Credits:

Fausto Cleva

Description:

The 1964 production of *Rigoletto* brought together three popular American singersRobert Merrill, Roberta Peters, and Richard Tuckerwho graced the Mets stage in the post-World War II era. Merrill, whoalong with Warren and McNeillhad single-handedly carried the postwar Mets productions of Rigoletto, delivers a magnificent, expansive performance that shows even greater maturity than his 1956 RCA recording conducted by Perrea. Peters flawless vocal control and Tuckers bright, beautiful voiceperfect for the role of the cheerful Duke of Mantuaalso wowed the Met audience.Sony Music

Tracklisting:

1.Rigoletto~Act I: Preludio
2.Rigoletto~Act I: Della mia bella incognita borghese
3.Rigoletto~Act I: Questa o quella
4.Rigoletto~Act I: Partite? Crudele!
5.Rigoletto~Act I: Gran nuova! Gran nuova!
6.Rigoletto~Act I: Ch’io gli parli – Oh tu che la festa audace hai turbato