Puccini: Madama Butterfly

Marking the 50th anniversary since its first release, this brand new limited edition deluxe presentation of one of Decca's most acclaimed opera recordings features the most accomplished cast of the era, led by Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti, and conducted by Herbert von Karajan. First new release on vinyl since the 1980s, and first-ever Hybrid SACD release. Part of Decca's Pavarotti-Puccini reissues, marking 100 years since the composer's death. Meticulously researched and lavishly presented hardback book in multiple languages, housed in a deluxe cloth-wrapped rigid slipcase, with sticker and onsert, presenting: a new feature-length essay from internationally renowned writer on opera, Roger Pines; specially commissioned article on Mirella Freni; special article from Decca's rising tenor Freddie de Tommaso on Puccini, Pavarotti and 'Madama Butterfly'; facsimiles from the original 1975 booklet, including the complete libretto in original Italian, plus English and German translations; contemporaneous photographs and recently unearthed shots; Exclusive 1920s-style 'Madama Butterfly' collectible poster (A4).

Disc 1
1: Introduction - E Soffitto E Pareti
2: Sorride Vostro Onore?
3: Dovunque Al Mondo
4: America for Ever
5: Ier L'altro Il Consolato
6: Ecco. Son Giunte Al Sommo Del Pendio
7: Gran Ventura
8: L'imperial Commissario
9: Vieni, Amor Mio!
10: Ieri Son Salita Tutta Sola in Segreto Alla Missione
11: Tutti Zitti!
12: O Kami! O Kami!
13: Cio-cio-san! Cio-cio-san!
14: Bimba, Bimba, Non Piangere
15: Viene La Sera
16: Vogliatemi Bene - Vieni, Vieni!
17: E Izaghi Ed Izanami, Sarundasico E Kami
18: Un Bel Dì Vedremo

Disc 2
1: C'è. Entrate
2: Si Sa Che Aprir La Parta
3: Udiste?
4: Ora a Noi. Sedete Qui
5: Ebbene, Che Fareste, Madama Butterfly?
6: E Questo? E Questo?
7: Che Tua Madre Dovrà Prenderti in Braccio
8: Vespa! Rospo Maledetto!
9: Una Nave Da Guerra
10: Scuoti Quella Fronda Di Ciliegio
11: Or Vienmi Ad Adornar
12: Coro a Bocca Chiusa (Humming Chorus)
13: Intermezzo - Oh Eh! Oh Eh!
14: Fischi D'uccelli Dal Giardino
15: Già Il Sole!
16: Chi Sia?
17: Io So Che Alle Sue Pene
18: Non Ve L'avevo Detto?
19: Addio, Fiorito Asil
20: Suzuki! Suzuki! Dove Sei?
21: Tu, Suzuki, Che Sei Tanto Biona
22: Come Una Mosca Prigioniera
23: Con Onor Muore - Tu, Tu, Piccolo Iddio!

Composer: Giacomo Puccini

Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

Number of Discs: 2

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