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Puccini: Turandot [Box set]

~ Luciano Pavarotti, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Montserrat Caballe

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Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Audio CD (7 Feb 1985)
SPARS Code: ADD
Number of Discs: 2
Format: Box set
Label: Decca
ASIN: B0000041Q3
Other Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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1. Turandot / Act 1 - Popoli di Pekino! Sabin Markov 5:34 �0.79

2. Turandot / Act 1 - Gira la cote! Luciano Pavarotti 7:03 Album Only

3. Turandot / Act 1 - O giovinetto! Grazia, grazia! Luciano Pavarotti 4:59 �0.79

4. Turandot / Act 1 - Figlio, che fai? Nicolai Ghiaurov 1:39 �0.79

5. Turandot / Act 1 - Fermo! Che fai? T'arresta Tom Krause 6:14 �0.79

6. Turandot / Act 1 - Signore, ascolta Montserrat Caball� 2:39 �0.79

7. Turandot / Act 1 - Non piangere Li� Luciano Pavarotti 5:03 �0.79

8. Turandot / Act 2 - Ol�, Pang! Ol�, Pong! Tom Krause 3:17 �0.79

9. Turandot / Act 2 - Ho una casa nell'Honan Tom Krause 3:41 �0.79

10. Turandot / Act 2 - O mondo, O mondo Tom Krause 5:33 �0.79

11. Turandot / Act 2 - Introduzione (Scene 2) London Philharmonic Orchestra 1:00 �0.79

12. Turandot / Act 2 - Gravi, enormi ed impotenti The John Alldis Choir 3:27 �0.79

13. Turandot / Act 2 - Un giuramento atroce mi costringe Sir Peter Pears 4:02 �0.79

14. Turandot / Act 2 - Popolo di Pekino Sabin Markov 1:48 �0.79

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Turandot
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Wandsworth School Boys' Choir, Alldis Choir
with Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Montserrat Caball�, Tom Krause, Piero Francesco Poli, Piero de Palma, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Sir Peter Pears, Sabin Markov
Conducted by Zubin Mehta

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous- the perfect Turandot, 2 Jul 2000

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This is simply a great recording by some of the world's best singers. The fact that Sir Peter Pears, a world-famous tenor, plays only a minor part is indicative of an excellent overall quality.

The supporting cast, including Pears and Krause are of the highest quality as is the John Aldis choir and the boys choir. There are no weak links here!

Where the recording really shines, however, is in the three most important roles. Sutherland is simply fantastic. Despite being considered by many not to have the dramatic power she soars above the choir and orchestra and even out-shines and out-sings Luciano Pavarotti, who is surprisingly restrained and sweet-toned throughout (speaking as one who usually dislikes his singing).

Monserat Caballe provides an excellent Liu, singing well with Pavarotti and Sutherland and adding her own touches of inspiration and lyric beauty.

All in all this is a fantastic buy. Don't be tempted by cheaper versions with the likes of Nilsson or Caballe in the title role or Domingo as Calaf- I've heard both of the two above and this exceeds them by far.

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo, 8 Oct 2003

By	Mr. T. G. Child (Budapest, Hungary) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you buy just one opera recording ever, if you want to hear opera at its best, then buy this recording. If you a complete novice to the magnificent art of opera this is the disc. If you are a great opera lover this is a recording you cannot be without. Puccini sadly died before completing the final touches to the score, but this is still one of his finest pieces.

When you look at the line up you would think that this was a gala of famous put together when they were at the end of their careers. But then check out the date it was recorded in 1972. This is a before they famous and at their very best. This is before the three tenors and at the time only Joan Sutherland had a world renowned reputation. Better known for her magnificent performances of Donizetti this recording shows that reputation was well deserved. She can turn her voice magnificently to the king of opera. Pavarotti was at his very best, a lot lighter and before his reputation spoiled him, it has the best version of Nessun dorma Luciano ever committed to disc. Montserrat Caball� is magnificent. Her beautiful performance of Liu is a real steal. For those who have managed to see good production Liu often provides an opportunity for a good young singer to shine. In this version we see the best example of this.

The quality is excellent and when you listen to this you will understand why they all went on to be famous. Be proud it was recorded in London with the Wandsworth School Boys' Choir . Mehta brings the whole ensemble brilliantly together. Do not be tempted into other versions, the shorter highlights are good but why go for the second best when you can have the best. Do not buy other version featuring Pavarotti. This recording will be still around in 100 years as the best recording of this great Puccini opera ever done. In case you are wondering the fat lady sings and lives in this one.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Landmark Recording, 30 April 2000

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Gramaphone Magazine said, "Dame Joan Sutherland's assumption if the title role is statuesque, combining regal poise with a more human warmth, whilst Montserrat Caballe is a touchingly sympathetic Liu, skillfully steering the character...Pavarotti's Calaf is a heroic figure in splendid voices and the chorus is handled with great power, baying for blood one minute, enraptured with liu's noability the next."

This is a truly essential recording for Puccini lovers and is perfect for anyone starting an Opera collection. Superb.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific!
Whether you respond to Puccini's tale of cruelty is one thing. The fact that this recording is terrific is quite beyond doubt. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Mr. D. A. Littlewood

3.0 out of 5 stars reccomended
Pretty much the best of the modern era Turandot recordings. Pavarotti is wonderful. I'm not that much of a Sutherland fan and don't think that her voice is right fore the role (... Read more

Published 8 months ago by J. E. Holmes

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as it gets
Read all the other reviews for soloist analysis etc. What I wish to add is do not be put off by the age of this recording. This was recorded by Decca in their glory days. Read more

Published 20 months ago by D. KNIGHT

5.0 out of 5 stars The best recording of Turandot in my experience
The first time that I heard "Turandot" was at a performance in the Arena de Verona some years ago and it was a life-changing event for me: the opera and its performance was simply... Read more

Published on 21 Aug 2007 by alextorres

5.0 out of 5 stars Turandot - Zubin Mehta and the LPO
This is a brilliant and, so far, unsurpassed recording of Turandot. No other version comes close despite the fact it is over 30 years old. Read more

Published on 16 Oct 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This is the best recording of this opera. Sutherland and Pavarotti prove more human, easier to relate to than the OTT performances on some other sets. Read more

Published on 12 Sep 2004 by D. Bennett

5.0 out of 5 stars Magic
This opera is one of my favourite recordings, now even cheaper than when I bought my copy. Pavarotti is heroic and, I feel, preferable to Franco Corelli with Francesco... Read more

Published on 11 Sep 2004 by D. Bennett

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Cast, An Amazing Recording
TURANDOT was Puccini’s last opera. It is a radical departure from his earlier works such as LA BOHEME, TOSCA, and MADAMA BUTTERFLY, but it has a majesty and beauty that is... Read more

Published on 22 Jan 2004 by Timothy Kearney

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
Don't be tempted to buy any highlights of Turandot, go for one which doesn't exclude the Grazia melody right after Gira la cote. Read more

Published on 16 Nov 2001

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