America's favorite soprano celebrates the red-blooded passion and drama of Italian opera with sumptuous arias by Puccini and his contemporaries composers of the VERISMO style Included in this all-new recording are some of operas most popular melodies. From Mimls first act aria and Liys passionate last breath to Suor Angelicas desperate plea and Magdas revelry in LA RONDINE Renie Fleming performs this deeply emotional music of love and loss with her trademark ravishing tone and dramatic intensity. Fleming has only performed La Bohhme on stage which makes each track a new treasure to discover and enjoy. In addition, Fleming is joined by special guests culminating with the conclusion of Act II of La Rondine with tenor Jonas Kaufmann.