El Ruisenor

About the Artist
Galdino Sandoval was born in Mexico and moved to Fillmore, California at the tender age of three. With his mother singing to him throughout his childhood and his father frequently inviting mariachi performers to their Hacienda, young "Dino" developed his singing skills early in life. At sixteen, he married his sweetheart and now has three children. Although times were occasionally hard and work was difficult to come by, Galdino never gave up his dream of music. In 2003, he fulfilled this dream of spreading his music worldwide by releasing his debut album, "El Ruisenor," on PPL Records Latino. Galdino has since received acclaimed reviews for his songbird voice and his unique blend of mariachi, banda, and pop.

Product Description
Galdino "Dino" Sandoval es un cantante con corazon de oro. Va ha escuchar esa calidad en cada cancion que canta. Dino ama las canciones clasicas de mariachi, asi como los cantantes que las han cantado. El le da credito a Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete, y Vicente Fernandez como sus influenzas musicales. El posee una voz poderosa pero dulce.

El Ruisenor,Galdino Sandoval,PPL Records Latino

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Average customer rating: something to have Excellent Music buy now Lovely Aesthetically Pleasing

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Tracks:

1. II: Andante - Stephen Hough
2. I: Adagio Sostenuto - Dame Moura Lympany
3. Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude (Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring) - Dame Moura Lympany
4. Nocturne No. 2 In E Flat - John Ogdon
5. Clair De Lune - Dame Moura Lympany
6. II: Adagio - Cecile Ousset
7. Tango - Dame Moura Lympany
8. Liebestraum No. 3 In A Flat - John Ogdon
9. Waltz No. 9 In A Flat - Dmitri Alexeev
10. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - Cecile Ousset
11. Traumerei - Dame Moura Lympany
12. La Maja Y El Ruisenor - Magda Tagliaferro
13. Nocturne No. 5 In F-sharp Minor - Maurizio Pollini
14. Gymnopedie No. 1 - Aldo Ciccolini
15. Fur Elise - Dame Moura Lympany
16. Etude In E 'Tristesse' - John Ogdon
17. Fruhlingslied - Daniel Adni
18. II: Andante - Dmitri Alexeev

Tracks:

1. II: Adagio Cantabile - Walter Gieseking
2. II: Romanze - Annie Fischer
3. Aria - Maria Tipo
4. II: Romance (Larghetto) - Garrick Ohlsson
5. Granada - Gonzalo Soriano
6. Waltz No. 15 In A Flat - Maura Lympany
7. II: Largo - Andrei Gavrilov
8. An Den Fruhling - Daniel Adni
9. Nocturne No. 10 In A Flat - Daniel Adni
10. II: Adagio Un Poco Mosso - Walter Gieseking
11. La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin - Dame Moura Lympany
12. Cancons I Dansas No. 1 - Gonzalo Soriano
13. II: Adagio Sostenuto (Opening) - Cecile Ousset
14. Prelude No. 15 In D Flat 'Raindrop' - Dmitri Alexeev
15. Gnossienne No. 1 - Aldo Ciccolini
16. Berceuse - Jean-Philippe Collard
17. Minuet In G - Dame Moura Lympany
18. Berceuse In D Flat - Peter Donohoe

Customer Reviews:

something to have.......2007-03-14

These CD's are filled with all the awesome relaxing songs for the evening when you need it. It is just one of those must have items in your CD collection.

Excellent Music.......2007-02-19

This album was a "try and see" purchase but I love it. It makes great dinner music, great music to drift off to sleep with, or just nice background filler during social events needing a softer tone. It is not all solo piano music if that s what you are after; the other instruments blend very well however and don't challenge the piano playing. It is a piano album after all!

buy now.......2006-09-01

Want to know why I think the piano is the best musical instrument ever invented? Because no matter how the piano is played, it will always sound good. Whether the music is fast, slow, quiet or loud, it ALWAYS delivers with an appealing sound. This is something you need to buy.

Lovely.......2006-02-22

This is a beautiful calming cd. The playing is excellent and the pieces are well chosen.

Aesthetically Pleasing.......2005-09-14

I simply love piano music. If you're looking to relax, enjoy a peaceful time, then you must check out this album. If you truly enjoy piano music, this album is by far one of the best you can purchase.

As it says....it is the "Most Relaxing Piano Album in the World...Ever..." Well, I haven't listened to all piano albums in the world, but I don't need to, this one is just perfect for me, and I think you will agree!

I would say the pianists' are extremely accomplished. At times, I would admit-it's a bit 'spine tingling'!

Average customer rating: Gabriela Montero CDs Non-professional Review Absolutely Magnificent! Improvisations Unbelievable! A beautiful breath of fresh air!

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Tracks:

1. Moment Musical In E Mino Op. 12 No. 4
2. Prelude In G Op.32 No.5
3. Etude-Tableau In D Op.39 No.9
4. Prelude in D Flat Op.17 No.3
5. Prelude In E Flat Minor Op.16 No.4
6. Prelude In G Op.13 No.3
7. Etude in C Sharp Minor Op.42 No.5
8. La Vida Breve: First Spanish Dance - Manuel De Falla
9. Goyescas: Quejas O La Maya Y El Ruisenor
10. Danza Del Viejo Boyero
11. Danza De La Moza Donosa
12. Danza Del Gaucho Matrero
13. Nocturne In D Flat Op.27 No.2
14. Fantaisie-Impromptu In C Sharp Minor Op.66
15. Mephisto Waltz No.1

Tracks:

1. On Rachmaniov: Vocalise
2. On The Theme From Bach 'Goldberg Variations'
3. On Chopin: Nocturne In D Flat
4. On Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.2
5. Inspired By Scriabin
6. On Duermete Mi Nino
7. In The Style Of Tango
8. On Granados: 'Quejas O La Maya El Ruisenor'
9. In The Style Of Bach
10. On Chopin: Prelude In A
11. 'Improvisation in Blue (Gabriela Montero)'
12. 'Song for Natalia and Isabella (Gabriela Montero)'

Customer Reviews:

Gabriela Montero CDs.......2007-06-12

Excellent service -- speedy, just as described, well-packaged. I'd definitely buy from this seller again.

Non-professional Review.......2007-03-27

Okay, I listen almost exclusively to classical music, but I do so simply for the pleasure and nothing more. I cannot tell you about Gabriela Montero's technique, and, when she improvises, I have no ability to judge the music's intrinsic value, authenticity, or whatever. I can only tell you this: while I own many dozens of albums, running the full spectrum of the classical genre, I value none of them above Montero's Bach and Beyond and her Piano Recital. Pure listening joy!

Absolutely Magnificent!.......2007-03-09

I first saw Gabriela Montero on 60 Minutes a few months ago and was taken by her playing ability as well as her ability to improvise on the classics. Ms. Montero's fingers fly over the keyboard, playing Rachmaninoff more dramatically and key-perfect than I've heard in a long time. I decided to purchase this CD and have not been disappointed.

Improvisations Unbelievable!.......2007-01-26

Gabriela Montero is a tremendous talent, both in standard classical repertoire, and improvisation. I have know her since she was a young girl, and she was by far the best pianist around, even then. She is an undersung pianist of our age, and should rise to the top very soon!

A beautiful breath of fresh air!.......2007-01-20

What a sheer delight hearing her play. I've never heard anyone quite like her. A phenomenally gifted player, and it's a rare treat to hear someone who defies pigeonholing. I had heard her on the radio, and knew I was onto something when her improvisation on a very simple theme gave me the chills. I love both CD's in this collection.

It's interesting hearing the negative response coming from some classical musicians and fans. At times it can seem to roughly follow the stages of grief as proposed by Kubler-Ross. I'm a professional guitarist, and it's funny because it's almost identical to how guitarists react to hearing another guitarist, but with an big class-conscious overlay (all very civilized, of course). Think of the "guitarist screwing in a lightbulb" joke. To paraphrase and extrapolate on what someone might say upon hearing her improvisation:

1. Shock: Wow, he's good. Oh, and it's a woman!? And you say it's improvisation??

2. Denial: That can't possibly be improvisation. Classical musicians don't engage in that untidy process. What she's playing must be written out, and I can tell! Don't ask, I just know it.

3. Anger: This stuff is no good. Only permanent music is of value through the ages, and that's why classical music (and only the European kind) is better than any other music. Besides, I can't improvise, so I reject it - and only THOSE people engage in improvisation.

4. Depression: She can play all the classical music, and seemingly can improvise, or at least pass her stuff off as such. Not only that, she's getting attention and money, and we're not. Why is the world unfair?

5. Acceptance: (sort of) Well, I guess she's selling CD's, and is becoming successful. She is, I hate to admit it, a great player. Even if she is a faker. Of course, they're begging my Muffy to become artist-in-residence in Spoleto....

The other reviewer has a point when he says that she may be viewed as a curiosity. Because she's crossing genres, people may not know what to make of it, and this often causes reflexive hostility. As an improvisor, I would agree that it's hard to say that something is 100% improvised - players tend to have pet phrases and favorite general ideas they return to. But to me, Gabriela's playing is at the highest level of skill, beauty, and feeling, whether improvising or playing written pieces.

Average customer rating: Point of Information Estrellita Ugly Carmen Excellent disc

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Tracks:

1. Parlez-moi d'amour
2. Ouvre ton coeur
3. Oh, quand je dors
4. Waltz From Mireille
5. Si tu le veux
6. Les filles de le Cadiz
7. Les chemins de l'amour
8. Plaisir d'amour
9. Villanelle
10. Goyescas: Interludio
11. Goyescas: La maja y el ruisenior
12. Estrellita
13. La morena de mi copla

Customer Reviews:

Point of Information.......2007-07-06

Folks, please read the recording data! This album does not present merely the "older Sills" of 1975. Tracks 10 to 13 were recorded in February 1961, when Sills was about three months shy of 32 years old. To hear her any younger on disc, you have to go to her splendid recording of *The Ballad of Baby Doe*, released in 1959. (If anyone knows of still earlier recordings, please holler!) So these 1961 tracks alone make the album priceless, especially since it offers vastly better sound than the slightly boomy acoustic of *Baby Doe*.

For me, the initial main attraction here was the Granados, and it was a hallelujah moment when I spotted this CD in the bins almost 10 years ago. While this disc represents the commercial first release of the *Goyescas* selections, they received limited issue around December 1963 on a holiday-bonus LP ("The Sound of Genius 1963") from the Columbia Record Club.

That LP was my introduction to Sills, and it made me fall in love with her voice. It was always a special treat to play her vocal track for those who had no idea it existed and watch their astonishment as Beverly's voice floated through sonic space like the very nightingale she sings about. It is simply some of the loveliest, most haunting singing I've ever heard. To get two additional tracks from the same recordings sessions -- especially "Estrellita" -- was an unexpected blessing.

So get this CD for the last three tracks, if nothing else (track 10 is purely orchestral). They capture Sills at a magical moment. Even if you like nothing else on the disc (and I think you'll like much more), you can claim these three special treasures for a mere pittance. How much more precious are they, now that she has gone on to sing, we pray, in other realms.

Estrellita.......2006-12-07

The incomparable Beverly Sills beautifuly sings here a true bouquet of songs in French and Spanish. A pleasure to the ear.

Estrellita is not a Spanish song as claimed by some commentators, but a Mexican one, whose author is the late Manuel M. Ponce.

Ugly.......2004-05-20

Sills screeching a mezzo-role? She already ruined belcanto with her puny, fake screeching!

Carmen.......2004-04-26

She DID sing Michaela. And it's said that she also did Carmen. But if she did, she was completely miscast. She also did Aida, live-recording of her Aida is...interesting. Anyway, Sills rules in the French rep, esp. as Manon.

Excellent disc.......2004-03-21

This is a fantastic disc and shows Beverly Sills at her interpretive best with zesty, go-for-broke vocalism that is truly wonderful to hear.

Sills DID sing Carmen. She sang it on tour in the 1950s.

Average customer rating: Not the best recording Stunning Goldberg Aria Great CD Piano Perfection! A Classic in Every Sense!

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Tracks:

1. 'Aria' - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
2. 'Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring' - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
3. Prelude No.1 In C Major, BWV 846 - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
4. Minuet In G Major From Anna Magdalena Notebook - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
5. Prelude No.22 In B-Flat Minor, BWV 891 - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
6. 'Siciliano' - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
7. III. 'Rondo Alla Turca' - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
8. I. Allegro - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
9. Fantasy In D Minor - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
10. II. Adagio Cantabile - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
11. I. Adagio Sostenuto - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
12. Fur Elise - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
13. II. Minuet - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
14. Impromptu Op.90 No.3 In G-Flat Major - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
15. Moment Musicaux No.3 In F Minor - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
16. Fruhlingslied (Spring Song) - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
17. Venetian Gondola - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics

Tracks:

1. Waltz Op.64 No.1 In D-Flat Major Minute Waltz - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
2. Prelude Op.28 No.15 Raindrop Prelude In D-Flat Major - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
3. Nocturne Op.9 No.1 In B-Flat Minor - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
4. Etude Op.10 No.12 Revolutionary - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
5. Nocturne Op.27 No.2 In D-Flat Major - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
6. GRand Valse Brilliante Op.18 In E-Flat Major - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
7. Nocturne Op.9 No.2 In E-Flat Major - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
8. Etude Op.10 No.3 In E Major - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
9. Prelude Op.28 No.20 In C Minor - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
10. Prelude Op.28 No.4 In E Minor - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
11. Waltz Op.69 No.1 In A-Flat Major Farewell Waltz - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
12. Kindererszenen (Scenes From Childhood) Op.15 No.7: Traumerei (Dreaming) - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
13. Fantasiestucke (Fantasy Pieces) Op.12 No.1: Des Abends (In The Evening) - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
14. Widmung (Dedication) - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
15. Consolation No.3 In D-Flat Major - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics
16. Aria - 50 Most Loved Piano Classics

Tracks:

1. Hungarian Dance No.5 In F-Sharp Minor - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
2. Intermezzo Op.118 No.2 In A Major - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
3. Waltz Op.39 No.15 In A-Flat Major - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
4. June - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
5. Berceuse - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
6. Tango - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
7. Granada - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
8. To A Wild Rose - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
9. Clair DE Lune - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
10. The Girl With The Flaxen Hair - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
11. Golliwogg's Cake Walk - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
12. Arabesque No.I - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
13. Gymnopedie No.I - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
14. The Maiden And The Nightengale - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
15. Prelude Op.3 No.2 In C-Sharp Minor - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
16. Prelude Op.23 No.5 Ini G Minor - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs
17. I. Pavane - 50 Most Loved Piano Songs

Customer Reviews:

Not the best recording.......2007-07-15

The songs were played flawlessly, however, it's really quiet. When you turn up the volume, you will hear hissing in the background.

Stunning Goldberg Aria.......2006-02-21

Who is the performer of that amazing recording of the Goldberg Aria??!?! It must be Gould.

Great CD.......2006-01-29

Nice set of songs. I enjoyed it a lot, I see no reason why anyone wouldn't like this CD set.

Piano Perfection!.......2005-10-16

Saw it on TV and thought the music was beautiful, but forgot to write the information down... but managed to buy it online (now I see it frequently at the music stores)and I absolutely love this album -- all my favorite pieces! (I'm not big on writing comments or reviews, but was compelled by the artistry and passion I heard throughout this CD!)

A Classic in Every Sense!.......2005-10-12

I overheard some people at the record store talking about this album - one guy was actually a piano teacher and couldn't stop raving about it. I bought the album on his recommendation and couldn't be happier - it's stunningly beautiful. Beethoven's "Moonlight" sonata is haunting and Chopin's "Minute Waltz" is spectacular in its precision and speed! This will make a great stocking stuffer at Christmas for my friends (... I'm getting them now cause I've gone to a couple places and they're out of stock). If you're into piano, this is truly a classic!

Average customer rating: The most noble voice PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN luminous artistry from a genius A special Dignity and an Unfailing Beauty of Voice.

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Tracks:

1. El rossinyol
2. El testament d'Amelia
3. Adios meu homino
4. Mina nay por me casare
5. Tengo que subir
6. Ahi tienes mi corazon
7. La vi llorando
8. Ya se van los pastores
9. Campanas de Belen
10. Jaeneras que yo canto
11. A dormir ahora mesmo
12. Granadinas
13. Hincarse de rodillas
14. Cancion de trilla
15. Parado de Valldemosa
16. Nik baditut
17. Andregaya
18. Din, dan, boleran
19. Mariam matrem
20. Ay, triste vida corporal!
21. Que es mi vida, preguntais?
22. Porque es, dama, tanto quereros?
23. No me llames segalaherba
24. Ay, luna que reluces
25. En esta larga ausencia
26. Molinillo que mueles amores
27. Confiado jilguerillo
28. Seguidillas religiosas
29. Cancion de cuna
30. El jilguerillo con pico de oro
31. El canape

Tracks:

1. Ah, el novio no quiere dinero
2. Coma la rosa en la guerta
3. Estavase la mora
4. Aquel rey de Francia
5. Damos gracias a ti, Dios
6. Sobre Baca estaba el rey
7. Ay que non hay!
8. Rosa das rosas
9. Maravillosos e piadosos
10. Tres moricas m'enamoran
11. Paseabase el rey moro
12. Dime a do tienes las mientes
13. Si no's huviera mirado
14. Dexo la venda
15. Puse mis amores
16. Aqui me declaro su pensamiento
17. Pues que me tienes
18. Gentil dama, non se gana
19. Mi querer tanto vos quiere
20. Una hija tiene el rey
21. Una matica de ruda
22. Si la noche se hace oscura
23. Pastorcico, non te aduermas
24. Ay triste que vengo
25. No soy you quien la descrube
26. Pase el agua, Julieta
27. Aquel caballero, madre
28. Duelete de mi, Senora
29. De Antequera salio el Moro
30. De los alamos vengo, madre
31. Enfermo estaba Antioco
32. Dame acogida en tu hato
33. Morenica, dame un beso
34. Senora, si te olvidare
35. De donde venis, amore?

Tracks:

1. La rosa enflorece
2. Ven querida
3. Adio, querida
4. Durme, durme, hermozo hijico
5. Paxaro d'hermosura
6. Avrix, mi galanica
7. Irme quiero, la mi madre
8. Ya viene el cativo
9. Yo m'enamori d'un aire
10. Una matica de ruda
11. Anda, jaleo
12. Los cuatro muleros
13. Las tres hojas
14. Los mozos de Monleon
15. Las morillas de Jaen
16. Sevillanas del siglo 18
17. El cafe de Chinitas
18. Nana de Sevilla
19. Los pelegrinitos
20. Zorongo
21. Romance de Don Boiso
22. Los reyes de la baraja
23. La tarara
24. El combat del somni: Damunt de tu, nomes les flors
25. A l'ombra del Lledoner: Canco de grumet
26. Canciones negras: Cancion de cuna para dormir a un negrito
27. Cuatro madrigales amatorios: De los alamos vengo, madre
28. Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
29. Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
30. Seis canciones castellanas: No quiero tus avellanas
31. Seis canciones castellanas: Jota
32. Panxolina
33. Tu pupila es azul
34. Cantos populares espanolas: Malaguena
35. Cantos populares espanolas: Granadina
36. Cantos populares espanolas: El Vito
37. Cantos populares espanolas: Pano murciano
38. Clavelitos
39. Adios, Granada
40. Madrigal

Tracks:

1. Coleccion de tonadillas: Amor y odio
2. Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
3. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo discreto
4. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo olvidado
5. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo timido
6. Coleccion de tonadillas: El mirar de la maja
7. Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
8. Coleccion de tonadillas: La maja de Goya
9. Coleccion de tonadillas: Las currutacas modestas
10. Tres majas dolorosas: Oh muerte cruel!
11. Tres majas dolorosas: Ay majo de mi vida
12. Tres majas dolorosas: De aquel majo amante
13. Goyescas: La maja y el ruisenor (Rosario)
14. 'La vida breve': Vivan los que rien! (Salud - Act 1)
15. 'La vida breve': Alli esta! Riyendo! (Salud - Act 2)
16. 'Acis y Galatea': Confiado jilguerillo
17. El tripili
18. Llorad, corazon
19. Iban al pinar
20. No lloreis, ojuelos
21. Mananica era
22. Mira que soy nina
23. Gracia mia
24. El pano moruno
25. Seguidilla murciana
26. Asturiana
27. Jota
28. Nana
29. Cancion
30. Polo
31. 'La Tempranica': Zapateado (La tarantula e un bicho mu malo)

Customer Reviews:

The most noble voice.......2004-05-28

Victoria de los Angeles' voice not only has a silken quality and fascinating glow to it but it is one of the most regal, noble sounds you'll ever hear. She illuminated those moments of quietness, gentleness and noble, feminine pride and elegance like no other soprano before and after her. This release of her "Spanish Songs" has never been surpassed. The songs of her homeland seem to have been written for her beautiful instrument alone, she fills every piece with special beauty and charm, religious flair and beautiful, noble simplicity. Buy this recording and see why Victoria is one of the best sopranos ever having come from Spain.

PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN.......2002-01-08

FOR A LONG TIME "SONGS OF SPAIN" HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF CLASSICAL, POPULAR, SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS (CHRISTIAN AND SEPHARDIC) SPANISH SONGS. DE LOS ANGELES DEFIES A RIVAL IN THIS GENRE. DE LARROCHA, SORIANO AND ZANETTI PROVIDE UNEQUALED ACCOMPANIEMENTS. THE RECORDINGS ARE SECOND ONLY TO LIFE PERFORMANCES. I UNDERSTAND THAT EMI INTENDS TO TAKE THIS SET OUT OF PUBLICATION. PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN! I JUST PURCHASED MY THIRD SET FROM AMAZON AND I TREASURE IT AS MUCH AS MY FIRST!

luminous artistry from a genius.......2000-12-26

the vocal artist of vocal artistsdisplays her absolutely gorgeous voice and musical understanding of spanish feeling with a warmth that is unmatched anywhere.the only thing better was to hear her in person!

A special Dignity and an Unfailing Beauty of Voice........2000-09-17

This set offers four generously-filled CDs comprising almost 140 Spanish songs from Victoria de los Angeles' repertoire. To all of them she brings a special dignity and an unfailing beauty of voice. The earliest recordings date from 1950 and the last is the items she sang at the opening of the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Yes, you will find the ubiquitous "Clavelitos!" here, and a later version of "La maya el ruisenor" from "Goyescas". The enclosed booklet provides illuminating notes by Lionel Salter, who also translated many of the texts which are also included. Accompanists include Gerald Moore and Alicia de Larrocha, and Victoria de Los Angeles provides a guitar accompaniment herself in one song. The last track of all, a zapateado from a zarzuela, recorded live in New York, must almost have brought the house down.

Average customer rating: A great and daring mix of pieces performed by the best in the business! Pure

#1 Piano Album Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Dichter, Misha | ( D ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rogi, Pascal | ( R ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: The World's Favorite Piano Music Essential Piano: The Ultimate Piano Collection Romantic Piano Adagios #1 Classical Album The #1 Tenor Album ASIN: B000075A7R Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

1. Piano Sonata No. 15 In C, K 545: Allegro - Mitsuko Uchida
2. Piano Sonata No. 11 In A, K 331 'Alla Turca': Alla Turca (Allegretto) - Ingrid Haebler
3. Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No.2 'Moonlight': Adagio Sostenuto - Claudio Arrau
4. Fur Elise(Bagatelle In A Minor, Woo 59) - Alfred Brendel
5. Nocturen No.2 In E Flat, Op.9 No.2 - Tamas Vasary
6. Mazurka No.4 In B Minor, Op. 33 - Nikita Magaloff
7. Walt No.6 In D Flat, Op.64 No.1 'Minute Waltz' - Tamas Vasary
8. Polonaise No.6 In A Flat, Op. 53 - Shura Cherkassky
9. Moments Musicaux, Op.94 D 780 No.3 In F Minor (Allegro Moderato) - Mitsuko Uchida
10. Impromptus D 935, Op. 142 No. 2 In A Flat - Allegretto - Wilhelm Kempff
11. Kinderszenen, Op. 15 Traumerei - Alfred Brendel
12. Three Romances, Op.28 Einfach - Wilhelm Kempff
13. Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14 - Wilhelm Backhaus
14. Songsw Without Words, Op. 62 'Spring Song' - Daniel Barenboim
15. Liebestraum No. 3, Op. 62 - Jorge Bolet
16. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 In C Sharp Minor - Misha Dichet
17. Lyric Pieces Notturno, Op. 54 No. 4 - Emil Gilels

Tracks:

1. Islamey - Julius Katchen
2. Rhapsodie No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 79 - Amrtha Argerich
3. Etude In C Sharp Minor, Op. 42 No. 5 - Yevgeny Kissin
4. Prelude In C Sharp Minor, Op.3 No.2 - Shura Cherkassky
5. Prelude In G Minor, Op.23 No.5 - Sviatoslav Ricther
6. Prelude In G, Op.32 No.5 - Vladimir Ashkenazy
7. Goyescas, Book 1 Quejas O La Maja El Ruisenor - Alicia De Larrocha
8. Gymnopedie No. 1 - Pascal Roge
9. Suite Bergamasque: Clair De Lune - Jorg Demus
10. Preludes, Book 1 : Girl With The Flaxen Hair - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
11. Etude No. 11 Pour Les Arpeges Composes - Alexis Weissenberg
12. Jeux D'eau - Matrtha Argerich
13. Pavane For A Dead Princess - Vladimir Ashkenazy
14. Le Tombeau De Couperin - Pascal Roge
15. Allegro Barbaro, BB 63, SZ 49 - Zoltan Kocsis
16. Tocacata In C, OP.11 - Martha Argerich
17. Prelude In C Sharp Minor: Andante Con Moto E Poco Rubato) - Werner Haas
18. Prelude No.23 In F (Moderato), Op.34 - Olli Mustonen
19. Prelude No.24 In D Minor (Allegretto), Op.34 - Olli Mustonen

Customer Reviews:

A great and daring mix of pieces performed by the best in the business!.......2006-10-16

I must agree with the prior review - there are SO many classical piano compilations that have the same overplayed Romantic-era pieces on them - and usually not terrific performances of them at that. Decca put together the opposite of your average "piano for relaxation" collection here. I'll just make a quick list of why this is better than the rest - an atypical review for me, but necessary to point out why this album stands far above what's generally a lousy genre of compilation CDs.

-The first CD is generally Romantic-period and prior music and progresses in roughly chronological order. The second is composed of primarily 20th century pieces - sure, the order is not totally faithful on either CD, but it is refreshing to see a collection arranged so that one can literally listen to the trends in piano composition grow and fade.

-Decca chose top-notch pianists, many of whom are widely regarded as the supreme interpreters of Composer X. For this reason, you have a very simple piece like Grieg's Notturno played with an emotional urgency and crystal clarity you're unlikely to hear from a lesser pianist than Emil Gilels, or a very complex, often banged-out piece like Prokofiev's Toccata navigated fearlessly by the Argentine goddess of piano, Martha Argerich.

-They showed some guts in their choice of pieces. Sure, no Schoenberg appears here, but this is not your typical conservative don't-rock-the-boat piano collection. Bartok's aggressive, relentless Allegro Barbaro pairs wonderfully with the Ravel and Prokofiev toccatas on either side of it on disc 2; a quick tour of Rachmaninoff's Preludes follows an incredible rendition of Balakirev's harrowingly difficult Islamey. One of the most beautiful piano works ever composed - and ignored by 99% of piano music compilers - makes an appearance in the middle of disc 2: Granados's Goyescas (Quejas, o la maja y el ruiseñor), an infinitely subtle and sublime - and modern twist on the late Romantic/Impressionistic piano tradition - handled impeccably by the composer's compatriot and student Alicia de Larrocha.

I haven't said quite enough about CD 1 - sure, their choices of Chopin, Schubert, and Liszt works are good as well. But I'm showing where my heart lies in solo classical piano - impressionists and early 20th century composers, I feel, are as good as it gets. Für Elise makes its token appearance, but even it seems well contextualized on the first CD between the immortal Adagio of the Moonlight Sonata and Chopin's delightfully simple Nocturne in E Flat, which immediately recalls Roman Polanski's "The Pianist" for those who have seen it.

In short, CD 1 and 2 share the unique qualities of a careful yet daring selection of piano pieces played by indisputable masters of the instrument. If CD1 is good as gold, then CD2 is platinum. Simply amazing. Thanks Decca!

Pure.......2004-06-12

This album has it all, believe it or not. There are loads of cheesy #1 blah blah albums that are horridly popular. Sure, there are many well-known pieces on this, such as Alla Turca, the Adagio Sostenuto of the Moonlight, Fur Elise and the Minute Waltz. But almost everything else is relatively unheard of outside of the closely knit piano community.

That said, these CD's opened my eyes to some of the greatest piano works of all time, those including: Schubert Impromptu in A-flat, Rondo Capriccioso, Liszt's Liebestraum, Liszt's second Hungarian Rhapsody, Islamey, all three Rachmaninoff preludes, Granados' Goyescas, and Prokofiev's Toccata in C. I have begun learning a good many of these pieces as a result.

This set will not dissapoint. Do yourself a favor and buy it.

Average customer rating: Joselito el pequenio ruisenior Memories The best child singer El Ruiseñor

El Pequeno Ruisenor Joselito Manufacturer: Sony Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: El Caballo Blanco 100 Años De Musica 24 Grandes Éxitos ASIN: B00000JXB5 Release Date: 1998-07-01

Tracks:

1. Campanera
2. Tani
3. En Un Pueblito Espanol
4. Colombia Tiene Una Copla
5. Doce Cascabeles
6. Violin Gitano
7. Princesita
8. Granada
9. Pueblecito De Estrellas
10. Pastor
11. Clavelitos
12. Vals De Los Caballitos
13. Por Llamarte Marisol
14. Malaguena
15. Caballito Lucero
16. Donde Estara Mi Vida
17. Emigrante
18. Pajaro Pinto
19. Colorin De La Nina Bonita
20. Pregon De Las Campanas

Customer Reviews:

Joselito el pequenio ruisenior.......2007-06-01

I enjoy so much when I listen to Joselito, the best child singer
ever!!! I love his voice today too, He's one of the best ones
in centuries!viva Joselito, you still in our hearts!

Memories.......2007-01-29

This CD brings me memories when I was a young teen. The price was extremely high.

The best child singer.......2003-06-22

Child Joselito is the best spanish singer and actor of the XX century, his voice had a marvelous tone and he managed it with great virtuousness. All the songs of this album are beautiful and the records are very clear and they sound very well.

El Ruiseñor.......1999-12-01

The prodigical son of Spain, and the best singer of his time. This album is only for people who know about excellent music(you know, like la Traviata, El Bolero, Andrea Bocelli). This is a masterpiece, an european masterpiece from the country of the finest singers, Spain.

Average customer rating: Isabel's voice is enchanting! A real diamond! Amazing amazing stuff Fascinating Program Beautifully Performed

Isabel Bayrakdarian ~ Azulão Manuel de Falla , Enrique Granados , Carlos Guastavino , Xavier Montsalvatge , Fernando J. Obradors , Jaime Ovalle , Joaquin Rodrigo , Catalan Traditional , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Isabel Bayrakdarian , and Jamie Parker Manufacturer: Musica Viva ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Granados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Villa-Lobos, Heitor | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Villa-Lobos, Heitor | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Madrigals | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Isabel Bayrakdarian ~ Joyous Light Isabel Bayrakdarian ~ Pauline Viardot-Garcia (Lieder, Chancon, Canzoni, Mazurkas) Isabel Bayrakdarian ~ Cleopatra Songs Of Spain / De Los Angeles, et al Mozart: Arie e Duetti ASIN: B0000DFZY4 Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

1. El Majo Discreto
2. El Majo Timido
3. El Tra La La Y El Punteado
4. La Maja De Goya
5. La Maja Y El Ruisenor
6. Song Of The Birds
7. La Rosa Y El Sauce
8. Con Que La Lavare?
9. Vos me Matasteis
10. De Donde Venis, Amore?
11. De Los Alamos Vengo, Madre
12. El Vito
13. Al Amor
14. Corazon, Porque Pasais?
15. La Mi Sola, Laureola
16. Del Cabello Mas Sutil
17. Chiquitita La Novia
18. El Pano Moruno
19. Asturiana
20. Cancion
21. Nana
22. Jota
23. Polo
24. Cancion De Cuna Para Dormir A Un Negrito
25. Aria (Cantilena)
26. Dance/Danse (Martel)
27. Azulao

Album Description

Following on the enormous success of her first recording for CBC RECORDS - Joyous Light (CBC SMCD 5215) - the stunning young Canadian lyric soprano ISABEL BAYRAKDARIAN turns her attention to the seductive colours and rhythms of Spain and Latin America. The centre piece of this recording is the vocal evergreen, Bachianas Brasileiras # 5 for soprano and eight cellos by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. After winning the Metropolitan Opera National Auditions in 1997, Isabel (who is of Armenian descent) has gone on to make debuts with such international companies as the Metropolitan Opera (New York), Lyric Opera of Chicago, Paris Opera and La Scala (Milan), Semperoper (Dresden) and the Canadian Opera Company (Toronto).

Customer Reviews:

Isabel's voice is enchanting!.......2006-10-12

I had never heard of Isabel Bayrakdarian before. I was looking for a copy of Obradors' "Chiquitita la Novia" and happened to come upon this cd. Am I glad I bought it, in fact, I'm wearing it out. Her voice is like a bright
sunlight. Her interpretations are exquisite. My favorite on the recording is Granados' "La Maja y el Ruisenor".
Brava Isabel!

A real diamond!.......2006-04-13

I heard this voice first time on CBC Radio - from a concert in Toronto. It was magical! Soon after, I had a chance to listen to her in recital and this was an EVENT! Over two thousand people in the concert hall were holding their breath for two hours and it seemed that the hall itself became small and cozy. It was indeed a contact soul to soul.
Isabel has a rare talent that combines beautiful tone, clarity and unbelievable fluidity of her voice, intelligent thinking, good sensitive heart and generous nature. You believe every intonation, every nuance. She is always authentic, always noble and her expressivity is never forced, emotions are never overacted.
This CD captures well her magic voice. And God, she is amazing in pianissimos! That's why to me, the Lullaby by Xavier Montsalvatge with its softness and warmth is the highlight of this recording.

Amazing amazing stuff.......2004-10-07

The only reason I didn't give this disc five stars is because I'm not too crazy about Grandos' "Tonadillas." They aren't bad, but they're an incredibly weak opening group and the piano is a bit bouncy and boppy when compared to the more somber numbers on this disc with the cello ensemble.

I first fell in love with Bayrakdarian's voice on the CD "Joyous Light," a collection of Armenian liturgical music arranged for soprano and orchestra (some of it just solo voice.) This disc intrigued me because of her incredible voice and the somewhat off the beaten path repertoire & instrumentation (soprano, piano & cello ensemble!?!) I was happy to see a young, amazing talent NOT do a disc of Italian or German arias. Her CDs definately seem to explore the lesser known repertoire and that's to be commended, because we get to hear a stellar voice bring some real gems to light. Interesting that soprano's solo disc includes an instrumental piece, but it fits in nicely and is certainly appreciated by this listener.

The first two of the Rodrigo madrigales are arrestingly beautiful. The disc as a whole is sublime. She's definately one to watch. I can't think of another soprano I'd rather hear these days than Bayrakdarian. I'm flying back to my hometown next year to her in concert. It's months & months away and I can't think of another performance anytime soon that I'm looking this forward to.

Fascinating Program Beautifully Performed.......2003-11-21

There's been a lot of buzz lately about a young soprano just emerging up in Canada, a striking-looking young woman still in her twenties, winner of the Met Auditions, who has a burgeoning career in opera and recital. Her name is Isabel Bayrakdarian, member of an Armenian family who immigrated to Canada in 1989. She apparently had a nice untrained voice but didn't begin training professionally until 1993; meanwhile she had gotten a degree in biomedical engineering. But only four years later she won the Met Auditions and a couple of years later recorded a CD of seemingly esoteric Armenian songs that became a runaway best-seller in Canada. She made her Metropolitan début in 2002 in the role of Catherine in William Bolcom's 'A View from the Bridge.' This CD is a recording of a program that had been presented on CBC Radio and featuring pianist James Parker, himself a virtuoso with a solo career, and ten Toronto cellists led by cello soloist and Canadian Symphony principal, Bryan Epperson. And all of it in music by Hispanic composers.

First, the program is well-constructed, alternating vocal/piano music with vocal/cello ensemble music, with cello ensemble music. Timbres are changed often enough that one's ear does not tire. Second, every bit of the program is superbly performed. Pride of place must be given to Miss Bayrakdarian, whose voice is crystalline and yet imbued with a womanly sensuality that well serves the alternately sultry and kittenish Spanish music present here. She sings Granados's delicious 'Four Tonadillas' with the kind of charm that I thought only a native Spaniard could bring to it. She negotiates the agréments and their subtle alterations of intonation so typical of Spanish singing with complete mastery. Late in the program she performs, with the cello ensemble, the ever-popular Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 as well as I've ever heard it. She also inhabits the sung version of Granados's 'La Maja y el Ruiseñor' ('The Maiden and the Nightingale') arranged for the opera he made from his piano suite 'Goyescas.'

The cello group plays Pablo Casals's arrangement of the Catalan Christmas carol, 'El Cant dels Ocells' ('The Song of the Birds'). And they lend a hand in Joaquin Rodrigo's 'Cuatro madrigales amatorios' ('Four Love Madrigals'), with cello ensemble accompaniment arranged (as in others here recorded) by Peter Tiefenbach. I particularly liked the interplay of teasing soprano and sporty cellos in 'Vos me matásteis' ('I die for love of you'), the second of this set, which is then followed by a bang-up performance of the familiar, catchy 'De los álamos vengo, madre' ('I've been down by the poplars, mother').

Fernando Obradors wrote wonderful songs that occasionally get sung by non-Spanish singers--I remember once being entranced by Elly Ameling singing the set recorded here by Bayrakdarian with superb assistance from pianist Parker, 'Canciones clásicas españolas' ('Classic Spanish Songs'). And I must say that at times I hear a hint of Ameling in Bayrakdarian's voice, something I call 'a smile in the voice.' This set is followed by an expert arrangmement, this time by Claude Kenneson, of Manuel de Falla's 'Suite populaire espagnole' that employs the cello ensemble (with some melting solo work by Epperson, their leader) playing three all-instrumental pieces and then accompanying Bayrakdarian in three of the six songs.

The CD is rounded out by Xavier Montsalatge's Lullaby from 'Cinco canciones negras,' the aforementioned Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, and then the song that gives this album its title, Jayme Ovalle's 'Azulão' ('Bluebird'). The latter uses all the forces available here--soprano, pianist, cellists--in a haunting lament: 'Go bluebird, bluebird, companion of mine, go! Go see my faithless love.'

I cannot praise this issue highly enough. Ms Bayradkarian's voice is world-class and she sings with great musicality and feeling. Her accompanists are flawless. The recorded sound is quite good. The unattributed notes are very helpful. There are full translations of all the sung texts.

TT=76:14

Scott Morrison

Average customer rating: Great, but...

The Maiden and the Nightingale: Songs of Spain Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Granados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Madrigals | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Songs Of Spain / De Los Angeles, et al Victoria de los Angeles performs Ravel, Debussy & Duparc Wolf: Italienisches Liederbuch Massenet: Werther Lehár - The Merry Widow / Schwarzkopf, Wächter, Steffek, Gedda, Knapp, von Matacic ASIN: B0002VEQHA Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

1. La Maja Y El Ruisenor
2. I. Cuba Dentro De Un Piano
3. II. Punto De Habanera
4. III. Chevere
5. IV. Cancion De Cuna Para Dormir A Un Negrito
6. V. Canto Negro
7. Llorad, Corazon
8. Iban Al Pinar
9. I. E Con Que La Lavare?
10. II. Vos Me Matasteis
11. III. De Donde Venis, Amore?
12. IV. De Los Alamos Vengo, Madre
13. I. L'harpa Sagrada
14. II. Lo Violi De Sant Francesc
15. III. Sant Francesc I La Cigala
16. I. Damant De Tu, Nomes Les Flors
17. II. Aquesta Nit Un Mateix Vent
18. III. Jo Et Pressentia Com La Mar
19. I. Rutas
20. II. Pregon
21. III. Las 12
22. IV. El Pescador Sin Dinero
23. V. Coplilla
24. Canco De Grumet
25. Canco Incerta
26. Maig
27. Anacreontica
28. Madrigal

Customer Reviews:

Great, but..........2004-10-18

Absolutely charming singing from one of the great sopranos of our time. Highly recommended, but beware: 9 of these items (2-6, 9-12) are duplicates from an earlier EMI release titled "On Wings of Song." I know it is hopeless to complain about these continuing rip-offs by the "major labels" but it really grinds me to pay - yet again - for things I already own.

Average customer rating: Interesting and Excellent CD WOW! Vocalise Not a review on the cd itself.... superb

Natalie Dessay - Vocalise Sergey Rachmaninov , Léo Delibes , Camille Saint-Saens , Alexander Alexandrovich Alyabyev , Maurice Ravel , Enrique Granados , Heinrich Proch , Eva Dell'Acqua , Reyngol'd Moritsevich Glier , Johann Strauss II , Michael Schønwandt , Natalie Dessay , and Berlin Symphony Orchestra Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music General | Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Gliere, Reinhold | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Granados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Natalie Dessay - French Opera Arias Mozart Heroines; Natalie Dessay The Miracle of the Voice Natalie Dessay - French Opera Arias Natalie Dessay ~ Delirio (Handel Italian Cantatas) ASIN: B000006OGC Release Date: 1998-06-02

Tracks:

1. Vocalise, Op.34 No. 14
2. SalavieLe Rossignol) Poplular Russian Melody
3. Le Rossignol Et La Rose
4. Les Filles De Cadix
5. Vocalise En Forme De Habanera
6. La Maja Y El Ruise
7. 'Deh, Torna Mio Bene', Air And Variations
8. Villanelle 'J'Ai Vu Passer L'Hirondelle'
9. I Andante
10. II Allegro
11. Frsstimmen-Walzer (Voix Du Printemps (Voices Of Spring), Op.410

Customer Reviews:

Interesting and Excellent CD.......2007-06-06

This is an intriguing CD, featuring Natalie Dessay at her best. One plus: the booklet coming with the CD includes the words of the different works (at least those that have words to them). It's a somewhat different set of works than her other CDs featuring standard selections of arias.

The very first cut sets the tone for the whole CD: Rachmaninov's "Vocalise." No words--the soprano's voice is itself another orchestral instrument in effect. Dessay displays an absolutely ravishing vocal line, to my ears. Very nice high notes at the end, cleanly sung.

Delibes' "Les filles de Cadix." The words of the song feature much flirtation. Dessay's voice shows great agility in this piece. The work features a wide range of notes, from lower to highest; Dessay essays the range well. There is a decent (but not great) trill midway through. There is a very high note at the end (a bit harsh maybe, but well done nonetheless) that kind of gets one's heart pumping.

Gliere's "Concerto for Coloratura Soprano and Orchestra" (the allegro) is another work where the voice is used as just another instrument. But what a nice instrument is Dessay's voice! She demonstrates nice staccato notes--and there are lots of these in this work! She displays excellent coloratura technique, and hits a series of staccato high notes at the end with a very well done final high note.

Finally, Johann Strauss, Jr.'s "Voices of Spring" ("Fruhlingsstimmen-Walzer" in German). This is a stirring version with a close that leaves the listener gasping for breath (a bit of hyperbole, maybe, but my spine was tingling at the close--and that's not hyperbole). This work is replete with ornamentation--staccato notes, trills, other vocal effects, and high notes. There is an absolutely stunning high note--way above high C to close this cut out (It is a Mado Robin type high note--except that Dessay has much more musicality overall than Robin).

This is Dessay near the top of her game. It is an interesting departure from the standard repertoire, and the listener will be richly rewarded for purchasing and listening to this CD.

WOW!.......2006-10-31

Truly mind-boggling! The final piece especially - she sings a perfect, staccato high A-flat!!! Many high Fs, etc. Yes, it is all about the voice, technique, and high notes here, but she sings it all with her own unique style - buy it now!

Vocalise.......2006-07-05

Natalie Dessay's voice shines throughout these selections. Her technique is at times astounding. This recording is a very enjoyable experience.

Not a review on the cd itself...........2006-04-28

I will start by saying that just from listening to the excerpts, Ms. Dessay has a wonderful tone quality and great control...she does make what is actually very difficult sound very easy! But basically this is a note to the reviewer who compared her to Rennee Fleming...Fleming is a Lyric Soprano, a type of soprano that has a warmer richer tone, while Dessay is a Colloratura Soprano, which is higher and clearer (and who tend to do the "vocal gymnastics")...so really its not very fair to compare two exceptional singers when they are in different vocal categories because they have completely different tone qualities...it just depends on your personal preference.

superb.......2004-11-21

there's not much i can add, except my agreement, to the other positive reviews. the breath control, the line, the timbre--mesmerizing.

as for the negative comments, my response is a cultured, mature, sophisicated 'huh???' perhaps the fault lies in the electronic equipment of the disparagers. of course, tastes differ. i, for example, would rather have a root canal without anesthesia than listen to a certain (american) soprano (name withheld to keep this review acceptable).

the final selling point is the rarity of recordings of many of these songs.

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