The Great Caruso – Mario Lanza In Selections from The M-G-M Motion Picture

Q: What makes The Great Caruso – Mario Lanza In Selections from The M-G-M Motion Picture by Mario Lanza notable?

This album was pivotal in bringing classical opera to mainstream audiences, achieving significant commercial success and critical acclaim. It helped elevate Lanza as one of the most beloved operatic voices of the 20th century, influencing subsequent generations of singers and expanding the reach of opera beyond traditional venues. Released in 1951, this album marked Mario Lanza's transition from a rising star to a household name following his successful film career. It came just after the release of 'The Great Caruso' film, which solidified his status as a leading tenor and popularized opera in American culture.

Mario Lanza · 1951

24 min · 8 tracks · opera

A sweeping collection of operatic arias showcasing Lanza's powerful tenor, brimming with emotional intensity and dramatic flair.

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Tracklist

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1 Rigoletto: Act I. "Questa o quella" (The One Is as Fair as the Other) 1:40
2 Rigoletto: Act IV. "La donna è mobile" (Woman Is Fickle) Standout 1:57
3 Rigoletto: Act II. "Parmi veder le lagrime" (Art Thou Weeping?) 4:26
4 La Tosca: Act I: "Recondita armonia" (Strange Harmony of Contrasts) 2:32
5 La Tosca: Act III. "E lucevan le stelle" (The Stars Were Brightly Shining) Standout 2:54
6 L'elisir d'amore: Act II. "Una furtiva lagrima" (A Furtive Tear) 3:56
7 La Gioconda: Act II. "Cielo e mar!" (Heaven and Ocean) 3:48
8 I Pagliacci: Act I. "Vesti la giubba" (On With the Play) Standout 3:24

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