Experience the timeless magic of Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème, a beloved opera that has captivated audiences for generations. This live recording, released on Deutsche Grammophon in 2008, offers a comprehensive journey through the entire opera, from the first notes of Act 1 to the final, poignant moments of Act 4. With a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes, this album is a must-listen for both opera enthusiasts and classical music lovers.
Puccini's masterful composition brings to life the story of young artists in Paris, their struggles, and their loves, all set to some of the most beautiful and memorable music in the operatic repertoire. The live performance captures the raw energy and emotion of the stage, making it a unique and immersive experience. From the iconic "Che gelida manina" to the heart-wrenching "O Mimì, tu più non torni," each track is a testament to Puccini's genius and the enduring power of La Bohème.
Tracks
La Bohème / Act 1: "Questo Mar Rosso" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 1: Pensier profondo" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 1: "Legna!" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Stéphane Degout, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 1: "Si può" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Stéphane Degout, Vitalij Kowaljow, Tiziano Bracci, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 1: "Io resto" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Stéphane Degout, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 1: "Chi è là?" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 1: "Si sente meglio?" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 1: "Che gelida manina" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 1: "Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 1: "Ehi! Rodolfo!" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Stéphane Degout, Boaz Daniel, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 1: "O soave fanciulla"Giacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 2: "Arranci, datteri!" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Stéphane Degout, Boaz Daniel, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy, Bavarian Radio Chorus
La Bohème / Act 2: Chi guardi? - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Kevin Connors, Stéphane Degout, Boaz Daniel, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Kinderchor des Stadttheaters am Gärtnerplatz
La Bohème / Act 2: "Viva Parpignol" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Stéphane Degout, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy, Kinderchor des Stadttheaters am Gärtnerplatz
La Bohème / Act 2: Ch'io beva del tossico! - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Nicole Cabell, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Stéphane Degout, Vitalij Kowaljow, Tiziano Bracci, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy, Bavarian Radio Chorus
La Bohème / Act 2: "Quando m'en vo" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Nicole Cabell, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Stéphane Degout, Tiziano Bracci, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 2: "Chi l'ha richiesto?...Caro! - Fuori il danaro!" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Nicole Cabell, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Stéphane Degout, Boaz Daniel, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Kinderchor des Stadttheaters am Gärtnerplatz
La Bohème / Act 3: "Ohè, là, le guardie!" - "Aprite!" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Nicole Cabell, Tiziano Bracci, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy, Bavarian Radio Chorus
La Bohème / Act 3: "Sa dirmi, scusi" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Gerald Haeussler, Tiziano Bracci, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 3: "Mimi!" - "Speravo di trovarvi qui" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Boaz Daniel, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 3: "Marcello. Finalmente!" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 3: "Mimì è una civetta" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 3: "Mimì è tanto malata!" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 3: "Donde lieta uscì" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 3: "Dunque è propio finita!" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Nicole Cabell, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 4: "In un coupé?" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 4: O Mimì, tu più non torni - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 4: Che ora sia? - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Stéphane Degout, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 4: "Gavotta" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Stéphane Degout, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 4: "C'è Mimì..." - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Nicole Cabell, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Stéphane Degout, Boaz Daniel, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 4: "Vecchia zimarra, senti" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Stéphane Degout, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 4: "Sono andati" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 4: "Che avvien?" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Anna Netrebko, Nicole Cabell, Rolando Villazón, Stéphane Degout, Boaz Daniel, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
La Bohème / Act 4: "Che ha detto il medico?" - LiveGiacomo Puccini, Nicole Cabell, Rolando Villazón, Boaz Daniel, Stéphane Degout, Vitalij Kowaljow, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bertrand de Billy
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