Puccini - Manon Lescaut

Puccini - Manon Lescaut
Classical/Opera | 2 CDs | APE, Nero, none LOG, none CUE | 230+235 MB
Publisher: EMI | 1998 | RapidShare

Performer: Montserrat Caballé, Ian Partridge, Plácido Domingo, Robert Tear, Bernard Dickerson, et al. Orchestra: Ambrosian Opera Chorus, New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Bartoletti, John McCarthy Composer: Giacomo Puccini This disc has most of the right ingredients for a classic Manon Lescaut. Plácido Domingo and Montserrat Caballé in their prime were two of the loveliest Puccini voices of the late 20th century. Their Spanish temperaments only aid in conveying the passion in this story of a love that survives unpleasant parents, religious vows, and arrest, and ends without a shred of dignity in the swamps of Louisiana. The main drawback here is that conductor Bruno Bartoletti, for all of his experience, could've given a fresher account of the score and, in general, the whole thing sounds a bit studio bound. However, operatic decisions are made on the basis of voices, and this set has them. --David Patrick Stearns

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Puccini - Manon Lescaut

Puccini - Manon Lescaut
Classical/Opera | 2 CDs | APE, none LOG, none CUE | 203+220 MB - MP3 | 320 Kbs | 137+145 MB
Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon | 1984 | RapidShare

PUCCINI Manon Lescaut • Giuseppe Sinopoli, cond; Mirella Freni (Manon Lescaut); Renato Bruson (Lescaut); Plácido Domingo (Des Grieux); Kurt Rydl (Geronte di Ravoir); Robert Gambill (Edmondo); Royal Op House London Ch; Philharmonia O • DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 289 477 (2 CDs: 123:23 Text and Translation) I have long enjoyed Jonel Perlea’s classic Rome account of Manon Lescaut featuring Licia Albanese and Jussi Björling, which was last reviewed in Fanfare 29: 4. I generally agree with the comments made there. However, I find Naxos’s recent issue of the recording to have marginally more helpful sound than the Opera d’Oro version reviewed then. The reappearance of Sinopoli’s set at midprice as part of Universal’s new “Grand Prix” series surely merits serious consideration, even if you have an “old faithful” recording in your collection. For a start, there is the sound quality—spacious and faithful, allowing all concerned to be heard in the most flattering light. As the leads, Freni and Domingo are in top form, providing a significant challenge for Albanese and Björling. Freni is the more pliant of tone and emotionally affecting. She’s not at all forced in the upper register as Albanese can appear to be, no doubt a result in part of the 1954 recording. Björling vs. Domingo is a battle royal between tenors, and it is one that Domingo wins by a head. His sheer ardor early on and grief-stricken expression at the opera’s close make this quite a reading, even by his own high standards. Bruson’s Lescaut is every bit as Italianate as Perlea’s Robert Merrill, making the choice between them rather hard. As I write, the jury is still out in choosing between them. DG’s casting in the lesser roles is more successful. Having Brigitte Fassbaender as the Madrigal Singer is nothing short of luxury. Those familiar with Sinopoli’s conducting will know that on occasion it could work against the intended musical dynamic—but here that is not the case. Indeed, Sinopoli could hardly be a more winning guide; he is so effective that I regret he did not find this form more often. That the excellent Philharmonia orchestra brings out the full beauty of Puccini’s writing is a significant bonus. The chorus is handled with atmosphere. It will, I suspect, be some time before a more cogent account of the work appears. This is a recording I shall return to often with much pleasure.

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Puccini - Tosca

Puccini - Tosca
Classical/Opera | 2 CDs | APE, none LOG, none CUE | 260+196 MB - MP3 | 320 Kbs | 150+120 MB
Publisher: Philips | 2001 | RapidShare

Though recorded 25 years ago, this is still one of the best performances of Tosca on disc. Montserrat Caballe may not have been the most convincing of Floria Toscas on stage, but here her beautiful voice, intelligent phrasing and wide range of vocal colour, helped no doubt by the sympathetic conducting of Colin Davis, combine to produce a thoroughly believable characterisation. Carreras captivates with his then glorious vocal timbre and impeccable legato line, while Ingvar Wixell's Scarpia is both powerful and subtle. Supporting roles are well cast and characterised, with the young Samuel Ramey a strong Angelotti. Colin Davis conducts an exciting performance. But even more desirable are Callas, di Stefano and the incomparable Tito Gobbi under the dramatically forceful Victor de Sabata. © BBC Music Magazine 2001

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Giacomo Puccini - La Bohème

Giacomo Puccini - La Bohème
Classical/Opera/Musical Film | 1 DVD-9 | 7,4 GB - Dolby Digital 2.0 | Cover & Booklet included | 100 minutes
Publisher: Axiom Films | 2009

Giacomo Puccini's immortal opera is brought to life in a new, specially filmed, big budget feature-film version directed by Academy Award nominee Robert Dornhelm (The Children of Theatre Street), produced by Jan Mojto's Unitel, one of the largest producers of audiovisual classical music films in the world, and starring the opera world's ''dream team'', soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Rolando Villazon. Features two of opera's biggest superstars, Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazón, in the roles they have performed to live audiences all over the world. Comprehensive and successful commercial run in cinemas, screening in all major towns and cities across the UK and Ireland, and opening in London's Barbican Centre and Apollo West End to outstanding figures. Exclusive DVD bonus features, including in-depth interviews with stars Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon and director Robert Dornhelm, behind-the-scenes of La Bohème, limited edition collector's booklet and more.

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La Boheme - Giacomo Puccini: Complete Soundtrack from the film of Robert Dornhelm

La Boheme - Giacomo Puccini: Complete Soundtrack from the film of Robert Dornhelm
Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon
Opera/Classical | 2 CDs | FLAC, none LOG, none CUE | 237+220 MB - MP3 | 320 Kbs
Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon | 2008 | RapidShare

This recording is the original soundtrack to one of the first opera movies created especially for a theatrical screening. Puccini’s beloved opera, La Bohème demands emotion, spontaneity, and intensity. All of these attributes and much more are conveyed in this classical masterpiece! La Bohème: The Highlights of the complete recording is the perfect memento to the artful vision of this film by director Robert Dornhelm. The story is portrayed unlike ever before and includes sparkling performances by Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazón, two great actors of the opera stage. Their unique voices and artistry come across suberbly on camera, leaving the viewer wanting more.

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Tracks:

CD1:
Act 1
01 "Questo Mar Rosso"
02 Pensier profondo"
03 "Legna!"
04 "Si pu?"
05 "Io resto"
06 "Chi è là?"
07 "Si sente meglio?"
08 "Che gelida manina"
09 "S?. Mi chiamano Mim?"
10 "Ehi! Rodolfo!"
11 "O soave fanciulla"
Act 2
12 "Arranci, datteri!"
13 Chi guardi?
14 "Viva Parpignol"
15 Ch'io beva del tossico!
16 "Quando m'en vo"
17 "Chi l'ha richiesto?...Caro! - Fuori il danaro!"

CD2:
Act 3
01 "Ohè, là, le guardie!" - "Aprite!"
02 "Sa dirmi, scusi"
03 "Mimi!" - "Speravo di trovarvi qui"
04 "Marcello. Finalmente!"
05 "Mim? è una civetta"
06 "Mim? è tanto malata!"
07 "Donde lieta usc?"
08 "Dunque è propio finita!"
Act 4
09 "In un coupé?"
10 O Mim?, tu più non torni
11 Che ora sia?
12 "Gavotta"
13 "C'è Mim?..."
14 "Vecchia zimarra, senti"
15 "Sono andati"
16 "Che avvien?"
17 "Che ha detto il medico?"