Pucini's Operas

Let's see which popular musician was born on the first day of February.

1859 - Victor Herbert, Irish-American composer in Dublin. His popular works includes Cello Concerto no. 2

1922 - Renata Tebaldi, Italian soprano in Pesaro. She rivalled Maria Callas at the height of her career.

Today also saw the first performance of two famous Pucini's operas.

1873 - Symphony no.5 by Schubert in Crystal Palace, London.

Selected recording.
Rated 4 stars, key recording and Rosette by Penguin Guide. "This is an indispensable record for all collections........" Also recommended by Gramophone Guide, a Gem recording.

1893 - Manon Lescaut by Pucini in Regio theatre in Turin

Selected recording.
DVD format. Rated 4 stars and key recording by Penguin Guide. "For a realistic presentation, it would be hard to find any rival."

CD format.
Rated 4 stars and key recording by Penguin Guide. Also recommended by Gramophone Guide. "............will count this a clear first choice among current version."

CD format.
Recommended in 1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die.

1896 - La Boheme by Pucini in Regio theatre in Turin

Selected recording.
DVD Format
Rated 4 stars, key recording and Rosette by Penguin Guide. "This is the Boheme we have been waiting for............"

CD format
Rated 4 stars, key recording and Rosette by Penguin Guide. "..........a unique performance..........." Also recommended by Gramophone Guide, a Gem recording.

1916 - Symphony No.4 , the Inextinguishable by Nielsen in Copenhagen.

Selected recording.
Rated 4 stars and key recording by Penguin Guide. "............among the finest available." Also recommended by Gramophone Guide, a Gem recording.

So sit back, relax and enjoy!

Ronald Kwok
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