| 1. Gente |
| 2. La Mujer Que Mueve El Mundo |
| 3. Se Que Me Quieres |
| 4. Tu |
| 5. Mi Unica Razon |
| 6. Esta Noche |
| 7. Me Visitan Canciones |
| 8. Dime Que No |
| 9. Parte De Mi |
| 10. La Alegria |
| 11. Calor |
| 12. Gente (Remix By Jean) (Bonus Track) |
| 13. Gente (Remix By Jose Padilla Radio Edit) (Bonus Track) |
| 14. Cuanto Es Bastante? (+Gente Remix By Jotamayuscula Con Supernafamacho) (Bonus) |
| 15. Gente (Remix By Jose Padilla Extended) (Bonus Track) |
| 16. Esta Noche (Dvd) |
| 17. Tu (Dvd) |
| 18. Calor (Dvd) |
| 19. Me Visitan Canciones (Dvd) |
| 20. Dime Que No (Dvd) |
Editorial Reviews
Includes a Bonus Dvd (Pal/Rc-0) with Basico 40 "Esta Noche", "tu", "Calor", "me Visitan Canciones", "Dime Que No", "Gente", "mi Unica Razon", "la Mujer Que Mueve El Mundo" and the Vide-clips for "Gente" and "mi Unica Razon".
Gente,Presuntos Implicados,Wea International,Latin,Latin Pop,Rock en Espaņol,Spain
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Cieli di Toscana
Paolo Gianolio , Margherita Graczyk , Gary Miller , John Reid , Luis Jardim , Francesco Sartori , Mauro Malavasi , and Massimo Guantini Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005OWJV Release Date: 2001-10-16 |
Tracks:
- Melodramma
- Mille Lune Mille Onde
- E Ara 'A Settembre (Someone Like You)
- Chiara
- Mascagni
- Resta Qui
- Il Mistero Dell 'Amore
- Se La Gente Usasse Il Cuore
- Si Volto'
- L 'Abitudine
- L 'Incontro
- E Mi Manchi Tu
- Il Diavolo E L 'Angelo
- L 'Ultimo Re
Amazon.com
Not content with the simplistic "crossover" formula, superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli has been pursuing alternative paths since he emerged as a vocal phenomenon in the mid-1990s: operatic classics and contemporary popular song. The singer's last few albums have showcased his love for the former (including homages to his beloved Verdi: the Requiem and Verdi aria collection). But Cieli di Toscana ("Tuscan Skies") marks a triumphant return to the pop idiom last explored on Sogno, offering a highly varied series of the kind of beautifully crafted contemporary melodies that initially won Bocelli acclaim.The familiar cast of songwriter-collaborators (including Francesco Sartori, responsible for the smash success "Time to Say Goodbye") mixes with new blood; Bocelli himself unveils his songwriting talents on "Il Diavolo e l'Angelo." It's a highly produced affair, but behind all the gloss, Bocelli sings with a newfound, relaxed, even mellow quality. There are intimately touching moments--"L'Incontro," a tribute to his first son featuring Bocelli's own poetry as read by U2's Bono--as well as soaring flights of lyricism (the duet "L'Abitudine" with Italian singer Helena). And on "Mascagni," with its quotes from that composer's operas, Bocelli makes another nod to his classical affinities. But whatever the style, Bocelli is a singer who knows how to go straight to his listeners' hearts. --Sarah Chin
Album Description
Exclusive UK version of Bocelli's third pop release includes the exclusive bonus track 'Tornera La Neve' and CD-ROM. The album also features 'L'Incontro' a duet with Gerard Depardieu. David Foster co-composes some of the tracks on this album as well. 2001.Customer Reviews:
See Other Andrea Bocelli Review.......2007-07-06
Emotional therapy!.......2007-05-14
This album helped me process a lot of emotional residue affiliated with the strain of difficult dynamics between my mom and myself.
Don't get me wrong. The music isn't sad; it's pure heart and emotion, so it may evoke emotions. The last cut, "L'Ultimo Re" is gorgeous with the way his voice soars!
E.A. Davis, author: Waiting for Wings: Accompanying a Parent to the Edge of Life
Great music!.......2006-12-18
Cieli di Toscana.......2006-08-25
LOVE IT!!!!.......2006-08-25
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A Gente Ainda Não Sonhou
Carlinhos Brown Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000NY16FQ Release Date: 2007-04-30 |
Tracks:
- O Aroma Da Vida
- Mande Um Email Pra Mim
- Everybodygente
- Aos Teus Olhos
- Loved You Right Away
- Goodbye Hello
- Marina Dos Mares
- Pedindo Pra Voltar
- A Gente Ainda Nao Sonhou
- Garoa
- GuaranCaf
- Dia De Voce
- Pina Futuro
- Te Amo Familia
Album Details
2007 Studio Release by the Singer from Bahia, Brazil who Recorded the Album Between March 2005 and September 2006. Two Titles Are Co-written with Marisa Monte and Arnaldo Antunes. The Album features 16 Tracks that Merge Pop, Rock, Latin, and Traditional Music from his Native Bahia.Customer Reviews:
More great Carlinhos Brown.......2007-07-21
The continuing adventures of little Carlos.......2007-06-27
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Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro / Pace, de Carolis, Frontali, Morandi [Highlights]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Hungarian State Opera Orchestra , Pier Giorgio Morandi , Patrizia Pace , Natale de Carolis , Donato di Stefano , Ingrid Kertesi , Roberto Frontali , Denes Gulyas , Tamas Bator , and Jozsef Mukk Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004NK2F Release Date: 2000-03-14 |
Tracks:
- Overture
- Cinque, Dieci...
- Bravo, Signor Padrone!
- Se Vuol Ballare, Signor Contino
- La Vendetta
- Non So Piu Cosa Son
- Non Piu Andrai
- Porgi Amor
- Voi, Che Sapete
- Venite, Inginocchiatevi
- Susanna, Or Via Sortite?
- Hai Gia Vinta Causa!
- Vedro, Mentr'io Sospiro
- Riconosci In Questo Amplesso
- E Susanna Non Vien!
- Dove Sono I Bei Momenti?
- Sull'aria...
- Tutto E Disposto
- Aprite Un Po' Quegl'occhi
- Giunse Al Fin Il Momento
- Deh Vieni Non Tardar
- Pace, Pace, Mio Dolce Tesoro!
- Final Scene: Gente! Gente!
Customer Reviews:
Best Cherubino..........2007-05-06
wonderful music.......2006-06-20
Close Your Eyes and Listen.......2006-05-28
Terrific value, beautiful quality........2004-04-16
Exceptional recording.......2003-09-29
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Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro (Highlights)
Gundula Janowitz , Barbara Vogel , Klaus Hirte , Patricia Johnson , Martin Vantin , Erwin Wohlfahrt , and Chor und Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001GDO Release Date: 1990-05-16 |
Tracks:
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Overture
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 1: Duettino: 'Se a caso Madama la notte ti chiama' - Figaro, Susanna
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 1: Cavatina: 'Se vuol ballare signor Contino' - Figaro
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 1: Aria: 'La vendetta, oh, la vendetta' - Bartolo
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 1: Aria: 'Non s piu cosa son, cosa faccio' - Cherubino
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 1: Aria: 'Non piu andrai farfallone amoroso' - Figaro
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 2: Cavatina: 'Porgi amor' - Contessa
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 2: Canazona: 'Voi che sapete' - Cherubino
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 2: Aria: 'Venite, inginocchiatevi' - Susanna
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 3: Act III: Aria: 'Vedro, mentr'io sospiro' - Conte
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 3: Recitativo: 'E Susanna non vien!' - Contessa
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 3: Aria: 'Dove sono i bei momenti' - Contessa
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 3: Duettino: 'Che soave zeffietto' - Susanna, Contessa
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 4: Aria: 'L'ho perduta' - Barbarina
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 4: Aria: 'Aprite un po' quegli occhi' - Figaro
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 4: Recitativo: 'Giunse alfin il momento' - Susanna
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 4: Aria 'Deh vieni, non tardar' - Susanna
- Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Finale: 'Gente, Gente, all'armi, all'armi' - Conte,Tutti
Customer Reviews:
I got it for the same reason...........2006-03-07
Where's the full-length version?.......2003-05-03
Anyway, so since the acting doesn't matter too much on a highlights version I won't get into that. The singing is very good, in fact I think it's probably the best version of Figaro out there. The only exception is in regards to Gundula Janowitz's performance of Dove Sono, which seems to be very ill-suited to her voice. The rest of her part is done beautifully. I also think it's sad that Marcellina's aria was left off, since that is always one of my favorite songs and I will never intentionally buy a recording where it has not been included, but due to how frequently it gets cut, I am not surprised.
Anyway, I recommend the highlights version if you are after something you can listen to in the car and don't want to bother with a full three disc set. For all other purposes I would advise you to track down the full-length recording, which is definitely worth it.
"Che belle voci!".......2002-06-26
Great opera.......2001-08-18
amazing.......2000-12-30
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Signum
Manufacturer: Dancing Ferret ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009IOS24 Release Date: 2007-07-16 |
Tracks:
- Al jorn - alonso
- A voi gente
- Trotto
- Audite
- Alle psallite
- Razon
- Owe war sint verswunden
- Sine nomine
- Al jorn - carceres
- Non e gran cousa
- Cry de la mort
- Quen na virgen
- Estampie VIII
- Non devemos
- Bona condit
- Al jorn - triana
Album Description
Authentic medieval languages, songs and over fifteen instruments take the listener on an hour-long journey back through time. Lush, beautiful female vocals, sometimes in contrast with choral arrangements, deliver a harmonious and warm feel throughout the album. This captivating yet comforting sound belies the often dark subject matter of the lyrics (all in Latin save one piece in medieval German), which focus primarily on medieval man's concept of the apocalypse.Customer Reviews:
Romantic Medieval Dancing / Festive Music.......2006-08-26
Estampie is a German medieval band named after a style of dance from the Middle Ages which involved lots of hopping and stomping of the feet. For those of you not familiar with this style of music, simply think of music you might associate with a castle (think Lord of the Rings). True to the name, Estampie provides joyful and energetic music that you'll want to skip to. Featuring an ensemble of talented musicians, with key members including Syrah (Sigrid Hausen) and Michael Popp of Qntal and Ernst Schwindl, Estampie can be characterized by their exclusive use of an extensive array of traditional instruments (no electronics) including harps, various pipes and flutes, an array of drums, and numerous stringed instruments.
About the Album:
Long before I bought Signum, I've heard Estampie on many middle ages (or mittlealters in German) compilations. The album is nearly a full hour in length and an absolute joy to listen to. Most of the tracks feature multiple vocalists, which though typical of heavenly voices and neo-medieval music, is always a treat. Various percussion instruments are used to establish a welcoming beat, while the pipes and/or stringed instruments used build out a romantic melody.
Recommended Tracks:
- A Voi Gente
- Alle Psallite
- Razon
- Al Jorn - Carceres
- Cry del la Mort
If you enjoy bagpipes, then you'll love Sine Nomine. Sometimes I've been able to talk DJs into playing Estampie at goth / industrial clubs, but I must point out that the band is appropriately named, as tracks like Sine Nomine are so fast that you will be tempted to dance estampie style (skip and hop). However, in contrast to the fast paced tracks, the Signum also features slower and calm choral tracks such as Al Jorn - Carceres (which tend to be my favorites).
Finally I must point out that Signum features both male and female vocals, often sung together. It is a rare treat to pull so many talented vocalists and musicians together in one period band.
Similar Artists:
- Corvus Corax
- Irfan
- Qntal
- Love Is Colder Than Death
- Moon Far Away
- Das Zeichen
Medieval.......2005-05-31
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro / Don Giovanni / Così fan tutte / Die Zauberflöte - The Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra & Chorus / Arnold Östman
Barbara Bonney , Arleen Auger , and The Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra & Chorus Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006IU7V Release Date: 2003-03-11 |
Album Details
These Pioneering Performances of Four of Mozart's Greatest and Most Popular Operas under the Direction of Arnold Östman were Recorded at Nacka Aula, Stockholm. They all Attracted Great Critical Acclaim at the Time of their Original Release and have Been a Part of Decca's Vast Opera Catalogue Ever Since. The Da Ponte Trilogy (One of the Greatest Librettist/Composer Collaborations in the Entire History of Music), Comprising Le Nozze Di Figaro, Don Giovanni and Così Fan Tutte, is Paired with One of Mozart's Last Operas, Dating from the Last Year of his Life, Die Zauberflöte. The Superb Casts Assembled for These Recordings Include Such Experienced Mozart Interpreters as Arleen Auger (Countess, Donna Anna), Barbara Bonney (Susanna, Zerlina, Pamina), Håkan Hagegård (Count, Don Giovanni, Speaker), Sumi Jo (Queen of the Night), Della Jones (Marcellina, Donna Elvira), Petteri Salomaa (Figaro), Kurt Streit (Tamino), Lillian Watson (Papagena), Gösta Winbergh (Ferrando), Rachel Yakar (FiordiligCustomer Reviews:
Refreshing and Surprising!.......2006-11-24
Some of the most thought-provoking recordings ever, combined with some of the most perfect performances I have ever heard........2005-09-14
As for the music itself, I am not going to write about. I think it is enough to read my last sentence to realize exactly what I think about it - and it is really just a must. That's composition taken to the highest possible level.
What I do want to write is about the performances.
Arnold Ostman, not the most known figure in the musical world, (not even amongst musicians- I come from Juilliard, and that name is definitely not one everybody knows) has created in the 80's in Mozart the equivalent of what Harnoncourt and Gardiner have done in Bach performance practice, i.e. has totally changed the conecption which was assimilated into everybody's mind regarding notions about how music of that era should sound like.
Trying to create a performance experience which emulates Mozart's period performance practice he changed everything starting from tempos, through ornamentation and of course- the voices themselves.
For us, most people indoctrinated by the post-romantisicm eastablished especially by Herbert von Karajan and the ilks of him, the first initial response will be a shock. The almost imperceptible swift tempos, the small voices etc. are sure to knock over anybody who haven't heard these recordings before. It might create an intial negative response but hang-on there, as the result is so much more gratifying then of hearing a recording of Karajan, Giulini, Furtwangler or any GREAT other conductor from that era- They were obviously incredible musical figures, but in terms of style and total perception of the piece it just doesn't work on the same level, in Mozart of course. (You'd still want to keep your Furtwangler's ninth copy...)
What is so great about Ostman is the freshness of mind with which he walks into every piece. Just like a real iconoclast
it seems as if he has landed from an entire different planet, and is just coming to conduct these pieces and give their debut. I can't give a more sincere and true compliment than that, musically speaking.
The results are the most fresh interpretations up to date of Mozart most important operas which also derive from some of the best vocal performances I have ever heard.
Under Ostman's direction it seems as though all the singers bloom and give their most musical and inspired performances,
holding on under the swiftest tempos in an admirable way. There is no point in pointing out names because it is as in a rule that the performances are just stellar one by one, even though not carrying around sometimes the most famous names.
This is not to say that all of the recordings in this set are equally perfect, and that I agree to all of the interprations and the insights given by Ostman, but you can't disregard the feeling that he knew EXACTLY what he wanted and executed it almost flawlessly. (the one exception might be small part of Cosi, mainly the overture, which was recorded very early in the stages of period instruments playing- therefore not always as perfect as you would have liked to hear it, but the performance as a whole is still the most beautiful Cosi I know.)
As for the packaging itself: The price is a complete steal, (incredible especially if you order it through other sellers, got mine for about 40$). What you DON'T get are the librettos, so you'd HAVE to get them from a different source. Either a different recording you might have, (you just might want one of the standard reference recordings one usually hears about like Giulini's) or you could just buy the librettos through Amazon, would still cost you very little.
Should not be missed by any terms by anybody who cares for music.
Ran
Best ever!!.......2004-01-12
I cannot recommend this too highly. Exciting performances now available in Decca's collectors' edition.
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Rossini - The Barber of Seville / Roberta Peters · Leinsdorf
Gioachino Rossini , Erich Leinsdorf , Roberta Peters , Robert Merrill , Fernando Corena , Margaret Roggero , Carlo Tomanelli , and Giorgio Tozzi Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000003G4F Release Date: 1996-09-17 |
Tracks:
- The Barber Of Seville: Overture
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Piano, pianissimo (Count)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Ecco ridente il cielo (Count)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Ehi, Fiorello! - Mio signore! (Count)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Mille grazie, mio signore (Count)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Gente indiscreta! (Count, Figaro)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: La ran le lera; Largo al factotum (Figaro)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Ah, ah! che bella vita! (Count, Figaro)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Non e venuto ancora (Rosina, Count, Bartolo, Figaro)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Se il nome saper voi bramate (Rosina, Count, Figaro)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Oh, cielo! (Count, Figaro)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: All'idea di quel metallo (Count, Figaro)
Tracks:
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Evviva il mio padrone - Rossini
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Una voce poco fa (Rosina) - Rossini
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Si, si, la vincero! (Rosina, Figaro, Bartolo) - Rossini
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: La calunnia e un venticello (Basilio) - Rossini
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Ah, che ne dite? (Basilio, Bartolo, Figaro, Rosina) - Rossini
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Dunque io son... tu non m'inganni? (Rosina, Figaro) - Rossini
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Ora mi sento meglio (Rosina, Bartolo) - Rossini
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: A un dottor della mia sorte (Bartolo) - Rossini
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Brontola quanto vuoi (Rosina, Count) - Rossini
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Ehi, di casa... buona gente (Count, Bartolo, Rosina, Basilio) - Rossini
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Che cosa accadde, signori miei (Figaro, Bartolo, Count, Basilio) - Rossini
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Fermi tutti, nessun si mova (Bartolo, Figaro, Basilio, Count, Rosina) - Rossini
- The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Mi par d'esser con la testa (Rosina, Count, Basilio, Bartolo, Figaro) - Rossini
Tracks:
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Ma vedi il mio destino! (Bartolo)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Pace e gioia sia con voi (Count, Bartolo)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Insomma, mio signore (Bartolo, Count, Rosina)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: 'Contro un cor che accende amore...' (Rosina, Count)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Bella voce! (Count, Rosina, Bartolo)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: 'Quando mi sei vicina...' (Count, Bartolo)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Bravo,signor barbiere,ma bravo! (Figaro, Bartolo, Rosina, Count)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Don Basilio! Cosa veggo! (Rosina, Count, Figaro, Bartolo, Basilio)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Buona sera, mio signore (Count, Figaro, Basilio, Rosina, Figaro, Bartolo)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Orsu, signor don Bartolo (Figaro, Bartolo, Count, Rosina)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Ah! Disgraziato me! ma come? (Bartolo,
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Il vechiotto cerca moglie
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Dunque voi don Alonso non conoscete affatto? (Bartolo, Basilio, Rosina)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Temporale - Storm
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Alfine eccoci qua (Figaro, Count, Rosina)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Ah! qual colpo inaspettato! (Rosina, Figaro, Count)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Ah,disgraziati noi! come si fa? (Figaro, Count, Rosina, Basilio)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Il conte! ah che mai sento! (Bartolo, Count)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Cessa di piu resistere (Count)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Insomma, io ho tutti i torti! (Bartolo, Figaro, Basilio, Rosina)
- The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Di si felice innesto (Figaro, Bartolo, Basilio, Rosina, Count)
Customer Reviews:
Perfection in Seville.......2007-05-14
All the soloists have the bel canto style nailed down. The Figaro of this recording is Robert Merrill and his voice is caught in all of it's prime time state. Simply gorgeous golden tone here that is richly masculine with an easy upper register. The rest of the cast, the conducting and playing of the Met Opera orchestra and chorus are perfection.
Although there is some minor master tape related problems, and they are really minor, RCA's Living Stereo process is remarkable. This edition's sonics are an incredible improvement over RCA's original CD release.
Un 'Barbero' sorprendente.......2004-10-31
El reparto se acerca bastantea la realidad rossiniana de los canones de hoy en dia (lo que debe sorprender, porque en 1956 eran bien diferentes) Como Almaviva tenemos al tenor CESARE VALLETTI, que combina una bella voz con un dominio de la coloratura bastante correcto para la epoca. La Rosina de ROBERTA PETERS (en version soprano ligera) derrocha una cantidad de agudos y sobreagudos con una seguridad y limpieza absolutamente pasmosa: la voz puede gustar o no, pero su dominio del agudo y del registro agudo no se le puede negar.
ROBERT MERRILL es un Figaro diferente, que quiza pueda chocar un poco, porque es el que mas alejado esta de la realidad rossiniana de hoy en dia. FERNANDO CORENA es un Don Bartolo que quiza peca de excesos de comico y GIRGIO TOZZI es un Don Basilio imponente. La lista de secundarios cumple perfectamente con sus cometidos y ERICH LEINSDORF realiza una lectura que, aunque hoy en dia puede resultar poco rossiniana, no deja de ser interesante ante unos cuerpos estables del Metropolitan de Neuva York que, como siempre, responden con calidad.
En definitiva, sin ser un Barbero de primera opcion, es una buena forma de ver cuanto ha evolucionado la historia del canto y de la conduccion rossiniana, disfrutando y sorprendiendose. Una version que, aunque a priori pueda prometer poco, ofrece bastante. Recomendable.
Strange to say, but probably one of the best Barbers.......2004-10-27
OTOH, the Leinsdorf recording, with a cast of Cesare Valletti, Roberta Peters, Robert Merrill, and Fernando Corena is well-sung, relatively complete, well-recorded, and most of all has a freewheeling sense of fun that I think perfectly captures the charm of this opera.
Roberta Peters was a high, light soprano. Her voice can sound a bit glassy and colorless, but her Rosina is lively, virtuostic, and properly spunky. The only caveat is that like some sopranos she transposes "Una voce poco fa' up to F, while the aria IMO is much more charming in its original key of E. Cesare Valleti's Almaviva is more caressing than dazzling (unlike Juan Diego Florez), but unlike many Almavivas he actually sings the whole part. He does not cut his final aria "Cessa di piu resistere."
Overall, I'd say none of the individual singers on this recording are necessarily the best, but together this is a great ensemble recording, and I highly recommend it as an introduction to the opera. To opera, in fact.
Pure Bliss!!! YOU MUST GET THIS!!.......2003-07-29
THIS IS PERFECTION!! THIS BORDERS ON DIVINE!! There is simply no point in looking for that all important "most enjoyable piece of opera in the world" BECAUSE THIS IS IT! Its this simple folks, if you like opera, if you like beautiful voices, if you like perfect timing, pitch and recording quality you must get this. This is the DEFINITIVE Barber of Seville. I will let the previous reviews here tell you about the story and the performers. My review is here for just one reason - to let people that are on the fence wondering if they should really get this -YES YOU SHOULD! You absolutely will not be dissappointed - I stake my brothers life on it. :)
End of rant.
Hey! This is one of the BEST!.......2002-07-18
Then there are the not so minor roles of Bartolo and Basilio. Corena had a powerful, rich voice used here with a sense of character that's almost impossible to surpass. Has anyone ever had a better voice for Bartolo? Not in my memory! Giorgio Tozzi's Basilio is one of the glories of this performance; a rich, colorful voice with great beauty of tone... all at the service of one of opera's funniest `villains'. Leinsdorf does a fine job capturing the ambience of Barbiere, so I find it hard to go wrong with this recording...
So now it's time for a little rant and rave... One of the reviewers chided Corena and Tozzi for going over the top, speaking of them like dogs who were caught digging holes in the neighbors' gardens. (What must he think of Capecchi? I shudder to think of it!) The Barber of Seville is not a dusty old museum piece, it's a comedy about very human people going about their businesses with wacky results. This opera somewhat resembles a train wreck in the making, with boxcars full to the brim with maniac clowns. I love it when the singers get into the meat of their characters. Combining it with glorious voices and breathtaking singing only adds to the joy. Corena's performance of Doctor Bartolo IS over the top- which is what is needed- Bartolo is a very over-the-top man. Three cheers to Fernando Corena!
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Puccini: Tosca (Highlights) / Freni, Pavarotti
Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000026BVF Release Date: 2000-09-12 |
Tracks:
- 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)
- TOSCA: Atto I: Tre sbirri, una carrozza ... Te Deum (Scarpia)
- 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)
Customer Reviews:
A masterpiece.......2001-04-25
Average customer rating:
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Para Mi Gente
Anthony Cruz Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000OHZKAE Release Date: 2007-05-01 |
Tracks:
- Porque Aparentar
- Empece a Llorar
- Te Ofrezco
- Mi Chuli Chuli
- Mirala a Ella
- Yo No Se lo Que Paso
- Tu No Sabes
- Que No
Customer Reviews:
should be better.......2007-07-11
Average customer rating:
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Pavarotti's Opera Made Easy - My Favorite Love Duets
Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000004258 Release Date: 1994-08-23 |
Tracks:
- La Boheme: O soave fanciulla
- La Traviata: Un di felice
- La Traviata: Parigi, o cara
- Lucia di Lammermoor: Ah! Verranno a te sull'aure
- Rigoletto: E il sol dell'anima...Che m'ami, deh, ripetimi
- Don Giovanni: La ci darem la mano
- A Masked Ball: M'ami, m'ami!...Oh, qual soave brivido
- Madame Butterfly: Vogliatemi bene
- Aida: Pur ti riveggo, mia dolce Aida...Fuggiam gli ardori inospiti
- Manon Lescaut: Oh, saro la piu bella!
- TOSCA: Gente la dentro...Mario! Mario! Mario!
Customer Reviews:
Excellent value.......2001-04-18
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