Verismo, meaning 'realism', was a late-19th-century movement in Italian opera that shifted the focus from kings and myths to ordinary people living vivid, emotionally charged lives. These operas confront love, jealousy, betrayal, and longing with unfiltered immediacy. The arias on this album are direct, lyrical, and often explosive: demanding a singer who can deliver both technical brilliance and raw human truth.

Originally released in 1971, this reissue comes with new remastered HD audio for the first time. These were taken freshly from the pre-master tapes in the Decca vaults and bring a fresh and beautiful perspective to these historic recordings.

National Philmarmonic Orchestra, conducted by Oliviero de Fabritiis & Riccardo Chailly

Tracklist:

Side A:
Amor Ti Vieta
Dai Campi, Dai Prati
Ogni Mortal Mister...Giunto Sul Passo Estremo
La Dolcissima Effigie Sorridente
L'anima Ho Stanca, E La Meta È Lontana
Apri La Tua Finestra
Mi Batte Il Cor... O Paradiso
Pourquoi Me Réveiller, Ô Souffle Du Printemps?

SIde B:
Colpito Qui M'avete - Un Di All'azzurro Spazio
Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio
Si, Fui Soldato .. Passa La Vita Mia
Ch'ella Mi Creda
Ma Se Vi Talenta...Tra Voi, Belle
Donna Non Vidi Mai
Ah! Non V'avvicinate! - No, Pazzo Son