A Mi Gente

1. Ella Es Asi

2. No Te Puedo Perdonar

3. Con Él

4. Nadie Más

5. Que Diablos Me Pasa

6. Soy el Rey de la Pobreza

7. Adios, Adios Amor

8. Que Te Debo

9. Voy a Olvidarme de Ti

10. Albañiles

11. Pete's Pleasure

A Mi Gente,Emilio,EMI International,Contemporary Country,Latin,Mexican

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Average customer rating: See Other Andrea Bocelli Review Emotional therapy! Great music! Cieli di Toscana LOVE IT!!!!

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 Bocelli, Andrea | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Bocelli, Andrea | A to B | Featured Performers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Romanza Andrea Bocelli - Amore Andrea Sogno Andrea Bocelli - Sacred Arias / Myung-Whun Chung ASIN: B00005OWJV Release Date: 2001-10-16

Tracks:

1. Melodramma
2. Mille Lune Mille Onde
3. E Ara 'A Settembre (Someone Like You)
4. Chiara
5. Mascagni
6. Resta Qui
7. Il Mistero Dell 'Amore
8. Se La Gente Usasse Il Cuore
9. Si Volto'
10. L 'Abitudine
11. L 'Incontro
12. E Mi Manchi Tu
13. Il Diavolo E L 'Angelo
14. 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

Just what it says. See my other Andrea Bocelli reviews to get the idea I really like this guy.

Emotional therapy!.......2007-05-14

"He is all heart; there's no pretense. You can feel it." No kidding. These were my mom's last comments about Bocelli two months before she left earthly existence.

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

I bought the album before listening to any of the songs, because i'm a Bocelli fan. I was not disappointed. Wonderful melodies, beautiful voice.My personal favourites are Melodramma, Chiara and Resta Qui, but this is a great cd overall.

Cieli di Toscana.......2006-08-25

There is no other voice quite like Andrea's voice. I keep listening to this CD over and over as some of the songs just touch my heart, both with his voice and the written arrangements. One of my very favorites from Andrea. He has the same qualities to his voice with popular songs as he does with opera. When following the English translations in the CD case, the message of each song becomes very clear through the inflections and tonal quality of his voice.

LOVE IT!!!!.......2006-08-25

What more can I say once agian a total great cd, that will sure to become my favorite and my kids love it too!!! Ages 5, 8, and 15. WOW>>>>> Pleases all ages,LOVE IT LOVE LOVE IT

Average customer rating: Refreshing and Surprising! Some of the most thought-provoking recordings ever, combined with some of the most perfect performances I have ever heard. Best ever!!

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 All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9 (Fra) Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen Mozart Opera Glyndebourne Collection: Cosi fan Tutte, Don Giovanni, Le Nozze di Figaro, Die Entfuhhrung aus dem Serail, Idomeneo, Die Zauberflote (6 DVDs) Complete Mozart Symphonies / Pinnock, English Concert Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Op35; Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Op77 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 (Fiordilig

Customer Reviews:

Refreshing and Surprising!.......2006-11-24

I would strongly recommend this collection to anyone who is seeking a new approach and sound world for these Mozart operas. Ostman opts for brisk tempi and transparent textures, but hardly ever at the expense of characterization or expressivity. The singers respond to the challenge with performances that bristle with excitement and fun. The cast blends with the orchestra like a chamber music ensemble, inspiring the listener to experience the opera as a conversation between the text and the intimations expressed in Mozart's musically and psychologically penetrating orchestration. Occasionally one may miss the lyric line and warmth associated with such great Mozart conductors as Bruno Walter or Karl Bohm; but the brio, virtousity, and brilliant insights of Ostman compensate with different kinds of rewards. Also, there is an intimate atmosphere in these recordings that is most faithful to the ethos and meaning of the libretti themselves. After listening to this period approach, my understanding of Mozart has changed radically, and I continue to relish the challenge that these performances have given to my interpretative sensibilities.

Some of the most thought-provoking recordings ever, combined with some of the most perfect performances I have ever heard........2005-09-14

First of all, I must state first that I was ANXIOUS to write this rave review. Ever since I got these cd's and realized the treause that is to be found in these recordings I just couldn't wait until I'd had the chance to tell everybody else about it... I honestly believe these recordings should be heard by anybody who is interested in this repertoire and music in general, since this are also some of the most perfect pieces of music in the repertoire.

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

Ostman created a stir when he made these recordings in the 1980s. And now it available in a collectors' edition box. I'm so excited. Sumi Jo's Queen of the Night here is even better than her recording for Solti. Ostman's Don Giovanni is the fastest I've ever heard, not to mention the most exciting. This Cosi Fan Tutte is Gramophone's reference Cosi. And this Figaro has many "alternative" arias that other recordings never bother with. Don't worry, the alternative is at the back so you can program it out. In fact, this is the only set of Mozart operas with ALL the alternative arias available. Even Gardiner does not have some of these. So this is a supreme set of importance.

I cannot recommend this too highly. Exciting performances now available in Decca's collectors' edition.

Average customer rating: Perfection in Seville Un 'Barbero' sorprendente Strange to say, but probably one of the best Barbers Pure Bliss!!! YOU MUST GET THIS!! Hey! This is one of the BEST!

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 General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Giacomo Puccini: La Rondine Verdi: Ernani (Complete) [Germany] Bizet: Carmen / Price, Corelli, Merrill, Freni; Karajan Mozart - Die Zauberflöte / Araiza, Te Kanawa, Studer, Ramey, Lind, van Dam, Bär, Marriner Mozart: Le Nozze Di Figaro ASIN: B000003G4F Release Date: 1996-09-17

Tracks:

1. The Barber Of Seville: Overture
2. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Piano, pianissimo (Count)
3. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Ecco ridente il cielo (Count)
4. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Ehi, Fiorello! - Mio signore! (Count)
5. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Mille grazie, mio signore (Count)
6. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Gente indiscreta! (Count, Figaro)
7. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: La ran le lera; Largo al factotum (Figaro)
8. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Ah, ah! che bella vita! (Count, Figaro)
9. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Non e venuto ancora (Rosina, Count, Bartolo, Figaro)
10. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Se il nome saper voi bramate (Rosina, Count, Figaro)
11. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Oh, cielo! (Count, Figaro)
12. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: All'idea di quel metallo (Count, Figaro)

Tracks:

1. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene 1: Evviva il mio padrone - Rossini
2. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Una voce poco fa (Rosina) - Rossini
3. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Si, si, la vincero! (Rosina, Figaro, Bartolo) - Rossini
4. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: La calunnia e un venticello (Basilio) - Rossini
5. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Ah, che ne dite? (Basilio, Bartolo, Figaro, Rosina) - Rossini
6. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Dunque io son... tu non m'inganni? (Rosina, Figaro) - Rossini
7. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Ora mi sento meglio (Rosina, Bartolo) - Rossini
8. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: A un dottor della mia sorte (Bartolo) - Rossini
9. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Brontola quanto vuoi (Rosina, Count) - Rossini
10. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Ehi, di casa... buona gente (Count, Bartolo, Rosina, Basilio) - Rossini
11. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Che cosa accadde, signori miei (Figaro, Bartolo, Count, Basilio) - Rossini
12. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Fermi tutti, nessun si mova (Bartolo, Figaro, Basilio, Count, Rosina) - Rossini
13. The Barber Of Seville: Act I: Scene: 2: Mi par d'esser con la testa (Rosina, Count, Basilio, Bartolo, Figaro) - Rossini

Tracks:

1. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Ma vedi il mio destino! (Bartolo)
2. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Pace e gioia sia con voi (Count, Bartolo)
3. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Insomma, mio signore (Bartolo, Count, Rosina)
4. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: 'Contro un cor che accende amore...' (Rosina, Count)
5. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Bella voce! (Count, Rosina, Bartolo)
6. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: 'Quando mi sei vicina...' (Count, Bartolo)
7. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Bravo,signor barbiere,ma bravo! (Figaro, Bartolo, Rosina, Count)
8. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Don Basilio! Cosa veggo! (Rosina, Count, Figaro, Bartolo, Basilio)
9. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Buona sera, mio signore (Count, Figaro, Basilio, Rosina, Figaro, Bartolo)
10. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Orsu, signor don Bartolo (Figaro, Bartolo, Count, Rosina)
11. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Ah! Disgraziato me! ma come? (Bartolo,
12. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Il vechiotto cerca moglie
13. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Dunque voi don Alonso non conoscete affatto? (Bartolo, Basilio, Rosina)
14. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Temporale - Storm
15. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Alfine eccoci qua (Figaro, Count, Rosina)
16. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Ah! qual colpo inaspettato! (Rosina, Figaro, Count)
17. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Ah,disgraziati noi! come si fa? (Figaro, Count, Rosina, Basilio)
18. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Il conte! ah che mai sento! (Bartolo, Count)
19. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Cessa di piu resistere (Count)
20. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Insomma, io ho tutti i torti! (Bartolo, Figaro, Basilio, Rosina)
21. The Barber Of Seville: Act II: Di si felice innesto (Figaro, Bartolo, Basilio, Rosina, Count)

Customer Reviews:

Perfection in Seville.......2007-05-14

I think the mezzo vs high coloratura soprano as Rosina is irrelevant when considering the merits of this recording. This is almost a complete reading of the score which benefits from the casting of most of the original cast of a production that was still relatively new in 1958 when the recording was made.

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

Este 'Barbero de Sevilla' (grabado en 1956 por el sello RCA) depara muchas sorpresas agradables. Se trata de una version completisima (se incluyen todos los recitativos y ademas el aria de Almaviva 'Cessa di piu resistere', que suele suprimirse y que aparece aqui por primera vez en la historia en grabacion de esta opera).
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

It's funny how some "classic" recordings might be classic but they arent necessarily good introductions to an opera. For example, the Maria Callas/Tito Gobbi/Luigi Alva Barber of Seville is often thought to be the classic recording of Rossini's comic gem. While I agree that recording is unique, it's also extremely cut, and it goes for a drier, more "subtle" humor.
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

Okay, if you are just browsing amazon and this set caught your eye let me just say STOP!! GO NO FURTHER!! THIS IS THE BEST!!
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

I've owned this on vinyl for decades, and it seldom comes any better. Most of you know that, being familiar with Roberta Peters in her prime, along with Valletti, Merrill, Corena, and Tozzi. This is one of the most balanced casts ever assembled. I happen to like both approaches to Rosina- high in the stratosphere vocalizing and the more down-to-earth approach of Teresa Berganza. In Cesare Valletti, we have one of the finest Almavivas since the days of Fernando de Lucia. Valletti gets right into the meat of this character, with Nicolai Gedda being the only modern Almaviva to rival Valletti's voice. (I can't wait to hear Florez sing this!) What can one say about Robert Merrill? If he didn't love singing Figaro, he's done a fine job of fooling me. I do not agree with all of his interpretation, but this is one of the finest baritones having fun with a role that deserves it. (He has formidable competition here: Stracciari is incredible as Figaro. He had one of the most glorious high baritone voices you could ever want to hear and he's darned funny as Figaro to boot. Then there's Sherrill Milnes, who had a voice to rival Stracciari's formidable instrument and the same sense of fun.)

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!

Average customer rating: should be better

Para Mi Gente Anthony Cruz Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Vivo por Ti United We Swing El Godfather de La Salsa Sentimiento de un Rumbero En Primera Plana ASIN: B000OHZKAE Release Date: 2007-05-01

Tracks:

1. Porque Aparentar
2. Empece a Llorar
3. Te Ofrezco
4. Mi Chuli Chuli
5. Mirala a Ella
6. Yo No Se lo Que Paso
7. Tu No Sabes
8. Que No

Customer Reviews:

should be better.......2007-07-11

I don't know how many of you are real fans of Anthony and have enjoyed his classics from years past but this one doesn't measure up. The 3 standout tracks here are #2 Empecer A Llorar, #6 Yo No Se Lo Que Paso and #8 A Que No. These songs remind me of what made him a household name. The coros on the other songs are quite corny and uninspiring. Changing his sound too much is not a good idea. The music and coros have to be sharp because his voice is great and sounds even better with the right arrangements. Ok but the cd needs a lot of work.

Average customer rating:

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Tracks:

1. Turandot: Nessun dorma
2. La Boheme: Che gelida manina
3. La Boheme: O soave fanciulla
4. La Boheme: In un coupe ... O mimi, tu piu non torni
5. Tosca: Recondita armonia
6. Tosca: Gente la dentro! ... Mario! Mario! Mario!
7. Tosca: E lucevan le stelle
8. La fanciulla del West: Ch'ella mi creda
9. Madama Butterfly: Addio fiorito asil
10. Madama Butterfly: Viene la sera (love duet)
11. Manon Lescaut: Ma se vi talenta ... Tra voi, belle
12. Manon Lescaut: Donna non vidi mai
13. Manon Lescaut: Ah! non v' avvicinate! ... No! no! pazzo son!
14. Turandot: Non piangere, Lui! ... Ah! per l'ultima volta

Average customer rating: Just the best of the best.

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Tracks:

1. Casta Diva...Fino Al Rito...Ah! Bello A Me Ritorna
2. Oh, Rimembranza!...Ah Si, Fa Core
3. Perfido! Or Basti!
4. Mira, O Norma...Cedi, Deh Cedi!...Si, Fino All'ore Estreme
5. In Mia Man Alfin Tu Sei
6. Deh! Non Volerli Vittime
7. Sorgete; E In Me Dover...Quando A Un Tratto - Various Artists
8. Ah! Lo Sento
9. Cedo Al Destin Orribile
10. Oh! S'io Potessi Dissipar Le Nubi...Col Sorriso D'innocenza..Oh, Sole! Ti Vela Di Tenebra Fonda

Tracks:

1. Care Compagne...Come Per Me Sereno...Sovra Il Sen
2. Son Geloso Del Zefiro Errante
3. D'Un Pensiero E D'un Accento...Non Piu Nozze - Various Artists
4. Ah! Non Credea Mirarti
5. Ah! Non Giunge
6. Regnava Nel Silenzio...Quando Rapito In Estasi
7. Qui Di Sposa...Verranno A Te
8. Soffriva Nel Pianto...Tu Che Vedi Il Pianto Mio
9. Chi Mi Frena - Various Artists
10. Il Dolce Suono...Ardon Gli Incensi...Spargi D'amaro Pianto - Various Artists

Tracks:

1. Dei Tuo figli...O Fatal Vello D'or
2. Creonte A Me Solo
3. E Che? Io Son Medea!
4. Come, Innocente Giovane...Non V'ha Sguardo
5. Io Sentii Sulla Mia Mano - Various Artists
6. Ove Sono?...In Quegli Sguardi Impresso...Ah! Segnata E La Mia Sorte - Various Artists
7. Va, Infelice
8. Fin Dall'eta Piu Tenera...Salira D'Inghilterra Sul Trono
9. Piangete Voi?...Al Dolce Guidami...Qual Mesto Suon?...Coppia Iniqua - Various Artists

Tracks:

1. Di Mio Padre...Deh! Pelopea Stirpe!...O Tu, Che In Tua Pieta Crudel
2. Sommi Dei!...O Sventurata Ifigenia
3. Il Voto Pago Andra...Io Ti Veggio
4. Ah! L'esecrando Rito...Io T'imploro Anelante
5. Di Quai Soavi Lagrime
6. Omai Da Lunge...Perche Di Stolto Giubilo
7. Donna...Che! Possente Numi!...Quest'alma E Troppo Debole
8. Ah! Fuggi Da Morte
9. Ecco Il Segnal!
10. Ecco L'orrido Campo...Ma Dall'arido Stela Divulsa
11. Teco Io Sto...O Qual Soave Brivido
12. A Tal Colpo...Morro, Ma Prima In Grazia

Tracks:

1. Libiamo, Ne' Lieti Calici
2. E Strano! E Strano...Ah! Fors'e Lui...Sempre Libera
3. Non Sapete...Ah! Dite Alla Giovine
4. Dammi Tu Forza, O Cielo!
5. Teneste La Promessa...Addio Del Passato
6. Ah, Violetta!...Se Una Pudica Vergine - Various Artists
7. Ritorna Vincitor!
8. Al Tuo Consiglio Io Cedo...Gloria All'egitto - Various Artists
9. Qui Radames Verra!...O Patria Mia
10. Ciel! Mio Padre!
11. O Terra, Addio

Tracks:

1. Nel Di Della Vittoria...Vieni! T'afferetta!...Or Tutti Sorgete
2. La Luce Langue
3. Una Macchia E Qui Tuttora
4. Gente La Dentro!...Mario! Mario!...Non La Sospiri, La Nostra Casetta
5. Orsu, Tosca, Parlate - Various Artists
6. Vissi D'arte
7. Senti, L'ora E Vicina...Amaro Sol Per Te...Presto! Su, Mario! - Various Artists
8. Ecco L'altare...Ervate Possente
9. Come Sa Amare!...La Mamma Morta
10. Benedico Il Destino! - Various Artists

Tracks:

1. Ben Io T'invenni...Anch'io Dischiuso Un Giorno (Abigaille, Act II)
2. Dov'e L'indiana Bruna? (Bell Song) (Lakme, Act II)
3. Tutte Le Torture (Costanze, Act II)
4. Ahime! Che Notte Oscura...Ombra Leggera (Shadow Song) (Dinorah, Act II)
5. Depuis Le Jour (Louise, Act III)
6. D'amore Al Dolce Impero (Armida, Act II)
7. Bel Raggio Lusinghier (Smiramide, Act I)
8. Ma Chi E Questa Bella...Ai Vostri Giochi...Ed Ora A Voi (Ofelia, Act IV)
9. Vanne, Lasciami...D'amor Sull'ali Rosee (Leonora, Act IV)
10. Pace, Pace, Mio Dio! (Leonora, Act IV)
11. Dolce E Calmo (Liebestod) Isolde, Act III)

Tracks:

1. Una Voce Poco Fa (Rosina, Act I)
2. Tu Che Vedi Il Mio Tormento (Tu Che Invoco) (Giulia, Act II)
3. Surta E La Notte...Ernani! Nernai, Involami (Elvira, Act I)
4. Tu Che Le Vanita (Elsabetta, Act IV)
5. Si. Mi Chiamano Mimi (Mimi, Act I)
6. L'altra Notte In Fondo Al Mare (Margherita, Act III)
7. L'amour Est Un Oiseau rebelle (Habanera) (Carmen, Act I)
8. Pres Des Remparts De Seville (Seguedille) (Carmen, Act I)
9. Nacqui All'affanno...Non Piu Mesta (Cenerentola, Act II)
10. Je Ne Suis Que Faiblesse...Adieu, Notre Petite Table (Manon, Act II)
11. Werther! Qui M'aurait Dit...Des Cris Joyeux (Charlotte, Act III)
12. Tu? Tu? Piccolo Iddio (Butterfly, Act II)
13. O Mio Babbino Caro (Lauretta)

Customer Reviews:

Just the best of the best........2006-02-08

From all the compilations of Maria Callas EMI has issued this is BY FAR the best one.

Unlike her studio recitals, unequal and mostly recorded when her voice was starting to decay, this live records take you back to the glorious early fifties when the young Callas was changing the history of opera forever.

The first 6 CD's are scenes from stage performances and the last 2 from recitals.

Chronollogically, this compilation starts with the legendary (and controversial) 1951 Mexico-City "Aida" and ends with the 1964 Covent Garden "Tosca" (when Callas' voice was just the shade of itself but at the peak of her dramatic skills).
Listen to the electrifying poetry of the 1952 "La sonnambula", to the devorating flame of 1955 "La traviata" and "Lucia". Not to forget the 1952 "Norma", the 1957 "Ana Bolena" and some rarities like "Andrea Chénier", "Ifigenia in Tauride" and "Poliuto".
The only great absent of this collection is "Armida"...

As for the the 2 recital CD's, the first one contains arias from concerts between 1952 and 1958, when Callas was in full command of her voice. Nobody else was capable of singing arias from Nabucco and Lakmé on the same recital! And listen to the last aria: Wagner's Isolde's dead.

The second one, contains arias from 1959 to 1963. Here, Callas voice had diminished considerably and she was not anymore capable of the same technical miracles, but she still managed to give thrilling dramatical interpretations (listen to the dead scene of Madama Butterfly of the 1963 Paris recital!!!)

In 80% of this compilation you can hear the young Callas creating her own legend, giving herself completly on the stage.

Average customer rating:

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Average customer rating: A great Don (except for the sound) IT'S A GREAT ONE!

Mozart: Don Giovanni Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro Mozart: Don Giovanni Mozart: Symphonies Nos 29, 35 (Haffner), 38 (Prague), 39, 40, and 41 (Jupiter) Mozart: Symphony #40/Piano Concerto #20/Serenades #10 'Gran Partita' & #13 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Wilhelm Furtwangler, Berlin Philharmonic Verdi: La Traviata (Complete opera); Maria Callas; Alfredo Kraus ASIN: B000BNV8E8 Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

1. Sinfonia/Overture - Chor Der Wiener Staatsoper
2. Notte E Giorno Faticar - Otto Edelmann
3. Non Sperar, Se Non M'uccidi - Otto Edelmann
4. Lasciala, Indegno!...Leporello, Ove Sei? - Various Artists
5. Ma Qual Mai S'offre, Oh Dei - Anton Dermota
6. Fuggi, Crudele, Fuggi! - Anton Dermota
7. Orsu, Spicciati Presto - Otto Edelmann
8. Ah, Chi Mi Dice Mai - Otto Edelmann
9. Chi E La? - Otto Edelmann
10. Madaminia, Il Catalogo E Questo - Otto Edelmann
11. Giovinette, Che Fate All'amore - Walter Berry
12. Manco Male E Partita - Various Artists
13. Ho Capito, Signor, Si! - Walter Berry
14. Alfin Siam Liberati - Cesare Siepi
15. La Ci Darem la Mano - Cesare Siepi
16. Fermati, Scellerato!...Ah! Fuggi Il Traditor! - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
17. Mi Par Ch'oggi Il Demonio Si Diverta...Non ti Fidar, O Misera...Povera Sventurata! - Various Artists
18. Don Ottavio, Son Morta! - Anton Dermota
19. Or Sai Chi L'onore - Elisabeth Grummer
20. Come Mai Creder Deggio...Dalla Sua Pace - Anton Dermota
21. Io Deggio Ad Ogni Patto - Otto Edelmann
22. Finch'han Dal Vino - Cesare Siepi

Tracks:

1. Massetto, Senti Un Po'! - Walter Berry
2. Batti, Batti, O Bell Masetto...Guarda Un Po' - Walter Berry
3. Presto, Presto, Pria Ch'ei Venga - Various Artists
4. Tra Quest'arbori Celata - Walter Berry
5. Bisogna Aver Coraggio - Various Artists
6. Protegga Il Giusto Cielo - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
7. Riposate, Vezzose Raggzze - Various Artists
8. Venite Pur Avanti - Various Artists
9. Ecco Il Birbo Che T'ha Offesa! - Various Artists
10. Trema, Trema, O Scellerato! - Various Artists
11. Eh Via, Buffone, Non Mi Seccar...Leporello!...Signore? - Otto Edelmann
12. Ah Taci, Ingisusto Core! - Otto Edelmann
13. Amico, Che Ti Par? - Otto Edelmann
14. Deh, Vieni Alla Finestra...V'e Gente Alla Finestra - Walter Berry
15. Meta Di Voi Qua Vadano - Cesare Siepi
16. Zitto, Iascia Ch'io Senta! - Walter Berry
17. Verdrai, Carino, Se Sei Buonino - Erna Berger
18. Di Molte Faci Il Lume...Sola, Sola In Buio Loco - Various Artists
19. Mille torbidi Pensieri - Various Artists
20. Dunque Quello Sei Tu...Ah, Pieta, Signori Miei!...Ferma, Perfido, Ferma! - Various Artists
21. Il Mio Tesoro Intanto - Anton Dermota
22. In Quali Eccessi, O Numi - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
23. Mi Tradi Quell'alama Ingrata - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

Tracks:

1. Ah, Ah, Ah, Questa E Buona - Otto Edelmann
2. O Statua Gentilissima - Otto Edelmann
3. Calmatevi, Idol Mio! - Anton Dermota
4. Crudele? Ah No, Mio Bene! - Elisabeth Grummer
5. Non Mi Dir, Bell'idol Mio - Elisabeth Grummer
6. Gia La Mensa E Preparata - Otto Edelmann
7. L'ultima Prova Dell'amor Mio - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
8. Che Grido E Questo Mai - Otto Edelmann
9. Don Giovanni A Cenar Teco - Otto Edelmann
10. Da Qual Tremore Insolito - Otto Edelmann
11. Ah, Dov'e Il Perfido? - Various Artists
12. Or Che tutti, O Mio Tesoro - Various Artists
13. Questo E Il Fin - Various Artists

Customer Reviews:

A great Don (except for the sound).......2007-06-27

I have to agree with the previous reviewer that as an operatic production, this recording is superb. The only downside is the sound quality, which probably could not be helped; one must simply take it on faith that EMI did their best to re-master the original tapes (though I feel that they may have overdone the bass parts in some places). The singers are superb, and you can hear the stage effects, which gives the recording a charming immediacy. Anyone who has only heard only modern recordings of the opera, which emphasize "period" instruments and tempos, should be warned that Furtwängler did not feel obliged to stick to any one particular set of tempi - he varies the speed quite a bit, even within particular numbers, but this reflects an overall aesthetic conception of the opera which he formed over many years (this recording was made in 1954, the year of his death) and which fits together perfectly in its own way.
Moreover, like the previous reviewer, I am glad that EMI is releasing this set for a reasonable price, and it is a good companion to the classic Giulini set (although I would recommend other versions of the opera as well - even some of the "period" interpretations).

IT'S A GREAT ONE!.......2006-01-29

"Don Giovanni" is a very great, but difficult opera. It requires a charasmatic bass-baritone (or bass) for the title role, another equally great bass-baritone with a comic flair (for Leporello), two great leading sopranos for two very difficult roles (Donnas Anna and Elvira), a flawless lyric tenor (Don Octavio), and a pair of appealing younger singers for Zerlina and Massetto. It also doesn't hurt to have a sonorous Commandatore (a real bass)who can terrify Don Giovanni and take him to down at the end of the opera. This is an opera better left alone than presented even decently. The 1950's was a great time for Mozart singers, and many of them are right here on this live recording from Vienna in 1954. Cesere Siepi made the role of Don Giovanni his own and performed it many times (as well as on a commercial London recording which still is available). Elisabeth Schwarzkopf owned the role of Donna Elvira, and, in fact, can be heard on the EMI commercial recording made five years after this performance took place. Elisabeth Grummer was primarily a singer of the lighter Wagnerian roles, but her Donna Anna has power and passion. All of the other artists - Otto Edelmann, Erna Berger, Anton Dermota, Walter Berry, etc, were well known for their Mozart performances all through the decade. They mesh beautifully together in this performance, all under the exciting leadership of the legendary Wilhelm Furtwangler, who really finds the dramatic elements in this piece --- at the price of perhaps less emphasis on the lighter moments. Still, this is a towering performance, in excellent monophonic sound (yes, there are some stage noises, but no distortion or peaking). EMI has made it available at an incredibly low and wonderful price, and I can't see how anyone who loves Mozart would want to be without it under any circumstances. This is a great companion to the EMI Giulini set, and quite probably the superior of all the others.
It's a winner!

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Cieli Di Toscana (Italian/Spanish Language Edition) Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bocelli, Andrea | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Romanza (Italian/Spanish Language Edition) Sueno (in Spanish) Amor [Spanish Version] Viaggio Italiano / Andrea Bocelli Sentimento: Andrea Bocelli with Lorin Maazel and the London Symphony Orchestra [Limited Edition w/ Bonus Track] ASIN: B00005QHVJ Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

1. Un Dulce Melodrama (Melodramma)
2. Mil Lunas Mil Olas (Mille Lune Mille Onde)
3. E Sara' A Settembre (Someone Like You)
4. Chiara
5. Mascagni
6. Resta Qui
7. El Misterio Del Amor (Il Mistero Dell'Amore)
8. Se La Gente Usasse Il Cuore
9. Si Volto
10. L'Abitudine
11. El Encuentro (L'Incontro)
12. E Mi Manchi Tu
13. Il Diavolo E L'Angelo
14. L'Ultimo Re

Customer Reviews:

cieli di toscana.......2005-09-07

Lo siento, no hablo ingles, pero para mis es un disco muy bueno,tanto es que viene en espanol y en italiano.

Cieli Di Toscana.......2001-11-06

The music on this CD is a gift to the senses and to the soul. The dynamics of Andrea Bocelli's voice have developed and become more devastatingly beautiful than ever. He uses his incredible gift with sensational mobility and versatility to transform songs into masterful works of art.

This music is different in many ways when compared to earlier releases. In "Chiara", his voice is more stirring and more sensual than ever. With "Il Diavolo E L'Angelo", he shifts into high gear with a new and intense vitality and rhythm that caught me (and my family) by complete surprise. He demonstrates unique power to reach from the softest tones into the loftiest notes.

Before I received this CD as a gift, I wondered if Andrea Bocelli could really succeed in impressing me again as dramatically as he did with Romanza and Sogno. Now I know...and the answer has left me breathless and spellbound all over again.

Average customer rating: Beyond all description... An Absolute Must-Have for Any Pavarotti Fan Wonderful!!!!

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Album Description

Disc 1: Donizetti Arias from L'elisir d'amore, Maria Stuarda, Lucia di Lammermoor, La Fille du Regiment, Linda di Chamounix, La Favorita, and Don Paquale

Disc 2: Bellini/Donizetti/Verdi Includes arias from I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Norma, La Sonnambula (1976 Duet Recording), I Beatrice di Tenda, I Puritani, Don Sebastien, Il Duca d'Alba, I Lombardi, I due Foscari, Ernani, and Attila

Disc 3: Verdi 1 Includes arias from Macbeth, Luisa Miller, Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, La Traviata, and Les Vepres Siciliennes

Disc 4: Verdi 2 Includes arias from Un Ballo in Maschera, La Forza del Destino, Don Carlos, Aida, Otello, and Requiem

Disc 5: Puccini Includes arias from La Boheme, Madama Butterfly, and Turandot

Disc 6: Puccini and Verismo Includes arias from Cavalleria Rusticana, Manon Lescaut, Pagliacci, Andrea Chenier, and Tosca

Disc 7: Arias 1 Includes arias from La Griselda, Atalanta, Orfeo ed Euridice, Don Giovanni, Cosi fan Tutte, Guillaume Tell, and more. Includes Unreleased Material.

Disc 8: Arias 2 Includes arias from Martha, Mefistofele, La Giocanda, Adriana Lecouvreur, Rosenkavalier, Fedora, Werther, Faust, Carmen, and more

Disc 9: Italian Songs Includes: In questa tomba oscura, Me voglio fa'na casa, Non t'amo piu, Pace non trovo, and more

Disc 10: Neapolitan and Italian Popular Songs Includes: O sloe mio, Torna a Surriento, Core 'ngrato, Funiculi Funicula, Non ti scordar di me, Mamma and more

Bonus CD: The 1964 EP (previously unreleased) "Che Gelida Manina," "E lucevan le stelle," "Questo o quella," "La Donna e mobile," and "Parmi veder" with Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Edward Downes conducting

Customer Reviews:

Beyond all description..........2006-09-19

As a boy, I heard so many hyperbolic references to the legendary Enrico Caruso that I chose to purchase a remastered copy of his "Greatest Hits" when I first began to acquire recordings as a young man. Soon after, I discovered Pavarotti and my life was changed by his music. Caruso ended up in the Goodwill Store. I am convinced that in 500 years, should the earth cool again and the Muslim hoards abate, the civilized world will still tell tales of the greatest tenor. I have often found myself grumpy when searching for recordings of Pavarotti because of the inconsistent fidelity of the recordings. That search for the definitive Pavarotti recordings, regarding both content and fidelity, has ended with the release of this extraordinary collection. Worth it's weight in gold, the Puccinni Volume (#5) alone is enough to send someone like me into hyperspace. I am astounded by the beauty and power of these performances. I will always remember the day, not long ago, when a NPR commentator glibly mentioned between the weather and the night's playlist the terrible words, "Luciano Pavarotti has announced that he is retiring from Opera." I felt as if something indescribably beautiful was fading from the world. Of course, beauty in all of its earthly forms is fleeting at best, but these discs contain a reflection of it that will surely bolster any soul.

An Absolute Must-Have for Any Pavarotti Fan.......2004-01-09

...and that certainly goes without saying. My one tiny little problem with it is that his recordings of "Santa Lucia" and "Caruso" are not on this incredible box-set. Even though I have those recordings on other CDs, I still think those are very important pieces to include on this set (assuming that this set of Pavi hits would be the only compilation that that any fan of this phenomenal tenor would have). He is probably my biggest idol, and he deserves to have been one of the biggest opera stars in history.

Wonderful!!!!.......2002-11-07

This Pavarotti set; The Pavarotti Edition; is a wonderful collection of Arias and songs that cover Luciano's great career. Pavarotti is THE Voice of the 20th Century and this set does him justice. It includes 10 CDs with over 750 minutes of music; Includes Music from All of His roles; has a beautiful 76 page full color booklet; Has a wonderful write up; and includes a bonus CD of Pavarotti's fist album, a 45, from 1964, which has never been released on CD before this set. Every Song is hear, This SET is a must have for every Pavarotti Fan.

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