Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" with this captivating live recording featuring the incomparable Sena Jurinac in the title role. This 2014 release from mpLive captures a historic 1959 performance at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, conducted by Bryan Balkwill. The album spans three acts and over two hours of exquisite music, showcasing Puccini's masterful composition and the powerhouse vocals of Jurinac, alongside an outstanding cast including Charles Craig, Jess Walters, and Josephine Veasey. The opera, originally premiered in 1904, tells the tragic tale of Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese geisha who endures heartbreak and betrayal. This recording is a testament to the enduring appeal of Puccini's opera, offering a glimpse into a pivotal era of operatic performance. The lush orchestration and impassioned singing bring to life the poignant story, making this a must-listen for both opera aficionados and newcomers alike.
Madama Butterfly: I. Ieri son salita - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus
Madama Butterfly: I. Ed eccoci in famiglia - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus
Madama Butterfly: I. Bimba, bimba, non piangere - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus
Madama Butterfly: I. Bimba dagli occhi pieni di malia - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus
Madama Butterfly: I. Vogliatemi bene - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus
Madama Butterfly: II. E Izaghi ed Izanami - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus
Madama Butterfly: II. Un bel dì vedremo - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus
Madama Butterfly: II. C'è. Entrate - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Sena Jurinac, Charles Craig, David Tree, Josephine Veasey, Jess Walters, Ronald Firmager, Keith Raggett, Joseph Rouleau, David Allen, Margreta Elkins, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus, Bryan Balkwill
Madama Butterfly: II. Non lo sapete insomma - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus
Madama Butterfly: II. Ora a noi - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus
Madama Butterfly: II. Ebbene, che fareste, Madama Butterfly - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus
Madama Butterfly: II. E questo? E questo? - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus
Madama Butterfly: II. Che tua madre dovrà prenderti in braccio - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus
Madama Butterfly: II. Lo scendo al Piano - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Covent Garden Orchestra & Chorus
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