Puccini: La Bohème - Licia Albanese, Carlo Bergonzi, The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus, Thomas Schippers / Sony Classical 2x Audio CD 2011 / 88697804632

UPC 886978046321

Product Features

• Conductor: Thomas Schippers
• Label: Sony Classical
• Format: 2 x CD
• Released: 2011
• Genre: Classical
• Country: Europe

Overview

Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème is one of the most beloved operas in the classical repertoire, portraying the passionate yet tragic love story of the poor seamstress Mimì and the artist Rodolfo, set in Paris during the 1830s. Composed between 1893 and 1895, La Bohème was based on the novel Scènes de la vie de bohème by Henri Murger, offering a glimpse into the lives of young artists living in bohemian poverty.

This 2xCD set, released by Sony Classical in 2011, captures a breathtaking performance featuring Licia Albanese as Mimì and Carlo Bergonzi as Rodolfo, accompanied by The Metropolitan Opera House Orchestra and Chorus, under the baton of Thomas Schippers. The opera is presented in four acts, showcasing Puccini’s exceptional ability to blend lyricism with drama. This recording is a perfect addition for any opera enthusiast, bringing the heart-wrenching emotion of La Bohème to life with its stellar cast and lush orchestral support.

Track Listing

Act I

1. Questo Mar Rosso - 4:20
2. Pensier Profondo! - 3:45
3. Legna! Sigari! Bordò! - 3:45
4. Si Può! - Chi à Là? - Benoit! - 2:42
5. Timido In Gioventù - 3:39
6. Chi à là!? - Scusi - Una Donna! - 3:52
7. Che Gelida Manina! - 4:50
8. Si. Mi Chiamano Mimì - 5:01
9. Ehi! Rodolfo! - 0:40
10. O Soave Fanciulla - 3:55

Act II

1. Aranci, Datteri! Caldi I Marroni! - 3:31
2. Questa è Mimì - 1:20
3. Salame! - Parpignol, Parpignol - 1:13
4. Signora Mimì - 2:01
5. Oh! - Essa! - Musetta! - 3:08
6. Quando Me'n Vo' - 4:57
7. Caro! - Fuori Il Danaro! - 2:21

Act III

1. Ohè, Là, Le Guardie! Aprite! - 3:36
2. Sa Dirmi, Scusi, Qual'è L'osteria - 1:33
3. Mimì! ... O Buon Marcello, Aiuto! - 5:08
4. Marcello, Finalmente! - 2:29
5. Mimì è tanto malata! - 2:54
6. Donde Lieta Usci - 3:17
7. Dunque è Proprio Finita! ... Addio Dolce Svelgliare - 5:44

Act IV

1. In un coupè? - 1:26
2. O Mimì, Tu Più Non Torni - 3:03
3. Che Ora Sia? - 2:16
4. Gavotta ... Minuetto ... Pavanella - 1:38
5. C'è Mimì - 5:37
6. Vecchia Zimarra, Senti - 3:24
7. Sono Andati? - 7:20
8. Che Ha Detto Il Medico? - 2:58

Key Credits

• Soprano Vocals: Licia Albanese
• Tenor Vocals: Carlo Bergonzi, Robert Nagy
• Baritone Vocals: Calvin Marsh, Clifford Harvuot, Mario Sereni
• Bass Vocals: Ezio Flagello, Lorenzo Alvary, Norman Scott
• Chorus: Metropolitan Opera Chorus
• Conductor: Thomas Schippers
• Orchestra: The Metropolitan Opera House Orchestra