Madama Butterfly (Royal Opera House Heritage Series ROHS006)

~ Release by Giacomo Puccini; Victoria de los Ángeles, John Lanigan, Geraint Evans, The Covent Garden Opera Chorus, The Covent Garden Orchestra, Rudolf Kempe (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Live recording from the Royal Opera House, London, recorded 2 May 1957. Part of the Royal Opera House Heritage Series.

Annotation last modified on 2026-07-24 17:00 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “E soffitto e pareti…”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “E soffitto… e pareti…” (Pinkerton, Goro) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I (Madame Butterfly: Act I)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
2Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Questa è la cameriera”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Questa è la cameriera” (Goro, Pinkerton) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I (Madame Butterfly: Act I)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
3Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Dovunque al mondo”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Dovunque al mondo” (Pinkerton, Sharpless) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I (Madame Butterfly: Act I)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
4Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Quale smania vi prende?”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Ed è bella la sposa?” … “Quale smania vi prende!” … “Amore o grillo” (Sharpless, Goro, Pinkerton) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I (Madame Butterfly: Act I)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
5Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!… Quanto ciel! Quanto mar!”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Ah, ah! Quanto cielo!”… “Ancora un passo or via” (Le amiche, Butterfly, Sharpless) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I (Madame Butterfly: Act I)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
6Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Gran ventura”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Gran ventura” … “Quanti anni avete?” (Butterfly, Amiche, Pinkerton, Sharpless, Goro) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I (Madame Butterfly: Act I)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
7Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “L’imperial commissario”Giacomo Puccini?:??
8Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Vieni, amor mio!”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Vieni, amor mio!” (Pinkerton, Butterfly, Goro) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I (Madame Butterfly: Act I)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
9Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Ieri son salita”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Ieri son salita tutta sola” (Butterfly, Pinkerton) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I (Madame Butterfly: Act I)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
10Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Ed eccoci in famiglia”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Ed eccoci in famiglia” (Pinkerton, Coro, Il Bonzo, Butterfly, Suzuki) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I (Madame Butterfly: Act I)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
11Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Bimba, bimba, non piangere”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Bimba, bimba, non piangere” (Pinkerton, coro, Butterfly, Suzuki) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I (Madame Butterfly: Act I)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
12Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Bimba dagli occhi pieni di malia”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Bimba dagli occhi pieni di malìa” (Butterfly, Pinkerton) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I (Madame Butterfly: Act I)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
13Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Vogliatemi bene”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I. “Vogliatemi bene, un bene piccolino” … “Un pò'di vero c'è” … “Oh quanti occhi fisi” (Butterfly, Pinkerton) (Love Duet) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
publisher:
Casa Ricordi BMG S.p.A.
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto I (Madame Butterfly: Act I)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
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1Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “E Izanagi ed Izanami”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “E Izaghi ed Izanami” (Suzuki, Butterfly) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
2Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Un bel dì vedremo”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Un bel dì, vedremo” (Butterfly) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
3Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “C’è. Entrate”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live partial recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “C’è. Entrate” … “Non lo sapete insomma” (Goro, Sharpless, Butterfly, Suzuki, Yamadori) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
4Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Non lo sapete insomma”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live partial recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “C’è. Entrate” … “Non lo sapete insomma” (Goro, Sharpless, Butterfly, Suzuki, Yamadori) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
5Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Ora a noi”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Ora a noi” … “Amico, cercherete” … “Qui troncarla conviene” (Sharpless, Butterfly) (letter scene) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
6Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Ebbene, che fareste, Madama Butterfly”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Ebbene, che fareste, Madama Butterfly” … “Due cose potrei far” (Butterfly, Sharpless) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
7Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “E questo? E questo?”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “È questo? È questo?” (Butterfly, Sharpless) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
8Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Che tua madre dovrà prenderti”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Che tua madre dovrà” (Butterfly) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
9Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Io scendo al piano”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Io scendo al piano” (Sharpless, Butterfly) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
10Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Vespa! Rospo maledetto!”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Vespa! Rospo maledetto!” (Suzuki, Butterfly, Goro) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
11Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Una nave da guerra”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Il cannone del porto! Una nave da guerra…” (Suzuki, Butterfly) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Il cannone del porto!” (Butterfly, Suzuki) (Flower Duet, complete)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
12Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Scuoti quella fronda di ciliegio”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Scuoti quella fronda di ciliegio” (Butterfly, Suzuki) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
13Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Or vienmi ad adornar”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Or vienmi ad adornar” (Butterfly, Suzuki) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
14Madama Butterfly: Atto II. Coro a bocca chiusa
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. Coro a bocca chiusa (Humming Chorus) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
15Madama Butterfly: Atto III. Introduzione
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III. Intermezzo (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III (Madame Butterfly: Act III, also: Atto II, parte 2)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
16Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Già il sole!”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Già il sole!” (Suzuki, Butterfly) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III (Madame Butterfly: Act III, also: Atto II, parte 2)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
17Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Chi sia?”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Chi sia?” (Suzuki, Pinkerton) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III (Madame Butterfly: Act III, also: Atto II, parte 2)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
18Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Io so che alle sue pene”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Io so che alle sue pene” (Sharpless, Suzuki, Pinkerton) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III (Madame Butterfly: Act III, also: Atto II, parte 2)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
19Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Addio, fiorito asil”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Addio, fiorito asil” (Pinkerton, Sharpless) (Pinkerton’s Farewell) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III (Madame Butterfly: Act III, also: Atto II, parte 2)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
20Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Glielo dirai?”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Glielo dirai?” (Kate, Suzuki) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III (Madame Butterfly: Act III, also: Atto II, parte 2)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
21Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Che vuol da me”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Quella donna? Che vuol da me?” (Butterfly) (non‐standard aria) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III (Madame Butterfly: Act III, also: Atto II, parte 2)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
22Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Come una mosca prigioniera”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Come una mosca prigioniera” (Suzuki, Butterfly) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III (Madame Butterfly: Act III, also: Atto II, parte 2)
Giacomo Puccini?:??
23Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Con onor muore”
orchestra:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recorded at:
Royal Opera House (“Covent Garden”) in London (Greater London) (on 1957-05-02)
live recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III. “Con onor muore … Tu? Tu? Piccolo Iddio” (Butterfly, Pinkerton) (on 1957-05-02)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto III (Madame Butterfly: Act III, also: Atto II, parte 2)
Giacomo Puccini?:??