Madama Butterfly ExcerptsUPC: LPX 1127Product Details:Label: LPX 1127 Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo Country: Hungary Released: Unknown Genre: Opera HighlightsProduct FeaturesSelected highlights from Giacomo PuccinisMadama Butterfly, showcasing the operas most beloved scenes and arias.Sung in Italian by celebrated Hungarian artists:Jlia Orosz(Madama Butterfly),Erzsbet Komlssy(Suzuki),Rbert Ilosfalvy(Pinkerton),Lszl Jmbor(Sharpless), andrpd Kishegyi(Goro).Backed by theChorus of Hungarian Radio and Televisionand theOrchestra of the Hungarian State Opera House, conducted byViktor Vaszy, a master of both symphonic and operatic repertoire.Includes stirring ensembles, Butterflys poignant Un bel d vedremo, Sharplesss consoling aria, and the tragic final ensemble.Stereo vinyl pressing preserving the warm, lyrical vocal timbres and Puccinis lush orchestration.OverviewPuccinisMadama Butterflyremains one of operas most emotionally powerful works, blending Japanese exoticism with Italian bel canto. This LP distills the drama into its most moving moments: Butterflys hopeful Aria, Suzukis loyal devotion, Pinkertons conflicted return, and Sharplesss gentle plea. UnderViktor Vaszy, the Hungarian State Opera forces capture both the intimacy of Butterflys tragedy and the sweeping colors of Puccinis score, continuing a national tradition dating back to Budapests 1906 premiere staged by Puccini himself.Track ListingOpening Ensemble & Butterflys EntranceUn bel d, vedremo Cio-Cio-San (Jlia Orosz)Suzukis Scene & Trio with Butterfly and SharplessSharplesss Aria Addio, fiorito asil (Lszl Jmbor)Pinkertons Scene & Aria (Rbert Ilosfalvy)Final Ensemble Butterfly, Pinkerton, Suzuki & ChorusKey CreditsComposer: Giacomo Puccini Librettists: Luigi Illica & Giuseppe Giacosa Madama Butterfly: Jlia Orosz (soprano) Suzuki: Erzsbet Komlssy (mezzo-soprano) Pinkerton: Rbert Ilosfalvy (tenor) Sharpless: Lszl Jmbor (baritone) Goro: rpd Kishegyi (tenor) Chorus: Chorus of Hungarian Radio and Television Orchestra: Orchestra of the Hungarian State Opera House Conductor: Viktor VaszyBOX #59