Leontyne Price - Prima Donna / Volume 3 (1970) 1-LP Vinyl Box Set • Opera Arias

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1-LP Box Set, 20-page booklet included. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Box Cover has light-scuffing, discoloration spots and surface impressions (front/back); strips of surface have come off along right edge of back. Inner-sleeve is poly-lined paper. Spine is easy to read with minor wear. Hinge is in working condition. Some shelf-wear and abrasion along the corners and other edges. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Alceste: Divinités Du Styx
2. Don Giovanni: Aria: Non Mi Dir
3. I Lombardi: Aria: Se Vano È Il Pregare
4. Martha: The Last Rose Of Summer
5. Simon Boccanegra: Come In Quest'ora Bruna
6. La Périchole: Tu N'es Pas Beau
7. Die Walküre: Du Bist Der Lenz
8. Carmen: Aria: Je Dis Que Rien Ne M'épouvante
9. Thaïs: Aria: Dis-moi Que Je Suis Belle
10. Gianni Schicchi: O Mio Babbino Caro
11. Les Dialogues Des Carmélites: Mes Filles, Voilà Que S'acheve

About The Record:

Prima Donna / Volume 3 by Leontyne Price, conducted by Edward Downes with the London Symphony Orchestra, is a collection of great soprano arias spanning from Gluck to Poulenc, featuring fifteen tracks that showcase Price's versatile voice across classical, romantic, and modern operatic repertoire, including pieces she rarely or never performed on stage, which adds a unique dimension to the series as a studio-focused exploration of soprano literature. This entry in the Prima Donna series stands out for its broad chronological range and inclusion of less commonly recorded arias, highlighting Price's interpretive depth and vocal splendor in works like Divinités du Styx from Gluck's Alceste and arias from Mozart, Verdi, and beyond. It earned historical recognition through a nomination for the 1971 Grammy Award for Best Classical Vocal Soloist Performance, underscoring its acclaim in the classical music world. Popular selections among listeners include standout renditions such as Non mi dir from Mozart's Don Giovanni and Come in quest'ora bruna from Verdi's Simon Boccanegra, cherished for Price's expressive phrasing and dramatic intensity. The album itself was a critical success in classical circles.