LUCIANO PAVAROTTI - Puccini: Madama Butterfly (50th Anniversary) - Deluxe 2 x SACD Set [JUL 25]

Limited 50th Anniversary Edition 2 x Hybrid SACD Set presenting 24-bit audio with hardback book housed in a deluxe cloth-wrapped rigid slipcase

Marking the 50th anniversary since its first release, this brand new limited edition deluxe presentation of one of Decca’s most acclaimed opera recordings features the most accomplished cast of the era, led by Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti, and conducted by Herbert von Karajan. First new release on vinyl since the 1980s, and first-ever Hybrid SACD release. Part of Decca’s Pavarotti-Puccini reissues, marking 100 years since the composer’s death. New high definition 24-bit 192 kHz transfers from the original 1975 master tapes. Presented in deluxe Vinyl & SACD formats.

Meticulously researched and lavishly presented hardback book in multiple languages, housed in a deluxe cloth-wrapped rigid slipcase, with sticker and onsert, presenting: a new feature-length essay from internationally renowned writer on opera, Roger Pines; specially commissioned article on Mirella Freni; special article from Decca’s rising tenor Freddie de Tommaso on Puccini, Pavarotti and Madama Butterfly; facsimiles from the original 1975 booklet, including the complete libretto in original Italian, plus English and German translations; contemporaneous photographs and recently unearthed shots; Exclusive 1920s-style Madama Butterfly collectible poster (A4).

Tracklist: 

Disc 1
1    Introduction - E Soffitto E Pareti
2    Sorride Vostro Onore?
3    Dovunque Al Mondo
4    America for Ever
5    Ier L'altro Il Consolato
6    Ecco. Son Giunte Al Sommo Del Pendio
7    Gran Ventura
8    L'imperial Commissario
9    Vieni, Amor Mio!
10    Ieri Son Salita Tutta Sola in Segreto Alla Missione
11    Tutti Zitti!
12    O Kami! O Kami!
13    Cio-cio-san! Cio-cio-san!
14    Bimba, Bimba, Non Piangere
15    Viene La Sera
16    Vogliatemi Bene - Vieni, Vieni!
17    E Izaghi Ed Izanami, Sarundasico E Kami
18    Un Bel Dì Vedremo

Disc 2:
1    C'è. Entrate
2    Si Sa Che Aprir La Parta
3    Udiste?
4    Ora a Noi. Sedete Qui
5    Ebbene, Che Fareste, Madama Butterfly?
6    E Questo? E Questo?
7    Che Tua Madre Dovrà Prenderti in Braccio
8    Vespa! Rospo Maledetto!
9    Una Nave Da Guerra
10    Scuoti Quella Fronda Di Ciliegio
11    Or Vienmi Ad Adornar
12    Coro a Bocca Chiusa (Humming Chorus)
13    Intermezzo - Oh Eh! Oh Eh!
14    Fischi D'uccelli Dal Giardino
15    Già Il Sole!
16    Chi Sia?
17    Io So Che Alle Sue Pene
18    Non Ve L'avevo Detto?
19    Addio, Fiorito Asil
20    Suzuki! Suzuki! Dove Sei?
21    Tu, Suzuki, Che Sei Tanto Biona
22    Come Una Mosca Prigioniera
23    Con Onor Muore - Tu, Tu, Piccolo Iddio!