Francesco Molinari-Pradelli - Puccini: Turandot (1965) [2018 DFF DSD64]

As a project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Nilsson's birth, all songs of "Turandot" by Nilsson Juhachiban are reprinted with parallel translations and serial numbers limited to 800 sets. You can fully enjoy the masterpiece, which can be said to be the strongest “Turandot” recording in history, in the history of opera on SACD. The wonderful voices of Corelli and Scott's heyday are also recorded with natural sounds, and this masterpiece of the former EMI, which is an exemplary recording of opera recordings, is a sound source suitable for SACD conversion for this anniversary year.

There are many Wagner recordings of Nilsson, and you can still hear his exceptional voice quality on many masterpieces, including Tristan and Ring. On the other hand, it may not be well known today that he was also active in Italian opera at the time. Nilsson himself is famous for the anecdote that he even said, "Isolde made me famous, and Turandot made me rich." Among the sopranos, the role of Turandot, which requires a particularly strong and transparent sound, is one of the most difficult roles. Nilsson's emotional, human voice is a masterpiece in many ways, and remains one of the best recordings to this day. Nilsson has two stereo session recordings, but the later 1965 edition is the old EMI edition. This recording is not a high-fidelity recording, but there are many studio recordings, including those made by other companies, where the orchestra is so strong that it is difficult for the voice to pass through, which is far from the balance of a live opera performance. , This recording is centered on the voice, and the wonderful voices of the co-stars Corelli and Scott in their heyday are also recorded with a natural sound. It is aimed at the orthodox recording of the opera, and it can be said that it clearly represents the policy of EMI at that time. Molinari-Pradelli, the conductor, also cherishes the breath with the singer, and puts together his entire work splendidly. The sound of the orchestra at that time is also important for appreciating the work, and the excellent chorus adds to the beauty of this album.

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Tracks:

DISC1
Act 1, Act 2 (until the middle)

DISC2
Act 2 (from the middle), Act 3

Personnel:

Birgit Nilsson (Turandot)
Franco Corelli (Calaf)
Renato Scotto (Liu)
Angelo Mercuriali (Altoum)
Bonaldo Giaiotti (Timur)
Guido Mazzini (Ping)
Franco Riccardi (Pang)
Piero de Palma (Pong & Il Principino di Persia)
Giuseppe Morresi (Un mandarino)
Jeda Valtriani (Voce 1)
Ida Farina (Voce 2)
Coro e Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
Francesco Molinari-Pradelli