Marking the 50th anniversary since its first release, this brand new limited edition deluxe presentation of one of Decca's most acclaimed opera recordings features the most accomplished cast of the era, led by Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti, and conducted by Herbert von Karajan. First new release on vinyl since the 1980s, and first-ever Hybrid SACD release. Part of Decca's Pavarotti-Puccini reissues, marking 100 years since the composer's death. Meticulously researched and lavishly presented hardback book in multiple languages, housed in a deluxe cloth-wrapped rigid slipcase, with sticker and onsert, presenting: a new feature-length essay from internationally renowned writer on opera, Roger Pines; specially commissioned article on Mirella Freni; special article from Decca's rising tenor Freddie de Tommaso on Puccini, Pavarotti and 'Madama Butterfly'; facsimiles from the original 1975 booklet, including the complete libretto in original Italian, plus English and German translations; contemporaneous photographs and recently unearthed shots; Exclusive 1920s-style 'Madama Butterfly' collectible poster (A4).
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