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“For many, Opera is not just about large sopranos and dashing tenors sharing tender moments in duets, or villainous baritones, or even erring daughters; we also relish the thrill of a fine chorus rising to an old favourite such as the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, the Aida Grand March and other noble melodies. Such pieces have long been popular; they are also extremely rewarding for the singers …. Since many operas open with a chorus, the responsibility falls upon choristers to set the standard” (James Murray)
- 1. Gloria del’Egitto (Aidea:Verdi) 5.32
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Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra / Herbert von Karajan (1959) - 2. Va pensiero* (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) (Nabucco:Verdi) 4.50
- 3. Anvil Chorus* (Il Trovatore:Verdi) 2.46
- 4. Soldiers’ Chorus* (Il Trovatore:Verdi) /Chorus of Maggio Musicale, Fiorentino / 2.20
Orchestra Grand Théatre de Genève /Alberto Erede (1957) - 5. Zitti, zitti* (Rigoletto:Verdi) 1.39
- 6. Noi siamo zingarelle…Di Madride noi siam Mattadori (La Traviata:Verdi) 5.47
Chorus & Orchestra of Rome Opera / Tullio Serafin, Rec.1958 - 7. Fuoco di Gioia! (Otello:Verdi) Vienna State Opera Chorus / 2.47
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra / Herbert von Karajan, Rec.1960 - 8. Humming Chorus** (Madama Butterfly:Puccini) / Tullio Serafin (1957) 3.18
Chorus & Orchestra Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome / - 9. Giro la cote (Turandot:Puccini) / Alberto Erede (1957) 7.26
- 10. Easter Hymn** (Cavalleria Rusticana:Mascagni) /Giulietta Simionato/Serafin (1960) 4.25
- 11. Bell Chorus** (I Pagliacci:Leoncavallo) / Francesco Molinari-Pradelli (1958) 2.33
- 12. Soldiers’ Chorus* (Faust:Gounod) 4.01
- 13. Les voici, les voici*(Carmen:Bizet) 3.57
- 14. O fortuna (Carmina Burana:Orff) 2.45
Rutgers University Choir / Philadelphia Orchestra / Eugene Ormandy (1960) - 15. Coronation Scene*** (Boris Godunov:Mussorgsky) 4.47
Chorus & Orchestra Bolshoi Theatre / Mark Ermler, Rec.1985 - 16. Prisoner’s Chorus (Fidelio:Bethoven) /Kurt Wehofschitz & Raymond Wolansky 3.03
Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra / Otto Klemperer, Rec.1962 - 17. Huntsmen’s Chorus (Der Freischutz:Weber) 2.35
Chorus & Orchestra of Bavarian Radio / Eugen Jochum, Rec.1960 - 18. Steurmann, lacht die wacht (Der Fliegende Holländer:Wagner) 3.07
Chorus and Orchestra Royal Opera House, Covent Garden / Antal Dorati (1960) - 19. Bridal Chorus* (Lohengrin:Wagner) 4.53
- 20. Wach auf * (Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg:Wagner) 2.48
