Giacomo Puccini - Leontyne Price / Erich Leinsdorf - Madama Butterfly (2006) {Hybrid-SACD ISO & HiRes FLAC}
Giacomo Puccini - Madama Butterfly
Leontyne Price / Erich Leinsdorf / RCA Italian Opera Orchestra
SACD ISO (2.0/MCH): 3,62 GB | 24B/88,2kHz Stereo FLAC: 863 MB | Full Artwork
Label/Cat#: RCA Red Seal "Living Stereo" # 82876 82622-2 | Country/Year: US 2006 | 5% Recovery Info
Genre: Classical | Style: Romantic, Opera, Italian
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Leontyne Price, Soprano; Richard Tucker, Tenor; Rosalind Elias, Mezzo-Soprano; Philip Maero, Baritone; Erich Leinsdorf, Conductor - [2006] Madama Butterfly (Disc 1) [2.0] (SACD[PS3] - 24bit88.2kHz)
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SACD[PS3]ISO to flac conversion using SACD_Conversion_script version 0.5
Track list
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01 Orchestra Opening 01:04.40
02 E Soffitto E Pareti 05:27.95
03 Dovunque Al Mondo Lo Yankee 03:54.01
04 Amore O Grillo 03:25.77
05 Ancora Un Passo Or Via (Butterfly's Entrance) 03:01.56
06 Gran Ventura 03:18.56
07 L'imperial Commissario 03:02.13
08 Vieni, Amor Mio 02:26.51
09 Ieri Son Salita Tutta Sola 01:49.71
10 Tutti Zitti 01:15.61
11 Madama Butterfly 02:07.68
12 Cio-Cio-San 02:19.89
13 Bimba, Bimba, Non Piangere 05:25.48
14 Bimba Dagli Occhi 04:01.28
15 Vogliatemi Bene 07:10.68
16 E Izaghi Ed Izanami 06:28.72
17 Un Bel Di 04:25.80
Technical Details
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01) ISO image created using sacd-ripper for PS3
02) Edited Master Dff file extracted using SACD_Extract
03) Edited Master Dff file analysed using foobar + foo_input_sacd and DR Meter plugins to find peak track(s)
04) Dff files for loudest tracks extracted from the ISO using SACD_Extract and converted using Weiss Saracon 1.61-27 at 24bit/88.2kHz with -6.00dB gain
05) Non-clipping gain calculated using SoX
06) Final pass conversion using Weiss Saracon 1.61-27 at 24bit/88.2kHz with 4.60dB gain as calculated above
07) Final pass PCM file split into individual tracks (discarding first 41 samples) using track lengths calculated from cue file generated by SACD_Extract
08) Spikes at beginning of first/end of last tracks eliminated by deleting 24 samples and replacing with the adjacent 24 samples using SoX to give the correct track length
09) Finalised tracks converted to flac [level 8] and tagged using tag.exe
10) Dynamic Range measured using Foobar DR Meter plugin
foobar2000 1.1.11 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2016-09-10 20:27:24
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Analyzed: Leontyne Price, Soprano; Richard Tucker, Tenor; Rosalind Elias, Mezzo-Soprano; Philip Maero, Baritone; Erich Leinsdorf, Conductor / Madama Butterfly (Disc 1)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR10 -0.97 dB -15.51 dB 1:04 01-Orchestra Opening
DR14 -1.76 dB -20.95 dB 5:28 02-E Soffitto E Pareti
DR12 -0.01 dB -18.38 dB 3:54 03-Dovunque Al Mondo Lo Yankee
DR11 -0.82 dB -17.27 dB 3:26 04-Amore O Grillo
DR11 -3.20 dB -18.90 dB 3:02 05-Ancora Un Passo Or Via (Butterfly's Entrance)
DR14 -4.88 dB -24.59 dB 3:19 06-Gran Ventura
DR12 -1.83 dB -19.03 dB 3:02 07-L'imperial Commissario
DR14 -4.52 dB -25.88 dB 2:27 08-Vieni, Amor Mio
DR11 -2.28 dB -20.64 dB 1:50 09-Ieri Son Salita Tutta Sola
DR12 -3.85 dB -23.46 dB 1:16 10-Tutti Zitti
DR11 -4.39 dB -20.96 dB 2:08 11-Madama Butterfly
DR10 -0.31 dB -16.84 dB 2:20 12-Cio-Cio-San
DR13 -3.67 dB -22.46 dB 5:25 13-Bimba, Bimba, Non Piangere
DR11 -2.03 dB -17.94 dB 4:01 14-Bimba Dagli Occhi
DR12 -1.68 dB -18.81 dB 7:11 15-Vogliatemi Bene
DR14 -2.85 dB -24.18 dB 6:29 16-E Izaghi Ed Izanami
DR12 -1.20 dB -19.96 dB 4:26 17-Un Bel Di
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Number of tracks: 17
Official DR value: DR12
Samplerate: 88200 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2445 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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======================================================================================
SACD[PS3]ISO to flac conversion using SACD_Conversion_script version 0.5
Track list
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01 Orchestra Opening 01:04.40
02 E Soffitto E Pareti 05:27.95
03 Dovunque Al Mondo Lo Yankee 03:54.01
04 Amore O Grillo 03:25.77
05 Ancora Un Passo Or Via (Butterfly's Entrance) 03:01.56
06 Gran Ventura 03:18.56
07 L'imperial Commissario 03:02.13
08 Vieni, Amor Mio 02:26.51
09 Ieri Son Salita Tutta Sola 01:49.71
10 Tutti Zitti 01:15.61
11 Madama Butterfly 02:07.68
12 Cio-Cio-San 02:19.89
13 Bimba, Bimba, Non Piangere 05:25.48
14 Bimba Dagli Occhi 04:01.28
15 Vogliatemi Bene 07:10.68
16 E Izaghi Ed Izanami 06:28.72
17 Un Bel Di 04:25.80
Technical Details
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01) ISO image created using sacd-ripper for PS3
02) Edited Master Dff file extracted using SACD_Extract
03) Edited Master Dff file analysed using foobar + foo_input_sacd and DR Meter plugins to find peak track(s)
04) Dff files for loudest tracks extracted from the ISO using SACD_Extract and converted using Weiss Saracon 1.61-27 at 24bit/88.2kHz with -6.00dB gain
05) Non-clipping gain calculated using SoX
06) Final pass conversion using Weiss Saracon 1.61-27 at 24bit/88.2kHz with 4.60dB gain as calculated above
07) Final pass PCM file split into individual tracks (discarding first 41 samples) using track lengths calculated from cue file generated by SACD_Extract
08) Spikes at beginning of first/end of last tracks eliminated by deleting 24 samples and replacing with the adjacent 24 samples using SoX to give the correct track length
09) Finalised tracks converted to flac [level 8] and tagged using tag.exe
10) Dynamic Range measured using Foobar DR Meter plugin
foobar2000 1.1.11 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2016-09-10 20:27:24
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Analyzed: Leontyne Price, Soprano; Richard Tucker, Tenor; Rosalind Elias, Mezzo-Soprano; Philip Maero, Baritone; Erich Leinsdorf, Conductor / Madama Butterfly (Disc 1)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR10 -0.97 dB -15.51 dB 1:04 01-Orchestra Opening
DR14 -1.76 dB -20.95 dB 5:28 02-E Soffitto E Pareti
DR12 -0.01 dB -18.38 dB 3:54 03-Dovunque Al Mondo Lo Yankee
DR11 -0.82 dB -17.27 dB 3:26 04-Amore O Grillo
DR11 -3.20 dB -18.90 dB 3:02 05-Ancora Un Passo Or Via (Butterfly's Entrance)
DR14 -4.88 dB -24.59 dB 3:19 06-Gran Ventura
DR12 -1.83 dB -19.03 dB 3:02 07-L'imperial Commissario
DR14 -4.52 dB -25.88 dB 2:27 08-Vieni, Amor Mio
DR11 -2.28 dB -20.64 dB 1:50 09-Ieri Son Salita Tutta Sola
DR12 -3.85 dB -23.46 dB 1:16 10-Tutti Zitti
DR11 -4.39 dB -20.96 dB 2:08 11-Madama Butterfly
DR10 -0.31 dB -16.84 dB 2:20 12-Cio-Cio-San
DR13 -3.67 dB -22.46 dB 5:25 13-Bimba, Bimba, Non Piangere
DR11 -2.03 dB -17.94 dB 4:01 14-Bimba Dagli Occhi
DR12 -1.68 dB -18.81 dB 7:11 15-Vogliatemi Bene
DR14 -2.85 dB -24.18 dB 6:29 16-E Izaghi Ed Izanami
DR12 -1.20 dB -19.96 dB 4:26 17-Un Bel Di
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Number of tracks: 17
Official DR value: DR12
Samplerate: 88200 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2445 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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Leontyne Price, Soprano; Richard Tucker, Tenor; Rosalind Elias, Mezzo-Soprano; Philip Maero, Baritone; Erich Leinsdorf, Conductor - [2006] Madama Butterfly (Disc 2) [2.0] (SACD[PS3] - 24bit88.2kHz)
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SACD[PS3]ISO to flac conversion using SACD_Conversion_script version 0.5
Track list
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01 C'e. Entrate 04:04.36
02 Yamadori, Ancor Le Pene 04:42.93
03 Ora A Noi 02:59.85
04 Due Cose Potrei Far 02:03.29
05 Ah M'ha Scordata? 04:55.12
06 Io Scendo Al Piano 03:10.35
07 Il Cannone Del Porto 03:42.11
08 Tutti I Fior? (Flower Duet) 03:51.80
09 Or Vienmi Ad Adornar 04:45.13
10 Humming Chorus 02:55.07
11 Oh Eh 07:39.65
12 Gia Il Sole 04:02.71
13 Io So Che Alle Sue Pene 03:42.68
14 Addio, Fiorito Asil 02:55.83
15 Suzuki, Suzuki 05:46.59
16 Come Una Mosca 02:43.48
17 'con Onor Muore…' (Death Of Butterfly) 04:43.69
Technical Details
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01) ISO image created using sacd-ripper for PS3
02) Edited Master Dff file extracted using SACD_Extract
03) Edited Master Dff file analysed using foobar + foo_input_sacd and DR Meter plugins to find peak track(s)
04) Dff files for loudest tracks extracted from the ISO using SACD_Extract and converted using Weiss Saracon 1.61-27 at 24bit/88.2kHz with -6.00dB gain
05) Non-clipping gain calculated using SoX
06) Final pass conversion using Weiss Saracon 1.61-27 at 24bit/88.2kHz with 4.87dB gain as calculated above
07) Final pass PCM file split into individual tracks (discarding first 41 samples) using track lengths calculated from cue file generated by SACD_Extract
08) Spikes at beginning of first/end of last tracks eliminated by deleting 24 samples and replacing with the adjacent 24 samples using SoX to give the correct track length
09) Finalised tracks converted to flac [level 8] and tagged using tag.exe
10) Dynamic Range measured using Foobar DR Meter plugin
foobar2000 1.1.11 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2016-09-11 11:35:52
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Analyzed: Leontyne Price, Soprano; Richard Tucker, Tenor; Rosalind Elias, Mezzo-Soprano; Philip Maero, Baritone; Erich Leinsdorf, Conductor / Madama Butterfly (Disc 2)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR14 -3.85 dB -23.28 dB 4:04 01-C'e. Entrate
DR12 -2.18 dB -20.71 dB 4:43 02-Yamadori, Ancor Le Pene
DR14 -5.66 dB -28.18 dB 3:00 03-Ora A Noi
DR12 -4.17 dB -22.53 dB 2:03 04-Due Cose Potrei Far
DR12 -0.68 dB -17.52 dB 4:55 05-Ah M'ha Scordata?
DR11 -0.60 dB -18.31 dB 3:10 06-Io Scendo Al Piano
DR10 -0.68 dB -16.95 dB 3:42 07-Il Cannone Del Porto
DR12 -2.69 dB -21.78 dB 3:52 08-Tutti I Fior? (Flower Duet)
DR15 -5.08 dB -27.36 dB 4:45 09-Or Vienmi Ad Adornar
DR12 -19.80 dB -36.27 dB 2:55 10-Humming Chorus
DR12 -0.01 dB -19.12 dB 7:40 11-Oh Eh
DR15 -5.61 dB -25.87 dB 4:03 12-Gia Il Sole
DR11 -2.00 dB -17.59 dB 3:43 13-Io So Che Alle Sue Pene
DR11 -1.30 dB -18.86 dB 2:56 14-Addio, Fiorito Asil
DR15 -1.96 dB -23.69 dB 5:47 15-Suzuki, Suzuki
DR12 -2.92 dB -21.10 dB 2:43 16-Come Una Mosca
DR11 -0.86 dB -16.76 dB 4:44 17-'con Onor Muore…' (Death Of Butterfly)
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Number of tracks: 17
Official DR value: DR12
Samplerate: 88200 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2521 kbps
Codec: FLAC
================================================================================
======================================================================================
SACD[PS3]ISO to flac conversion using SACD_Conversion_script version 0.5
Track list
–––––
01 C'e. Entrate 04:04.36
02 Yamadori, Ancor Le Pene 04:42.93
03 Ora A Noi 02:59.85
04 Due Cose Potrei Far 02:03.29
05 Ah M'ha Scordata? 04:55.12
06 Io Scendo Al Piano 03:10.35
07 Il Cannone Del Porto 03:42.11
08 Tutti I Fior? (Flower Duet) 03:51.80
09 Or Vienmi Ad Adornar 04:45.13
10 Humming Chorus 02:55.07
11 Oh Eh 07:39.65
12 Gia Il Sole 04:02.71
13 Io So Che Alle Sue Pene 03:42.68
14 Addio, Fiorito Asil 02:55.83
15 Suzuki, Suzuki 05:46.59
16 Come Una Mosca 02:43.48
17 'con Onor Muore…' (Death Of Butterfly) 04:43.69
Technical Details
––––––––-
01) ISO image created using sacd-ripper for PS3
02) Edited Master Dff file extracted using SACD_Extract
03) Edited Master Dff file analysed using foobar + foo_input_sacd and DR Meter plugins to find peak track(s)
04) Dff files for loudest tracks extracted from the ISO using SACD_Extract and converted using Weiss Saracon 1.61-27 at 24bit/88.2kHz with -6.00dB gain
05) Non-clipping gain calculated using SoX
06) Final pass conversion using Weiss Saracon 1.61-27 at 24bit/88.2kHz with 4.87dB gain as calculated above
07) Final pass PCM file split into individual tracks (discarding first 41 samples) using track lengths calculated from cue file generated by SACD_Extract
08) Spikes at beginning of first/end of last tracks eliminated by deleting 24 samples and replacing with the adjacent 24 samples using SoX to give the correct track length
09) Finalised tracks converted to flac [level 8] and tagged using tag.exe
10) Dynamic Range measured using Foobar DR Meter plugin
foobar2000 1.1.11 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2016-09-11 11:35:52
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Analyzed: Leontyne Price, Soprano; Richard Tucker, Tenor; Rosalind Elias, Mezzo-Soprano; Philip Maero, Baritone; Erich Leinsdorf, Conductor / Madama Butterfly (Disc 2)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR14 -3.85 dB -23.28 dB 4:04 01-C'e. Entrate
DR12 -2.18 dB -20.71 dB 4:43 02-Yamadori, Ancor Le Pene
DR14 -5.66 dB -28.18 dB 3:00 03-Ora A Noi
DR12 -4.17 dB -22.53 dB 2:03 04-Due Cose Potrei Far
DR12 -0.68 dB -17.52 dB 4:55 05-Ah M'ha Scordata?
DR11 -0.60 dB -18.31 dB 3:10 06-Io Scendo Al Piano
DR10 -0.68 dB -16.95 dB 3:42 07-Il Cannone Del Porto
DR12 -2.69 dB -21.78 dB 3:52 08-Tutti I Fior? (Flower Duet)
DR15 -5.08 dB -27.36 dB 4:45 09-Or Vienmi Ad Adornar
DR12 -19.80 dB -36.27 dB 2:55 10-Humming Chorus
DR12 -0.01 dB -19.12 dB 7:40 11-Oh Eh
DR15 -5.61 dB -25.87 dB 4:03 12-Gia Il Sole
DR11 -2.00 dB -17.59 dB 3:43 13-Io So Che Alle Sue Pene
DR11 -1.30 dB -18.86 dB 2:56 14-Addio, Fiorito Asil
DR15 -1.96 dB -23.69 dB 5:47 15-Suzuki, Suzuki
DR12 -2.92 dB -21.10 dB 2:43 16-Come Una Mosca
DR11 -0.86 dB -16.76 dB 4:44 17-'con Onor Muore…' (Death Of Butterfly)
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Number of tracks: 17
Official DR value: DR12
Samplerate: 88200 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2521 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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SACD Info:
Giacomo Puccini - Madama Butterfly
Leontyne Price / Erich Leinsdorf
Label: RCA Red Seal
Series: Living Stereo
Catalog#: 82876 82622-2
Format: Hybrid-SACD, Album, Stereo, Multichannel
Country: US
Released: 2006
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic, Opera, Italian
Tracklist:
Disc: 1
01. Act I: Orchestral Opening
02. Act I: E Soffitto E Pareti
03. Act I: Dovunque Al Mondo Lo Yankee
04. Act I: Amore O Grillo
05. Act I: Ancora Un Passo Or Via (Butterfly's Entrance)
06. Act I: Gran Ventura
07. Act I: L'Imperial Commissario
08. Act I: Vieni, Amor Mio!
09. Act I: Leri Son Salita Tutta Sola
10. Act I: Tutti Zitti!
11. Act I: Madama Butterfly!
12. Act I: Cio-Cio-San!
13. Act I: Bimba, Bimba, Non Piangere (Love Duet)
14. Act I: Bimba Dagli Occhi (Love Duet)
15. Act I: Vogliatemi Bene (Love Duet)
16. Act II: E Izaghi Ed Izanami
17. Act II: Un Bel Di
Disc: 2
01. Act II: C'e. Entrate
02. Act II: Yamadori, Ancor Le Pene
03. Act II: Ora A Noi
04. Act II: Due Cose Potrei Far
05. Act II: Ah! M'ha Scordata?
06. Act II: Lo Scendo Al Piano
07. Act II: Il Cannone Del Porto!
08. Act II: Tutti I Fior? (Flower Duet)
09. Act II: Or Vienmi Ad Adornar
10. Act II: Humming Chorus
11. Act III: Oh Eh! Oh Eh!
12. Act III: Gia Il Sole!
13. Act III: Lo So Che Alle Sue Pene
14. Act III: Addio, Fiorito Asil
15. Act III: Suzuki, Suzuki!
16. Act III: Come Una Mosca
17. Act III: 'Con Onor Muore… (Death Of Butterfly)
Length: 129 Minutes 29 Secs.
Superb Remastering, 13 Sep 2006
By Mark Hite - Published on Amazon.com
This recording of Madama Butterfly is one of my all time favorites. It was one of the 1st records that I bought myself in the early 1970's. Since then I have acquired original 1963 LP pressings, UK-made LP's, the the original R2R tape, & the old CD issue, all in hopes of finding the best sounding edition. Up till now, the Reel-Reel tape was the best, apparently avoiding the some of the dull Dynagroove equalization that RCA imposed on this & most of its subsequent 1960's releases.
Now here is where the DSD/SACD mastering has proved its worth! This disc reveals a master recording of breadth & subtlety, the equal of any of the "Living Stereo" era recordings. The 3D soundstage is spacious, the orchestra warm & detailed, & the voices exquisitely clear & vivid. All of this is in a sound environment that is never forced or harsh. I think one can safely say that we have never truly heard this beautiful performance in all of its glory until now.
In previous releases that I have heard in this Living Stereo SACD series, I found the sound either to be a little flat compared to the original LP's, or somewhat aggressive & "in-your-face" in a way that the magnificent "Living Stereo" LP's never were. This issue is just the opposite. Compared to these magnificent CD's, the old LP & R2R versions still sound good, but a little flat, 2-dimensional, & lacking in detail compared to the SACD. Maybe the RCA/BMG SACD series has found its real value in revealing the true beauty of "Dynagroove"-era recordings that RCA previously offered only in over-equalized versions. I hope to see many more on SACD, including the best recordings that Leinsdorf made with the Boston Symphony. An SACD of the Leinsdorf/Boston "Lohengrin" is something to truly dream for.
Don't hesitate to buy this disc. The sumptious & heart-felt performances of Price & Tucker along with the flexible idiomatic orchestral performance have long made this a classic. Now we can hear it on CD in all its magnificence. For those who don't have SACD capability, the CD layer is also derived from the new DSD master & is very fine, well worth the reasonable price.
The packaging is bare-bones, with links to an online libretto for downloading. The booklet does reprint the original 1962 notes; but there are no photos or new notes regarding the artists, recording, or the remastering. There is just a generic technical essay that is included in all of the SACD releases. Still, at this price, who's complaining? Highest recommendation!
With kind permission by ManWhoCan. Thanks my friend!