The appeal of Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème is eternal, a masterwork of the operatic repertoire where both the ecstasy and the agony of those in love speak to audiences across the generations. In communicating those emotions through music of incomparable beauty and sensitivity, Puccini created a work that gives endless joy while also leaving the listener profoundly moved at its tragic conclusion. Throughout its history, few artists have been as closely associated with 'Bohème' as Luciano Pavarotti. The incomparable Italian tenor, who made his operatic debut as Rodolfo, subsequently made the role his own worldwide. It suited him ideally, allowing him to express everything he had to give as an artist. Decca's 1973 'Bohème' recording presents him in his glorious vocal prime, collaborating with his most cherished partner, Mirella Freni, under the baton of Herbert von Karajan, one of the most celebrated conductors of the twentieth century. The result is a performance that reveals the romantic spirit of this opera as no other recording has done.
Track Listing:
1. La bohème, act I, Questo Mar Rosso (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
2. La bohème, act I, Pensier Profondo (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
3. La bohème, act I, Abasso, Abbasso L'autor! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
4. La bohème, act I, Si Può...Chi È Là? (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
5. La bohème, act I, Io Resto (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
6. La bohème, act I, Chi È Là? (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
7. La bohème, act I, Si Sente Meglio? (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
8. La bohème, act I, Che Gelida Manina (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
9. La bohème, act I, Sì. Mi Chiamano Mimì (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
10. La bohème, act I, Ehi! Rodolfo! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
11. La bohème, act I, O Soave Fanciulla (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
12. La bohème, act II, Arranci, Datteri! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
13. La bohème, act II, Chi Guardi?...Ecco I Giocattoli Di Parpignol (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
14. La bohème, act II, Viva Parpignol...Una Cuffietta a Pizzi (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
15. La bohème, act II, Oh!...Essa!...Musetta! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
16. La bohème, act II, Quando M'en Vo' (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
17. La bohème, act II, Chi L'ha Richiesto? (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
1. La bohème, act III, Ohè, Là, Le Guardie!...Aprite! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
2. La bohème, act III, Sa Dirmi, Scusi (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
3. La bohème, act III, Mimì! - Speravo Di Trovarvi Qui (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
4. La bohème, act III, Marcello. Finalmente! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
5. La bohème, act III, Mimì È Una Civetta (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
6. La bohème, act III, Mimì È Tanto Malata! (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
7. La bohème, act III, Donde Lieta Uscì (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
8. La bohème, act III, Dunque: È Proprio Finita!...Addio, Dolce Svegliare (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
9. La bohème, act IV, In Un Coupé? (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
10. La bohème, act IV, O Mimì, Tu Più Non Torni...Che Ora Sia (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
11. La bohème, act IV, Gavotta (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
12. La bohème, act IV, C'è Mimì... (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
13. La bohème, act IV, Vecchia Zimarra, Senti (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
14. La bohème, act IV, Sono Andati (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
15. La bohème, act IV, Oh Dio! Mimi!...Che Avvien? (Giacomo Puccini) - Various Performers
