Puccini: Turandot - 3LP Box Set

To mark 100 years since the premiere of Puccini’s final opera Turandot, Decca presents a limited-edition deluxe reissue of the legendary 1972 recording conducted by Zubin Mehta. Featuring an all-star cast of Luciano Pavarotti, Joan Sutherland, Montserrat Caballé and Nicolai Ghiaurov, this “definitive” recording includes Pavarotti’s signature aria Nessun Dorma, which became a global phenomenon during the FIFA World Cup 1990 and remains the most streamed opera aria of all time.Newly remastered in 24-bit/192kHz from the original master tapes, this release is available on vinyl for the first time since the 1970s and as a first-ever hybrid SACD. Presented in a linen-bound deluxe box with a hardback book, archival material and exclusive artwork, this strictly limited edition will not be repressed.Vinyl Edition: LPs half-speed mastered by Miles Showell & cut at Abbey Road Studios, and pressed on 180gm vinyl; with poly-lined inner sleeves. Hybrid SACD Edition: presenting 24-bit audio.Meticulously researched and lavishly presented hardback book in multiple languages, housed in a deluxe cloth-wrapped rigid slipcase, with sticker and onsert, including: A new feature-length essay from internationally renowned writer on opera, Roger Pines Individual features on Pavarotti, Sutherland, Caballé by Roger Pines and Katherine Cooper Special article from Decca’s rising tenor Freddie de Tommaso on his approach to performing the role of Calaf in the 21st century Facsimiles from the original 1970s LP release booklet, including the complete libretto in four languages Original session photographs and recently unearthed shots Also includes exclusive 1920s-style Turandot collectible poster (A4)