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Giuseppe Di Stefano

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A limited edition 14-CD boxed set commemorating the 100th anniversary of the legendary tenor's birth Giuseppe di Stefano was one of the most dramatic and assured voices of the 20th century. Hailed as the "Golden Voice," he was revered by many of his peers and succeeding generations of tenors. Luciano Pavarotti also said, "Di Stefano is a man to admire. He has a voice like the sun, an extraordinary open voice," he once said. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of this legendary tenor, Decca is releasing all of his recordings together for the first time. The collection includes three recital discs originally released by Decca, the complete "Love's Delight," a collection of famous scenes from "Mephistopheles," and the opera recordings "La Gioconda," "La Forza del Destino," and "Tosca" recorded by the Decca recording team for the RCA label. Bonus CD includes interviews with Di Stefano himself, Luciano Pavarotti, Carlos Alvarez, and conductor Sir Edwards Downes, produced by John Transky. 14-CD box set limited edition. Includes a 20-page booklet with liner notes by John Transky. Also includes many photographs from the Decca collection. Universal Music/IMS