Gobbi, Tito

Tosca by Giacomo Puccini ( Recording )
186 editions published between 1950 and 2011 in 7 languages and held by 1,166 libraries worldwide
Tosca: Melodramma in tre atti. Libretto: Giuseppe Giacosa e Luigi Illica.

My life by Tito Gobbi ( Book )
19 editions published between 1979 and 1985 in 4 languages and held by 711 libraries worldwide

Il barbiere di Siviglia by Gioacchino Rossini ( Recording )
109 editions published between 1952 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 643 libraries worldwide

Tito Gobbi on his world of Italian opera by Tito Gobbi ( Book )
11 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 528 libraries worldwide

Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi ( Recording )
91 editions published between 1956 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 521 libraries worldwide

Otello by Giuseppe Verdi ( Recording )
67 editions published between 1961 and 2002 in 5 languages and held by 505 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.

Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti ( Recording )
55 editions published between 1950 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 477 libraries worldwide

Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi ( Recording )
59 editions published between 1950 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 471 libraries worldwide
A jester attempts to shield his young beautiful daughter from a captivating duke with tragic consequences.

Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini ( Recording )
28 editions published between 1959 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 410 libraries worldwide
Booklet contains synopsis and libretto.

Il trittico by Giacomo Puccini ( Recording )
38 editions published between 1959 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 399 libraries worldwide
The first work is a love tale set among the poor bargemen of Paris. The second work relates the story of a nun's suicide. The third work is a humorous story of greedy relatives who manipulate a dead man's will.