Zubin Mehta - Puccini: Turandot (1972) [2021 SACD Vintage Collection]

This album is a 1972 recording board that was the first session recording of "Turandot" by Meta, and it is a sound source that attracted attention as an excellent recording by Sutherland, Pavarotti, Cavalier and other gorgeous cast members and DECCA. In particular, Pavarotti's "No one should sleep" became popular all over the world as one of his best songs, and has since become famous as a song synonymous with him. Prior to this recording, the combination of Nilsson and Corelli was well received at opera houses around the world, and in the early days of stereo recording, the album recorded on the EMI label in 1965 was prominent. Reprinted in limited edition TDSA75.Currently out of print). Mehta has co-starred with this duo many times at the Metropolitan Opera, and this board also shows his confidence in the work. It seems that he has a good affinity and passion for the work, and since then he has left multiple recorded works including videos for both sessions and live performances. Also, from the perspective of the generation change of singers from the 60's to the 70's, it can be said that this sound source is a recording that has become a foundation for Pavarotti to fly to the world. In addition to the leading roles, the singers such as Gyaurov, Piers, Krause, and De Palma are also strong, and the 70's seems to be the last era when funds and time could be invested in opera recordings, and everything, including the content of the works and the recordings, is gorgeous. It is certain that it is a royal road recording of the opera that is finished. After all, the performance fully demonstrates the characteristics of each singer, and the balance with the vocal team is not outstanding, especially in the first act, which is one of the characteristics of Puccini's last work. It is probably unique to the DECCA board that it is taken. In the analog recording period, this meter board played a major role, and it is a noteworthy board from an audio perspective as well as in modern times.

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Tracks:

CD 1.
Act 1.
01. Popolo Di Pekino! - Indietro, Cani!
02. Gira La Cote! - Perche Tarda La Luna?
03. O Giovinetto! Grazia, Grazia!
04. Figlio, Che Fai?
05. Fermo! Che Fai? T'Arresta - Non Indugiare!
06. Signore, Ascolta!
07. Non Piangere, Liu! - Ah! Per L'ultima Volta!
08. Ola, Pang! Ola, Pong!
Act 2.
09. Ho Una Casa Nell 'Honan'
10. O Mondo, O Mondo... - O Tigre! O Tigre!
11. Introduzione
12. Gravi, Enormi Ed Imponenti
13. Un Giuramento Attroce Mi Costringe
14. Popolo Di Pekino

CD 2.
01. In questa Reggia
02. Straniero, ascolta
03. Gloria, gloria, o vincitore!; Figlio del cielo! Padre augusto!
04. Tre enigmi m'hai proposto
Act 3.
05. Introduzione: Cosм comanda Turandot
06. Nessun dorma! Tu che guardi le stelle
07. Principessa divina! Tanto amore segreto
08. Tu che di gel sei cinta
09. Liu! Liu! Sorgi!
10. Principessa di morte
11. Che и mai di me?
12. Del primo pianto
13. So il tuo nome!
14. Diecimila anni al nostro Imperatore!

Personnel:

Turandot: Joan Sutherland, soprano
Calaf: Luciano Pavarotti, tenor
Liu: Montserrat Caballe, soprano
Timur: Nicolai Ghiaurov, bass
Emperor Altoum: Peter Pears, tenor
Ping: Tom Krause, baritone
Pang / Il Principino di Persia: Pier Francesco Poli, tenor
Pong: Piero De Palma, tenor
Mandarin: Sabin Markov, baritone
John Alldis Choir
Wandsworth School Boy's Choir
London Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Zubin Mehta

Recorded: August 1972, Kingsway Hall, London