The 1st work an unfinished opera, completed by Ernesto Halffter; the 2nd work a suite from the ballet. Libretto of the 1st work adapted by the composer from the narrative poem by Jacint Verdaguer; text of the 2nd work by Gregorio Martínez Sierra. In the 1st work: Teresa Stratas as Queen Isabella ; Giulietta Simionato as Pirene ; Gustavo Halley as Christopher Columbus ; Roger Browne as Ercole (Alcide) ; La Scala Theater Orchestra & Chorus ; Thomas Schippers, conductor. In the 2nd work: Teresa Berganza, mezzo-soprano ; French National Orchestra ; Ataulfo Argenta, conductor. Recorded June 18, 1962, Milan (1st work), and Feb. 21, 1957, Paris (2nd work). Compact discs.
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