Freni, Pavarotti, Ludwig, Kerns, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Karajan ‎– Madama Butterfly. Label: Decca/JUGOTON ‎– LSDC 70749/50/51. Liner notes, English, French and German. Recorded January 1974, Sofiensaal, Vienna.

Christa Ludwig, Luciano Pavarotti, Robert Kerns, Vienna Philharmonic & Herbert von Karajan. 3. Madama Butterfly, Act I: "Dovunque al mondo". Luciano Pavarotti, Robert Kerns, Vienna Philharmonic & Herbert von Karajan. 4. Madama Butterfly, Act I: "America For Ever". Luciano Pavarotti, Michel Sénéchal, Robert Kerns, Vienna Philharmonic & Herbert von Karajan. 5. Madama Butterfly, Act I: "Ier l'altro il Consolato". Madama Butterfly, Act I: "L'Imperial Commissario". Luciano Pavarotti, Michel Sénéchal, Erna Maria Muhlberger, Mirella Freni, Eva Maria Hurdes, Martha Heigl, Wolfgang Schneider, Robert Kerns, Chorus of the Vienna State Opera, Vienna Philharmonic & Herbert von Karajan. 9. Madama Butterfly, Act I: "Vieni, amor mio!" Luciano Pavarotti, Michel Sénéchal, Mirella Freni, Vienna Philharmonic & Herbert von Karajan.

Album · 1974 · 41 Songs. Madama Butterfly: Sorride Vostro Onore? Christa Ludwig, Luciano Pavarotti, Robert Kerns, Vienna Philharmonic & Herbert von Karajan. Madama Butterfly: Dovunque Al Mondo. Madama Butterfly: America for Ever. Madama Butterfly: Viene La Sera. Luciano Pavarotti, Mirella Freni, Christa Ludwig, Vienna Philharmonic & Herbert von Karajan. 16. Madama Butterfly: Vogliatemi Bene. Mirella Freni, Luciano Pavarotti, Vienna Philharmonic & Herbert von Karajan. 1. Madama Butterfly: E Izaghi Ed Izanami, Sarundasico E Kami. Christa Ludwig, Mirella Freni, Vienna Philharmonic & Herbert von Karajan.

A 1974 recording of Puccini's classic opera Madama Butterfly, one of the most-performed operas in the world. Herbert von Karajan conducts The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with a compelling. Herbert von Karajan conducts The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with a compelling Mirella Freni in the title role, up-and-coming superstar Luciano Pavarotti as Pinkerton, Christa Ludwig as Suzuki and Robert Kerns as Sharpless. Tracklist: 01 - Act 1

Exclusive discount for Prime members. Sample this album Artist - Artist (Sample). Here Karajan,of whom much uncomplimentary in the personal and professional sense has been said and written, conducts the Vienna Phil magnificently. There is no poor playing and the opera impresses as a complete whole. That said,conservatoria purists will not like the wide use of vibrati,even though the singers can easily cope with these speeds and some sections are hurried along,just as they would be on stage.

Freni is an enchanting Butterfly, constantly growing in stature. Pavarotti is an intensely imaginative Pinkerton. The Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music. A 1974 recording of Puccini's classic opera Madama Butterfly, one of the most-performed operas in the world. 96 kHz, 24-bit PCM – Universal Music Group Studio Masters

Puccini: Madama Butterfly. Primary Artist, Soprano (Vocal), Vocals. Siegfried Rudolf Frese. Conductor, Primary Artist. Baritone (Vocal), Unknown Contributor Role. Siegfried Lauterwasser. Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Vienna State Opera Chorus. Vienna State Opera Concert Chorus.

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Herbert von Karajan conducts The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with a compelling Mirella Freni in the title role, up-and-coming superstar Luciano Pavarotti as Pinkerton, Christa Ludwig as Suzuki and Robert Kerns as Sharpless. In every way except one the transfer of Karajan's radiant Vienna recording for Decca could hardly provide a firmer recommendation. The reservation is one of price – this Karajan is on three discs, not two, at full price.