Maria Callas - Puccini: Madama Butterfly (195 [CD]

Experience the timeless beauty of Maria Callas' iconic performance in Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' on this 1955 recording. This classic album showcases Callas at the peak of her career, delivering a captivating portrayal of the tragic heroine. With a stellar cast and masterful orchestration, this recording captures the emotional depth and exquisite melodies of Puccini's opera. Featuring a selection of highlights from the opera, this CD is a must-have for any classical music enthusiast looking to immerse themselves in the world of one of the greatest sopranos of all time.

Disc 1

1. Madama Butterfly, Act 1: E soffitto...e pareti (Pinkerton, Goro) - Nicolai Gedda, Renato Ercolani, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

2. Madama Butterfly, Act 1: Questa e la cameriera (Goro, Pinkerton, Suzuki, Sharpless) - Lucia Danieli, Nicolai Gedda, Mario Borriello, Renato Ercolani, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

3. Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act 1: Dovunque al mondo (Sharpless, Pinikerton, Chorus) - Mario Borriello, Renato Ercolani, Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

4. Madama Butterfly, Act 1: Quale amania vi prende! (Pinkerton, Sharpless, Goro, Chorus) - Nicolai Gedda, Mario Borriello, Renato Ercolani, Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

5. Madama Butterfly, Act 1: Ah! Ah! quanto cielo!...Ancora un passo or via (Butterfly, Sharpless, Chorus) - Maria Callas, Mario Borriello, Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, Milano, Herbert von Karajan, Nicolai Gedda

6. Madama Butterfly, Act 1: Gran ventura (Butterfly, Pinkerton, Sharpless, Goro, Chorus) - Maria Callas, Nicolai Gedda, Mario Borriello, Renato Ercolani, Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

7. Madama Butterfly, Act 1: Limperial Commissario (Butterfly, Pinkerton, Sharpless, Goro, Chorus) - Maria Callas, Nicolai Gedda, Mario Borriello, Renato Ercolani, Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

8. Madama Butterfly, Act 1: Vieni, amor mio! (Butterfly, Pinkerton, Goro) - Maria Callas, Nicolai Gedda, Renato Ercolani, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

9. Madama Butterfly, Act 1: Ieri son salita tutta sola (Butterfly, Goro, Comissario, Sharpless, Official Registrar, Chorus) - Maria Callas, Nicolai Gedda, Mario Borriello, Renato Ercolani, Enrico Campi, Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

10. Madama Butterfly, Act 1: Ed eccoci in famigila ( Butterfly, Suzuki, Pinkerton, Goro, Bonzo, Chorus) - Maria Callas, Lucia Danieli, Nicolai Gedda, Renato Ercolani, Plinio Clabassi, Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

11. Madama Butterfly, Act 1: Viene la sera (Butterfly, Pinkerton, Suzuki) - Maria Callas, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan, Lucia Danieli

12. Madama Butterfly, Act 1: Bimba dagli occhi pieni di malia (Butterfly, Pinkerton) - Maria Callas, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

13. Madama Butterfly, Act 1: Vogliatemi bene, un bene piccolino (Pinkerton, Butterfly) - Maria Callas, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

14. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: E izaghi e Izanami (Suzuki, Butterfly) - Maria Callas, Lucia Danieli, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

15. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Un bel di vedremo (Butterfly) - Maria Callas

Disc 2

1. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Ce Entrate (Butterfly, Sharpless, Butterfly) - Maria Callas, Mario Borriello, Renato Ercolani, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

2. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Non lo sapete insomma (Butterfly, Sharpless, Goro, Yamadori) - Maria Callas, Mario Borriello, Renato Ercolani, Mario Carlin, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

3. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: A voi pero giurerei fede costante (Butterfly, Sharpless, Goro, Yamadori) - Maria Callas, Mario Borriello, Renato Ercolani, Mario Carlin, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

4. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Or a noi (Butterfly, Sharpless) - Maria Callas, Mario Borriello, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

5. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: E questo? e questo? (Butterfly, Sharpless) - Maria Callas, Mario Borriello, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

6. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Che tua madre dovra (Butterfly) - Maria Callas, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

7. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Io scendo al piano (Butterfly, Sharpless) - Maria Callas, Mario Borriello, Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

8. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Vespa! Rospo maledetto! (Butterfly, Suzuki, Goro) - Maria Callas, Lucia Danieli, Renato Ercolani, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

9. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Una nave da guerra (Butterfly, Suzuki) - Maria Callas, Lucia Danieli, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

10. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Scuoti quella fronda di ciliegio (Suzuki, Butterfly) - Maria Callas, Lucia Danieli, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

11. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Or vienmi ad adornar (Suzuki, Butterfly) - Maria Callas, Lucia Danieli, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

12. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Coro a bocca chiusa (Humming Chorus) - Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

13. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Oh eh! Oh eh! Oh eh! (Chorus) - Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

14. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Gia il sole! (Butterfly, Suzuki) - Maria Callas, Lucia Danieli, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

15. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Povera Butterfly! (Suzuki, Sharpless, Pinkerton) - Lucia Danieli, Nicolai Gedda, Mario Borriello, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

16. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Io so che alle sue ...Oh! lamara fragranza (Pinkerton, Sharpless) - Nicolai Gedda, Mario Borriello, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

17. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Addio, fiorito (Pinkerton, Sharpless) - Nicolai Gedda, Mario Borriello, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

18. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Gllielo dirai?...Premetto (Kate, Suzuki, Butterfly) - Maria Callas, Lucia Danieli, Luisa Villa, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

19. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Che vuol da me? (Butterfly, Suzuki, Sharpless, Kate) - Maria Callas, Lucia Danieli, Luisa Villa, Mario Borriello, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

20. Madama Butterfly, Act 2: Come una mosca prigioniera (Butterfly, Suzuki) - Maria Callas, Lucia Danieli, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

21. Madama Butterfly , Act 2: Con onor muore (Butterfly, Pinkerton) - Maria Callas, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Herbert von Karajan

• Genre: Classical
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 825646340996

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