Description
Giacomo Puccini – La Bohème: Ein Querschnitt / LP
UPC 33 M WCLP 502
Product Details:
- Label: Electrola
- Format: 33 RPM Vinyl, LP
- Catalog Number: WCLP 502
- Country: Germany
- Genre: Opera
Overview
Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème is undoubtedly one of the most powerful operas ever written, capturing the struggles, joys, and sorrows of young bohemians in Paris. Based on Henri Murger's Vie de Bohème, the opera explores the lives of four artists living in a dilapidated garret, including the tragic love story between the poet Rodolfo and the frail Mimi. Puccini’s instinct for creating atmospheric and deeply emotional music is evident in every scene, making La Bohème a timeless masterpiece.
Puccini’s genius lies in his ability to combine realism with the beauty of melody. His depiction of the bohemian lifestyle, filled with both despair and hope, perfectly matches the ideals of verismo opera, blending intense realism with romanticized musical sweetness. The opera’s success is partly due to Puccini’s masterful use of recurring musical motifs, creating an emotional depth that resonates deeply with audiences. From the cold winter streets of Paris to the intimate, personal moments between the lovers, Puccini’s music brings La Bohème to life, making it one of the most beloved operas in the world.
This LP, a “Querschnitt” or excerpt of the opera, offers a glimpse into Puccini’s musical world with selections from all four acts. It features some of the most iconic moments of the opera, showcasing both Puccini's lush, expansive melodies and the heartfelt emotions of the characters.
Track Listing:
- Erstes Bild in der Mansarde
- Vorspiel
- Szene: Rudolfo, Mimi - Ich bin nicht aufgelegt / Wer klopft?
- Arie des Rudolfo: Wie eiskalt ist dieses Händchen
- Arie der Mimi: Man nennt mich jetzt Mimi
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Duett: Rudolfo und Mimi - O du süßestes Mädchen
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Zweites Bild im Quartier Latin
- Auftritt und Walzer der Musette und Finale
- Weihnachtsmarkt und Trubel vor dem Café Momus
- Duett: Musette und Marcel
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Musette, Alcindor, und die Szene mit der Schuhbestellung
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Drittes Bild bei der Barriere d’Enfer
- Quartett: Mimi, Rudolfo, Musette, und Marcel – Leb wohl denn
- Szene: Mimi in der Früh des Februarmorgens sucht Rat bei Marcel
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Trennung von Rudolfo und Mimi
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Viertes Bild in der Mansarde
- Duett: Rudolfo und Marcel
- Arie des Collin: Höre, du alter Mantel
- Mimis Tod
Key Credits:
- Musical Direction: Wilhelm Schüchter
- Performers:
- Rudolf Schock (Tenor)
- Hermann Prey (Baritone)
- Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (Baritone)
- Gottlob Frick (Bass)
- Erna Berger (Soprano)
- Erika Koth (Soprano)
- Walther Hauck (Baritone)
- Choir: Städtische Oper Berlin
- Boys' Choir and Orchestra conducted by Wilhelm Schüchter
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