Puccini: Madama Butterfly [Hybrid SACD]

Puccini: Madama Butterfly [Hybrid SACD]

Puccini: Madama Butterfly [Hybrid SACD]
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Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
Orchestra: RCA Italiana Orchestra
Performer: Leontyne Price
Performer: Rosalind Elias
Performer: Richard Tucker
Performer: Philip Maero
Edition: Music CD
Format: Hybrid SACD - DSD, Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2006-09-05
Music Label: RCA
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Act I: Orchestral Opening
  2. Act I: E Soffitto E Pareti
  3. Act I: Dovunque Al Mondo Lo Yankee
  4. Act I: Amore O Grillo
  5. Act I: Ancora Un Passo Or Via (Butterfly's Entrance)
  6. Act I: Gran Ventura
  7. Act I: L'Imperial Commissario
  8. Act I: Vieni, Amor Mio!
  9. Act I: Leri Son Salita Tutta Sola
  10. Act I: Tutti Zitti!
  11. Act I: Madama Butterfly!
  12. Act I: Cio-Cio-San!
  13. Act I: Bimba, Bimba, Non Piangere (Love Duet)
  14. Act I: Bimba Dagli Occhi (Love Duet)
  15. Act I: Vogliatemi Bene (Love Duet)
  16. Act II: E Izaghi Ed Izanami
  17. Act II: Un Bel Di
Music CD 2
  1. Act II: C'e. Entrate
  2. Act II: Yamadori, Ancor Le Pene
  3. Act II: Ora A Noi
  4. Act II: Due Cose Potrei Far
  5. Act II: Ah! M'ha Scordata?
  6. Act II: Lo Scendo Al Piano
  7. Act II: Il Cannone Del Porto!
  8. Act II: Tutti I Fior? (Flower Duet)
  9. Act II: Or Vienmi Ad Adornar
  10. Act II: Humming Chorus
  11. Act III: Oh Eh! Oh Eh!
  12. Act III: Gia Il Sole!
  13. Act III: Lo So Che Alle Sue Pene
  14. Act III: Addio, Fiorito Asil
  15. Act III: Suzuki, Suzuki!
  16. Act III: Come Una Mosca
  17. Act III: 'Con Onor Muore... (Death Of Butterfly)

Music reviews of Puccini: Madama Butterfly [Hybrid SACD]

Music Review: Superb Remastering
Rating: 5 Stars

This recording of Madama Butterfly is one of my all time favorites. It was one of the first records that I bought myself in the early 1970's. Since then I have acquired original 1963 LP pressings, UK-made LP's, the the original R2R tape, and the old CD issue, all in hopes of finding the best sounding edition. Up till now, the Reel-Reel tape was the best, apparently avoiding the some of the dull Dynagroove equalization that RCA imposed on this and most of its subsequent 1960's releases.

Now here is where the DSD/SACD mastering has proved its worth! This disc reveals a master recording of breadth and subtlety, the equal of any of the "Living Stereo" era recordings. The 3D soundstage is spacious, the orchestra warm and detailed, and the voices exquisitely clear and vivid. All of this is in a sound environment that is never forced or harsh. I think one can safely say that we have never truly heard this beautiful performance in all of its glory until now.

In previous releases that I have heard in this Living Stereo SACD series, I found the sound either to be a little flat compared to the original LP's, or somewhat aggressive and "in-your-face" in a way that the magnificent "Living Stereo" LP's never were. This issue is just the opposite. Compared to these magnificent CD's, the old LP and R2R versions still sound good, but a little flat, two-dimensional, and lacking in detail compared to the SACD. Maybe the RCA/BMG SACD series has found its real value in revealing the true beauty of "Dynagroove"-era recordings that RCA previously offered only in over-equalized versions. I hope to see many more on SACD, including the best recordings that Leinsdorf made with the Boston Symphony. An SACD of the Leinsdorf/Boston "Lohengrin" is something to truly dream for.

Don't hesitate to buy this disc. The sumptious and heart-felt performances of Price and Tucker along with the flexible idiomatic orchestral performance have long made this a classic. Now we can hear it on CD in all its magnificence. For those who don't have SACD capability, the CD layer is also derived from the new DSD master and is very fine, well worth the reasonable price.

The packaging is bare-bones, with links to an online libretto for downloading. The booklet does reprint the original 1962 notes; but there are no photos or new notes regarding the artists, recording, or the remastering. There is just a generic technical essay that is included in all of the SACD releases. Still, at this price, who's complaining? Highest recommendation!
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