Opera Classics: La bohème / Manon Lescaut / Madama Butterfly / La fanciulla del West

~ Release by Giacomo Puccini (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

La bohème (1995 studio cast): http://www.operadis-opera-discography.org.uk/CLPUBOHE.HTM#242
Manon Lescaut (1987 studio cast): http://www.operadis-opera-discography.org.uk/CLPUMANO.HTM#62
Madama Butterfly (1987 studio cast: http://www.operadis-opera-discography.org.uk/CLPUMADA.HTM#112
La fanciulla del West (1978 studio cast): http://www.operadis-opera-discography.org.uk/CLPUFANC.HTM#32

Annotation last modified on 2015-10-18 07:57 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼CD: La bohème
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1La bohème: Atto I. "Questo “Mar Rosso” mi ammollisce e assidera"
baritone vocals [Marcello]:
Thomas Hampson (baritone) (in 1995-08)
bass vocals [Colline]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
partial recording of:
La bohème: Atto I, no. 1. “Questo Mar Rosso” … “Nei cieli bigi" (Marcello, Rodolfo) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto I. In soffitta (La bohème: Act I, Puccini)
5:22
2La bohème: Atto I. "Non sono in vena"
soprano vocals [Mimì]:
Leontina Vaduva (soprano) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto I, no. 5. “Non sono in vena. Chi è là?” (Rodolfo, Mimì) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto I. In soffitta (La bohème: Act I, Puccini)
3:51
3La bohème: Atto I. "Che gelida manina!"
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto I, no. 6. “Che gelida manina!” (Rodolfo) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer) (in 1896)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto I. In soffitta (La bohème: Act I, Puccini)
4:40
4La bohème: Atto I. "Si. Mi chiamano Mimì"
soprano vocals [Mimì]:
Leontina Vaduva (soprano) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto I, no. 7. “Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì” (Mimì) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto I. In soffitta (La bohème: Act I, Puccini)
4:44
5La bohème: Atto I. "Ehi! Rodolfo!… O soave fanciulla"
baritone vocals [Marcello]:
Thomas Hampson (baritone) (in 1995-08)
baritone vocals [Schaunard]:
Simon Keenlyside (baritone) (in 1995-08)
bass vocals [Colline]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Mimì]:
Leontina Vaduva (soprano) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto I, no. 8. “Ehi! Rodolfo” (Schaunard, Colline, Marcello, Mimi) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto I. In soffitta (La bohème: Act I, Puccini)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto I, no. 9. “O soave fanciulla” (Rodolfo, Marcello, Mimì) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer) (in 1896)
librettist:
Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa (in 1896)
part of:
La bohème: Atto I. In soffitta (La bohème: Act I, Puccini)
4:34
6La bohème: Atto II. "Aranci, datteri!"
baritone vocals [Marcello]:
Thomas Hampson (baritone) (in 1995-08)
baritone vocals [Schaunard]:
Simon Keenlyside (baritone) (in 1995-08)
bass vocals [Colline]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Mimì]:
Leontina Vaduva (soprano) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto II. no. 10. “Aranci, datteri! Caldi i marroni!” (Venditori [Coro], Schaunard, Colline, Rodolfo, Mimi, Marcello) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto II. Al Quartiere Latino (La bohème: Act II, Puccini)
2:47
7La bohème: Atto II. "Chi guardi… Odio il profane volgo"
baritone vocals [Marcello]:
Thomas Hampson (baritone) (in 1995-08)
baritone vocals [Schaunard]:
Simon Keenlyside (baritone) (in 1995-08)
bass vocals [Colline]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Mimì]:
Leontina Vaduva (soprano) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Parpignol]:
Philip Sheffield (tenor vocals) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto II. no. 11. “Chi guardi?” – “Odio il profano volgo al par d'Orazio” (Rodolfo, Colline, Mimì, Schaunard, Marcello, coro, Parpignol) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto II. Al Quartiere Latino (La bohème: Act II, Puccini)
5:08
8La bohème: Atto II. "Beviam…Ch'io beva del tossico!"
baritone vocals [Marcello]:
Thomas Hampson (baritone) (in 1995-08)
baritone vocals [Schaunard]:
Simon Keenlyside (baritone) (in 1995-08)
bass vocals [Alcindoro]:
Enrico Fissore (bass) (in 1995-08)
bass vocals [Colline]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Mimì]:
Leontina Vaduva (soprano) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Musetta]:
Ruth Ann Swenson (soprano) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto II. no. 12. “Beviam!… Ch’io beva del tossico!” (Mimì, Rodolfo, Marcello, Schaunard, Colline, Coro, Alcindoro, Musetta) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto II. Al Quartiere Latino (La bohème: Act II, Puccini)
3:16
9La bohème: Atto II. "Quando men' vo"
baritone vocals [Marcello]:
Thomas Hampson (baritone) (in 1995-08)
baritone vocals [Schaunard]:
Simon Keenlyside (baritone) (in 1995-08)
bass vocals [Alcindoro]:
Enrico Fissore (bass) (in 1995-08)
bass vocals [Colline]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Mimì]:
Leontina Vaduva (soprano) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Musetta]:
Ruth Ann Swenson (soprano) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto II. no. 13. “Quando me’n vo soletta” (Musetta, Marcello, Alcindoro, Mimi, Schaunard, Colline) (Musetta’s Waltz) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto II. Al Quartiere Latino (La bohème: Act II, Puccini)
4:39
10La bohème: Atto II. "Chi l'ha richiesto?... Vediam"
baritone vocals [Marcello]:
Thomas Hampson (baritone) (in 1995-08)
baritone vocals [Schaunard]:
Simon Keenlyside (baritone) (in 1995-08)
bass vocals [Colline]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Musetta]:
Ruth Ann Swenson (soprano) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto II. no. 14. “Chi l’ha richiesto?” (Colline) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto II. Al Quartiere Latino (La bohème: Act II, Puccini)
2:18
11La bohème: Atto III. "Mimì?!… Speravo di trovarvi qui"
baritone vocals [Marcello]:
Thomas Hampson (baritone) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Mimì]:
Leontina Vaduva (soprano) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto III. no. 16. “Mimì! Speravo di trovarti qui” (Marcello, Mimì) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto III. La Barriera d'Enfer (La bohème: Act III, Puccini)
4:23
12La bohème: Atto III. "Addio… Donde lieta usci al tuo grido d'amore"
soprano vocals [Mimì]:
Leontina Vaduva (soprano) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto III. no. 18. “Donde lieta uscì” (Mimì) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto III. La Barriera d'Enfer (La bohème: Act III, Puccini)
3:09
13La bohème: Atto III. "Dunque è proprio finite?"
baritone vocals [Marcello]:
Thomas Hampson (baritone) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Mimì]:
Leontina Vaduva (soprano) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Musetta]:
Ruth Ann Swenson (soprano) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto III. no. 19. “Dunque è proprio finita” … “Sempre tua, per la vita” (Mimì, Rodolfo, Marcello, Musetta) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto III. La Barriera d'Enfer (La bohème: Act III, Puccini)
5:33
14La bohème: Atto IV. "Che ora sia?"
baritone vocals [Marcello]:
Thomas Hampson (baritone) (in 1995-08)
baritone vocals [Schaunard]:
Simon Keenlyside (baritone) (in 1995-08)
bass vocals [Colline]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto IV. no. 22. “Che ora sia?” – “Eccoci – Ebben?” (Rodolfo, Marcello, Schaunard, Colline) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto IV. In soffitta (La bohème: Act IV, Puccini)
3:56
15La bohème: Atto IV. "Musetta!… C'é Mimi… c'é Mimi che mi segue"
baritone vocals [Marcello]:
Thomas Hampson (baritone) (in 1995-08)
baritone vocals [Schaunard]:
Simon Keenlyside (baritone) (in 1995-08)
bass vocals [Colline]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Mimì]:
Leontina Vaduva (soprano) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Musetta]:
Ruth Ann Swenson (soprano) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto IV. no. 23. “C’è Mimì che mi segue” (Musetta, Rodolfo, Schaunard, Mimi, Marcello, Colline) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto IV. In soffitta (La bohème: Act IV, Puccini)
5:16
16La bohème: Atto IV. "Vecchia zimarra, senti"
bass vocals [Colline]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
partial recording of:
La bohème: Atto IV. no. 24. “Vecchia zimarra, senti” (Colline, Schaunard) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto IV. In soffitta (La bohème: Act IV, Puccini)
1:35
17La bohème: Atto IV. "Schaunard, ognuno per diversa via"
baritone vocals [Schaunard]:
Simon Keenlyside (baritone) (in 1995-08)
bass vocals [Colline]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
partial recording of:
La bohème: Atto IV. no. 24. “Vecchia zimarra, senti” (Colline, Schaunard) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto IV. In soffitta (La bohème: Act IV, Puccini)
1:43
18La bohème: Atto IV. "Sono andati?"
soprano vocals [Mimì]:
Leontina Vaduva (soprano) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto IV. no. 25. “Sono andati? Fingevo di dormire” (Mimì, Rodolfo) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto IV. In soffitta (La bohème: Act IV, Puccini)
4:03
19La bohème: Atto IV. "Oh Dio! Mimì… Che avvien?"
baritone vocals [Marcello]:
Thomas Hampson (baritone) (in 1995-08)
baritone vocals [Schaunard]:
Simon Keenlyside (baritone) (in 1995-08)
bass vocals [Colline]:
Samuel Ramey (bass-baritone) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Mimì]:
Leontina Vaduva (soprano) (in 1995-08)
soprano vocals [Musetta]:
Ruth Ann Swenson (soprano) (in 1995-08)
tenor vocals [Rodolfo]:
Roberto Alagna (tenor) (in 1995-08)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1995-08)
conductor:
Antonio Pappano (conductor and pianist) (in 1995-08)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1995-08)
recording of:
La bohème: Atto IV. no. 26. “O Dio! Mimì! … Che avvien?” (Rodolfo, Schaunard, Mimì, Musetta, Marcello, Colline) (in 1995-08)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
La bohème: Atto IV. In soffitta (La bohème: Act IV, Puccini)
5:13
2▶CD: Manon Lescaut / Madama Butterfly / La fanciulla del West