Track Listings (16) - Disc #1| All Artists: Luciano Pavarotti, Mirella Freni Title: La Boheme Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Decca Original Release Date: 1/1/2008 Re-Release Date: 10/14/2008 Album Type: Deluxe Edition Genres: Special Interest, Classical Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century Number of Discs: 3 SwapaCD Credits: 3 UPC: 028947802549 |
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In celebration of Puccini's 150th birth anniversary, Decca is reissuing the definitive recording of La Bohème in a deluxe package. Featuring the luminous voices of Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti, under the expert... more » |
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Album Description In celebration of Puccini's 150th birth anniversary, Decca is reissuing the definitive recording of La Bohème in a deluxe package. Featuring the luminous voices of Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti, under the expert direction of Herbert von Karajan who leads the Berlin Philharmonic, this truly is operatic gold. The original recording has been remastered in 96kHz/24-bit sound for incredible clarity and depth. The deluxe package includes a bonus disc of Mirella Freni discussing Puccini (whose works played a significant role in her career) and working with Herbert von Karajan: a valuable living document of one of opera's greatest sopranos! The entire package includes essays, a full libretto and numerous rare photographs from the historic recording session. Rarely has a recording retained such an honored place of distinction in the catalog--and there is not better tribute to Puccini than this deluxe limited edition release. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsPerfection just got better ! Roderick Keech | Australia | 11/12/2008 (5 out of 5 stars) "This 1972 recording of what is arguably Puccini's favourite opera, has long been considered the bench-mark, despite its age. Both Pavarotti and Freni were in their prime, the supporting cast equally excellent, and von Karajan at his most sympathetic leading the Berlin Philharmonic in an opera recording. Add the simply glorious recording by the expert Decca technicians in the acoustically perfect Jesus-Christus-Kirche, Berlin, and you have sheer magic. And that, simply, is how this recording has been considered, over these last 36 years. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Puccini's birth, Decca have remastered this jewel in 96kHz-24bit sound to make it even more beautiful, if that were thought possible. This Limited Edition 'Book' contains the complete opera plus a fascinating bonus CD of Mirella Freni talking about Puccini, whose works formed a large part of her repertoire, and what it was like working with the legendary Herbert von Karajan. The 300 page booklet incorporates the full libretto in Italian, German, English and French, plus rare session photographs and interesting biographies. I have had this set, in its original issue for more than 2o years, and I never thought it could be improved upon. I was pleasantly surprised. For those wanting a defintive recording of La Boheme, this is the one to have. For those who, like me, already own the original version, upgrade now while this Limited Edition is available. I only have two criticisms: the new cover art is decidedly dull. You would have thought that when putting so much effort into restoring not only one of Decca's 'Crown Jewels', but that of all Opera, it could have looked a little more attractive, but then it is the story of a poor girl dying from TB, so ... ? The other is that, like so many issues these days the discs are housed in tightly bound cardboard slots that require very careful handling when taking out and replacing the discs, to avoid finger prints or scratching. My advice is to overlook the packaging and revel in the delights within. Cast: 5 stars Orchestra: 5 stars Conductor: 5 stars Original Recording: 5 stars Remastering: 5 stars Repackaging: 4 stars " Get the 1990 Release - Richer, More Natural Sound Great Faulkner's Ghost | Washington, DC | 12/05/2009 (5 out of 5 stars) "I can recommend this release for the booklet and the bonus disk, but the sound of this remaster is too bright and digital sounding. The bloom has been lost from the orchestra, and the voices have been made to sound like the engineers pinned little lapel microphones on the singers. That, unfortunately, is what passes for "improved" remastering nowadays. The original Decca release from 1990 is pretty close to a straight transfer from the LP master, and sounds sublime. It's still in print, and is the one to get, before it disappears."
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