"..she [Callas] turns what can be a maudlin act into real tragedy.. the alchemy of a great artist.. she completely identifies with Gioconda's fate throughout.. with absolute conviction.." (Gramophone) Orchestra Sinfonica di Torino della RAI, CETRA Chorus Antonino Votto Fedora Barbieri (mezzo-soprano), Paolo Silveri (baritone), Piero Poldi (bass), Maria Callas (soprano), Gianni Poggi (tenor), Armando Benzi (tenor), Maria Amandini (contralto), Giulio Neri (bass)