Description
Puccini - Madama Butterfly: Scenes And Arias - Tebaldi, Bergonzi, Cossotto, Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome, Serafin / Decca Jubilee Series / Decca LP Stereo 1978
JB 32
Product Details
- Label: Decca – JB 32
- Series: Decca Jubilee Series
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
- Country: UK
- Released: 1978
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Opera
Overview
This special highlights LP from Puccini’s Madama Butterfly showcases the most beloved scenes and arias from the opera, presented with an exceptional cast and orchestra. Featuring the unparalleled artistry of Renata Tebaldi as Butterfly and Carlo Bergonzi as Pinkerton, this recording captures the emotional depth and timeless beauty of Puccini's masterpiece.
The Coro and Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, under the meticulous direction of Tullio Serafin, bring richness and authenticity to this iconic work. Tebaldi’s unforgettable performance of Un bel dì, vedremo is a standout, alongside the tender Bimba dagli occhi pieni di malia duet with Bergonzi. The dramatic finale, Con onor muore, delivers heart-wrenching intensity, leaving listeners profoundly moved.
This release, part of the prestigious Decca Jubilee Series, is a must-have for opera enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Track Listing
Side A
- Act I: Dovunque al mondo (Pinkerton - Sharpless Duet & Entrance of Butterfly) – 11:20
- Act I: Bimba dagli occhi pieni di malia (Pinkerton - Butterfly Love Duet) – 12:00
Side B
- Act II, Scene 1: Un bel dì, vedremo (Butterfly’s Aria) – 4:48
- Act II, Scene 1: Una nave da guerra ... Scuoti quelle fronda (Flower Duet) – 7:56
- Act II, Scene 2: Io so che alle sue pene ... Addio fiorito asil (Trio and Aria) – 5:29
- Act II, Scene 2: Con onor muore ... Tu? Tu? Piccolo iddio! (Death of Butterfly) – 5:07
Key Credits
- Soprano: Renata Tebaldi (Butterfly)
- Tenor: Carlo Bergonzi (Pinkerton), Angelo Mercuriali
- Mezzo-soprano: Fiorenza Cossotto
- Baritone: Enzo Sordello (Sharpless)
- Conductor: Tullio Serafin
- Orchestra & Chorus: Orchestra and Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
- Chorus Master: Bonaventura Somma
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