Italy – Giuseppe Di Stefano
Format: Vinyl LP (Stereo)
Label: Decca (Stereophonic)
Catalogue No.: SXL 2083
Country: South Africa (Decca Record Company Ltd.)
Released: Late 1950s / early 1960s
Genre: Classical / Opera / Vocal
Description
Italy is a classic vocal LP by legendary Italian tenor Giuseppe Di Stefano, featuring traditional Italian songs and operatic favourites performed with warmth, lyricism, and expressive phrasing.
Di Stefano was one of the most celebrated tenors of the 20th century, closely associated with Maria Callas and the golden era of Italian opera. This album showcases his ability to bring Southern Italian folk melodies, lyrical art songs, and operatic-style performances to life, accompanied by orchestra conducted by Dino Olivieri.
This is a South African Decca SXL stereo pressing, appealing to collectors of vintage classical vinyl, opera, and Italian vocal recordings.
Track Highlights
Includes Italian favourites such as:
- La Tarantella
- Mamma
- Funiculì Funiculà
- Core ’ngrato
- O Sole Mio
- Santa Lucia
