Plácido Domingo Sings Puccini - Giacomo Puccini - Vinyl LP

Plácido Domingo Sings Puccini - Giacomo Puccini

Album Details

Immerse yourself in the majestic world of opera with Giacomo Puccini's sublime compositions, brought to life by the incomparable Plácido Domingo. Released on 22 April 2022 by Warner Classics, 'Plácido Domingo Sings Puccini' is a masterpiece that spans 2 hours and 4 minutes, showcasing the legendary singer's incredible vocal range and emotional depth.

This exquisite album is a treasure trove of Puccini's most beloved works, including 'Turandot', 'Tosca', 'La bohème', 'La fanciulla del West', and 'Manon Lescaut'. With each track, Plácido Domingo's powerful voice transports you to a world of drama, passion, and beauty, as he effortlessly navigates the complexities of Puccini's iconic operas.

From the soaring highs of 'Nessun dorma' to the poignant intimacy of 'E lucevan le stelle', Giacomo Puccini's music is a testament to the transcendent power of opera. With 'Plácido Domingo Sings Puccini', you can experience the magic of these timeless compositions, performed by one of the greatest singers of our time. Whether you are a seasoned opera enthusiast or just discovering the genre, this album is a must-listen, offering a rich and unforgettable musical experience that will leave you breathless and yearning for more.

April 22, 2022A Warner Classics release, © 2022 Parlophone Records LimitedA Warner Classics release, ℗ 2022 Parlophone Records Limited

Tracks

Puccini: Turandot, Act 3: "Nessun dorma" (Calaf)Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Nello Santi, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin
3:26
Puccini: Tosca, Act 1: "Ah! Finalmente!" (Angelotti, Sagrestano, Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, John Cheek, Plácido Domingo, Renato Capecchi, Philharmonia Orchestra
5:27
Puccini: Tosca, Act 1: "Dammi i colori... Recondita armonia" (Cavaradossi, Sagrestano)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Plácido Domingo, Renato Capecchi, Philharmonia Orchestra
2:59
Puccini: Tosca, Act 1: "Gente là dentro!" (Cavaradossi, Angelotti, Tosca)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, John Cheek, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, Philharmonia Orchestra
1:10
Puccini: Tosca, Act 1: "Mario! Mario! Mario!" (Tosca, Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, Philharmonia Orchestra
7:22
Puccini: Tosca, Act 1: "Ah, quegli occhi" - "Quale occhio al mondo può star di paro" (Tosca, Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, Philharmonia Orchestra
6:20
Puccini: Tosca, Act 2: "Meno male!" (Scarpia, Spoletta, Cavaradossi, Coro, Tosca)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Ambrosian Chorus, Andrea Velis, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, Renato Bruson, Philharmonia Orchestra
3:18
Puccini: Tosca, Act 2: "Dov'è dunque Angelotti?" (Scarpia, Cavaradossi, Spoletta, Tosca)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Andrea Velis, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, Renato Bruson, Philharmonia Orchestra
0:57
Puccini: Tosca, Act 2: "Ed or fra noi parliam da buoni amici" - "Sciarrone, che dice il Cavalier?" (Scarpia, Tosca, Sciarrone, Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Paul Hudson, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, Renato Bruson, Philharmonia Orchestra
5:21
Puccini: Tosca, Act 2: "Orsù, Tosca, parlate" (Scarpia, Tosca, Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, Renato Bruson, Philharmonia Orchestra
3:52
Puccini: Tosca, Act 2: "Floria! Amore! Sei tu?" (Cavaradossi, Tosca, Scarpia, Sciarrone)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Paul Hudson, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, Renato Bruson, Philharmonia Orchestra
1:32
Puccini: Tosca, Act 2: "Vittoria! Vittoria!" (Cavaradossi, Tosca, Scarpia)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, Renato Bruson, Philharmonia Orchestra
3:36
Puccini: Tosca, Act 3: "E lucevan le stelle" (Cavaradossi)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Plácido Domingo, Philharmonia Orchestra
3:10
Puccini: Tosca, Act 3: "Ah! Franchigia a Floria Tosca" (Cavaradossi, Tosca)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, Philharmonia Orchestra
2:32
Puccini: Tosca, Act 3: "O dolci mani mansuete e pure" (Cavaradossi, Tosca)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, Philharmonia Orchestra
5:40
Puccini: Tosca, Act 3: "E non giungono" (Tosca, Cavaradossi, Carceriere)Giacomo Puccini, James Levine, Itzhak Perlman, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto, Philharmonia Orchestra
2:12
Puccini: La bohème, Act 4: "In un coupé" - "O Mimì tu più non torni" (Rodolfo, Marcello)Giacomo Puccini, John Barker, Plácido Domingo, Thomas Allen, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
4:36
Puccini: La fanciulla del West, Act 3: "Ch'ella mi creda libero e lontano" (Johnson)Giacomo Puccini, Plácido Domingo, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, John Barker
2:05
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 1: "Ave, sera gentile, che discendi" (Edmondo, Des Grieux, Coro)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
5:11
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 1: "Tra voi, belle, brune e bionde" (Des Grieux, Coro)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
1:29
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 1: "Ma bravo!" - "Festeggiam la serata" (Edmondo, Coro)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, New Philharmonia Orchestra
1:45
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 1: "Discendono, vediam! Viaggiatori eleganti, galanti!" (Coro, Edmondo, Lescaut, L'Oste, Des Grieux, Geronte)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Noel Mangin, Plácido Domingo, Richard van Allan, Vincenzo Sardinero, New Philharmonia Orchestra
1:00
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 1: "Cortese damigella, il priego mio accettate" (Des Grieux, Manon, Lescaut)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Montserrat Caballé, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
5:12
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 1: "Donna non vidi mai simile a questa!" (Des Grieux)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
2:28
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 2: "Oh, sarò la più bella!" (Manon, Des Grieux)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
8:06
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 2: "Affé, madamigella, or comprendo" (Manon, Geronte, Des Grieux)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Noel Mangin, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
3:10
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 2: "Ah! Manon, mi tradisce il tuo folle pensier" (Des Grieux, Manon)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
2:40
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 2: "Lescaut! Tu qui? Già vengon qui e guardie e arcieri" (Des Grieux, Manon, Lescaut, Un sergente)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Plácido Domingo, Robert Lloyd, Vincenzo Sardinero, New Philharmonia Orchestra
3:18
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 3: "Ah! Non v'avvicinate!" (Des Grieux, Il Commandante)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
3:09
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 4: "Tutta su me ti posa" (Des Grieux, Manon)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
2:47
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 4: "Manon, senti, amor mio!" (Des Grieux, Manon)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
3:41
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 4: "È nulla! Nulla!" (Des Grieux, Manon)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
2:34
Puccini: Manon Lescaut, Act 4: "Sola, perduta, abbandonata" (Manon, Des Grieux)Giacomo Puccini, Bruno Bartoletti, Plácido Domingo, New Philharmonia Orchestra
11:55

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About Giacomo Puccini

Giacomo Puccini, born in the charming town of Lucca in 1858, is celebrated as one of the most renowned composers in the history of opera. Hailing from a family of musicians, Puccini's early works were steeped in the romantic traditions of Italian opera, but he soon became a leading figure in the verismo style, known for its gritty realism and emotional intensity. His operas, including the beloved "La Bohème," "Tosca," "Madama Butterfly," and the unfinished "Turandot," are renowned for their dramatic plots and deeply moving music. Puccini's untimely death in 1924 left the world in shock, but his legacy endures, with his works remaining staples of the operatic repertoire. His compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide, showcasing his unparalleled ability to blend passion, drama, and musical innovation.