Puccini's Heroines: The Power of Love

On this CD:

1. Gianni Schicchi, opera O mio babbino caro
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Lyon Opera Orchestra
Conducted by Kent Nagano

2. Suor Angelica, opera Senza mamma, o bimbo
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Lyon Opera Orchestra
Conducted by Kent Nagano

3. Tosca, opera Vissi d'arte
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Lyon Opera Orchestra
Conducted by Kent Nagano

4. La bohème, opera Sì, mi chiamano Mimì
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Orchestre National d' Ile de France with Barbara Hendricks
Conducted by James Conlon

5. La bohème, opera O soave fanciulla
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Richard Leech
Conducted by Kent Nagano

6. La bohème, opera Donde lieta uscì
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Cristina Gallardo-Domas
Conducted by Maurizio Barbacini

7. Manon Lescaut, opera In quelle trine morbide
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Lyon Opera Orchestra
Conducted by Kent Nagano

8. Manon Lescaut, opera Intermezzo, Act 3
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Lyon Opera Orchestra
Conducted by Kent Nagano

9. Manon Lescaut, opera Sola, perduta abbandonata
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Lyon Opera Orchestra
Conducted by Kent Nagano

10. Turandot, opera Signore, ascolta
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Lyon Opera Orchestra
Conducted by Kent Nagano

11. Turandot, opera Tu, che di gel sei cinta
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Lyon Opera Orchestra
Conducted by Kent Nagano

12. La Rondine (The Swallow), opera Ch'il bel sogno di Doretta
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Lyon Opera Orchestra
Conducted by Kent Nagano

13. Le villi, opera Se come voi piccina io fossi
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Lyon Opera Orchestra
Conducted by Kent Nagano

14. Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly), opera Un bel di vedremo
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Lyon Opera Orchestra
Conducted by Kent Nagano

15. Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly), opera Intermezzo, Act 2
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Lyon Opera Orchestra
Conducted by Kent Nagano

16. Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly), opera Una nave da guerra
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Hei-Kyung Hong, Jennifer Larmore
Conducted by Jesus Lopez-Cobos

Puccini's Heroines: The Power of Love, Music, Giacomo Puccini, James Conlon, Jesús López-Cobos, Kent Nagano, Maurizio Barbacini, Jennifer Larmore, London Symphony Orchestra, Lyon Opera Orchestra, Münchner Rundfunkorchester, Orchestre National d'Ile de France, Barbara Hendricks, Cristina Gallardo-Domas, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Hei-Kyung Hong, Richard Leech, Classical, Classical Collections-Artist Desc., Classical Music, Italian 20th/21st Century Opera, Italian Romantic Opera, Opera, Opera / Operetta / Oratorio

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Heroines not heroic

So much for so little.

What a surprise!!!

Puccini's Heroines: The Power of Love

Puccini's Heroines: The Power of Love

Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005Y43G
Release Date: 2002-07-09

Tracks:

O mio babbino caro
Senza mamma, o bimbo
Vissi d'arte
Si, mi chiamano Mimi
O soave fanciulla
Donde lieta usci
In quelle trine morbide
Intermezzo, Act 3
Sola, perduta, abbandonata
Signore, ascolta!
Tu, che di gel sei cinta
Ch'il bel sogno di Doretta
Se come voi piccina io fossi
In bel di vedremo
Intermezzo, Act 2
Una nave de guerra

Customer Reviews:

Heroines not heroic.......2004-07-16

O mio babbino caro was forced, like someone trying to sing to an audience instead of her father. Ms. Kanawa must have had some travel issues while making this album, her heart was not with her the day she recorded O mio babbino caro. The words were clear, but not heartfelt. I recommend this project to anyone doing a vocal comparison.
Senza mamma, o bimbo is more heartfelt, or more convincing. There are some really good performances on this project. The edge is missing, the dynamic range is suppressed. I cannot blame Mr. Puccini so someone must be at the bottom.
I was enjoying Si, mi chiamano Mimi and then noticed that Ms. Kanawa was taking a break from the singing.
Richard Leech does a fine job of Rodolfo in O soave fanciulla, Ms. Kanawa's edge hasn't recovered here either. Perhaps they should have had Cristina Gallardo-Domas be Mimi from track 5 as well as she did track 6. I did like the quietness of Ms. Kanawa's parts but the feeling is not there.
I have come to enjoy this CD more as I listened to it after the fifth time. I still notice the flaws, but I guess I have just become more sympathetic.
It seems I have run out of space to continue further...you'll hear from me again when my luck of the draw makes me do a review.

So much for so little........2004-02-26

After listening to this CD I have come to this conclusion--- Kiri Te Kanawa was delightful in all of her selections. I am glad that I purchased it and I recommend it highly to all opera lovers. You wont be disappointed and you certainly get more than your moneys worth. Excellent!!

What a surprise!!!.......2004-02-22

When I read the only review for this CD I was curious to hear what singer could be rated so badly so I listened to the samples and lo and behold it was none other than Kiri Te Kanawa one of my favorite divas. If all of the other selections are as satisfying as the samples then I am getting a bargain. This is one CD I cannot wait to hear in its entirety. Too bad the music teacher has a tin ear and so sad for his students. I think everyone should buy this CD. Buy!Buy!Buy!

Puccini's Heroines: The Power of Love.......2004-01-12

DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!! The only good singing is from the 4 singers listed on the cover and Richard Leach who is not listed on the cover, yet they only sing 1 piece each and credit is not given on the CD as to which piece they are singing. This site shows which pieces they are.

Ken Nagano and his Lyon Opera Orchesta uses a singer who is the worst singer I have heard in a long time. And she sings 13 (THIRTEEN!!!) of the selections. And if you notice this singer is not even named here or on the CD. TOO EMBARRASING!!!!!! I plan on letting my students listen to this recording in relation to how NOT to sound. BOO......... Two thumbs DOWN!!!!!!!!

Puccini's Heroines : The Power of Love
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Puccini's Heroines : The Power of Love
Jennifer Larmore , Kiri Te Kanawa , Cristina Gallardo-Domas , and Barbara Hendricks
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000KF6MUW

Product Description

O Mio, babbino caro, Senza mamma, o bimbo, vissi d'arte, si, mi chiamano mimi, O soave fanciulla, Donde lieta usci, In quelle Trine Morbide, Intermezzo Act 3, Sola perduta abbandonata, Signore ascolta!, Tu che di gel sei cinta, Ch'il bel sogno di coretta, Se come voi piccina io fossi, Un bel di vedremo, Intermezzo act 3, Una nave da guerra

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