Giacomo Puccini: Madama Butterfly - Leontyne Price, Richard Tucker, Rosalind Elias, Piero De Palma, Philip Maero, RCA Italiana Opera Orchestra, RCA Italiana Opera Chorus, Erich Leinsdorf / RCA Red Seal 2x Audio CD 1997 Stereo
UPC 743213949727
Experience the exquisite beauty of Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" in this compelling 2x Audio CD set from RCA Red Seal. The recording features stellar performances by Leontyne Price, Richard Tucker, Rosalind Elias, Piero De Palma, and Philip Maero, accompanied by the RCA Italiana Opera Orchestra and Chorus under the baton of Erich Leinsdorf. Released in 1997, the stereo recording captures the emotional depth and dramatic nuances of Puccini's masterpiece. Leontyne Price's captivating portrayal of Cio-Cio San, accompanied by the skillful orchestration and ensemble, makes this rendition a timeless addition to any opera enthusiast's collection.
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RCA Red Seal – 74321 39497 2 |
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| Series: |
The RCA Opera Treasury |
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| Format: |
2 x CD, Album, Stereo, Box Set
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| Country: |
Europe |
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Released:
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1997 |
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| Genre: |
Classical |
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| Style: |
Opera, Romantic |
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Tracklist:
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Madama Butterfly |
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| 1-1 |
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Introduction |
1:03 |
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Atto 1
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| 1-2 |
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E soffito e pareti |
5:27 |
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| 1-3 |
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Dovunque al mondo lo Yankee vagabondo |
3:53 |
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| 1-5 |
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Ancora un passo or via |
3:01 |
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| 1-7 |
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L'Imperial Commissario |
3:02 |
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| 1-8 |
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Vieni, amor mio! |
2:27 |
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| 1-9 |
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Ieri son salita tutta sola |
1:50 |
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| 1-11 |
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Madama Butterfly ! |
2:06 |
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| 1-13 |
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Bimba, bimba, non piangere |
5:25 |
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| 1-14 |
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Bimba dagli occhi |
4:01 |
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| 1-15 |
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Vogilatemi bene |
6:59 |
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Atto 2
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| 1-16 |
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E Izaghi ed Izanami |
6:28 |
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| 1-17 |
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Un bel dì, vedremo |
4:21 |
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| 2-2 |
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Yamadori, ancor le pene |
4:42 |
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| 2-4 |
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Due cose potrei far |
2:04 |
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| 2-5 |
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Ah! m'ha scordata? |
4:56 |
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| 2-6 |
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Lo scendo al piano |
3:09 |
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| 2-7 |
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Il cannone del porto! |
3:43 |
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| 2-9 |
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Or vienmi ad adornar |
4:44 |
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| 2-10 |
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Humming Chorus |
2:48 |
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Atto 3
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| 2-13 |
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Lo so che alle sue pene |
3:42 |
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| 2-14 |
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Addio, fiorito asil |
2:56 |
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| 2-15 |
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Suzuki, Suzuki! |
5:45 |
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| 2-16 |
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Come una mosca prigioniera |
2:37 |
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- Baritone Vocals [Imperial Commissioner] – Arturo La Porta
- Baritone Vocals [Prince Yamadori] – Robert Kerns
- Baritone Vocals [Sharpless] – Philip Maero
- Bass Vocals [The Bonze] – Virgilio Carbonari
- Bass Vocals [The Registrar] – Mario Rinaudo
- Bass Vocals [Yakuside] – Leo Pudis
- Chorus – RCA Italiana Opera Chorus
- Chorus Master – Nino Antonellini
- Composed By – Giacomo Puccini
- Conductor – Erich Leinsdorf
- Conductor [Assistant Conductor] – Fernando Cavaniglia
- Design, Layout – BKMS, Hamburg
- Libretto By – Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica
- Mezzo-soprano Vocals [Kate Pinkerton] – Anna Di Stasio
- Mezzo-soprano Vocals [Mother Of Cio-cio-san] – Fernanda Cadoni
- Mezzo-soprano Vocals [Suzuki] – Rosalind Elias
- Orchestra – RCA Italiana Opera Orchestra
- Painting [Front Cover] – Eberhard Ross
- Producer – Richard Mohr
- Producer [Series Producer] – Niels Høirup
- Recorded By [Recording Engineer] – Lewis Layton
- Soprano Vocals [Madama Butterfly (Cho-Cho-San)] – Leontyne Price
- Soprano Vocals [The Aunt] – Gianna Lollini
- Soprano Vocals [The Cousin] – Silvia Bertona
- Tenor Vocals [B.F. Pinkerton] – Richard Tucker (2)
- Tenor Vocals [Goro] – Piero De Palma
- Written-By [Drama By] – David Belasco
- Written-By [Story By] – John Luther Long
