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Arturo Basile

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Verdi: Aida (2 CDs)Tucci, Lazzarini, Basile & the RAI Symphony Orchestra of RomeGabriella Tucci frequently visited Japan from 1959 onward as part of NHKs Italian Opera series, and her acclaimed 1961 performance of *Aida* is particularly famous. This is a masterful performance by Tucci at the height of her career. Lazzarini is also superb. Although the sound quality is monaural, it is excellent. (Albre)[Recording Information]Verdi: Complete Opera AidaGabriella Tucci (Aida)Gastone Rimarilli (Radames)Adriana Lazzarini (Amneris)Gian Giacomo Guerfi (Amonasro), and othersRAI Symphony Orchestra of RomeArturo Basile (Conductor)Recording Date: September 30, 1960Recording Location: RomeRecording Format: Mono