LA BOHEME Albanese, Di Stefano (New Orleans 1959) (CD)

Digitally remastered from a newly discovered stereo source, this legendary 1959 performance from the New Orleans Opera stars Licia Albanese and Giuseppe di Stefano, Giuseppe Valdengo, Audrey Schuh, and Norman Triegle. Digital audio mastering by Roderick Evenson. [1999, Stereo, 2-CD, 106 minutes] LA BOHÈME Opera in Four Acts Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica Cast: Mimì - Licia Albanese Rodolfo - Giuseppe Di Stefano Musetta - Audrey Schuh Marcello - Giuseppe Valdengo Colline - Norman Treigle Schaunard - Arthur Cosenza Benoît / Alcindoro - Warren Gadpaille Parpignol - Thomas Carter Custom House Official - Harold Crane Sergeant - Steve Harun New Orleans Opera Orchestra and Chorus Renato Cellini, conductor (Live performance, November 1959)