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EMI's 1964 recording of La bohème is one of the most effective on disc. Thomas Schippers' ability to bring a coherent musical arc to this most episodic of operas makes this version a fully persuasive dramatic experience rather than the series of gorgeous vignettes that it can become in less inspired performances. Schippers had a particular gift for "talky" operas; that's not meant in any way to be pejorative, but a description of the kinds of operas (such as Puccini's, and later Menotti's) where the composer's vocal writing demanded an elasticity of tempos that reflects the most natural delivery of the text. Schippers' sensitive shaping of musical ebb and flow based on the text setting both drives the drama inexorably forward and heightens the emotional realism and intensity of each particular moment, making this a fully engaging interpretation of the opera. A first-rate cast is also absolutely essential, and EMI's is stellar, for the most part. The recording project had been planned around Victoria de Los Angeles' Mimi, but after years of delays because of difficulties in her personal life, the decision was finally made to replace her with Mirella Freni. The pearly warmth of Freni's voice, her absolute vocal security, and her intensely human characterization make hers one of the most memorable Mimis on disc. Gedda sings with great dramatic conviction and open, ringing tone, and he makes Rodolfo a realistically sensitive and passionate poet by not turning the role into a virtuoso showcase for himself. Mariella Adani is not a singer of their caliber; her Musetta is more than adequate, but she lacks the dramatic and vocal fire required to bring the character fully to life. Mario Sereni is a convincing, committed Marcello, and he and the remaining cast are consistently in excellent musical and dramatic form. The recording completely succeeds in creating the sense of community the opera requires; these are clearly performers who have lived in these roles to the point that the banter that makes up so much of the opera sounds fully spontaneous. The Rome Opera Orchestra & Chorus likewise perform like they know the opera forward and backward, so they can be fully attentive to Schippers' supple conducting. EMI's sound is warm and clean, and effectively creates the illusion of theatrical space.
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Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964/2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd, A Warner Music Group Company
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, Director, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Chorus - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, Director, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Chorus - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, Director, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Chorus - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, Director, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Chorus - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, Director, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Chorus - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
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Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, Director, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Chorus - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Orchestra - Victor Olof, Producer - Gianni Lazzari, MainArtist - Vittorio Pandano, MainArtist - Antonio Dellaca, MainArtist - Giacomo Puccini, Composer - Thomas Schippers, Conductor, MainArtist - Nicolai Gedda, Tenor Vocals, MainArtist - Carlo Badioli, MainArtist - Mariella Adani, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Mirella Freni, Soprano Vocals, MainArtist - Paolo Montarsolo, MainArtist - Mario Rinaudo, MainArtist - Mario Sereni, Baritone Vocals, MainArtist - Giuseppe Giuliano, MainArtist - Andrew Walter, Remastering Engineer - Ferruccio Mazzoli, Bass Vocals, MainArtist - Francis Dillnutt, BalanceEngineer - Coro del Teatro dell'Opera, Roma, MainArtist - Mario Basiola II, MainArtist - Mario Basiola JR., Baritone Vocals
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd Digital remastering (p) 2007 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK Ltd
Albumbeschreibung
EMI's 1964 recording of La bohème is one of the most effective on disc. Thomas Schippers' ability to bring a coherent musical arc to this most episodic of operas makes this version a fully persuasive dramatic experience rather than the series of gorgeous vignettes that it can become in less inspired performances. Schippers had a particular gift for "talky" operas; that's not meant in any way to be pejorative, but a description of the kinds of operas (such as Puccini's, and later Menotti's) where the composer's vocal writing demanded an elasticity of tempos that reflects the most natural delivery of the text. Schippers' sensitive shaping of musical ebb and flow based on the text setting both drives the drama inexorably forward and heightens the emotional realism and intensity of each particular moment, making this a fully engaging interpretation of the opera. A first-rate cast is also absolutely essential, and EMI's is stellar, for the most part. The recording project had been planned around Victoria de Los Angeles' Mimi, but after years of delays because of difficulties in her personal life, the decision was finally made to replace her with Mirella Freni. The pearly warmth of Freni's voice, her absolute vocal security, and her intensely human characterization make hers one of the most memorable Mimis on disc. Gedda sings with great dramatic conviction and open, ringing tone, and he makes Rodolfo a realistically sensitive and passionate poet by not turning the role into a virtuoso showcase for himself. Mariella Adani is not a singer of their caliber; her Musetta is more than adequate, but she lacks the dramatic and vocal fire required to bring the character fully to life. Mario Sereni is a convincing, committed Marcello, and he and the remaining cast are consistently in excellent musical and dramatic form. The recording completely succeeds in creating the sense of community the opera requires; these are clearly performers who have lived in these roles to the point that the banter that makes up so much of the opera sounds fully spontaneous. The Rome Opera Orchestra & Chorus likewise perform like they know the opera forward and backward, so they can be fully attentive to Schippers' supple conducting. EMI's sound is warm and clean, and effectively creates the illusion of theatrical space.
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About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 36 track(s)
- Total length: 01:43:09
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Thomas Schippers
- Composer: Giacomo Puccini
- Label: Warner Classics
- Genre: Klassiek
- Collection: The Home Of Opera
© 2009 EMI Records Ltd. ℗ 1964 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd. Digital remastering (P) 2007 by EMI Records Ltd.
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