Puccini - The Warner Classics Edition
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Label: Warner
Cat No: 2173240383
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 23
Genre: Opera
Release Date: 15th November 2024
Contents
Works
Il TritticoLa Boheme
La Rondine
La fanciulla del West
Madama Butterfly
Manon Lescaut
Messa a quattro voci ('Messa di Gloria')
Tosca
Turandot
Artists
Victoria de los Angeles (soprano)Montserrat Caballe (soprano)
Maria Callas (soprano)
Mirella Freni (soprano)
Angela Gheorghiu (soprano)
Barbara Hendricks (soprano)
Kiri Te Kanawa (soprano)
Birgit Nilsson (soprano)
Renata Scotto (soprano)
Roberto Alagna (tenor)
Carlo Bergonzi (tenor)
Jose Carreras (tenor)
Jose Cura (tenor)
Placido Domingo (tenor)
Tito Gobbi (baritone)
Hermann Prey (baritone)
Vicente Sardinero (baritone)
London Symphony Orchestra
New Philharmonia Orchestra
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, Milan
Orchestra del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma
Orchestre de la Societe des Concerts du Conservatoire
Orchestre National de France
Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg
Philharmonia Orchestra
Conductors
John BarbirolliBruno Bartoletti
Vincenzo Bellezza
James Conlon
Alain Lombard
Antonio Pappano
Georges Pretre
Lovro von Matacic
Gabriele Santini
Claudio Scimone
Tullio Serafin
Works
Il TritticoLa Boheme
La Rondine
La fanciulla del West
Madama Butterfly
Manon Lescaut
Messa a quattro voci ('Messa di Gloria')
Tosca
Turandot
Artists
Victoria de los Angeles (soprano)Montserrat Caballe (soprano)
Maria Callas (soprano)
Mirella Freni (soprano)
Angela Gheorghiu (soprano)
Barbara Hendricks (soprano)
Kiri Te Kanawa (soprano)
Birgit Nilsson (soprano)
Renata Scotto (soprano)
Roberto Alagna (tenor)
Carlo Bergonzi (tenor)
Jose Carreras (tenor)
Jose Cura (tenor)
Placido Domingo (tenor)
Tito Gobbi (baritone)
Hermann Prey (baritone)
Vicente Sardinero (baritone)
London Symphony Orchestra
New Philharmonia Orchestra
Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, Milan
Orchestra del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma
Orchestre de la Societe des Concerts du Conservatoire
Orchestre National de France
Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg
Philharmonia Orchestra
Conductors
John BarbirolliBruno Bartoletti
Vincenzo Bellezza
James Conlon
Alain Lombard
Antonio Pappano
Georges Pretre
Lovro von Matacic
Gabriele Santini
Claudio Scimone
Tullio Serafin
About
Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), celebrated for his masterful compositions and poignant storytelling, remains one of the most beloved opera composers of all time. This collection, crafted for both opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike, brings together his most renowned masterpieces alongside lesser-known gems waiting to be discovered or rediscovered. Each opera is presented in stunning performances by world-class orchestras, conductors, and singers, capturing the emotional depth and musical brilliance that define Puccini’s legacy. To complete this journey through Puccini’s genius, we have included his Messa di Gloria and some illustrious recitals, such as the iconic 1954 performance by Maria Callas.
Puccini studied at the Milan Conservatory, where he developed his compositional skills. His first successful opera, Manon Lescaut, premiered in 1893, establishing him as a significant composer. This success was followed by a string of operatic masterpieces, including La Bohème (1896), Tosca (1900), and Madama Butterfly (1904). These works are celebrated for their rich orchestration, memorable melodies, and deep emotional resonance. In 1910, Puccini premiered La Fanciulla del West in New York, further cementing his international reputation. His final opera, Turandot, remained incomplete at his death in 1924 and was later finished by Franco Alfano.
Puccini passed away on 29 November 1924, in Brussels, Belgium, following complications from throat cancer. Characterised by lyrical beauty, dramatic intensity, and ability to convey profound human emotions his operas continue to be beloved worldwide, securing his legacy as one of the greatest opera composers in history.
Contents:
CDs 1-2
Manon Lescaut
- Caballé, Sardinero, Domingo · Bartoletti
CDs 3-4
La bohème
- Hendricks, Carreras · Conlon
CDs 5-6
Tosca
- Callas, Bergonzi, Gobbi · Prêtre
CDs 7-8
Madama Butterfly
- Scotto, Bergonzi · Barbirolli
CDs 9-10
La fanciulla del West
- Nilsson · Matačić
CDs 11-12
La rondine
- Gheorghiu, Alagna · Pappano
CD 13
Il trittico: Il tabarro
- Gobbi · Bellezza
CD 14
Il trittico: Suor Angelica
- Los Àngeles · Serafin
CD 15
Il trittico: Gianni Schicchi
- Gobbi, Los Àngeles · Santini
CDs 16-17
Turandot
- Caballé, Carreras, Freni · Lombard
CD 18
Messa di Gloria…
- Carreras, Prey · Scimone
CD 19
Maria Callas sings Operatic Arias
CD 20
Montserrat Caballé: Arias
CD 21
Kiri Te Kanawa: Sole & Amore
CD 22
José Cura: Arias
CD 23
Angela Gheorghiu: Arias
Born on 22 December 1858, in Lucca, Tuscany, Puccini hailed from a family with a strong musical tradition. His early musical education was influenced by his family’s legacy, but it was his attendance at a performance of Verdi’s Aida in 1876 that inspired him to pursue a career in opera.
Puccini passed away on 29 November 1924, in Brussels, Belgium, following complications from throat cancer. Characterised by lyrical beauty, dramatic intensity, and ability to convey profound human emotions his operas continue to be beloved worldwide, securing his legacy as one of the greatest opera composers in history.
Contents:
CDs 1-2
Manon Lescaut
- Caballé, Sardinero, Domingo · Bartoletti
CDs 3-4
La bohème
- Hendricks, Carreras · Conlon
CDs 5-6
Tosca
- Callas, Bergonzi, Gobbi · Prêtre
CDs 7-8
Madama Butterfly
- Scotto, Bergonzi · Barbirolli
CDs 9-10
La fanciulla del West
- Nilsson · Matačić
CDs 11-12
La rondine
- Gheorghiu, Alagna · Pappano
CD 13
Il trittico: Il tabarro
- Gobbi · Bellezza
CD 14
Il trittico: Suor Angelica
- Los Àngeles · Serafin
CD 15
Il trittico: Gianni Schicchi
- Gobbi, Los Àngeles · Santini
CDs 16-17
Turandot
- Caballé, Carreras, Freni · Lombard
CD 18
Messa di Gloria…
- Carreras, Prey · Scimone
CD 19
Maria Callas sings Operatic Arias
CD 20
Montserrat Caballé: Arias
CD 21
Kiri Te Kanawa: Sole & Amore
CD 22
José Cura: Arias
CD 23
Angela Gheorghiu: Arias
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