La bohème, Act I: "Cette mer Rouge" (Marcel, Rodolphe)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Michel Roux, Roger Gardes
La bohème, Act I: "Sur le monde ébloui" (Marcel, Rodolphe, Colline)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Michel Roux, Roger Gardes, Xavier Depraz
La bohème, Act I: "Quels vers superbes !" - "Au diable, au diable l'auteur !" (Marcel, Rodolphe, Colline, Schaunard)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Michel Roux, Roger Gardes, Xavier Depraz, Jean Vieuille
La bohème, Act I: "Qui va là ?" (Marcel, Benoît, Colline, Schaunard, Rodolphe)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Michel Roux, Jacques Hivert, Xavier Depraz, Jean Vieuille, Roger Gardes
La bohème, Act I: "Mire ces attraits" (Marcel, Colline, Schaunard, Rodolphe)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Michel Roux, Xavier Depraz, Jean Vieuille, Roger Gardes
La bohème, Act I: "Ça ne vient guère !" (Rodolphe, Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Roger Gardes, Martha Angelici
La bohème, Act I: Air. "Que cette main est froide" (Rodolphe)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Roger Gardes
La bohème, Act I: "Oui ! On m'appelle Mimì !" (Mimì, Rodolphe)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Martha Angelici, Roger Gardes
La bohème, Act I: Récitatif. "Ohé ! Rodolphe !" - Air. "Ô douce jeune fille" (Marcel, Colline, Schaunard, Rodolphe, Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Michel Roux, Xavier Depraz, Jean Vieuille, Roger Gardes, Martha Angelici
La bohème, Act II: "Oranges ! Dattes !" - "Il est faux, ce ré !" (Chœur, Colline, Schaunard, Rodolphe, Mimì, Marcel)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Chœur du Théâtre national de l'Opéra-Comique, Xavier Depraz, Jean Vieuille, Roger Gardes, Martha Angelici, Michel Roux
La bohème, Act II: "Qui regardes-tu ?" (Colline, Schaunard, Rodolphe, Mimì, Marcel, Parpignol, Chœur)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Xavier Depraz, Jean Vieuille, Roger Gardes, Martha Angelici, Michel Roux, Serge Rallier, Chœur du Théâtre national de l'Opéra-Comique
La bohème, Act II: "Le madrigal est rare !" (Colline, Schaunard, Marcel, Parpignol, Rodolphe, Mimì, Chœur)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Xavier Depraz, Jean Vieuille, Michel Roux, Serge Rallier, Roger Gardes, Martha Angelici, Chœur du Théâtre national de l'Opéra-Comique
La bohème, Act II: "Avec diplômes" (Marcel, Colline, Schaunard, Rodolphe, Mimì, Alcindoro, Musette, Chœur)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Michel Roux, Xavier Depraz, Jean Vieuille, Roger Gardes, Martha Angelici, Rene Herent, Christiane Castelli, Chœur du Théâtre national de l'Opéra-Comique
La bohème, Act II: Valse de Musetta. "D'un pas léger" (Musette, Marcel, Colline, Alcindoro, Mimì, Rodolphe, Schaunard)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Christiane Castelli, Michel Roux, Xavier Depraz, Rene Herent, Martha Angelici, Roger Gardes, Jean Vieuille
La bohème, Act II: "Déjà la note ?" (Schaunard, Rodolphe, Colline, Marcel, Musette, Chœur)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Jean Vieuille, Roger Gardes, Xavier Depraz, Michel Roux, Christiane Castelli, Chœur du Théâtre national de l'Opéra-Comique
La bohème, Act III: "Holà ! La douane !" (Chœur, Musette)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Chœur du Théâtre national de l'Opéra-Comique, Christiane Castelli
La bohème, Act III: Récitatif. "Savez-vous, monsieur" - Duo. "Mimì !" (Mimì, Le Sergent, Marcel)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Martha Angelici, Rene Herent, Michel Roux
La bohème, Act III: "Marcel, nous sommes seuls" (Rodolphe, Marcel, Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Roger Gardes, Michel Roux, Martha Angelici
La bohème, Act III: "Une toux implacable" (Rodolphe, Marcel, Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Roger Gardes, Michel Roux, Martha Angelici
La bohème, Act III: "Adieu !" - "La chambre qu'autrefois j'avais quittée" (Rodolphe, Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Roger Gardes, Martha Angelici
La bohème, Act III: Récitatif. "Ainsi l'on s'abandonne ?" - Quatuor. "Adieu, le réveil avec l'aube nouvelle !" (Rodolphe, Mimì, Marcel, Musette)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Roger Gardes, Martha Angelici, Michel Roux, Christiane Castelli
La bohème, Act IV: Récitatif. "Dans un coupé ?" (Marcel, Rodolphe)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Michel Roux, Roger Gardes
La bohème, Act IV: Duo. "Ah ! Mimì s'en est allée" (Marcel, Rodolphe)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Michel Roux, Roger Gardes
La bohème, Act IV: "L'heure du dîner d'hier !" (Marcel, Rodolphe, Schaunard, Colline)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Michel Roux, Roger Gardes, Jean Vieuille, Xavier Depraz
La bohème, Act IV: "Gavotte ! Pastourelle ! Tarentelle ! Fandango !" (Marcel, Rodolphe, Schaunard, Colline)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Michel Roux, Roger Gardes, Jean Vieuille, Xavier Depraz
La bohème, Act IV: "Musette !" (Marcel, Musette, Rodolphe, Schaunard, Mimì)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Michel Roux, Christiane Castelli, Roger Gardes, Jean Vieuille, Martha Angelici
La bohème, Act IV: "J'ai froid, Rodolphe" (Mimì, Rodolphe, Marcel, Musette)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Martha Angelici, Roger Gardes, Michel Roux, Christiane Castelli
La bohème, Act IV: "Ô défroque si chère" (Colline, Schaunard)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Xavier Depraz, Jean Vieuille
La bohème, Act IV: Mort de Mimì. "Ils sont partis ?" (Rodolphe, Mimì, Schaunard)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Roger Gardes, Martha Angelici, Jean Vieuille
La bohème, Act IV: Mort de Mimì. "Elle dort ?" (Rodolphe, Mimì, Schaunard, Marcel, Musette, Colline)Giacomo Puccini, Orchestre Du Theatre National De L'Opera Comique, Georges Tzipine, Roger Gardes, Martha Angelici, Jean Vieuille, Michel Roux, Christiane Castelli, Xavier Depraz
Experience the timeless elegance of Giacomo Puccini's masterpiece, "La bohème," in this exquisite French version, recorded in 1956. This album captures the essence of Puccini's operatic genius, offering a rich and immersive journey through the iconic story of love, friendship, and struggle in Parisian bohemian life.
The album features a stellar cast of vocalists, delivering powerful and nuanced performances that bring Puccini's score to life. From the tender duet "Che gelida manina" to the dramatic finale, each track is a testament to the enduring appeal of "La bohème."
Spanning four acts, this recording beautifully preserves the operatic tradition, with a duration of 1 hour and 38 minutes. The BNF Collection label ensures a high-quality listening experience, making this a quintessential addition to any classical music enthusiast's repertoire.
"La bohème" is a cornerstone of the operatic canon, and this French version offers a unique perspective on Puccini's beloved work. Whether you are a seasoned opera aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a captivating exploration of one of the most celebrated operas of all time.
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.