Placido Domingo - The Unknown Puccini

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Review by Maurício Magalhães

The Unknown Puccini by Placido Domingo – A Hidden Gem Worth Your Ears Let’s cut to the chase: The Unknown Puccini isn’t your typical opera album. Released in 1989 under CBS Masterworks, this Placido Domingo-led project dives deep into some of Puccini’s lesser-known works—stuff you probably haven’t heard before unless you’re a hardcore classical nerd. And honestly? It’s kinda refreshing. The album blends vocal music and opera styles with Domingo’s signature powerhouse voice, backed by Julius Rudel on piano and organ, and produced by Michel Glotz. If you’re into raw emotion and beautiful melodies without all the over-the-top drama of full-blown operas, this one’s for you. Now, I gotta say, two tracks really stuck with me: “Ad Una Morta!” and “Terra E Mare (Autograph Version).” “Ad Una Morta!” hits hard right outta the gate. It’s like Puccini decided to pour every ounce of heartbreak into this piece, and Domingo delivers it like no one else can. His voice cracks just enough at moments to make it feel real—you know, not too polished or fake-perfect. You can almost picture someone standing there, staring at a grave, trying to hold it together but failing miserably. It’s haunting, man. Like, you’ll wanna sit quietly for a sec after it ends just to process what you’ve heard. Then there’s “Terra E Mare (Autograph Version),” which feels more intimate somehow. Maybe it’s because it’s labeled as the “autograph version,” so you get the sense that this is closer to Puccini’s original vision. The melody flows effortlessly, and Domingo’s phrasing gives it this warm, almost nostalgic vibe. It’s the kind of song that makes you think about life and nature and all those big-picture things without even realizing it. Plus, Julius Rudel’s subtle piano work adds this gentle layer underneath Domingo’s vocals—it’s simple yet totally effective. One thing I love about this album is how unpretentious it feels. Sure, it’s classical music, but it doesn’t hit you over the head with complexity or try too hard to impress. Instead, it lets the songs speak for themselves. Even if you’re not an opera buff, you can still appreciate the beauty here. It’s like finding an old photograph tucked away in a drawer—unexpectedly moving. Here’s the kicker though: listening to The Unknown Puccini made me wonder why we don’t hear more albums like this today. Where are the modern takes on forgotten classical gems? Or maybe they exist, and I’m just clueless. Either way, hats off to Domingo and the team for shining a light on these hidden treasures. Oh, and fun fact—I listened to this while folding laundry, and suddenly my boring chore turned into a mini concert hall experience. Go figure. So yeah, give The Unknown Puccini a spin if you’re up for something different. Just don’t blame me if you start crying during “Ad Una Morta!” because, trust me, it happens.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
03:36
Terra E Mare (Published Version)1:27
Avanti Urania!1:18
Morire?2:40
Vexilla (a 2 Voci)4:32
Mentia L'Avviso4:23
Ad Una Morta!3:13
Inno A Diana2:10
Terra E Mare (Autograph Version)1:53
(Casa Mia, Casa Mia)0:39
Storiella D'Amore5:06
A Te3:31
E L'Euccellino1:19
Canto D'Anime1:34
Sole E Amore1:58
Inno A Roma
Salva Regina5:36

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Catalog Numbers

  • MT 44981
  • MT44981

Labels

CBS Masterworks

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Formats

  • Vinyl
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Credits

RoleCredit
PianoJulius Rudel
OrganJulius Rudel
ProducerMichel Glotz

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Barcode: 5099704498140

About Placido Domingo

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Spanish tenor opera singer, moving into Baritone when he was older; popularly known as one of . Also a very accomplished pianist, and more recently as a conductor. Born 21 January 1941 in Madrid, Spain, he moved to Mexico early in his life. Both his mother and father Plácido Domingo Ferrer were well-known performers in the Zarzuela operatic theatre movement, which was where he gained his musical inspiration and passion from. As well as his continued performance commitments, he served as the General Director of the Washington National Opera in Washington DC, and the Los Angeles Opera in California. He also found time for many humanitarian works for charity and musical initiatives, including "Operalia: The World Opera Competition" which he founded in 1993 for upcoming young opera singers. While neither of his children have followed in opera, his name will be carried on, as he is Plácido Domingo II, one of his sons is Plácido Domingo III, and a grandson Plácido Domingo IV.

Real Name

    • José Plácido Domingo Embil

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *The Unknown Puccini* by Placido Domingo, released in 1989, shines a light on rare gems from Puccini's early works. It’s not your typical opera album. Julius Rudel played both piano and organ, adding unique textures to the tracks. Fun fact—there are two versions of "Terra E Mare" included: the published version and Puccini’s original autograph version. It’s like getting a peek into the composer’s creative process. Produced by Michel Glotz, this album feels like a treasure chest for classical music lovers.