Puccini: La Bohème - Tebaldi, Bergonzi / The 100 Classics / Decca Audio CD 1997 / 452 651-2

UPC 028945265124

Product Details:

• Label: London Records
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: UK
• Released: 1997
• Genre: Classical, Stage & Screen
• Style: Opera

Overview:

This stunning recording of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème presents the timeless opera with a stellar cast led by the incomparable Renata Tebaldi as Mimì and Carlo Bergonzi as Rodolfo. The performances are further enhanced by the expressive conducting of Tullio Serafin and the powerful backing of the Orchestra dell'Accademia di Santa Cecilia and the Chorus of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome. A part of the 100 Classics series by Decca, this recording is a must-have for any opera lover.

La Bohème tells the poignant love story of Rodolfo and Mimì, two young lovers in Paris who struggle with poverty and illness, set against the backdrop of the bohemian lifestyle. Puccini's stirring score and the rich vocal performances on this album capture the full emotional depth of the opera, from the youthful optimism of Act I to the heart-wrenching tragedy of Act IV.

Track Listing:

Act I

1. Non Sono In Vena... Che Gelida Manina – 9:07
2. Si. Mi Chiamano Mimì – 6:13
3. O Soave Fanciulla – 4:02

Act II

1. La Commedia È Stupenda!... Quando Me'n Vo' – 8:47

Act III

1. Addio! Che Vai?...Donde Lieta Usci – 3:58
2. Addio, Dolce Svegliare – 6:02

Act IV

1. In Un Coupé?... O Mimì Tu Più Non Torni – 4:31
2. Vecchia Zimarra – 1:49
3. Sono Andati? – 5:05
4. O Dio! Mimì! – 5:49

Key Credits:

• Composed By: Giacomo Puccini
• Conductor: Tullio Serafin
• Orchestra: Orchestra dell'Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Roma
• Chorus: Chorus of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome
• Libretto: Giacosa, Illica
• Liner Notes: Marcel Clément
• Performers:
  • Mimì: Renata Tebaldi
  • Rodolfo: Carlo Bergonzi
  • Musetta: Gianna D'Angelo
  • Marcello: Ettore Bastianini
  • Colline: Cesare Siepi
  • Schaunard: Renato Cesari
  • Benoît, Alcindoro: Fernando Corena