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).
Track Listing:
1. Madama Butterfly, act I, Introduction - E Soffitto E Pareti (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
2. Madama Butterfly, act I, Sorride Vostro Onore? (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
3. Madama Butterfly, act I, Dovunque Al Mondo (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
4. Madama Butterfly, act I, America for Ever (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
5. Madama Butterfly, act I, Ier L'altro Il Consolato (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
6. Madama Butterfly, act I, Ecco. Son Giunte Al Sommo Del Pendio (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
7. Madama Butterfly, act I, Gran Ventura (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
8. Madama Butterfly, act I, L'imperial Commissario (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
9. Madama Butterfly, act I, Vieni, Amor Mio! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
10. Madama Butterfly, act I, E Un Presente Del Mikado (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
11. Madama Butterfly, act I, Tutti Zitti! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
12. Madama Butterfly, act I, O Kami! O Kami! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
13. Madama Butterfly, act I, Cio-cio-san! Cio-cio-san! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
14. Madama Butterfly, act I, Bimba, Bimba, Non Piangere (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
15. Madama Butterfly, act I, Viene La Sera (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
16. Madama Butterfly, act I, Vogliatemi Bene - Vieni, Vieni! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
1. Madama Butterfly, act II, E Izaghi Ed Izanami, Sarundasico E Kami (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
2. Madama Butterfly, act II, Un Bel Dì Vedremo (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
3. Madama Butterfly, act II, C'è. Entrate (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
4. Madama Butterfly, act II, Si Sa Che Aprir La Parta (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
5. Madama Butterfly, act II, Udiste? (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
6. Madama Butterfly, act II, Ora a Noi. Sedete Qui (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
7. Madama Butterfly, act II, Ebbene, Che Fareste, Madama Butterfly? (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
8. Madama Butterfly, act II, E Questo? E Questo? (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
9. Madama Butterfly, act II, Che Tua Madre Dovrà Prenderti in Braccio (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
10. Madama Butterfly, act II, Vespa! Rospo Maledetto! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
11. Madama Butterfly, act II, Una Nave Da Guerra (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
12. Madama Butterfly, act II, Scuoti Quella Fronda Di Ciliegio (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
13. Madama Butterfly, act II, Or Vienmi Ad Adornar (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
14. Madama Butterfly, act II, Coro a Bocca Chiusa (Humming Chorus) (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
1. Madama Butterfly, act III, Intermezzo - Oh Eh! Oh Eh! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
2. Madama Butterfly, act III, Fischi D'uccelli Dal Giardino (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
3. Madama Butterfly, act III, Già Il Sole! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
4. Madama Butterfly, act III, Chi Sia? (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
5. Madama Butterfly, act III, Io So Che Alle Sue Pene (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
6. Madama Butterfly, act III, Non Ve L'avevo Detto? (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
7. Madama Butterfly, act III, Addio, Fiorito Asil (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
8. Madama Butterfly, act III, Suzuki! Suzuki! Dove Sei? (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
9. Madama Butterfly, act III, Tu, Suzuki, Che Sei Tanto Biona (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
10. Madama Butterfly, act III, Come Una Mosca Prigioniera (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
11. Madama Butterfly, act III, Con Onor Muore - Tu, Tu, Piccolo Iddio! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
The colour of this vinyl is digitally rendered for illustrative purposes. The colour of the final product may vary slightly..
