Sfuggia | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 3:52 | |
55 | Di Mie Discolpe | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:01 | |
56 | Morire! Ah, Tu Dêi Vivere! | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:39 | |
57 | Chi Ti Salva, Sciagurato | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 0:37 | |
58 | È La Morte Un Ben Supremo | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 0:37 | |
59 | Scena Del Guidizio | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 11:19 | |
60 | La Fatal Pietra Sovra Me Si Chiuse | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 2:23 | |
61 | Presago Il Core Della Tua Condanna | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 0:47 | |
62 | Morir! Sì Pura E Bella | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:09 | |
63 | Vedi? ... Di Morte Ö'angelo | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 1:00 | |
64 | Immenso Fthà | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 0:45 | |
65 | O Terra, Addio; Addio Valle Di Pianti | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | 5:18 | |
66 | An Introduction To... Verdi Aida | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
67 | Introduction | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
68 | Verdi's Three Periods In A Sixty-Year Span | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
69 | The Political Background | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
70 | Aida - The Beginnings | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
71 | The Prelude And Act I | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
72 | Act II | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
73 | The Grand March | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
74 | Act III | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
75 | Act IV | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson | ||
76 | The Death Scene | Giuseppe Verdi, Maria Dragoni • Kristján Jóhannsson, Barbara Dever • Mark Rucker • Francesco Ellero D'Artegna, Irish National Symphony Orchestra, Rico Saccani, Thomson Smillie, David Timson |