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. 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).

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

1.Introduction - E Soffitto E Pareti

Various Performers

2.Sorride Vostro Onore?

Various Performers

3.Dovunque Al Mondo

Various Performers

4.America for Ever

Various Performers

5.Ier L'altro Il Consolato

Various Performers

6.Ecco. Son Giunte Al Sommo Del Pendio

Various Performers

7.Gran Ventura

Various Performers

8.L'imperial Commissario

Various Performers

9.Vieni, Amor Mio!

Various Performers

10.Ieri Son Salita Tutta Sola in Segreto Alla Missione

Various Performers

11.Tutti Zitti!

Various Performers

12.O Kami! O Kami!

Various Performers

13.Cio-cio-san! Cio-cio-san!

Various Performers

14.Bimba, Bimba, Non Piangere

Various Performers

15.Viene La Sera

Various Performers

16.Vogliatemi Bene - Vieni, Vieni!

Various Performers

17.E Izaghi Ed Izanami, Sarundasico E Kami

Various Performers

18.Un Bel Dì Vedremo

Various Performers

Disc 2

Track name

Artist

1.C'è. Entrate

Various Performers

2.Si Sa Che Aprir La Parta

Various Performers

3.Udiste?

Various Performers

4.Ora a Noi. Sedete Qui

Various Performers

5.Ebbene, Che Fareste, Madama Butterfly?

Various Performers

6.E Questo? E Questo?

Various Performers

7.Che Tua Madre Dovrà Prenderti in Braccio

Various Performers

8.Vespa! Rospo Maledetto!

Various Performers

9.Una Nave Da Guerra

Various Performers

10.Scuoti Quella Fronda Di Ciliegio

Various Performers

11.Or Vienmi Ad Adornar

Various Performers

12.Coro a Bocca Chiusa (Humming Chorus)

Various Performers

13.Intermezzo - Oh Eh! Oh Eh!

Various Performers

14.Fischi D'uccelli Dal Giardino

Various Performers

15.Già Il Sole!

Various Performers

16.Chi Sia?

Various Performers

17.Io So Che Alle Sue Pene

Various Performers

18.Non Ve L'avevo Detto?

Various Performers

19.Addio, Fiorito Asil

Various Performers

20.Suzuki! Suzuki! Dove Sei?

Various Performers

21.Tu, Suzuki, Che Sei Tanto Biona

Various Performers

22.Come Una Mosca Prigioniera

Various Performers

23.Con Onor Muore - Tu, Tu, Piccolo Iddio!

Various Performers

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