Mani

1. Le Supplice de la Baignoire

2. Dopees

3. Se Flinguer/Piquer une Porsche

4. Bbraallen

5. Madrague, Retour

6. Perdre

7. Muraille_1

8. Triviana, Nuire!

9. Techniques du Lexo

10. Muraille_2

11. 50actionexpress

12. Muraille_3

13. La Regle

14. Dans Ton Doki

15. Alexia

Tracks:

Aida: Se quel guerriero io fossi; Celete Aida
Manon Lescaut - Donna non vida mai
Rigoletto - La Donna ? mobile
Rigoletto - Ella mi fu rapita; Parmi veder le lagrime
Cavalleria Rusticana - Siciliana: O Lola - Frederick Schauwecker
Faust - Salut, demeure chaste et pure - Robert Merrill
Pagliacci - Vesti la guibba
La Boh?me - Che gelida manini - Licia Albanese
Prince Igor - Vladimir's Recitative and Cavatina
Andrea Cher - Come un bel di di maggio
Martha - M'apparutt'amor
L'elisir d'amore - Una furtiva lagrima
Eugene Onegin - F, f (Lensky's aria)
Turandot - Nessun Dorma
Tosca - Recondita armonia
Tosca - E lucevan le stelle
Tosca - O dolci mani
The Trout (Die Forelle)
An Silvia: Was ist Silvia?
Stchen D. 957/4

Tracks:

The Pearl Fishers - Au fond du temple saint
Tosca - Mario, Mario, Mario!
Don Carlo - lo l'ho perduta!; Dio, che nell'alma infondere
Manon Lescaut - Oh, sar pila!; Tu, tu, amore? Tu?
La Boh - In un coup Mimtu pitorni
La Forza Del Destina - Solenne in quest'ora
Aida - La fatal pietra; O terra addio
Turandot - Signore, escaolta!; Non piangere, Li
Otello - Oh! monstruosa colpa!; Si, pel ciel marmorea giuro!
A Dream
Turandot - Nessun Dorma
Zeignung, Op 10, No. 1/Dedica

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Surely Björling was one of the greatest tenors of his or any other time, not only for the clarion ring, the purity, and the melting lyricism of his voice, but for his effortless lightness, impeccable intonation, endless breath control, and natural phrasing and line, enhanced by old-fashioned but wonderfully expressive scoops and slides. On this generous two-disc set, he is heard in a huge selection of arias and some duets with distinguished colleagues; most of them were recorded separately, and a few are excerpted from complete opera recordings--unfortunately not very skillfully, stopping abruptly in mid-phrase if not mid-note. No matter; the miraculous thing is that Björling, whether singing an entire role or a single aria, can instantly create a character and bring him to vibrant life. He sings everything in the original keys--his high B-flats, B's, and C's are thrilling--and almost everything in the original language, including a few songs by Schubert, Strauss, and Grieg. Recorded live in recital, they are delightful--only one is too operatic. Among his partners, soprano Zinka Milanov and baritone Robert Merrill stand out. This recording presents an incomparable artist at his incomparable best. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Excellent older music.......2007-04-05

He is obviously one of the best of his time and puts to shame some of the newer singers. You get alot for your money on this CD too. I highly recommend it for a Sunday morning to enjoy your coffee, newspaper, and scones :}

A Golden Voice!.......2006-07-31

In opera circles everyone knows about Jussi Bjorling. But, I am writing this for the many people who never heard of him. He died in 1960 at the age of 49 so he hasn't been around for 46 years. Thus, the younger generation have only heard of Pavarotti, Domingo, Correras and some newer fellows. Believe me, the sweet, honeyed, golden voice of Bjorling will impress you. His voice..his "instrument".....is...is....what can I say, it's "beautiful". If you haven't heard him before you have an enormous treat ahead of you! If you love the beautiful sound of a "trained" voice, you'll love this guy! Enjoy!
(Some guy below is comparing Bjorling to DeStefano and Corelli and some others and was critical of Bjorling. The guy who wrote that must be suffering from hearing loss! ALL the tenors he mentioned are/were great artists. DON'T BELIEVE HIM...BELIEVE ME! :o) Email:boland7214@aol.

Heaven.......2004-12-13

I used to buy two separate CDs for people I was introducing to Bjoerling - the Pearl Fishers one, and the one with the Nessun dorma on it... So I was delighted when this 2 CD set came out.

To me, NO other tenor I've ever heard matches Bjoerling. His voice is one of the few that reduce me to tears just trying to EXPLAIN it to people. I've loved classical music since childhood but was never able to get into opera until I heard Jussi ... all the tenors alive today - feh, sorry, but to me they just sound like guys taking deep breaths and singing loud, not like "the voice of God" ...

The Ultimate Tenor Anthology.......2003-10-26

For anyone who has for some reason fallen in love with some other tenor voice, the discovery of Jussi Bjoerlings voice may be heartbreaking. This is not a tenor who can only sing superbly in lyric opera or only in dramatic opera, or only in song and lieder. This singer can sing whatever he wants and more; he does it equally brilliant whatever to the vocal demands may be. That, more than anything makes him absolutely unique in the record history.
In the opening selection of this compilation; "Celeste Aida", this essentially lyric voice demonstrates for every heroic and dramatic tenor how to sing dramatic opera. It is a sheer singing lesson. In the strenuous recitative, he does not shout or use other non-musical effects, but shows that true dramatic expression is characterized by tonal intensiy and not by volume, although he had plenty enough of that. The beautiful and incredibly free flow of lyric tones in the Pearlfishers duet, the Faust cavatina and in the gorgeous "Che gelida manina" is absolutely exemplary. Yet, who could replicate the beauty of those effortless high C`s? I cannot think of anyone.
The only thing that could better this and give the set 5 stars in the book, is a compilation of the same selections, transferred from the original tapes and not excessively remastered as on this occasion. The sound is at times overly bright and the voice sounds thin and even sharp. But the singing is so far unmatched.

The biggest hype I've ever seen or heard.......2003-07-27

This tenor is a tiny patch if compare to Corelli or Del Monaco, not to even mention Pavarotti. His high notes are strain to the max and he sounds like he's singing in half falsetto.
A total disappointment. I recommend Gigli and Del Monaco instead.

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Wonderful CD that not only explores reggae but other forms
One of the best and newest "Marley" talents
Excellent ! Tasteful and Expiring!
It was great I loved it

The Journey
Ky-Mani
Manufacturer: V2
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000JG4L
Release Date: 1999-07-27

Tracks:

Rude Boy
Fell In Love
Country Journey
Dear Dad
Return Of A King
Emperor
Party's On
Hi-Way
Tom Drunk
No Faith
Your Love
Fire, Fire
Warriors
Lord Is My Shepherd

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Wonderful CD that not only explores reggae but other forms.......1999-12-22

By far the best song on the CD is Warriors. I dont know how he does it but he sounds like DMX yet still blends it wonderfully with that great voice that sounds like his dads. Good CD.

One of the best and newest "Marley" talents.......1999-10-13

This album is one of the best Raggae discs to come out in a long time. I was just in St. Lucia attending a Maxi Priest/Third World/Steel Pulse concert and during the band change, they played this album. Definately listen to "Warrior" and "Letter to Dad". Well done.

Excellent ! Tasteful and Expiring!.......1999-09-20

Ky-Mani music lifts your spirits as it teaches about life. My dad past away and the heart warming letter to his great father "Bob Marley" touched my heart and soul. "Country Journey" eases the loss of my boyfriend who has gone away. A CD well worth waiting for.

It was great I loved it.......1999-09-20

Ky-mani is a great vocalist. He brings me back to the day's of his dear old dad, The honerable Robert Nester Marley. He has his own flavor however which is refreshing now a days when it dosen't seem as if we have any real musicians any more.

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It all sounds the same
simply beautiful!!
Luscious!!!

Om Mani Padme Hum
Buedi Siebert
Manufacturer: Real Music
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001CCYEM
Release Date: 2004-02-24

Tracks:

Om Mani Padme Hum (short version)
Om Mani Peme Hung Hrih
Lotus Call Part 1 (Vajra Guru Mantra)
The Lotus in the Mountains
The Lotus People
Free Spirit
Wind From the Temple
Lotus Call Part 2
To All Living Beings
Om Mani Padme Hum (long version)
Om Mani Peme Hung Hrih (mantra version)
Breeze from Lotus Mountain

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On this recording, named for an easy-to-recite Buddhist chant that is the essence of the Buddha's heart, Buedi Siebert takes the path of peace to a specific place, as easy to visualize as a clear-air gust of wind high on a mountain in Tibet. Westerners seeking some basic knowledge of Buddhist philosophy will enjoy the simple but informative liner notes that explain the source of this soothing, ambient music that incorporates Siebert's lush, dreamy guitar lines and his mastery of numerous indigenous flutes. There are also soaring vocals by Dorothea Ferber and other chants by male voices. The short version of the title track opens the disc by creating an inviting and soul-lifting Asian atmosphere that is easy to hum along with. Some of the tunes just float sweetly along while others, like "The Lotus People," feature more jangly, percussive beats. On that particular tune, the mantra is reprised with a mix of voice and flute. Siebert lends an even truer air of authenticity with "Lotus Call, Pt. 2," which features authentic chanting Buddhist monks. At the very minimum, the listener will be transported into a very relaxing place. Hopefully, the complexities of the music beneath the basic "Om" will inspire deeper meditation and possibly study into the philosophy that inspired it.

~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

Customer Reviews:

It all sounds the same.......2006-08-21

Many of the tracks are exactly the same and even those that aren't are so similar that there is little variety in these offerings. These recordings are definitely oriental in style and since the tinny, twangy, and hollow sound doesn't really appeal to me, I just am not very excited about this CD. I will most likely be giving it away to someone who might enjoy this sound more.

simply beautiful!!.......2005-10-01

Even though a couple of the tracks are based on the same buddhist mantra (om mani padme hum);the mantra is so beautiful and calming and chanted wonderfully that you don't get bored.All the other tracks including the instrumentals are all great,ALLtogether wonderful for meditation,chanting and just simple lisening!!

Luscious!!!.......2004-07-17

Whenever the day seems too long or the eternal journey endless - put
this CD on...it will take transport you beyond these realms on a magical carpet ride!....indescribably superb!...heavenly poetry for the spirit!

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Awesome CD

Jai Jai Jai

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Release Date: 2004-11-02

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Awesome CD.......2006-04-06

There are parts of this CD that qualify as the most moving music I've ever heard, specifically, parts of Track 2. You've probably got to love kirtan and Wah! to feel as enthusiastic as I do, but even if you're only curious and interested in learning more about this type of hindu/chanting/music, this is the one album I would recommend as a great first place to start.

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Not the most well-known Marley, but Ky-mani's the most skilled vocalist
One of the best from the Marley children
The Best Marley Son
Keeping with tradition
Best Reaggae Album After Bob Marley

Many More Roads
Ky-Mani Marley
Manufacturer: Artists Only Records
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ASIN: B00005J73K
Release Date: 2001-05-29

Tracks:

Who We Are
Many More Roads
Heart Of A Lion
Yesterday
Freedom
Love In The Morning
Ska-Ba-Dar
Valley Of Decision
Giving I A Fight
In A De Dance
Warning
Hailie I

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Ky-Mani is another of Bob Marley's talented children, half brother to Ziggy and siblings. He is a multitalented performer who has already collaborated with Wyclef Jean and is well on his way to becoming a movie star. He and his band are Jamericans, or American-reared people of Jamaican birth or ancestry. Not surprisingly, his songs travel between a roots-oriented aesthetic and bottom-heavy dance-hall grooves, but are also lightly touched by a sleek R&B/pop sensibility that was probably absorbed during his Miami boyhood. However, whether his agile, rough-edged tenor is inexorably focused on the beat or diffused like ganja-scented smoke rings, the lyrics adhere to conscious Rastaman concepts and lessons. The band is similarly by the book, featuring an ornate, melodic bass, a suavely empathetic female back-up choir, honking sax lines, and a rhythm section that could pulverize solid granite. --Christina Roden

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Not the most well-known Marley, but Ky-mani's the most skilled vocalist.......2007-03-26

In terms of popularity, Ky-mani Marley may be far behind the likes of eldest brother Ziggy, Stephen and even little brother Damian, but he's the best vocalist of the singing Marley kids. Ziggy and Stephen, as talented as they are, seem to lean far too heavily on the Bob Marley-isms, especially Stephen. And Damian, while seemingly the most popular Marley nowadays, is arguably the least talented -- putting out albums with solid music backing thanks to brother Stephen, but his vocal delivery is OK at best.
Now, with Ky-mani, while not as prolific as Ziggy, I can envision him as being a singer in his own right, Marley name or not. I can't say the same of the others.
The Marley kids have their strengths.
Ziggy writes strong songs, but his voice is so much like his father's that it's hard to discern his own voice, and it just doesn't seem he has ever found a sound of his own, and maybe that's through no fault of his own -- as he has been branching out musically lately.
And Stephen, as good as his production chops are, he's nowhere near as good a lyrics-writer, and his vocals seem all over the place, imitating Bob Marley more than Ziggy ever did.
And Damian leans on dancehall toasting, at which he's OK, but I still wonder if he'd have the opportunity if, first, he didn't have the Marley name, and didn't have Stephen's production backing.
*(Julian, unfortunately to say, seems to be mostly an imitation of both Bob and Ziggy, and you'd see him if you couldn't catch Ziggy, Stephen or Ky-mani performing)
But Ky-mani, to use Jamaican parlance, has the "sweetest" vocals of the Marley brood. His voice, while still reminiscent of father Bob's, has a timber to it and subtle vibrancy to it, like it's a cloth made of finer threads.
Whereas Ziggy and Stephen's vocals still seem rough, and even flat at times, Ky-mani brings true melody, musicality and dexterity with his singing.
I saw him performing live recently, and his on-stage performance was right up there with the best two or three reggae concerts I've seen.
And he can play funky, play roots, play dancehall and sing lovers rock, going from each style with ease (and sometimes back and forth between two styles within the same song, check out "Hailie I" on this CD), whereas Ziggy is good with the straightforward voice of indignation and conscience, but rather lacking when it comes to the love-themed songs. And Stephen is better at the love songs than Ziggy, and also good at indignation, but he's lacking when it comes to the social-conscience songs, stumbling while trying to deliver strong messages.
But with Ky-mani, just hear how he goes from the rooted indignation of
"Who We Are" to the roots of title-track "Many More Roads," and to the lovers-rock style of "Love In The Morning," all equally convincing. And when I saw him perform live, I learned he can handle dancehall booming vocals more convincingly than Damian, for whom dancehall toasting is his bread and butter. (Check out "In A De Dance" on this CD, where he delivers a gruff vocal style, reminiscent of Buju Banton, but with Ky-mani's vocal ability)
It's truly a shame that more people don't know about Ky-mani, but I guess that makes it easier for us, his fans, to see him play. ;)
Ziggy has the elder brother status and voice of wisdom, Stephen the production know-how, Julian the Ziggy-like and Bob-like mannerisms and affectations, and Damian the toasting bravado, but Ky-mani's got the vocal dexterity and skill, something the others can't claim. With a new album due out sometime soon, hopefully Ky-mani will gain recognition for being much more than just "another Marley son."

One of the best from the Marley children.......2006-12-17

Without a doubt, this is one of, if not the best release of the various albums put out by the Marley kids over the years. Ky-Mani stays true to his father's legacy, and this is a pure roots and culture reggae album. This album seemed not to do as well as his previous effort, probably because it has that "old school" feel, but if you are a fan of true reggae, then you will appreciate this. His first album tried to be all things to all people, and while it wasn't bad, I think this album is more consistent. Giving I A Fight is my favorite song an the album. Pure roots and culture.

The Best Marley Son.......2005-08-04

I have had this album for a couple years and I must say it is one of the best Reggae albums ever. There is not a bad song on the entire album! It is loaded with heavy roots. Ky-Mani shows his talent here and blows previous album Country Journey away.
Ky-Mani may be the next "King" of reggae if he can follow this one up with anything close to this however I don't see how he can out do this one.

Keeping with tradition.......2005-07-11

Wonderful album. If you enjoy any of the Marley family's music, this album DEFINITELY will not disappoint.

Best Reaggae Album After Bob Marley.......2004-10-11

This album just showed up at my house, I had never heard of this guy, I said Marley well that sounds good, I know of ziggy marley. Ziggy is very good as well in his own world. Ky mani brakes new ground with old roots in this album. I have never heard a better album put togather in a long time. all the songs on this album are the very best. I saw all the brothers on tour in Portland Oregon. That was one of the best shows I have ever seen. Buy this album you will love it. And support all the Marley Bros, and help your local Organic Farms............Allen Maderos

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Kasarova and the Amazing Multi-Colored Dream Voice
Very good
Kasarova Is the Current "Gold Standard" of Living Mezzos
Very unique and enjoyable voice

Vesselina Kasarova - A Portrait
George Frideric Handel , Christoph Willibald Gluck , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Gioachino Rossini , Gaetano Donizetti , Vincenzo Bellini , Munich Radio Orchestra , Friedrich Haider , Vesselina Kasarova , Bavarian Radio Chorus , Tim Hennis , Isolde Mitternacht-Geibendorfer , Barbara Muller , Dankwart Siegele , Leonid Savitzky , and Andreas Schulist
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ASIN: B000003G3T
Release Date: 1996-11-12

Tracks:

Rinaldo: Or la tromba in suon festante
Orfeo ed Euridice: Che farnza Euridice?
Le nozze di Figaro: Voi che sapete che cosa mor
Don Giovanni: Batti, batti, o bel Masetto
La Cenerentola: Nacqui all'affanno e al pianto
Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Una voce poco fa
L'Italiana in Algeri: Pronti abbiamo e ferri e mani...Amici in ogni evento...Pensaalla patria
Anna Bolena: Sposa a Percy...Per questa fiamma indomita...Ah! Pensate che rivolti
La Favorita: Fia dunque vero...O mio Fernando!
I Capuleti e i Montecchi: Se Romeo t'uccise un figlio...La tremenda ultrice spada

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The title "A Portrait" would suggest some sort of a cohesive look at this talented Bulgarian mezzo-soprano. But she is so astonishingly versatile, one wonders if there are at least two singers at work here. Her more athletic coloratura moments in the Rossini and Donizetti arias would suggest some sort of slavic Cecila Bartoli while her more soulful, lyrical moments in Gluck's Orfeo would suggest a heavier voice like Kathleen Ferrier. Could it be that she has it all--or at least as much as one could hope for in a single singer? --David Patrick Stearns

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Kasarova and the Amazing Multi-Colored Dream Voice.......2006-04-06

This was my introduction to Vesselina Kasarova CD. I first saw her in a clip of Il Barbiere di Siviglia (singing Una voce poco fa) on Classic Arts Showcase program one night and was amazed at how beautifully she sings the coloratura piece while doing complicated acting manuevers on stage.

The really great thing about Kasarova is how she communicates the essence of each aria with her voice. She doesn't sing 'Konzertzant'. Her instrument, for some reason, doesn't sound as big on recording as it does live (where it is quite plenty big, very lusterous and agile), and she uses many vocal colors to bring out the different character of her roles (a lot of time in the same aria to show the change of emotion). It is unconventional, but it works really well in the story telling.

Her coloratura is amazing. It is fast and fluidly effortless sounding... and she sings all the notes!! A true Rossinian mezzo with great extension at the top. She also incorporates the ornaments into the music so well it gives the piece a character rather than standing out at odd with the music. Kasarova is so subtle in her interpretations that each time I replay an aria I catch some nuances I missed before.

Her 'Che faro senza Euridice' may sound 'simple' on the first try, but it is quite understatedly wistful and gives the picture of a devastatingly drained Orfeo who has lost all hope. It gets better the more closely you listen to it. Her 'Voi che sapete' is of a Cherubino who is young and enthusiastically in love.

She uses wider vibrato in her bel canto pieces which fit the music well. Her Rosina has a split personality demarcated at 'ma', a note that turns an perky love-struck young thing into a potentially vengeful witch in such dramatic way that I can visualize her eyes narrowing and her fangs growing just by hearing it. Her renditions of 'o mio Fernando' and 'Se Romeo t'uccise un figlio' are unforgetable. Kasarova gives you all she has and it is wonderful.

Very good.......2004-03-19

I find this collection interesting, but not necessarily to the singers advantage. She sings what she sings well, but there is an "overblown" quality from time to time. Sona la tromba (the first selection) has a rough edge to it. I like this singer very much in other things I have her in. This is a good CD, but I think it would have served her more to choose some other selections. Her Verdi is excellent, but we are not treated to it. Her Orfeo lacks that really rich lower register that would make it tell. Still, a great buy and a great collection.

Kasarova Is the Current "Gold Standard" of Living Mezzos.......2003-11-14

When this CD was first released, I happened to hear the track with "Una voce poco fa" played on a classical-music radio station. For over 50 years I had been a devoted "fan" of instrumental classical music, but, in just 3 minutes, Kasarova's performance expanded and altered my mind and heart. When I attempted to purchase an audio tape of her singing, I discovered none was for sale anywhere. My solution? Buy the CD--and THEN buy a CD player. Five or six years later, I own over 1800 CDs, about 2/3 of them operatic music. My preferences are now mainly for bel canto singers who are mezzos or contraltos. Rossini, Handel, and Bellini are my favorite composers. Why? Chiefly because of my chance encounter with Ms. Kasarova's wonderfully flexible, rich, warm voice. She caused me to get season tickets to the Met for the past four years (where I was finally able to hear/see her in THE BARBER OF SEVILLE--the best of the four performances I've attended). For purposes of easy comparison, I have "imported" tracks from this CD onto my computer's hard drive along with those of several dozen other mezzos singing the same arias. After many hours of back-to-back listening, in almost all cases I greatly prefer the versions of Kasarova. This CD is an excellent "starter" purchase for any beginners who wish to explore what opera has to offer. For "experienced" listeners, it is a must-have!

Very unique and enjoyable voice.......2000-07-22

Although Kasarova still has a bit to learn about singing, she is clearly on her way to becoming a great interpreter of the mezzo-soprano repertoire. There were a few pieces that I certainly do not long to hear repeated, but for the most part, the album is enjoyable.

My favourite selections were the coloratura pieces. "Una voce poco fa" has been sung to DEATH already, but Kasarova adds something new to it, especially in the lower register. It's nice to hear this piece performed by a true mezzo. The "Voi che sapete" was also very nicely done (it fell wonderfully in her passagio), although "Batti, batti" was not memorable (it felt somewhat monotonous---maybe because Kasarova was beginning to tire with the high tessitura). I especially enjoyed her rendition of O mio Fernando---I would like to hear her sing "Stride la Vampa" (Trovatore) in the future.

The only piece that really didn't thrill me was the Orfeo "Che faro." This piece was written for a good rich contralto, and Kasarova's tone simply wasn't appropriate to carry this aria affectively (she really sounds like she's straining the low notes, which can't really be disguised because they occur so many times).

I listen to Kasarova whenever I'm bored with Larmore or Bartoli. She has a certain husky tendency in her voice that is extremely desirable but not present in the voices of these other two divas. This is a wonderful album to introduce you to her unique voice!

Puccini: Tosca (Highlights) / Freni, Pavarotti
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A masterpiece

Puccini: Tosca (Highlights) / Freni, Pavarotti

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ASIN: B000026BVF
Release Date: 2000-09-12

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TOSCA: Atto I: Sante ampolle! ... Recondita armonia (Cavaradossi)
TOSCA: Atto I: Gente la dentro! (Cavaradossi)
TOSCA: Atto I: Mario! Mario! Mario! (Tosca)
TOSCA: Atto I: Or lasciami al lavoro (Cavaradossi)
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TOSCA: Atto II: Ov'e Angelotti? (Scarpia)
TOSCA: Atto II: Sciarrone, che dice il Cavalier? (Scarpia)
TOSCA: Atto II: Orsu, Tosca, parlate (Scarpia)
TOSCA: Atto II: Foria... - Amore (Cavaradossi, Tosca)
TOSCA: Atto II: Vittoria! Vittoria! (Cavaradossi)
TOSCA: Atto II: Vissi d'arte (Tosca)
TOSCA: Atto II: Chi e la? (Scarpia)
TOSCA: Atto II: Io tenni la promess (Scarpia)
TOSCA: Atto III: E lucevan le stelle (Cavaradossi)
TOSCA: Atto III: Ah! Franchigia a Floria Tosca (Cavaradossi)
TOSCA: Atto III: O dolci mani (Cavaradossi)
TOSCA: Atto III: Come e lunga l'attesa! (Tosca)
TOSCA: Atto III: Presto, su! Mario! Mario! (Tosca)

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A masterpiece.......2001-04-25

Tosca a great work of operatic genius is not one to be missed as Puccini and his work stand as timeless as when they were first performed.

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Guru
Abhishek Bachchan , and Aishwarya Rai
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Excellent introduction to Tebaldi's art
Wonderfull
Classic Renata

Classic Puccini Recordings
Puccini , and Tebaldi
Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2003-03-11

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Italian Soprano Renata Tebaldi was One of the Most Important Post-war Sopranos to Tackle a Wide Range of Puccini Roles, and During the 1950s She Recorded Several Complete Opera Recordings. Some of the Operas were Recorded Twice — in Mono and Then in Stereo. Amongst Those which Tebaldi Committed to Disc in the Recording Studio on Two Occasions Must Be Included La Bohème and Madama Butterfly. It is the Earlier, Mono Recordings of These Two Operas which Are Included Here and They Reveal a Fresh-voiced Tebaldi in Recordings Which, Despite the Stereo Remakes, have Stood the Test of Time.

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Excellent introduction to Tebaldi's art.......2005-09-29

This set covers the entire productive years of Tebaldi's recording career. Turandot, Butterfly and Boheme are from her earlier career while Tosca is from her later career. Since this Tosca recording is now out of print and is somewhat hard to find, this recording itself almost worth the cost of the set. In Turandot, you will find Tebaldi at her fresher voice, lovely and melting. Eventhough I would still rate Callas' first recorded Tosca as my first choice, this Tosca comes very close. Enjoy.

Wonderfull.......2005-08-19

Fantastic recordings at a very good price. Tebaldi and Del Monaco rule. You should definetely own this set.

Classic Renata.......2005-03-16

To say that these 12 disks contain some of the finest singing ever committed to disk is no exaggeration, but a simple statement of fact. Historical fact. In the 100 years (more or less) that Puccini operas have been around, only a few sopranos in each generation have been the equal of Renata Tebaldi. One cannot objectively say that anyone has surpassed her. Some opera lovers find her peerless in many of these performances. Personal tastes in singers vary, but no one ever sang these roles better. Few anywhere nearly so well. There is not a single note on any of these recordings that is not heartfelt to the core of her being. Like Maria Callas and Franco Corelli, she was luminous, gargantuan in her talent that personified an age. This is one of the great compilations.

Carreras, Domingo, Pavarotti - Puccini's Greatest Love Songs ~ Tu Tu Amore

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Lift your spirit! Listen to superb music from the best!
A Superb Introduction to Puccini

Carreras, Domingo, Pavarotti - Puccini's Greatest Love Songs ~ Tu Tu Amore
Giacomo Puccini , London Philharmonic Orchestra , Philharmonic Orchestra , Bologna Community Theater Orchestra , Berlin Philharmonic Brass Ensemble , Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra , Rome Opera Theater Orchestra , Royal Opera House Orchestra Covent Garden , Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra , Herbert von Karajan , Giuseppe Sinopoli , Riccardo Chailly , Zubin Mehta , José Carreras , Plácido Domingo , Luciano Pavarotti , John Alldis Choir , Juan Pons , Nicolai Ghiaurov , Rolando Panerai , Mirella Freni , Elizabeth Harwood , and Kiri Te Kanawa
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ProductGroup: Music
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Tracks:

Turandot: Nessun dorma (None Shall Sleep)
Tosca: Recondita Armonia (Strange Harmony)
Manon Lescaut: Donna Non Vidi Mai (I Never Before Beheld)
La Boheme: Che gelida Manina (Your Tiny Hand Is Frozen)
Tosca: E Lucevan Le Stelle (The Stars Were Shining)
Madama Butterfly: Dovunque Al Mondo Lo Yankee Vagabondo (Pinkerton's Entrance)
Turandot: Non Piangere, Liu! (Do No Weep, Liu)
La Fanciulla Del West: Ch'ella Mi Creda Libero (Let Her Believe I Am Free)
Madama Butterfly: Addio Fiorito Asil (Pinkerton's Farewell)
La Boheme: O Mimi, Tu Piu' Non Tomi
La Boheme: O Soave Fanciulla (O Pretty Girl)
Tosca: Ah Quegli Occhi! - Qual Occhio Al Mondo Puo' Star (Love Duet, Act I, Part II)
Madama Butterfly: Bimba, Dagli, Occhi Pieni Di Malia (Love Duet, Act I)
La Boheme: Dunque E Proprio Finita (Then It's Really Over)
Tosca: O Dolci Mani (O Sweet Hands)
Manon Lescaut: Tu, Tu, Amore? Tu? (You, You Beloved? You?)
Turandot: Nessun Dorma (None Shall Sleep)

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Lift your spirit! Listen to superb music from the best!.......2007-01-21

I love this cd.. Its all about love. It is full of passionate music. Hope you love it too.

A Superb Introduction to Puccini.......2000-08-04

I have this CD as well as "Puccini in Love" and really prefer this one. I think the selections as well as the performances are much better in "Tu Tu". Some of the duets are taken from the best recordings of these great operas. A must for anyone wanting to show why grand opera is worth learning about.

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