San Juan Suite [Extra tracks]

1. Sucia/Shallow Bay

2. Orcas

3. Summer Rain

4. Straits

5. Whale Song

6. Rosario

7. Kelpie

8. Watercolors

9. Drifting

San Juan Suite,Michael Gettel,Narada,Adult Alternative,Jazz Music,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Solo Instrumental

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Average customer rating: PACKING FOR ARGENTINA An outstanding album with some surprising music

Guitar Music of Argentina Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Latin American Guitar Music Guitar Music of Argentina Guitar Music from Cuba Manhã de Carnaval Tango Argentino ASIN: B00005UO8L Release Date: 2002-03-19

Tracks:

1. Don Julian
2. Septiembre
3. Rojo Y Negro
4. Boulevard San Jorge
5. Preludio
6. Choro
7. Takirari
8. Guarania
9. Tonada
10. Vals
11. Gato Y Malambo
12. Preludio
13. Tango
14. Milonga
15. Murga
16. Candombe
17. Allegro Deciso E Molto Ritmicio
18. Andante
19. Allegro Espiritoso
20. De La Rais A La Copa
21. Chacarera Ututa
22. Del Buen Riego
23. I. Movido
24. II. Tranquilo
25. III. Tangueando
26. IV
27. V. Andando
28. I. Movido Da Capo

Album Description

This recording brings together pieces writen for the guitar by some of the most eminent contemporary composers of Argentina. These include Maximo Pujol, who was born in Buenos Aires in 1957. He has obtained numerous first prizes in composition contests at home and abroad. The guitar works of Maximo Diego Pujol have been performed and recorded throughout the world by artists of the highest caliber. Both Narciso Saul and Juan Falu are active as performing musicians in Argentina. Carols Guasttavino was born in Santa Fe in 1912. He studied in Buenos Aires and IN Europe in the years after the war. Walter Heinze is active as a teacher of guitar, as well as composing and perfomring frequently.

Customer Reviews:

PACKING FOR ARGENTINA.......2007-02-27

This recording of contemporary Guitar music of Argentina is played magnificently by Victor Villadangos. After listening to this splendid recording, I had fantasies of sitting in a café in Buenos Aires drinking strong coffee. Some of my favorites compositions on the album that I particularly loved are Hector Ayala 7 part "Serie Americana" Narsico Saul's "Boulevard San Jorge" Maximo Pujol's 5 part "Suite #1', and Carlos Guastino's "Sonata No.1" .

All in all, I loved this recording; it certainly put me in the mood to go to Argentina.

An outstanding album with some surprising music.......2004-01-26

The repertoire here ranges into more diverse styles of composition, and so presents more variety, than the recent John Williams album of music from Venezuela. All of the music here, however, is eminently engaging. Several of the composers obviously are highly aware of, and incorporate, a variety of idioms including jazz, indigenous music, and even a touch of rock and New Age--or so it seems to this listener--leading to some highly original moments. None of these twentieth century composers seems at all adverse to writing music with recognizeable (and at times even memorable) tunes--although this may make them quite unacceptable to certain "modernists." Maximo Pujol seems to have the most original voice, and shows both energy and wit in his compositions. The music by Saul comes closest to being bland, but it too has its ingenious moments. Victor Villandangos--who I had never heard of before--proves to be a fine guitarist who produces a generally full and pleasing tone and shows highly accomplished technique. A little more tonal variation on his part might have lent even more interest to the album, but it is hard to fault it in any way, especially at its bargain price. Even the sound is quite good. Along with the Villa-Lobos album by Norbert Kraft, this is one of the finest guitar albums issued by this label--and would do any full-price label proud as well.

Average customer rating: Awesome! His finest Perhaps the Finest Piano CD in Existence

Narada Classic: San Juan Suite I/San Juan Suite II Michael Gettel Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Skywatching Winter A Place Without Noise The Art of Nature: Reflections on the Grand Design Journey North ASIN: B00009Y3NF Release Date: 2003-07-08

Tracks:

1. Sucia/Shallow Bay
2. Orcas
3. Summer Rain
4. The Straits
5. Whalesong
6. Rosario
7. The Kelpie
8. Watercolors
9. Drifting

Tracks:

1. The Calling
2. Safe Passage
3. Every Shade Of Green
4. Sundance
5. Whisper On The Tide
6. Wind And Water
7. Sea Of Glass
8. Tale Of The Whales
9. Moonrise Over Orcas

Customer Reviews:

Awesome!.......2005-08-02

Incredible solo piano, particularly on San Juan Suite I. I love this CD!

His finest.......2004-07-24

In a nutshell these are Michael Gettel's finest works. All of his music gives glimpses of his superb technique however these two disks have an immediacy and energy that his other disks just don't have. His other works, while certainly enjoyable in their own right, distract us with background accompaniment that only seems to gauze over the music. However, these are so direct and so well performed they will give you shivers! How about San Juan Suite III? Michael are you listening?

Perhaps the Finest Piano CD in Existence.......2003-07-09

The good people at Narada have finally seen sense and re-released this CD as a "Narada Classic". And a classic it is too, for this CD features some of the most accompolished piano playing you're ever likely to hear. What technique this man has!

Michael Gettel just oozes talent. His piano playing on "Summer Rain" is nothing short of incredible. He captures perfectly the subject of the piece. So much so, in fact, that my class of 11 year olds were able to guess the title of the piece just by listening to it.

It is so rare to have a CD where every track is strong and commands one's full attention. This is definitely not mere background music. From ominous clasps of thunder to the sound of whales, Gettel's piano dances around Nature's wonders.

Disc one is stronger than disc two, but the purchase price is more than justified by the brilliance of the original "San Juan". The melodies are breathtakingly beautiful and few of Gettel's fans would dispute that "San Juan Suite" showcases this musician at his very best.

I cannot recommend this CD highly enough. A wonderful CD to be treasured.

Average customer rating:

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Album Description

The Complete Caruso: Volumes 1 - 12

The Italian tenor Enrico Caruso holds a unique place in musical history, as the first operatic singer whose recordings sold in millions, and who created an international reputation on the strength of these. Caruso's robust tone and musical sincerity made him both an ideal stage and recording artist, whose voice the primitive acoustic recording technology of the early twentieth century was able to reproduce with startling fidelity. The Naxos Historical Caruso edition constitutes the complete cycle of all Caruso's recordings issued in chronological order. In addition, the transfers have been immaculately undertaken by top sound engineer Ward Marston, unrivalled for his knowledge of the specialized world of acoustic opera recordings, and his rare ability to retrieve all of the music lying in the grooves of the original recordings. Naxos Historical's incredible price (12 CD'S FOR THE PRICE OF 10) puts this unique legacy of great singing within the reach of all music-lovers. This! complete cycle of recordings represents a major document in the history of sound recording, and one which no collector and enthusiast of great singing will wish to be without. "There is no series of vocal records that have a greater documentary value, that meant more to the development of the phonograph record, or that are as consistently capable of providing pleasure to lovers of great singing. ...One of the most significant recording industry events of the decade." Fanfare

Customer Reviews:

Get It While You Can.......2006-10-13

This may not be easy to get in the USA for very long.....don't miss it.

Essential edition for opera lovers.......2005-02-01

This set gives you the opportunity to follow the entire recording career of one of the greatest singers in Operatic History. Enrico Caruso was the first superstar of the 20th century -- and this without the benefit of mass media. His person and his records were his greatest publicity.

The set begins with Caruso's Italian made recordings. They show a great raw talent. The artistry is lacking with many sobs, over acting and mistaken cues. The 1902 and 1903 clearly show a tenor with a lot to learn. But learn it he did. His 1904 sessions show a mature artist on par with any heard since. His voice matures before your very ears and by 1910, you wonder if you will ever listen to any other tenor the same way again.

The engineering used for this set is wonderful. There is no attempt at all to use the soundstream process of computer sound enhancement as heard on the RCA issued sets. These are near perfect mint conditioned discs copied by engineer extraordinary Ward Marston. They sound like natural 78s, they way Caruso himself must have heard the playbacks at the (RCA) Victor studios.

Also included are outtakes and extra takes. There is a "Celeste Aida" from 1908, complete with a broken high note, previously released by RCA in a 1973 set commemorating the tenor's centenary birthday. But there are new treasures here as well, including extra takes of two of Caruso's greatest recordings, the Italian song "L'Alba separa dalla l'uce ombra" and an aria from Rubinestine's Nerone. Listening to them, one wonders what Caruso could have possible thought inadquate in those long lost altenative takes.

Finally, there is the simple joy of hearing so many things so well sung. Caruso was the pinnacle of the tenor art. He can be compared to no other single tenor since ... he has the brilliant ring of Bjorling, the passion of Gigli, the beauty of Gedda, the youthful enthusiasm of Lanza, the warm tonal quality of Tucker, the pure strength of Corelli, the charasma of Pavarotti and the artestry of Domingo.

Whether you are an opera fan, a voice fan or just a music lover. This set is worth every penny.

Todd Kosovich

Average customer rating: Superb New Age Piano The BEST! Emotional, peacefull, refreshing! One of the Finest CDs to be Released One of the Finest Piano CDs in Existence

San Juan Suite (Vol. 1) Michael Gettel Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: San Juan Suite (Vol. 2) Skywatching Winter The Key Journey North ASIN: B000006FCY Release Date: 1998-04-21

Tracks:

1. Sucia/Shallow Bay
2. Orcas
3. Summer Rain
4. The Straits
5. Whalesong
6. Rosario
7. The Kelpie
8. Watercolors
9. Drifting

Customer Reviews:

Superb New Age Piano.......2006-12-24

Michael Gettel's "San Juan Suite" is, quite simply, one of the best new age piano recordings out there. I find it amazing that Gettel hasn't reached the popularity of pianists like George Winston and Jim Brickman. The musical impressionism on "San Juan Suite" is enough to rival that of Winston's "Autumn" and the melodies are soothing and catchy enough to compare to Brickman's "By Heart". Gettel really is, as he states in the liner notes, a musical photographer. The pieces on "San Juan Suite" capture the imagery and sounds of the San Juan Islands in a way that is truly amazing. This is a must-have new age album.

The BEST!.......2006-11-13

I've owned this recording since 1991. When I wore out the tape, I bought the CD. If CDs could wear out, mine would be. This is outstanding storytelling by Michael Gettel. Each piece is masterfully played, some are combined with nature sounds such as whales or waves, and there is a substantial push & pull of the speed, sound and beat of the music which makes the music both energerizing and relaxing at the same time.

You will instantly be taken away to anywhere you imagine a beautiful body of water with pine trees and cliffs rimming it. It will feel like a somewhat brisk/chilly day, and you'll want to just bundle up and stay around and enjoy creation.

This CD is substantially better than Vol. 2., as this one is primarily piano whereas in Vol 2 he uses another instrument that detracts from the beauty.

Emotional, peacefull, refreshing!.......2004-05-14

Being someone who lived on San Juan Island, this CD absolutely fits as you drive near the shores of the enchanted beaches as well as take day hikes in the forests along the ocean. Sensational piano styles that take you to any place you imagine without leaving your home. Very emotional, exhilerating and freeing. Gorgeous composure. I recommend San Juan Suite highly to those who love majestic sounds of the ocean along with dreamy piano melodies.

One of the Finest CDs to be Released.......2003-04-19

Pianist Michael Gettel has created a masterpiece with this CD. Combining piano with various nature sounds, he successfully captures the beauty of the area.

It is so rare to listen to a CD where every track is strong; this is a wonderful exception! Michael Gettel displays wonderful technique on the piano, and has created beautiful and memorable melodies.

It is difficult to select a favourite track. However, "Summer Rain" can only be described as "incredible". As I described in an earlier review, my class of 11 year olds used this to write some fantastic poetry, with some successfully guessing the title of the track just by listening to the music.

A joy to listen to from beginning to end, this CD is currently out of print (hint, hint Narada!) but is well worth tracking down.

I give it my highest recommendation. A first-class CD.

One of the Finest Piano CDs in Existence.......2002-06-04

This is truly a magnificent CD. It is Michael Gettel at his peak. Never have I had a CD where I have loved every track; this is the exception. Each track has a delightful melody, and is a pleasure to listen to from beginning to end.

My favourite track is "Summer Rain". What technique this man has!! I am a primary school teacher in England (UK), and I played this track to my class of 11 year olds. On the board, I wrote the number of letters for the name of the track (6,4), and several of them correctly guessed the title of the track. Talk about aptly named!

Not surprisingly, I have never been to San Juan, but the music of this CD has inspired me to make the effort to visit there one day soon.

I have several Gettel CDs. This is easily his best one. How this one was allowed to go out of print I'll never know. Get it if you can, you won't be disappointed.

Very highly recommended.

Average customer rating: Essence of the San Juans - on one disk POOR - TOTALLY WORSE THAN VOL. 1 - WEIRD SOUND! Michael's best Vol 2 is just as good as Vol 1! A second voyage to the San Juan islands...

San Juan Suite (Vol. 2) Michael Gettel Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: San Juan Suite (Vol. 1) The Key Places in Time Winter Skywatching ASIN: B000005P1X Release Date: 1996-11-05

Tracks:

1. The Calling
2. Safe Passage
3. Every Shade of Green
4. Sundance
5. Whisper on the Tide
6. Wind and Water
7. Sea of Glass
8. Tale of Whales
9. Moonrise Over Orcas

Customer Reviews:

Essence of the San Juans - on one disk.......2003-04-10

Refreshingly different than some of his earlier synthesized works, this CD uses sounds of the Northwest waterways with bass and piano that celebrates the San Juan Islands. Having lived in and near these islands for 25 years, no music is a close to capturing the feeling and mood during the stages of the day- twilight, a ferry ride, whales, a contemplative moment-- it's all here and if you can't tell, is my favorite Gettel CD. It's not the standard Gettel, but a work of art unmatched by his other works, and unique. Best shared on a summer evening with a glass of wine.

POOR - TOTALLY WORSE THAN VOL. 1 - WEIRD SOUND!.......2003-04-04

I have owned San Juan Suite Vol 1 for over 12 years now and pretty much wore out the tape before I bought the CD. It is an awesome CD.

Vol. 2 turned out to be a HUGE disappointment. The sound is totally different, and he uses a strange, low, synthesized sounding instrument in addition to the piano on almost every song. It is dull and actually annoying, and the songs sound very similar, not creative.

Avoid this one, stick with Vol. 1.

Michael's best.......2001-06-19

San Juan Suite II is Michael Gettel's best album. It captures his style beautifully because it is piano and bass...that's it and that is all it needs. Sandin Wilson provides bass lines that complement rather than detracts from Michael's keyboards. The opening moments of the album on The Calling set the stage for 50+ minutes of pure bliss. Michael begins with a simple piano theme set against the ocean waves and seagulls. Then Sandin joins in and the first notes of his bass will send chills down your spine. Whisper on the Tide is another song that blends the two instruments in a way that tingles the senses. Tale of the Whales is hauntingly beautiful with Michael and Sandin's melodies blended with whale song. Moonrise Over Orcas is mixed with a loon in this quiet and peaceful end to a wonderful album...Buy used if you have to but don't miss this album!

Michael and Sandin, please: Encore!

Vol 2 is just as good as Vol 1!.......2000-05-20

I picked up San Juan Suite Vol 1 at the end of a trip to Friday Harbor, WA, and I didn't listen to it until I got home (which is not in the Pacific NW, by the way). My wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed it. So, the next time I made my way back to the PacNW I checked to see if M. Gettel had released any other CDs. Among them was San Juan Suite Vol 2.

This CD is every bit as good as Vol 1. The original piano music, again mixed with occasional nature sounds (not overpowered by them the way some new age nature CDs are engineered), is wonderful.

The soothing strains of piano are excellent company as I work, read, do art work, or anything when I enjoy background music that complements rather than distracts from what I'm doing.

Great CD, highly recommended! 5 stars!

Alan Holyoak

A second voyage to the San Juan islands..........1999-11-14

This is a new twist on the original San Juan Suite, complimentary rather than more of the same. Nine wholly new melodies, a reflection of the islands at dawn, day and dusk. Here, Michael is joined by his long-standing band member, Sandin Wilson on fretless bass. The two interact and inter-twine brilliantly, Sandin often carrying the melody as Michael anchors the tune. Clearly, Sandin had much input into the authoring of these melodies, yet receives little by way of liner note credit. Strangely, as with the original San Juan outing, San Juan II is not released on the Narada label. For all its 20-bit mastering origins, however, there's a fair bit of background noise evident amongst the quieter pieces on this album, intruding upon the natural decay and 'space' around the instruments. A nice touch are the ambient sounds captured from the islands, although they can sometimes tend to disrupt an otherwise gentle flow. But a great, relaxed late-night listen all the same.

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San Juan Suite Michael Gettel Manufacturer: Miramar [Dead] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008FEJ0 Release Date: 1992-08-30

Tracks:

1. Sucia/Shallow Bay
2. Orcas
3. Summer Rain
4. Straits
5. Whalesong
6. Rosario
7. Drifting

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San Juan Suite Michael Gettel Manufacturer: Miramar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000007NZT Release Date: 1995-01-24

Tracks:

1. Sucia/Shallow Bay
2. Orcas
3. Summer Rain
4. The Straits
5. Whalesong
6. Rosario
7. Drifting

Average customer rating: No - the deffect is NOT on EVERY set!!! The Master of Italian Tenor Singing-Get it WARNING-All Original Releases Corrode Because of Dye from a 13 year old kid There are other, better options

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Tracks:

1. Rigoletto, Act I: Studenti! Udite!
2. Rigoletto, Act I: Questa o quella
3. Aida, Act I: Celeste Aida
4. Manon, Act II: Chiudi gli occhi (II Sogno)
5. L'elisir d'amore, Act II: Una furtiva lagrima
6. Mefistofele, Epilogue: Giunto sul passo estremo
7. Germania, Act I: Ah, vieni qui ... No, non chiuder gli occhi vaghi
8. Mefistofele, Act I: Dai campi, dai prati
9. Tosca, Act III: E lucevan le stelle
10. Iris, Act I: Apri la tua finestra
11. Mefistofele, Act I: Dai campi, dai prati
12. Fedora, Act II: Amor ti vieta
13. Aida, Act I: Celeste Aida
14. La Gioconda, Act II: Cielo e mar
15. Pagliacci, Act I: Recitar! mentre preso dal delirio...Vesti la giubba
16. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola (Siciliana)
17. Non t'amo piu
18. La mia canzone
19. Adriana Lecouvreur, Act II: No, pui nobile
20. Luna fedel
21. Un bacio ancora
22. Luna fedel
23. L'elisir d'amore, Act II: Una furtiva lagrima
24. Tosca, Act III: E lucevan le stelle
25. Germania, Act I: Ah, vieni qui ... No, non chiuder gli occhi vaghi
26. Rigoletto, Act IV: La donna e mobile
27. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola (Seciliana)

Tracks:

1. Tu non mi vuoi piu ben
2. Tosca, Act III: E lucevan le stelle
3. Gli Ugonotti (Les Hugenots), Act I: Qui sotto ii ciel
4. Rigoletto, Act I: Questa o quella
5. Rigoletto, Act IV: La donna e mobile
6. L'elisir d'amore, Act II: Una furtiva lagrima...Un solo isante
7. Aida, Act I: Celeste Aida
8. Tosca, Act III: E lucevan le stelle
9. Tosca, Act I: Recondite armonia
10. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola (Siciliana)
11. I Pagliacci, Act I: Recitar! mentre preso dal delirio...Vesti la giubba
12. Maron, Act II: Chiudi gli occhi (II Sogno)
13. Mattinata
14. I pescatori di perle (Les pecheurs de perles), Act I: Mi par d'udir ancora
15. Don Pasquale, Act III: Com'e gentil (Serenata)
16. Carmen, Act II: Il fior che avevi a me tu dato
17. Gli Ugonotti (Les Huguenots), Act I: Ah, quel soave vision
18. La Gioconda, Act II: Cielo e mar
19. Cavalleria Rusticana: Intanto amici...Viva il vino (Brindisi)
20. Marta, Act III: M'appari tutt'amore
21. La Boheme, Act I: Che gelida manina
22. Faust, Act III: Salut demeure chaste et pure
23. Il Trovota, Act III: Di quella pira

Tracks:

1. La Favorita, Act IV: Spirito gentil, ne' sogni miei (Romanza)
2. La forza del destino, Act III: Solenne in quest'ora
3. Aida, Act I: Celeste Aida
4. Triste ritorno
5. Ideale
6. L'Africana (L'Africaine), Act IV: O Mimi, tu piu non torni
7. Rigoletto, Act IV: Bella figlia dell'amore (Quartet)
8. La Boheme, Act IV: O mimi, tu piu non torni
9. Andrea Chenier, Act I: Un di all'azzurro spazio (Improvviso)
10. I Pagliacci, Act I: Recitar! mentre preso dal delirio...Vesti la giubba
11. La Boheme, Act I: O soave fanciulla
12. I prescatori di perle (Les pecheurs de perles), Act I: Del tempio al limitar
13. Don Sebastiano, Act II: Deserto in terra
14. Don Sebastiano, Act II: Deserto in terra
15. Adorables tourments (Valse lente)
16. Lucia di Lammermoor, Act II: Chi mi frena in tal mometno? (Sextet)
17. Rigoletto, Act IV: Bella figlia dell'amore (Quartet)
18. La Boheme, Act III: Addio, dolce svegliare alla mattina
19. Madama Butterfly, Act I: Un po' di vero c'e...Oh quanti occhi fisi

Tracks:

1. Lolita (Spanish Serenade)
2. Rigoletto, Act I: Questa o quella
3. Rigoletto, Act IV: La donna e mobile
4. Il Travatore, Act III: Ah si ben mio
5. Il Trovatore, Act IV: Se m'ami ancor... Ai nostri monti
6. Aida, Act I: Celeste Aida
7. Pour un baiser
8. Tosca, Act I: Recondita armonia
9. Tosca, Act III: E lucevan le stelle
10. Mamma mia che vo' sape
11. La forza del destino, Act III: Della natal sua terra il padre...O tu che in sena agl' angeli
12. Aida, Act IV: O terra addio
13. Aida, Act IV: La fatal pietra
14. La Regina di Saba (Die Konigin von Saba), Act II: Magiche note
15. Carman, Act II: Il fior che avevi a me tu dato
16. Carmen, Act II: La fleur que tu m'avais jetee
17. Gli Ugonotti (Les Huguenots), Act I: Ah, qual soave vision...bianca al par di neve
18. Il Trovatore, Act IV: Quel suon, quelle preci...Ah! che la morte (Miserere)
19. Il Trovatore, Act IV: Quel suon, quelle preci...Ah! che la morte (Miserere)
20. Marta, Act I: Solo, profugo, reietto!

Tracks:

1. Faust, Act I: O mereveille!...A moi les plaisirs
2. Faust, Act III: Siegneur dieu, que voi-je!
3. Faust, Act III: Eh! quoi! toujours seule?
4. Faust, Act III: Il se fait tard...Laisse moi...Eterbekke! O nuit d'amour
5. Faust, Act IV: Que voulez vous messieurs?
6. Faust, Act V: Mon coeur est penetre d'epouvante...Attends!Voici la rue...Alerte! ou vous etes perdus
7. Germania, Act I: Studenti! Udite!
8. Germania, Act I: Ah, vieni qui...no, non chiudi gli occchi vaghi
9. La Gionconda, Act II: Cielo e mar
10. Madama Butterfly, Act I: Amore o grllo dir non saprei
11. Madama Butterfly, Act III: Non ve l'avevo detto...addio fiorito asil
12. For You Alone
13. Otello, Act II: Nell'ore arcane della sua lussuria...Ora e par sempre addio
14. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola (Siciliana)
15. I Pagliacci, Act II: No, pagliaccio non son
16. Addio
17. Il Trovatore, Act II: Mal reggenda all'aspro assalto
18. Il Trovatore, Act IV: Se m'ami ancor...Ai nostri moni

Tracks:

1. Aida Act IV: Gia i sacerdoti adunansi...Misero appien mi festi...Aida a me togliesti
2. Un ballo in machera, Act I: Di tu se fedele
3. La Boheme, Act III: Musette! O gioia della mia dimora...Testa adorata
4. Eternamente
5. Core' ngrato
6. Lo Schiavo (O Escravo), Act II: L'importuna insistenza...Quando nascesti tu
7. Canta pe' me
8. La Boheme, Act II: Io non ho che una povero stanzetta
9. L'elisir d'amore, Act II: Una furtiva lagrima
10. La forza del destino, Act IV: Invano, Alvaro...Le minaccie, i fieri accenti
11. Walter B. Rogers: Love Is Mine
12. Aida, Act I: Se quel quel guerrier io fossi...Celeste Aida
13. Un ballo in maschera, Act III: Forse la soglia attinse...ma se m'efora perderti
14. Je suis seul...Ah, fuyez, douce image
15. Crucifix
16. I Lombardi, Act III: Qual volutta trascorere

Tracks:

1. Marta, Act II: Siam giunti, o giovanette...Questa camera e per voi!...Che vuol dir cio?...Presto, presto andiam
2. Marta, Act II: T'ho raggiunta, sciagurata!...Dormi pur ('Goodnight' Quartet)
3. Tarantella sincera
4. Lucia di Lammermoor, Act II: Chi mi frena in tal momento? (Sextet)
5. Les soirees musicales, No.8: La danza (Tarantella napolitana)
6. Rigoletto, Act IV: Bella figlia dell'amore (Quartet)
7. Dreams Of Long Ago
8. The Lost Chord
9. Because
10. Hosanna
11. Manon, Act II: Manon! Avez-vous peur...On l'appelle Manon
12. La Boheme, Act I: O soave fanciulla
13. Don Carlo, Act I: Domanda al ciel...Dio, che nell'alma infondere
14. Il Trovatore, Act IV: Se m'ami ancor...Ai nostri monti
15. Op. 38, No. 6: Pimpinella (Canzone floretina)
16. Rigoletto, Act III: Ella mi fu rapita!...Parmi veder le lagrime
17. Agnus Dei

Tracks:

1. Manon Lescaut, Act I: Donna non vidi mai
2. Ave Maria
3. Elegie (Song of Mourning)
4. Lasciati amar
5. Guardanno 'a luna
6. Your Eyes Have Told Me What I Did Not Know
7. Fenesta che lucive
8. Stabat Mater: Cujus animam
9. The Palms
10. Cavalleria Rusticana: Mamma, Mamma, quel vino!...Voi dovrete far (Addio alla madre)
11. Otello, Act II: Oh! Mostruosa colpa!..Si, pel ciel
12. Op. 38, No. 1: Serenade de Don Juan
13. Amor mio
14. Manella mia
15. The Palms
16. Trusting Eyes
17. Serenade espagnole
18. Parted
19. Un ballo in maschera, Act I: Amici miei, soldati...La rivedra nell'estasi
20. Un ballo in maschera, Act I: Cosi scritto e lassu...E'scherzo od e follia

Tracks:

1. La Partida
2. El Milagro de la Virgen: Flores purisimas
3. La Traviata, Act I: Libiamo, libiamo (Brindisi)
4. Il Guarany (O Guarani), Act I: Sento una forza indomita
5. Hantis d'amour
6. Carman, Act I: Parle-moi de ma mere ( w Frances Alda)
7. La mia canzone
8. Cielo turchino
9. Pecche
10. Messa da requiem: Ingemisco
11. Il Duca d'Alba, Act IV: Angelo casto e bel
12. Si vous l'aviez compris
13. Les duex serenades: Serenade francaise
14. La procession
15. Le Cid, Act III: Ah! tout est bien fini!...O Souverain, o Juge,o Pere!
16. Luna d'estate
17. 'O sole mio
18. La Reine de Saba, Act II: Faiblesse de la race humaine!...Inspirez-moi, race divine
19. Mia sposa sara la mia bandiera

Tracks:

1. Macbeth, Act IV: O fifgli, o figli miei...Ah, la paterna mano
2. La Boheme, Act IV: Vecchia zimarra, senti
3. Cantique de Noel
4. Sancta Maria
5. Tiempo antico
6. Santa Lucia
7. Op. 6, No. 5: Pourquoi?
8. Eugene Oneguine (Evgeny Onegin), Act II: Pour moi ce jour est tout mystere
9. Op. 102, No. 6: Chanson de juin
10. Andrea Chenier, Act IV: Come un bel di di maggio
11. Samson et Dalila, Act III: Vois ma misere, helas
12. Les pecheurs de perles, Act I: A cette voix quel trouble...Je crois entendre encore
13. Les pecheurs de perles, Act II: De mon amie, fleur endormie
14. Rigoletto, Act IV: Bella figlia dell'amore (Quartet)
15. Verdi: Bella figlia dell'amore (Quartet)
16. Lucia di Lammermoor, Act II: Chi mi frena in tal momento? (Sextet)
17. Lucia di Lammermoor, Act II: Chi mi frena in tal momento? (Sextet)
18. M'appari tutt'amor
19. Op. 5: Musica proibita
20. Uocchie celeste

Tracks:

1. L'alba separa dalla luce l'ombra
2. L'alba separa dalla luce l'ombra
3. Neron, Act II: Oh! lumiere du jour
4. Neron, Act III: Oh! lumiere du jour
5. A la luz de la luna
6. Sei morta ne la vita mia
7. La Partida
8. La forza del destino, Act III: Ne gustare m'e dato un'ora...Sleale! il segreto fu dunque violato
9. Over There...Par la-bas
10. Niedermeyer: Pieta, Signore
11. A Granada
12. Campane a sera
13. Inno di Garibaldi
14. Rosario Bourdon: La Campana di San Giusto
15. Le Regiment de Sambre et Meuse
16. Sultanto a tte
17. Samson et Dalila: Je viens celbrer la victoire
18. Venti scudi!

Tracks:

1. A' Vucchella
2. Vieni sul mar
3. Tu ca nun chiagne
4. L'addio a napoli
5. Nina (Tre giorni son che Nina)
6. Premiere caresse
7. Senza nisciuno
8. Salavator Rosa, Act I: Mia piccirella
9. Memories Of A Concert
10. Scordame
11. Love Me or Not
12. Serse, Act I: Frondi tenere e belle...Ombra mai fu (Largo)
13. Noche feliz
14. Rachel, quand du Seigneur
15. I' m'arricordo 'e Napule
16. Vaghissima sembianza
17. L'Africana (L'Africaine) Act III: Che dicon mai?...Deh, ch'io ritorni
18. Amadis de Gaule, Act III: Bois epais
19. A Dream
20. Petite Messe solennelle: Domine Deus
21. Petite Messe solennelle: Crucifixus

Amazon.com essential recording

From the youthful bloom and impetuous swagger of Enrico Caruso's debut 1902 recordings to the darker, almost baritonal overtones typifying his final sessions before the acoustic horn, the singer's resplendent vocalism and generous performing style remain the archetype for Italian tenors. As a child of the late 19th century, Caruso was prone to embellish upon composers' texts, yet his passion, communicative power, and soaring musicality transcend time. The Italian sessions from 1902 to 1904 and Caruso's recordings with piano between 1904 and 1905, along with two later sides, receive conventional, unaltered transfers. The remaining material is restored via the controversial Soundstream computer process, which fleshes out the lower partials of the voice while compromising its overtones, relegating the orchestral accompaniment to a rumbling backdrop rather than contributing partner. Yet many will find the Soundstream transfers easier on the ear. Those who wish to acquire the complete Caruso in a single package at midprice should not hesitate to purchase this significant set. --Jed Distler

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No - the deffect is NOT on EVERY set!!!.......2006-12-08

The deffect that some previous reviewers were so mad about did not happen to my set. After purchasing it for two years and listening to the disks every other day, they are still shiny and beautiful like new. You can't use the word "EVERY" so cavelierly, because you have not listened to EVERY set.

The Master of Italian Tenor Singing-Get it.......2006-05-20

I have been collecting Caruso performance since 1960- of course they were on vinyl- I even had some 78's. I think the 78 and vinyl records produced a warmer tone, but it is a delight to have the Master's performances in one place. My vinyls are worn to shreds.

Except for the lighter and bel canto roles, Caruso is supreme in the Italian and some of the French repetoire. Last night I listened to the Quartet from Martha for the first time in many years. Caruso sings about a 20 second phrase beginning "Dormi
Pur" which had me in tears as it had in the past. The ease of Caruso cadenzas in "La donna e Mobile" and "Una Furtiva Lagrima" put most tenors with a 1/4 of Caruso's vocal weight and size to shame.

There are no American/Swedish or any other hyphenated Carusos. He was unique and I am a Bjoerling freak. I find it
odd that a previous reviwer mentioned Mario Lanza favorably with Caruso.

Lanza rarely performed on an opera stage. On recording his voice seems large but his singing is amateurish. He squeezes, forces, barks and croons. At times one can hear a pretty sound but I do not consider him a major opera singer.

Rudolf Bing's comment that people who heard Richard Tucker were just as lucky as those who heard Caruso is silly. Tucker was excellent but NOT Caruso.

Lauritz Melchior, in the heavy German repetoire and to my mind Otello, is as unique and uncomparable as Caruso is in the Italian and French repetoire.

WARNING-All Original Releases Corrode Because of Dye.......2005-04-24

EVERYONE who bought the ORIGINAL multi-disc release has seen each disc become unplayable through corrosion because of a dye used to print the label side. BMG is well aware of this and has been inundated with demands for replacement.

This set is available in a subsequently released BUDGET compilation, also available through AMAZON. There are no manufacturing defects.

from a 13 year old kid.......2005-03-15

it is a great cd. when they say complete, they mean complete! 12 cds about 70mins each. comes with booklet with recording dates and matrix #s. in cardboardy-leather box. i did not have a probelem with red batwing labels making a clear film. the set is from the 70's but is the quality that great any way? contains private recordings.

There are other, better options.......2004-05-17

I was surprised to see that this set was still available. These transfers were made in the late 1970's at the dawn of the digital era and were state of the art for that time. But in cleaning up the surface noise these old digital transfers seriously flatten out the sound of Caruso's voice.

I would suggest that people interested in Caruso check out the "complete" Caruso series on Naxos with new digital restorations by the great sound engineer/artist Ward Marston. On the Naxos CD's the voice is preserved in a much more natural and subtle sound while all of the other noises are eliminated as much as possible. It's much more satisfying and true to the original recordings than these old RCA transfers. If you're going to spend $130.00 you should have the best available. It's only fair to Caruso.

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