Renata Tebaldi: The Birth of Legend

Renata Tebaldi (Pesaro, Italy, February 1, 1922 – San Marino, December 19, 2004) was an Italian lirico-spinto soprano, popular in the post-war period. Acclaimed as one of the most beloved opera singers of all time, she primarily focused on the verismo roles of the lyric and dramatic repertoires.

"I know that my voice has entered into the hearts of many people and has caused beautiful reactions. Some, hearing me sing, have become more religious; some who were ill felt joy; friends, while in hospital, played my tapes whenever they felt ill; they all said that my voice gave them the strength needed to stand the pain. Therefore, how can I not be thankful for this great gift?" Renata Tebaldi

Tracklist
01. Mefistofele: L'altra notte in fondo al mare (Tancredi Pasero (Bass); Jolanda Gardino; Jolanda Gardino (Mezzo Soprano); Giovanni Malipiero (Tenor))
02. Madama Butterfly: Viene la sera (Giuseppe di Stephano (Tenor))
03. Giovanna d'Arco: Oh, ben s'addice questo torbido cielo… Sempre all'alba
04. Givanna Qui, qui dove piu s'apre libero il cielo
05. Giovanna d'Arco: O fatidica foresta
06. Giovanna d'Arco: Ho risolto!… E in tai momenti
07. Giovanna d'Arco: Che mai fu?… S'apre il cielo (Carlo Bergonzi (Tenor); Rolando Panerai (Baritone))
08. Tännhauser: Salve d'amor recinto eletto
09. Requiem: Recordare (Verdi) (Cloe Elmo (Alto); Giacinto Prandelli (Tenor); Cesare Siepi (Bass))
10. Requiem: Libera me Domine (Verdi)
11. Requiem: Benedictus (Mozart) (Fedora Barbieri (Alto); Giacinto Prandelli (Tenor); Cesare Siepi (Bass))
12. Mosè in Egitto: Dal tuo stellato soglio (Tancredi Pasero (Bass); Jolanda Gardino; Jolanda Gardino (Mezzo Soprano); Giovanni Malipiero (Tenor))