Dive into the enchanting world of Giacomo Puccini with "The Essential Puccini," a captivating collection of his most beloved operatic arias and orchestral pieces. Released on October 13, 2025, under the Naxos Special Projects label, this album spans a rich two hours and eight minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through Puccini's timeless compositions. From the soaring passion of "Nessun dorma" to the tender melancholy of "O mio babbino caro," this album showcases the emotional depth and musical brilliance that have made Puccini a cornerstone of classical music. Featuring iconic works from operas like "Turandot," "La Bohème," and "Madama Butterfly," "The Essential Puccini" is a celebration of the composer's enduring legacy. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises an unforgettable experience, highlighting Puccini's unparalleled ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with breathtaking melodies.
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Tracks
Turandot, Act III Scene 1: Nessun dormaGiacomo Puccini, Thomas Harper, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Michael Halasz
O mio babbino caroGiacomo Puccini, Miriam Gauci, Brussels Philharmonic, Ali Rahbari
E lucevan le stelleGiacomo Puccini, Thomas Harper, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Michael Halasz
Un bel di, vedremoGiacomo Puccini, Miriam Gauci, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ali Rahbari
Senza mammaGiacomo Puccini, Maria Luigia Borsi, London Symphony Orchestra, Yves Abel
La TregendaGiacomo Puccini, CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava, Ondrej Lenard
Che gelida maninaGiacomo Puccini, Jonathan Welch, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Will Humburg
Donna non vidi mai simile a questa!Giacomo Puccini, Thomas Harper, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Michael Halasz
Agnus DeiGiacomo Puccini, Gunnar Lundberg, Antonello Palombi, Hungarian Radio Chorus, Hungarian Operetta Orchestra, Pier Giorgio Morandi
Signore, ascoltaGiacomo Puccini, Luba Orgonasova, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Will Humburg
Recondita armoniaGiacomo Puccini, Thomas Harper, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Michael Halasz
Humming ChorusGiacomo Puccini, Ali Rahbari, Slovak Philharmonic Choir, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
O soave fanciullaGiacomo Puccini, Luba Orgonasova, Jonathan Welch, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Will Humburg
Sogno d'orGiacomo Puccini, Krassimira Stoyanova, Maria Prinz
Ch'ella mi credaGiacomo Puccini, Thomas Harper, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Michael Halasz
Sola, perduta, abbandonataGiacomo Puccini, Julia Varady, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Marcello Viotti
Vissi d'arteGiacomo Puccini, Adrianne Pieczonka, Munich Radio Orchestra, Dan Ettinger
CrisantemiGiacomo Puccini, Arabella Quartet
Chi il bel sogno di DorettaGiacomo Puccini, Luba Orgonasova, Bratislava CSR Symphony Orchestra, Will Humburg
RequiemGiacomo Puccini, Vasari Singers, Jon Thorne, William Nicholson, Jeremy Backhouse
Vogliatemi bene (Mona Lisa)Giacomo Puccini, Miriam Gauci, Slovak Philharmonic Chorus, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ali Rahbari
PreludeGiacomo Puccini, CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava, Ondrej Lenard
In quelle trine morbide (Manon Lescaut)Giacomo Puccini, Miriam Gauci, Brussels Philharmonic, Ali Rahbari
Quando m'en vo' soletta, "Musetta's Waltz"Giacomo Puccini, Luba Orgonasova, Carmen Gonzales, Jonathan Welch, Fabio Previati, Boaz Senator, Ivan Urbas, Jiri Sulzenko, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Will Humburg
Preludio SinfonicoGiacomo Puccini, Hungarian Operetta Orchestra, Pier Giorgio Morandi
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