Puccini: La Bohème / Pavarotti, Freni; Schippers

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Taped in Rome in 1969 and led handsomely and with great sensitivity by the lamented Thomas Schippers, this set is extraordinary. Both Pavarotti and Freni were in their daisy-fresh 30s at the time, and they sing with ease, commitment, and true love. Sesto Bruscantini is a sympathetic Marcello, while Nicolai Ghiuselev impresses as Colline. Even if you own another Bohème (or two), at this price, this one is a must. --Robert Levine

Puccini: La Bohème / Pavarotti, Freni; Schippers, Music, Giacomo Puccini, Thomas Schippers, Luciano Pavarotti, Mirella Freni, Franco Calabrese, Sesto Bruscantin, Mario Frosini, Nicola Ghiuselev, Alessandro Maddalena, Rome Italian Radio Orchestra & Chorus, Rita Talarico, Classical, Classical Music, Italian Romantic Opera, Opera, Opera / Operetta / Oratorio, Opera/Operetta
Puccini: La Bohème / Pavarotti, Freni; Schippers
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Freni and Pavarotti exceed their studio version==amazing
  • One of the finest recordings Opera d'Oro has ever produced
  • Mimi
 Puccini: La Bohème / Pavarotti, Freni; Schippers
Giacomo Puccini , Thomas Schippers , Luciano Pavarotti , Mirella Freni , Franco Calabrese , Sesto Bruscantin , Mario Frosini , Nicola Ghiuselev , Alessandro Maddalena , Rome Italian Radio Orchestra & Chorus , and Rita Talarico
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ASIN: B000000UOE
Release Date: 1997-09-16

Tracks:

  1. La Boheme: Act One: Questo Mar Rosso
  2. La Boheme: Act One: Legna! Sigari! Bordo!
  3. La Boheme: Act One: Si puo?
  4. La Boheme: Act One: Non sono in vena
  5. La Boheme: Act One: Che gelida manina!
  6. La Boheme: Act One: Si, mi chiamano Mimi
  7. La Boheme: Act One: O soave fanciulla
  8. La Boheme: Act Two: Aranci, datteri!
  9. La Boheme: Act Two: Ecco i giocattoli di Parpignol
  10. La Boheme: Act Two: Ch'io beva del tossico
  11. La Boheme: Act Two: Quando men vo
  12. La Boheme: Act Two: Caro! Fuori il danaro!

Tracks:

  1. La Boheme: Act Three: Ohe, la, le guardie!
  2. La Boheme: Act Three: Sa dirmi, scusi, qual'e l'osteria...
  3. La Boheme: Act Three: O buon Marcello, aiuto!
  4. La Boheme: Act Three: Marcello. Finalmente!
  5. La Boheme: Act Three: Mimi e tanto malata!
  6. La Boheme: Act Three: D'onde lieta usci
  7. La Boheme: Act Three: Dunque e proprio finita?
  8. La Boheme: Act Four: In un coupe?
  9. La Boheme: Act Four: Che ora sia?
  10. La Boheme: Act Four: Musetta!
  11. La Boheme: Act Four: Vecchia Zimarra
  12. La Boheme: Act Four: Sono andanti? Fingevo di dormire
  13. La Boheme: Act Four: Dorme? Riposa

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Taped in Rome in 1969 and led handsomely and with great sensitivity by the lamented Thomas Schippers, this set is extraordinary. Both Pavarotti and Freni were in their daisy-fresh 30s at the time, and they sing with ease, commitment, and true love. Sesto Bruscantini is a sympathetic Marcello, while Nicolai Ghiuselev impresses as Colline. Even if you own another Bohème (or two), at this price, this one is a must. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Freni and Pavarotti exceed their studio version==amazing.......2007-02-24

The classic Boheme on CD is the Decca set under Karajan, where Pavarotti and Freni make an unmatched pair of lovers. Their only competition could be themselves, and here in 1969, their younger selves are that much more tender, ardent, and vocally sublime. Because this live performance was made for Italian Radio, there are no stage or audience noises, and the stereo sound is excellent--quite up to studio standards. Just for the two lovers, this is an indispensable recording.

I must admit to never hearing of Rita Talarico before, but she is a good, rather old-fashioned Musetta, who sings carefully, if not with great sparkle or abandon. She's really a Mimi in disguise. Sesto Buscantini can be a little rough as Marcello, but he's a veteran and in fine voice (this must have come at the end of his admired career). In any event, to hear an all-Italian cast in Bohem is very welcome. Schippers had conducted Freni's first Bohem for EMI a few years previously, and as before he shows himself to be aqttentive and lyrical, if not the last word in excitment and style.

In sum, I agree with the reviewer who calls this one of Opera d"oro's best releases.

5 out of 5 stars One of the finest recordings Opera d'Oro has ever produced.......2003-05-19

Opera d'Oro is a quirky label. One day, they issue an historic, live recording of Meyerbeer's LA PROPHETE remastered so poorly that it sounds as though the singers and orchestra were singing in an orange juice can.

And then...they issue an absolute jewel such as this ravishing recording of LA BOHEME. Make no mistake about it. If you love Beecham's reading on EMI or Von Karajan's, you will not be disappointed. I daresay this may become your favorite.

Schippers never had the chance to show the world all he could do, but in this instance we see what a marvelous Puccini conductor he was. Mimi's and Rudolfo's solos, Musetta's great solo and all of the ensemble pieces are consistently thoughtful, deeply heartfelt and surprisingly well-recorded.

It's been a long, long time since I wept listening to any recording of this work, but I wept at this grand performance by the Rome Opera and RAI.

There is a moment at which the informed listener hears a performance which seems to reflect all of the shades of meaning, the musical values and emotions which color all the best recordings. And they all come together here on this super, super budget issue -- which has become my favorite Boheme.

Go for it.

4 out of 5 stars Mimi.......2000-06-27

Pavarotti is superb as usual. He and Freni blend well in this performance.
Puccini: La Bohème
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Pavarotti and Freni in sublime youthful form
 Puccini: La Bohème
Giacomo Puccini , Luciano Pavarotti , Mirella Freni , Thomas Schippers , and Sesto Bruscantini
Manufacturer: Opera D'oro
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000CG8BT
Release Date: 2003-10-21

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Pavarotti and Freni in sublime youthful form.......2007-02-24

The classic Boheme on CD is the Decca set under Karajan, where Pavarotti and Freni make an unmatched pair of lovers. Their only competition could be themselves, and here in 1969, their younger selves are that much more tender, ardent, and vocally sublime. Because this live performance was made for Italian Radio, there are no stage or audience noises, and the stereo sound is excellent--quite up to studio standards. Just for the two lovers, this is an indispensable recording.

I must admit to never hearing of Rita Talarico before, but she is a good, rather old-fashioned Musetta, who sings carefully, if not with great sparkle or abandon. She's really a Mimi in disguise. Sesto Buscantini can be a little rough as Marcello, but he's a veteran and in fine voice (this must have come at the end of his admired career). In any event, to hear an all-Italian cast in Bohem is very welcome. Schippers had conducted Freni's first Bohem for EMI a few years previously, and as before he shows himself to be aqttentive and lyrical, if not the last word in excitment and style.

In sum, I agree with the reviewer who calls this one of Opera d"oro's best releases.
The Great Luciano Pavarotti
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    		The Great Luciano Pavarotti

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    ASIN: B000005MYC
    Release Date: 1996-05-21

    Tracks:

    1. 'Quanto E Bella'
    2. 'Una Furtiva Lacrima'
    3. 'A Te, O Cara'
    4. 'Egli S'Avanza'/'Sulla Tomba Che Rinserra
    5. 'Culus Aninam'
    6. 'Oh! Fede Negar Potessi Agl'Occhi Miei!'/'Quando Le Sere Al Placido'
    7. 'La Donna E Mobile'
    8. 'Che Gelida Manina'
    9. 'Nessum Dorma'
    Puccini: La Bohème (Highlights)
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      		Puccini: La Bohème (Highlights)

      Manufacturer: Madacy Records
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      ASIN: B000000L2F
      Release Date: 1996-02-09

      Tracks:

      1. La Boheme: Questo mar rosso (Marcello, Rodolfo)
      2. La Boheme: Non sono in vena (Rodolfo, Mimi)
      3. La Boheme: Che Gelida Manina (Rodolfo)
      4. La Boheme: Si! Mi chiamano Mimi (Mimi)
      5. La Boheme: O soave fanciulla
      6. La Boheme: Quando men vo' (Musetta, Marcello, Rodolfo, Mimi, Schaunard, Colline)
      7. La Boheme: Mimi? (Mimi, Marcello)
      8. La Boheme: Mimi e' una civetta (Rodolfo, Marcello, Mimi, Musetta)
      9. La Boheme: Donde lieta usci (Mimi)
      10. La Boheme: In un coupe'? (Marcello, Rodolfo)
      11. La Boheme: C'e' Mimi (Musetta, Mimi, Schaunard, Marcello, Colline)
      12. La Boheme: Vecchia zimarra (Colline)
      13. La Boheme: Sono andati (Mimi, Rodolfo)
      14. La Boheme: Dorme? Riposa (Musetta, Rodolfo, Marcello, Schaunard, Colline)
      Close Encounters with Great Singers: Mirella Freni
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Highly informative
      		 Close Encounters with Great Singers: Mirella Freni

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      Release Date: 2003-06-24

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Highly informative.......2004-09-06

      This CD is a must for fans of Mirella Freni. A few topics discussed were the beginning of her career; anecdotes from Freni's collaborations with Herbert von Karajan especially on Boheme, Madama Butterfly and Otello; and even her memories of Maria Callas.

      When considering buying this CD, I was worried the interviewer would take over the interview with Freni chiming in every so often, but Tolansky was quite good at setting her up for some very substantial and interesting discussion. And just so there's no confusion, most of the songs on the CD are not the complete versions (they are of good quality, though), but they're long enough to illustrate the points Tolansky and Freni were making.
      Great Performances: Luciano Pavarotti (Box Set)
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        Release Date: 2001-11-13
        Live 1965-1969
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          		Live 1965-1969

          Manufacturer: Gala
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          ASIN: B0002NABO0
          Release Date: 1997-01-01

          Tracks:

          1. 'Rigoletto': Della mia bella incognito borghese
          2. 'La Boheme': E' il sol dell' anima
          3. 'La Boheme': Ella mi fu rapita
          4. 'La Boheme': La donna e mobile
          5. 'Rigoletto': Un di, se ben rammentoro
          6. 'Rigoletto': Libiamo ne' lieti calici
          7. 'Rigoletto': Oh qual pallor!
          8. 'Rigoletto': Un di felice
          9. 'Rigoletto': Lunge da lei
          10. 'Rigoletto': Signora!
          11. 'Rigoletto': Non sono in vena
          12. 'Rigoletto': Che gelida manina
          13. 'Rigoletto': O soave fanciulla
          14. 'Rigoletto': In un coupe?
          15. 'Rigoletto': Sono andati?

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