Step into the world of Giacomo Puccini with "Puccini: La bohème, extraits chantés en français," a captivating collection of highlights from his timeless opera "La bohème." Released in 1960 under the BNF Collection label, this mono version album offers a unique experience of Puccini's masterpiece, sung in French by a stellar cast including Renée Doria, Alain Vanzo, Lyne Cumia, and Erasmo Ghiglia.
Spanning a concise 49 minutes, the album presents key scenes and arias from the opera, providing a glimpse into the bohemian life of Paris as depicted through Puccini's evocative music. The tracks include poignant duets like "Ça ne vient guère!" and "Que cette main est froide," as well as the enchanting "Valse de Musette" and the heart-wrenching "Adieux de Mimi."
Puccini's "La bohème" is a story of love, friendship, and the struggles of young artists in 19th-century Paris. The opera, based on Henri Murger's "Scènes de la vie de bohème," has been a staple of the operatic repertoire since its premiere in 1896. This album, with its French libretto, offers a fresh perspective on the beloved work, showcasing the vocal prowess of the performers and the rich orchestration that Puccini is known for.
Whether you're an opera enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is a delightful introduction to Puccini's genius and the enduring appeal of "La bohème." The performances are brought to life with passion and precision, making this a memorable listening experience. Dive into the world of Puccini and let the music transport you to the heart of Parisian bohème.
La bohème, Act I, Scene 6: Ça ne vient guère ! (Rodolphe, Mimi)Giacomo Puccini, Erasmo Ghiglia Orchestra, Erasmo Ghiglia, Alain Vanzo, Renee Doria
La bohème, Act I, Scene 6: Que cette main est froide (Rodolphe)Giacomo Puccini, Erasmo Ghiglia Orchestra, Erasmo Ghiglia, Alain Vanzo
La bohème, Act I, Scene 6: Oui ! On m'appelle Mimì (Mimi)Giacomo Puccini, Erasmo Ghiglia Orchestra, Erasmo Ghiglia, Renee Doria
La bohème, Act I, Scene 6: Ô douce jeune fille (Rodolphe, Mimi)Giacomo Puccini, Erasmo Ghiglia Orchestra, Erasmo Ghiglia, Alain Vanzo, Renee Doria
La bohème, Act II, Scene 3: D'un pas léger ("Valse de Musette") (Musette, Marcel, Saint-Phar, Mimi)Giacomo Puccini, Erasmo Ghiglia Orchestra, Erasmo Ghiglia, Lyne Cumia, Robert Massard, Adrien Legros, Renee Doria
La bohème, Act III, Scene 3: Mimi ! Je comptais vous trouver ici ! (Marcel, Mimi)Giacomo Puccini, Erasmo Ghiglia Orchestra, Erasmo Ghiglia, Robert Massard, Renee Doria
La bohème, Act III, Scene 4: Marcel, nous sommes seuls (Rodolphe, Marcel, Mimi, Musette)Giacomo Puccini, Erasmo Ghiglia Orchestra, Erasmo Ghiglia, Alain Vanzo, Robert Massard, Renee Doria, Lyne Cumia
La bohème, Act III, Scene 5: La chambre qu'autrefois j'avais quittée ("Adieux de Mimi") (Mimi, Rodolphe)Giacomo Puccini, Erasmo Ghiglia Orchestra, Erasmo Ghiglia, Renee Doria, Alain Vanzo
La bohème, Act III, Scene 5: Ainsi l'on s'abandonne - Adieu, le réveil avec l'aube nouvelle (Quatuor) (Rodolphe, Mimi, Musette, Marcel)Giacomo Puccini, Erasmo Ghiglia Orchestra, Erasmo Ghiglia, Alain Vanzo, Renee Doria, Lyne Cumia, Robert Massard
La bohème, Act IV, Scene 1: Ah ! Mimi s'en est allée (Rodolphe, Marcel)Giacomo Puccini, Erasmo Ghiglia Orchestra, Erasmo Ghiglia, Alain Vanzo, Robert Massard
La bohème, Act IV, Scene 4: Ils sont partis ! (Mimi, Rodolphe, Schaunard)Giacomo Puccini, Erasmo Ghiglia Orchestra, Erasmo Ghiglia, Renee Doria, Alain Vanzo, Julien Giovannetti
La bohème, Act IV, Scene 5: Elle dort ? (Musette, Rodolphe, Marcel, Mimi, Schaunard)Giacomo Puccini, Erasmo Ghiglia Orchestra, Erasmo Ghiglia, Lyne Cumia, Alain Vanzo, Robert Massard, Renee Doria, Julien Giovannetti
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