CD Maria Callas Giuseppe Di Stefano EMI Italian Opera Duets Vintage Classical

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Description

This audio CD features a selection of Italian opera duets performed by Maria Callas and Giuseppe Di Stefano, two major figures of 20th-century lyrical singing. The front cover, perfectly visible in the image, displays a sober color photograph of the two artists, framed by a red border that echoes the spine of the case. The main inscription, in red and black letters, highlights the names of the performers, a graphic choice typical of classic reissues from the late 20th century.

The visible side of the case, made of transparent plastic with a red spine, shows the multilingual mentions "Duos d?Opéras Italiens / Italian Opera Duets / Italienische Opernduette", as well as details of the works performed: Manon Lescaut, La Bohème, Un ballo in maschera, Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, I Puritani, Tosca. The EMI Studio logo (with DRM mention) and the reference CDM 7 69543 2 are clearly printed in the lower-left corner of the cover.

The cover design is clean, with a dominant white, enhanced by the central photograph and the red and black typographical elements. No major defects are visible on the front: the case appears clean, without any visible cracks or scratches in the photographed area, and the paper insert is well-centered.

This CD, presented in its original jewel case, falls into the category of vintage classical recordings, targeting opera and great voice enthusiasts. The overall visual evokes the sobriety and elegance characteristic of EMI Studio reissues from this period.

The photograph was taken against a festive background, in front of a decorated Christmas tree, which does not affect the product description but highlights the context of the shot. Only the front of the case is visible; no information is provided about the back or the inner booklet.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The front of the case and the visible cover appear to be in good general condition, with no notable defects in the photographed area.

Did you know? Maria Callas and Giuseppe Di Stefano collaborated on numerous Italian opera recordings in the 1950s and 1960s, helping to popularize the Italian lyrical repertoire internationally. The EMI Studio label is renowned for its reissues of great voices and historical classical recordings.

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