Sondra Radvanovsky, Lyric Opera of Chicago and Enrique Mazzola present "Puccini: Heroines," a live recording of a Giacomo Puccini program performed in February 2025. Radvanovsky's extraordinary voice gives each heroine vivid individuality, from the tender lyricism of Anna and Mimì to the dramatic intensity of Tosca and Turandot, and includes roles that were previously not part of her stage repertoire. Together with Mazzola and the Lyric Opera Orchestra, she captures Puccini's genius for combining concise, emotionally charged arias with profound character insight. From the grace of "Le Villi" and the passion of "Manon Lescaut" to the intimacy of "La Bohème" and the virtuosic drama of "Turandot," Radvanovsky's artistry makes every phrase shine. The encores include Musetta ("La Bohème") and Lauretta ("Gianni Schicchi"), which highlight both her theatrical flair and authenticity—she seems to feel every nuance deeply from within. Sondra Radvanovsky and the Lyric Opera of Chicago were previously heard with "The Three Queens" (2022) (jpc 10833198).