Giacomo Puccini: Turandot - L. Udovic, L. Gencer, F. Corelli, J. Hecht, R. Cesari, M. Carlin, P. de Palma, Oliviero De Gabritiis / Naples 1962 / Opera Live / Golden Melodram 2x Audio CD 2007 Mono / GM 5.0066

UPC 608974150662

Product Details:

• Format: 2 x CD
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2007
• Genre: Opera
• Style: Classical, Opera

Overview

This live 1962 recording of Puccini’s Turandot captures a powerful performance at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, featuring a star-studded cast. Lucille Udovic’s Turandot is fierce and commanding, while Leyla Gencer’s portrayal of Liù brings a poignant vulnerability to the role. Franco Corelli’s Calaf is majestic, offering a thrilling interpretation of the challenging tenor part. With Joshua Hecht as Timur, Renato Cesari as Ping, Mario Carlin as Pang, and Piero De Palma as Pong, the performance paints a vivid picture of the legendary opera’s dramatic depth. Under the baton of Oliviero De Fabritiis, the orchestra and chorus of the Teatro di San Carlo bring Puccini’s sweeping music to life with intensity and precision.

Track Listing:

CD 1:

1. Act I: Introduction and Scene
2. "In questa reggia" (Turandot)
3. "Nessun dorma" (Calaf)
4. Act II: Liù's Aria
5. "Signore, ascolta!" (Liù)
6. Act III: The Riddle Scene
7. "Tu che di gel sei cinta" (Turandot)

CD 2:

1. Act III: Final Scene and Riddle
2. "All’alba vincerò" (Calaf)
3. "Nessun dorma" (Finale)
4. Curtain Call

Key Credits:

• Turandot: Lucille Udovic
• Liù: Leyla Gencer
• Calaf: Franco Corelli
• Timur: Joshua Hecht
• Ping: Renato Cesari
• Pang: Mario Carlin
• Pong: Piero De Palma
• Altoum: Luigi Paolillo
• Un Mandarino: Antonio Sacchetti
• Conductor: Oliviero De Fabritiis
• Orchestra & Choir: Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro di San Carlo