Sabajno, Carlo

Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti( Sound Recording )
32 editions published between 1932 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 162 libraries worldwide
When a wealthy old bachelor decides to take a pretty young wife, he is--this being opera--in for trouble. Especially when that wife is the enchanting Reri Grist. Fernando Corena sings the matrimonially inclined title hero, whose plan to disinherit his nephew--the suave, mesmerizing Alfredo Kraus--backfires with more than a little help from Tom Krause's Dr. Malatesta

Aida by Giuseppe Verdi( Sound Recording )
36 editions published between 1920 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 115 libraries worldwide
Retells the story of Verdi's opera in which the love of the enslaved Ethiopian princess for an Egyptian general brings tragedy to all involved

Opera arias by Beniamino Gigli( Sound Recording )
3 editions published in 1988 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 98 libraries worldwide

Ruffo by Titta Ruffo( Sound Recording )
1 edition published in 1990 in Italian and held by 76 libraries worldwide

Battistini by Mattia Battistini( Sound Recording )
1 edition published in 1992 in Italian and held by 61 libraries worldwide

Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi( Sound Recording )
21 editions published between 1927 and 1999 in 4 languages and held by 55 libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete opera sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor

Schipa in song by Tito Schipa( Sound Recording )
1 edition published in 1995 in Spanish and held by 55 libraries worldwide

Don Pasquale : opera buffa in tre atti by Gaetano Donizetti( Sound Recording )
4 editions published between 1979 and 1990 in Italian and held by 54 libraries worldwide

Otello by Giuseppe Verdi( Sound Recording )
16 editions published between 1931 and 2002 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 52 libraries worldwide
The story: Act I. The action unfolds on Cyprus, under Venetian rule in the 16th century. The scene is outside the castle, residence of Otello, governor of the island, facing the port. It is night. A furious storm churns the sea, and a crowd of Venetian citizens and soldiers helplessly watch while the ship of the Moor Otello desperately tries to make it into port. Only Iago, one of Otello's men, does not participate in the general apprehension for the safety of his leader: he hates Otello, because Otello has promoted Cassio captain instead of him; he meditates revenge. The crowd is jubilant as Otello finally lands safely and announces that the Turkish fleet has been defeated. When the Moor enters the castle, the fireworks start and all drink to his victory. In the midst of the rejoicing, Iago starts to weave the scheme that will lead to his commander's downfall: he treacherously insinuates to Roderigo, who had revealed to Iago his love for Otello's wife, Desdemona, that Captain Cassio also feels the same affection for the woman. Then Iago gets Cassio drunk, and incites a fight between the two men, but the dangerous duel that starts between them is stopped by Montano. However, the peacemaker is wounded by Cassio. Iago sounds the alarm, swelling the episode out of proportion until the crowd is in tumult. Called back by the shouts and noise, Otello, falsely informed by Iago, punishes Cassio and demotes him. This is a first victory for Iago, who exults

Cavalleria rusticana by Pietro Mascagni( Sound Recording )
23 editions published between 1907 and 1997 in 4 languages and held by 48 libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete operas sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the librettos with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composers, biographies of the principal singers and conductors