Opera in 3 acts
Libretto: Guelfo Civinini and Carlo Zangarini [Based: David Belasco: The girl of the golden west]
First performance: December 10, 1910, Metropolitan Opera, New York
Puccini is penultimate opera, which marked a new stylish departure for him, is set at the height of the California gold rush. In this recording, Carol Neblett sings the role of Minnie, "The Girl of the Golden West", and Placido Domingo is as ignitable as ever in the role of Dick Johnson, alias the bandit, Ramirez.
"It should be heard and seen by all who can buy or beg a ticket." The Daily Telegraph
1 Act I 61:44
2 Act II 46:05
3 Act III 30:07 |
[ NTSC ]