Donizetti: Poliuto

1. Poliuto, opera
   Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
   Performed by La Scala Theater Orchestra
   with Piero de Palma, Rinaldo Pellizzoni, Ettore Bastianini, Nicola [singer] Zaccaria, Franco Corelli, Maria Callas
   Conducted by Antonino Votto
   
   

Donizetti: Poliuto,Ettore Bastianini,Nicola Zaccaria [singer],Gaetano Donizetti,Antonino Votto,La Scala Theater Orchestra,Maria Callas,Franco Corelli,Piero de Palma,Rinaldo Pellizzoni,Melodram,Classical,Italian Romantic Opera,Opera

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Average customer rating: A Splendid Night In Paris!

Montserrat Caballé & José Carreras: Opera Duets Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Zarzuela Arias & Duets Montserrat Caballé: Ultimate Collection ASIN: B000001VK0 Release Date: 1995-10-24

Tracks:

1. Tanti affetti
2. Tu sola, o mia
3. Depuis la jour
4. Ah,tout est bien fini
5. Questo pianto favelli
6. Nessun dorma
7. Pace, pace, mio Dio
8. La mamma morta - New PO/Edoardo Muller N
9. Colpito qui m'avete
10. Vicino a te s'acqueta

Customer Reviews:

A Splendid Night In Paris!.......1999-03-19

This disc is a real gem! The sound quality is outstanding! Especially for a budget motivated label like Laserlight. Caballe is superb and Jose Carreras is even better. The love duet from Chenier is a great climatic splendor for the concerts finally. The only downside to Nessun Dorma was the last Vincero! was not held quite long enogh for my taste. But all in all this disc is worth dropping a few cents on. Buy it and you will be amazed!

Average customer rating: Just the best of the best.

Maria Callas Live Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Boito, Arrigo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Cherubini, Luigi | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gluck | Gluck, Christoph W. | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Meyerbeer | Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Thomas | Thomas, Ambroise | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | 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 Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Maria Callas 100 Best Classics Maria Callas: The Platinum Collection Maria Callas - Passion / A Film by Gerard Caillat Callas: La Divina [Limited Edition] Lyric & Coloratura Arias by Maria Callas (EMI's Great Recordings of the Century) ASIN: B000AMUU9E Release Date: 2005-11-08

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: A first rate Puerto Rican tenor!

Antonio Paoli in arias from Otello, Il Trovatore... Manufacturer: Pearl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Leoncavallo | Leoncavallo, Ruggiero | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Meyerbeer | Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000DC33 Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

1. Robert Le Diable: Les chevaliers de ma patrie
2. L'Africaine: O'paradis
3. Le Prophete: Roi du ciel
4. Poliuto - Guillaume Tell: Al suon dell'arpe - Ou va - tu?...Ah! Mathilde, idole de mon ame!
5. Track 5
6. Ses jours qu'ills ont ose proscrire
7. Il Trovatore: Deserto sulla terra
8. Di geloso amor sprezzato
9. Ah si, ben mio
10. Di quella pira
11. Aida: Nume custode e vindice
12. Otello: Dio Mi potevi scagliar
13. I Pagliacci: Aiutalo o Signor...
14. I Plglaicci: Recitar...Vesti la giabba
15. Versa il filtro
16. No, Pagliaccio non son!
17. Bravo! Ebben! Se mi giudichi (finale)
18. Mlle. de Belle - Isle: Si io ty'amo
19. Carmen: Va - t'en! Va - t'en tu feras bien (Finale, Act III)
20. Samson et Dalila: Arretez, o mes freres
21. C'est toi que sa bouche invective...Israel! romps ta chaine
22. Dejanire: Viens, o toi dont le clair visage
23. Canzone Guerresca

Customer Reviews:

A first rate Puerto Rican tenor!.......2006-12-05

How do I begin? Well, Antonio Paoli had an enormous, vibrant, forward, sometimes hesitant, color varied, pingy, puissant bel canto heroic tenor voice. Lauri-Volpi wrote in Parallel Voices of his massive vibrations that set him, along with Bernardo de Muro apart as the largest of the dramatic voices of his time. Lauri-Volpi also sang during Del Monaco's time. In fact, one could say that Del Monaco's Otello was definitely inspired by Paoli as there are similarities in their tonal delivery - but only perhaps in Otello - (as otherwise) del Monaco recalls Galliano Masini. One could also say that de Muro must have used Paoli as the supreme example for his style of singing in that if played track to track it is difficult to distinguish them especially at the top. The difference being that Paoli used a forward bel canto tone, and de Muro was more chesty in the verismo manner, pushed.

It is exactly that uniqueness of the bel canto approach that distinguishes Antonio Paoli and what may have contributed to his loss of popularity in the height of verismo. His tone is not always beautiful but it is never pushed - ever and it is one legato line. He does not obscure consonants to obtain legato like dramatics in our time. Words have less meaning in our time, which makes sense - expressive artists are generally not employed. Musically, he has an exciting way of creating tension in the line by raising the pitch by a quarter-tone or less, and attacking the notes before the beat on which they fall. He seems gifted to find those oppurtune places in the music.

His bel canto method does not prevent any dramatic use his voice, for even though minimal breath escapes in the line, his Pagliacci scenes (on this set) possess supreme accent of dramatic timing and a full exploitation of the chest vibrations which ring more than any singer I have heard. Once again, he possesses bel canto, dramatic, and rhythmic gifts, and here in lies Paoli's contribution, uniqueness, and genius. Paoli is probably the most underrated tenor I have encountered.

Yet, a strange tentative quality abides much of the time - the same one Rosa Ponselle battled with.

Average customer rating: I agree with the Above Reviewer.... An excellent CD for young baritones A marvelous sound.... Quintessential bel cantos The best Baritone in the world, period.

Songs of Love and Desire Gioachino Rossini , Gaetano Donizetti , Vincenzo Bellini , Ion Marin , and Dmitri Hvorostovsky Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Hvorostovsky, Dmitri | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Verdi Arias I Met You, My Love Dmitri Hvorostovsky - Passione di Napoli Dmitri Hvorostovsky in Concert 1998 Moscow Nights ASIN: B000004155 Release Date: 1994-09-20

Tracks:

1. Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Largo Al Factotum
2. La Favorita: Vien, Leonora
3. Il Duca d'Alba: Nei Miei Superbi Gaudi
4. La Favorita: A Tanto Amor, Leonora
5. Poliuto: Di Tua Beltade Immagine
6. Il Pirata: Si, Vincemmo
7. L'Eliser D'Amoure: Come Paride Vezzoso
8. Don Pasquale: Bella Siccome Un Angelo
9. Guglielmo Tell: Resta Immobile
10. I Puritani: Per Sempre Io Ti Perdei
11. Don Sebastiano, Re Del Portogallo: O Lisbona, Alfin Ti Miro
12. Lucia di Lammermoor: Cruda, Funesta Smania

Customer Reviews:

I agree with the Above Reviewer...........2004-10-25

simply the greatest baritone of our time! As an aspiring baritone, I can only aspire to achieve the kind of vocal perfection that Hvorostovsky displays so well. I first encountered his voice in 2001, when I was looking around in a Borders for baritone recordings; the CD I found was "Passion di Napoli" (Delos, I believe). I listened to it and was completelely blown away. Since then, I've seen him in the Met's production of "Don Giovanni" a while back, as the title character, and I've bought other albums of his. Honestly, I was amazed with his voice back in 2001, and I'm amazed now, perhaps moreso, with more of a vocal education. I envy his voice full-heartedly. I would not be ashamed to develop a voice similar to Hvorostovsky's. In fact, I would deem it a gift from God if this happens. I highly recommend this recording, and any other Hvorostovsky recordings out there, to anyone who wants to hear what the greatest singer in the world (sorry Terfel and Allen, but Hvorostovsky's got you beat) sound like. If you value operatic vocal music at all, then DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS SINGER! Off the charts!

An excellent CD for young baritones.......2004-03-29

With so many young baritones listening to powerhouses like Robert Merrill and Ettore Bastiannini singing monstorous arias, it is nice to find a CD from a well known baritone like Hvorostovsky singing on the more lyrical side of the baritonal spectrum. Hats off to Dimitri on this one. It truly is a "must-have" for any aspiring young baritone, let alone the average listener.

A marvelous sound...........2003-08-20

... and his Italian is wonderful. I'm not going to say that he's today's greatest baritone, but he's sure up there. His sound is simply delicious, fat and round, not an unpleasant tone in the bunch. Moreover, he is so personable even unseen. I like him a LOT.

Quintessential bel cantos.......2002-03-23

You can't say enough about this brilliant baritone. Hvorostovsky is the quintessential lyric baritone of all time. He is much gifted and just too good to be true. He made himself a big star out of winning at Cardiff Singer of the World Competion. He's been riding high ever since. Thanks to his star power, he has pretty good discography as for his recital albums. His superb singing and sheer beauty of his voice is showcased in this bel canto collection. It's easy to get addicted to intoxicating Dmitri sounds. I can't get enough of him and it happened to many people.

He has done stage productions of Puritani, Favorita, Barbiere, and L'elisir d'amour so far. I'v heard his Favorita at Carnegie Hall, and it was stanning performance. I still can't get over. I'd very much like to hear more of his bel canto operas but he became very good dramatic actor and his temperament is towards Verdi's. So you can't expect much of bel canto out of him yet at least he can do good recital program with them, I hope. My dying wish is to have all his bel canto repertories in full length commercial recordings. So help me God!

The best Baritone in the world, period........2000-12-17

OK, I know its a bold statement, but this artist has something going for him. I kid you not when I say, he has a phenomenal voice! If you know anything about classical voices then upon first hearing this man's voice you will agree that he deserves much more recognition. The power, line, and sheer beauty he possesses is unbelieveable. I know I keep going on and, but you must check Dmitri out. Forget Bryn Terfel and his breathy tone. His voice lacks the sheer vocal potency that Dmitri has. Listen to the first track on this CD, one of the most famous and vocally demanding in opera, he has it all. The track from La Favorite showcases Dmitri's ability to sing a beautiful melodic line and still retain vocal consistancy. Decca needs to pick this artist up. Enjoy, he is definitely someone to look forward to in the future.

Average customer rating:

Rossini, Donizetti: Ballet Music Gaetano Donizetti , Gioachino Rossini , Antonio de Almeida , Monte Carlo National Opera Orchestra , and Philharmonia Orchestra Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000041A5 Release Date: 1995-02-14

Tracks:

1. La siege de Corinthe: Air de danse No. 1: Lent - Allegro
2. La siege de Corinthe: Air de danse No. 2: Maestoso - Allegretto
3. Moise: Air de danse No. 1: Andante - Allegro moderato - Animato
4. Moise: Air de danse No. 2: Adagio maestoso - Allegretto moderato - Allegro animato - Adagio - Allegro
5. Moise: Air de danse No. 3: Allegro moderato - Allegro vivo
6. Guillaume Tell: Pa de six
7. Guillaume Tell: Pas de trois et choeur tyrolien
8. Guillaume Tell: Pas des soldats
9. Othello: Ballet - Ballet

Tracks:

1. La Favorite: Introduzione delle danze
2. La Favorite: Passo a tre
3. La Favorite: Passo a sei
4. La Favorite: Finale delle danze
5. Les martyrs: Air de danse No. 1
6. Les martyrs: Air de danse No. 2
7. Les martyrs: Air de danse No. 3
8. Dom Sebastien: Passo a tre
9. Dom Sebastien: Passo a due
10. Dom Sebastien: Ballabile di Schiavi
11. L'assedio di Calais: Danza militare
12. L'assedio di Calais: Ballabile

Average customer rating:

Donizetti: Poliuto Manufacturer: Melodram ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000R349T8 Release Date: 2007-06-05

Average customer rating: a voice teacher and early music fan Well Rounded production Very exciting Corelli Show THRILLING PERFORMANCE!

Donizetti: Poliuto (complete opera live 1960) with Maria Callas, Franco Corelli, Antonino Votto, Orchestra & Chorus of La Scala, Milan Ettore Bastianini , Nicola Zaccaria [singer] , Virgilio Carbonari , Gaetano Donizetti , Antonino Votto , L'Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala , Michael Chertock , Franco Corelli , Giuseppe Morresi , Piero de Palma , Rinaldo Pelizzoni , and maria callas Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Callas, Maria | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Donizetti: Anna Bolena (complete opera live 1957) with Maria Callas, Gianni Raimondi, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Orchestra & Chorus of La Scala, Milan Verdi: Macbeth (complete opera live 1952) with Maria Callas, Enzo Mascherini, Victor de Sabata, Orchestra & Chorus of La Scala, Milan Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera (complete opera live 1957) with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Orchestra & Chorus of La Scala, Milan Bellini: Il Pirata (complete opera live 1959) with Maria Callas, Costantino Ego, Nicola Rescigno, Orchestra & Chorus of the American Opera Society Verdi: Un Ballo In Maschera (complete opera) with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Tito Gobbi, Antonino Votto, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan ASIN: B000002S65 Release Date: 2002-11-11

Tracks:

1. Poliuto: Sinfonia (con coro): O Nume pietoso
2. Poliuto: Act One - Scene One: Scendiam...scendiam...Silenzio
3. Poliuto: Act One - Scene One: Tu sei commosso!
4. Poliuto: Act One - Scene One: D'un'alma troppo fervido
5. Poliuto: Act One - Scene One: Ove m'inoltro?
6. Poliuto: Act One - Scene One: Fin che si compia il rito
7. Poliuto: Act One - Scene One: In fiamma quest'alma
8. Poliuto: Act One - Scene One: Di quai soavi lagrime
9. Poliuto: Act One - Scene One: Mira...Donna!
10. Poliuto: Act One - Scene One: Oggetto de' miei numi
11. Poliuto: Act One - Scene One: Omai de lunge
12. Poliuto: Act One - Scene One: Perche di stolto giubilo
13. Poliuto: Act One - Scene Two: Plausi all'inlito Severo
14. Poliuto: Act One - Scene Two: Decio, signor del mondo
15. Poliuto: Act One - Scene Two: Di tua beltade immagine
16. Poliuto: Act One - Scene Two: Come fausta e a noi l'aurora
17. Poliuto: Act One - Scene Two: No, l'acciar non fu spietato

Tracks:

1. Poliuto: Act Two - Scene One: Inoltra il pie
2. Poliuto: Act Two - Scene One: Donna...Che! Possente numi!
3. Poliuto: Act Two - Scene One: Il piu lieto dei viventi, ah!
4. Poliuto: Act Two - Scene One: Ah! chi ti quida, incauto?
5. Poliuto: Act Two - Scene One: Quest'alma e troppo debole
6. Poliuto: Act Two - Scene One: Veleno e l'aura ch'io respiro
7. Poliuto: Act Two - Scene One: Sfolgoro divino raggio
8. Poliuto: Act Two - Scene Two: Celeste un'aura pel tempio move!
9. Poliuto: Act Two - Scene Two: Magistrati, guerrieri, popolo
10. Poliuto: Act Two - Scene Two: La sacrilega parola
11. Poliuto: Act Two - Scene Two: Alla morte lo serbate
12. Poliuto: Act Two - Scene Two: Lasciami in pace morire
13. Poliuto: Act Three - Scene One: Ecco il sommo Pontefice
14. Poliuto: Act Three - Scene One: Alimento alla fiamma si porga
15. Poliuto: Act Three - Scene One: Donna! Malvagio!
16. Poliuto: Act Three - Scene One: Chi giunge!
17. Poliuto: Act Three - Scene One: Ah! fuggi da morte
18. Poliuto: Act Three - Scene One: La grazia nell'alma ti scende
19. Poliuto: Act Three - Scene One: Alle fiere chi oltraggia gli Dei...
20. Poliuto: Act Three - Scene One: Piu s'indugia?
21. Poliuto: Act Three - Scene One: Il suon dell'apre angeliche

Customer Reviews:

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-03-16

Gaetano Donizetti(1797-1848)was born in Bergamo,Italy, a town with strong musical traditions. He was fortunate enough to study with Johannes Simon Mayr, whose operas and sacred music were at that time performed throughout Italy and beyond, and probably because of his influence, Donizetti focused his ambition on making his mark as an opera composer.
The opera "Poliuto" was based on a play 'Polyeucte' by Corneille, but when Donizetti presented it to the 'censors', the King of Naples deemed it not an appropriate subject(because it presented the martyrdom of a Christian saint upon the stage), and prohibited the production.
Therefore, Donizetti decided to go to Paris, not only because of this, but because Paris offered several advantages such as: fees were bigger, rehearsal time more generous, the censorship less restrictive, and the protection of copyright more circumspect. There is really much to be told about the overall process of getting this opera started and completed. However, suffice it to say that in 1848 the San Carlo finally welcomed 'Poliuto', restored to its original form and language; it had taken ten years for it to get there.
There is no question that the tenor (Franco Corelli) is the strong lead in this opera, but who can completely set aside the WONDERFUL, MARVELOUS performance of Callas. What a star!!! What a drama queen!!!And what a truly amazing voice!!!Past her prime???Oh yes, but even past her prime she was greater than anyone at that time in overall dramatic impression, and while all her notes were not equally PERFECT,I don't really care, because one must focus on the entire being when dealing with a talent like Callas!!!This recording is truly a treasure.

Well Rounded production.......2005-10-01

Source: "Live" recording from La Scala, Milan, 7th Dec. 1960

Artists: Franco Corelli, Maria Callas, Ettore Bastianini, Nicola Zaccaria et al.

Franco Corelli is in magnificent form - reminiscent of Lauri-Volpi in the 1920-1930s. As with his Pollione in Norma, he is the ideal exponent as Poliuto. His voice has all the power of Mario del Monaco, his rival in the dramatic repertoire, but he uses much more shading and, despite some whooping and sobbing, he has a better grasp of the bel-canto style - although he is not exactly subtle. He benefits from being heard in the theatre acoustic.

Bastianini had an exciting and often very exciting baritone that suits his role down to the ground.

Callas' role is not large - not compared to her other Donizetti roles such as Lucia di Lammermoor, Anna Bolena etc - but it proves ideal for her at this point of her career. She was at her best 'live' and she is in good form - although her high notes do not compare very well with her younger self - she is very experienced and shows it.

Nicola Zaccaria figured in Callas' second recording of Norma and is a powerful presence here as well, his excellent bass suggesting the excellent artists available for La Scala in this period and its subsequent superiority over nearly all of the lyric theatres in the world today - which could only dream of collecting a cast such as this.

Antonio Votto could be a reliable if rather heavy-handed conductor and, more often than not, appeared inferior to Serafin and several other conductors of the period. However, like her recordings of Gioconda, Callas and the cast seem to have inspired him to greater things and this is a superbly paced performance.

The sound is by no means bad for 1960 and in many ways captures the voices in a far more natural way than most recordings from this period- the sound being mono doesn't detract a jot.

Magnificent
Highly recommended
D. Bennett

Very exciting.......2004-08-14

This is truly an exciting recording, even if the opera is heavily cut and many of the arias sort of chopped up. One can't really judge the opera from this recording, as it was quite a bit longer in its original French version. It is true, Donizetti began it for Italy, but the censors wouldn't have allowed it, so he rethought the entire thing for the Grand Opera of Paris. One has to admit, this IS a tenor opera, and that is understandable, as it was created for a great, maybe the greatest tenor, of that day. However, if the truth be told, most people by this recording for Callas.

I have to state right out that the three principle singers are all wonderful, but in their own unique way. Bastianini sings divinely and makes much of his role. His baritone is actually quite beautiful, and for me, actually made me long to hear him sing. Most baritone roles don't do that for me, and his role is not that spectacular nor that well written, if the truth be told, but he makes something wonderful of it.

Corelli is incredible with all his super clarion high notes, and it seems that the power they have is equal to none, and the ring, well, one certainly seldom hears that today in the opera house. There is a great energy behind his performance, and he even manages to sing a few lines in a musical fashion. There are many places where his "standard sobbing" ruins the legato line, not to mention the musical phrase. He is often well ahead of his accompaniment (which makes things really bad when the orchestra is playing the exact line he is singing), and his bad habit of "scooping" up to high notes at times is irritating. However, that said, he is exciting and truly enjoyable to listen to.

It is Callas that everyone expects to sound horrible, brittle, and, well, way past her prime. She is past her prime in some ways, but her musicality shines through as always. Her high notes are even good, and for the most part, dead on (though in some of Pauline's very difficult arias many of the difficult runs and high C's are cut, no matter, the arias hold together well even with those cuts). It is her interpretation that leaves one in awe. Once again, Callas is able to make something of essentially a very DULL role. When one looks at the score (which I followed along with), of all the major roles in this work, Pauline's is by far the weak link. Yet, even with this "little" that Callas had to work with, she created something memorable. Her touching vulerability is enchanting, and her conversion at the end of the opera is astounding. The final duet and scene is simply moving, and I have to say, she brings things out of Corelli he doesn't normally often do -- more exactness to the written note and to the tempi of the piece. Though everyone thinks of Callas with Di Stephano, I really think Corelli was a better match for her vocally. His voice was near perfection, that is true, but he had "that special something" in his delivery, and even with the mistakes and musical lapses, it is a jewel to behold. Callas was that way all the time, and her musicality and exactness is wondrous. Her voice may have been very imperfect in quality, but she shared something with Corelli, and that is that special "ring" to the voice. There is also that important element required for all opera to work, and that is chemistry. They mesh with a oneness in their scenes that is simple breathtaking.

The real drawback with this recording, at least for me, is the sound. It is actually very good, but there are times it sounds "Boxy" and sort of mushy. Overall, though, it is well worth the money. What is really wonderful is the booklet that comes with the recording. It gives a detailed account of the opera, which is great for those who have never heard of it, and it sets the stage preparing our minds to listen and experience a wonderfully moving performance, even if that performance has its flaws. I recommend it to anyone, especially Corelli or Callas fans.

Corelli Show.......2003-04-11

I think this is a Corelli showpiece. His high C are incredibles.
The audience goes crazy many times.The entrence of Callas in the first act the audience goes crazy too. Although the sound quality is bad,if you listen this opera ,you can see the magic of the exceptional night of 7 Dec 1960 at La Scala.

THRILLING PERFORMANCE!.......2002-12-13

This Poliuto is live and has not the best sound, but it has a lot of highlights and excitements.
Callas is here moving, even if her voice is not at her zenith. Corellis` live-singing is incredible, something enormous.His voice rings out and fills up the whole house of La Scala and the audience goes crazy, they love it! Bastianini is also doing very well.
For its great highlights I recommend this live Poliuto.

Average customer rating: GOD ! Simply THE BEST !

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Tracks:

1. Ah, Non Mi Ridestar
2. 2 Fior Che Avevi A Me Dato
3. La Dolcissima Effigie
4. Un Di All'Azzurro Spazio
5. Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio
6. Vicino A Te S'Acqueta
7. D'Un Alma Troppo Fervida
8. Sfolgoro Divino Raggio
9. Donna, Malvagio, Nell'Alma La Grazia Scende
10. O Magnanima E Prima
11. E Ver? Sei D'Altri

Customer Reviews:

GOD !.......2003-11-04

Corelli is with You,now.No other singer did or will replace him.A great loss!

Simply THE BEST !.......2000-03-25

I do not dare to comment the music, it is sublime !But I dare to find Franco Corelli the best tenor of all time ! Thank You, Franco Corelli, You are a miracle !

Average customer rating: Can Belto...But not much else. Fascinating CD What Happened to a Wonderful Voice? LOVELY RECITAL Alagna's Bel Canto

Bel Canto: Arias by Bellini & Donizetti; Roberto Alagna Roberto Alagna , London Voices , and Evelino Pido Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Roberto Alagna - Opera Arias Roberto Alagna - French Arias / Bertrand de Billy Roberto Alagna & Angela Gheorghiu - Duets & Arias Roberto Alagna - Verdi Arias / Gheorghiu, Berlin Phil., Abbado The Tenor's Passion ASIN: B0000647IJ Release Date: 2002-07-02

Tracks:

1. Donizetti: Poliuto: Veleno e l'aura ch'io respiro!
2. Donizetti: Polluto: Sfolgoro divino raggio
3. Bellini: La sonnambula: Prendi, l'anel ti dono
4. Donizetti: La Favorite: Un ange, une femme inconnue
5. Donizetti: La Favorite: La maitresse du roi?
6. Donizetti: La Favorite: Ange si pur
7. Donizetti: Don Pasquale: Sogno soave e casto
8. Bellini: Norma: Meco all'altar di Venere...
9. Bellini: Norma: Me protegge, me difende
10. Donizetti: Roberto Devereux: Ed ancor la tremenda porta...
11. Donizetti: Roberto Devereux: A te diro negli ultimi
12. Donizetti: Dom Sebastien: Seul sur la terre
13. Bellini: I puritani: A te, o cara
14. Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore: Quanto e bella
15. Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore: Una furtiva lagrima
16. Bellini: Il pirata: Ascolta. Nel furor delle tempeste
17. Donizetti: La Fille du regiment: Pur me rapprocher de Marie
18. Donizetti: La Fille du regiment: Ah, mes amis
19. Donizetti: La Fille du regiment: Messieurs son pere...
20. Donizetti: La Fille du regiment: Pour mon ame

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On this disc, tenor Roberto Alagna concentrates solely on the work of bel canto masters Donizetti and Bellini. These are composers who foreground vocal timbre and rely on highly decorated melodies to propel their dramas. Alagna's voice is therefore placed under a rather harsh spotlight, with none of the carefully wrought orchestral effects or complex harmonies of Verdi and Puccini (his more usual operatic territory) to support him. Generally, he succeeds beautifully and produces some rich, varied singing with a burnished heroic edge. In the more declamatory arias, such as "Sfolgorò divino raggio" from Poliuto and "Me protegge" from Norma, his powerful high Cs and C-sharps are stunning and raise the hairs on the back of your head--they're not called "money notes" for nothing. He is less successful in the gentler areas of the repertoire, however, with its long-breathed delicate melodies that call for a greater degree of legato--the tender "Una furtiva lagrima" from L'elisir d'amore is wrestled into submission rather than caressed. That said, the orchestral playing is delicious, particularly in "Sogno soave" from Don Pasquale, and the overall disc contains much to please. --Warwick Thompson

Customer Reviews:

Can Belto...But not much else........2003-03-05

I'm an Alagna fan, have all his CDs. As the previous reviewer noted, this is a fascinating one -- but more so for how absolutely wrong-headed it is. This is not the ideal repertory for a singer with as light (and that's a compliment), romantic and expressive a voice as Alagna. Or perhaps he just doesn't know what to do with it. He pretty much bellows each number, throwing the notes out to the 5th balcony -- unfortunately, not always hitting them correctly. In fact, Alagna is so often singing below the pitch here that when he actually nails a note dead-on it's a bit startling. If you don't know this singer's work, by all means start with his debut CD, his French arias CD, or perhaps the first CD he recorded with his wife Angela Gheorgieu. If you are a fan and must have this CD, don't say you weren't warned.

Fascinating CD.......2002-12-18

I enjoyed Roberto Alagna's singing ever since his first album of opera arias came out. The lyric instrument has darkened a little over the past decade, but it's still a very exciting and unique, clearly setting Alagna apart from so-called cross-over tenors who haven't sang a single role onstage. Alagna, along with José Cura, Ramon Vargas, and most recently Salvatore Licitra, form a distinct group that I would like to call REAL New tenors, capable of not only singing these roles onstage, but infusing them with personality and energy.
The recital at hand pays tribute to the tradition of Bel Canto era and, while some notable music is not represented (most regrettably, Edgardo's death scene from Lucia), it's not to be missed.
First aria from Poliuto is ringing and heroic, and it sets a tone for the whole disc - it's a disc of achievements. Those looking for "money notes" will find them aplenty here.
The aria from La Somnabula is a sharp contrast -- the singing is much lighter, with real care for the legato line, simply beautiful.
La favorite - I actually prefer it sung in Italian, a little more delicacy is needed here. And where's the bass voice? Did not care much for the falsetto notes at all in Un ange une femme inconnue... However, the aria more known as "Spirito Gentil" is sang with real feeling and warmth.
"Meco all'altar di Venere" from "Norma" is a little bombastic, remember that the character is telling a dream.
The "money note" from "A te diro negli ultimi" sounds like it just does not belong there, forced and out of place. I have an unconventional view on high C's, C-sharps, and D's: a tenor can be a wonderful singer without them (oh what blasphemy). If a tenor does chose to sing them, they should be of consistently good quality. Alagna sings some beautifully, but some come out either forced or not 100% clear. I hate to do comparisons, but there are still some great Donizetti and Bellini recordings featuring young Luciano Pavarotti. Even though he did not do as much vocal coloration or characterization, his high notes were ringing with perfect clarity, sounding effortless and even playful.
"A te o cara" is supposed to be an ensemble, but in this arrangement you can't quite hear the lower voices, just Gheorghiu soaring above... In this case, by the way, the tenor's high C's are beautifully and passionately sang.
Interesting arrangement of Una furtiva lagrima", this is a fine morsel in this album. This Nemorino is definitely more mature and sympathetic than the one Alagna did for the complete recording of L'Elisir.
The recital ends with what's bound to be a controversial recording of "Ah, mes amis". While I understand what Alagna was trying to accomplish with singing in "different voices", it still was a bit strange to hear. Same comment about high C's here as above.
Overall, I would give it 4 stars. If anything, it's quite "gutsy" and it alone would be worthy of praise.

What Happened to a Wonderful Voice?.......2002-11-08

With great expectations I purchased this disc. I was awaiting more of the vocalism I had heard on other Alagna recital discs. I was disappointed. I had noticed a raspiness in the Tosca recording, but was hoping it was my imagination, or that he was having a bad day. But NO! This recording shows definite signs of vocal deterioration, misuse, strain, I don't know what else I can say. The more dramatic arias he can still get away with, but the high notes are pushed and thin. Where it really shows up is in the sustained lines. And let's not kid ourselves, all the high C's in the Regiment aria are dubbed in later (and not very well). For those of us who love Alagna, there is still much to admire in this recording. The artistry and intelligence of the other recitals is still present. The voice is still a marvel. But I am saddened that a once magnificent instrument is showing the signs of fading at this early date, instead of lasting for the long healthy career it so richly deserves.

LOVELY RECITAL.......2002-09-24

I own many recordings of tenor recitals. However, Roberto Algana's new Bel Canto disc has certainly gone to the top of my favorite list. I have listened to it many time having a very difficult time getting past selection number 17 (Tonio's aria from act two of the Daughter of the Regiment) without re-listening to that particular selection two or three times before moving on.
I feel that Roberto has got to be in his prime or at least very close to it. His singing on this album is just beautiful. There are so many high B's, high B flats,and high C's that he should be crowned the "king of the high notes"! Nevertheless, fabulously sung high notes are not the whole story on this recital. He has perfect control of his voice blending all registers just perfectly and interpreting each selection exquisitely. He even has a slight tear in his voice on the more emotional items recorded. There is power to spare as well as much tenderness.
I truly love this recital and only wish that he could record each opera represented therein in its entirety
If you love beautiful singing along with wonderful high notes, get this album.

Alagna's Bel Canto.......2002-09-02

This CD is bonanza for the high notes freaks (like me). High C's, D-Flats and even a glorious
High D natural at the end of Roberto Devereux's " A the diro..". Besides those full voiced high notes, he
regales us with perfectly executed appoggiaturas, diminuendos, floating head tones, like the high D-flat
ending of "Un Ange.." from La favorite.
The range of tenorial platitudes covered by Alagna in this CD certainly could earn him the title
of "Primo Tenore Assolutto". Because, at least on record, he does justice to all of those titles enumerated
above. He may not erase memories of some of the competitors from the past, but certainly [...] no one
from the current tenor crop, can sing these selections better than him.
Throughout this CD, Alagna's voice is firm, full toned with a ring that makes him easily identifiable.

His incursions into the heroic/spinto Tenor repertory are more than satisfying.
"Sfolgero divino raggio" is a good example, but this aria really belongs to Corelli. For those of you with short
memory, please listen to the live 1960 La Scala recording. Corelli's legato and beauty of tone are
unsurpassed. Alagna's phrasing is a little choppy here.
For some unexplained reason, Alagna's rendition seem to be lowered half tone; his ending
note is a high-C , not a D-Flat as Corelli's.
On the other extreme, his "Sogno soave.." is a good example of his versatility, since it is sung with the required
dynamics and soft tones.
The two arias from "L'Elisir", although satisfyingly sung, when compared with those form his first complete commercial
recording of this opera, show the price that he has paid for widening his repertory. That original Di Stefano like sweetness
has been replaced by a somewhat more metallic sound.
All the above been said, I highly recommend this album for those following Alagna's career, and of course for
the newbbies. Alagna must be commended for constantly stepping into the more demanding repertory...

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Donizetti - Poliuto / Jan Latham-Koenig Manufacturer: Nuova Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music 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 ASIN: B0000036AY Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

1. Sinf Con Cori - Orch Del Teatro Dell' Opr Di Roma/Jan Latham-Koenig
2. Act One: Scendiam... Silenzio... - Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opr Di Roma/Jan Latham-Koenig
3. Act One: Tu Sei Commosso! - Angelo Degl' Innocenti/Nicola Martinucci
4. Act One: Ove M' Inoltro? - Elizabeth Connell
5. Act One: Un Turbamento Arcano - Elizabeth Connell
6. Act One: Mira... Donna! - Nicola Martinucci/Elizabeth Connell/Renato Bruson/Bruno Lazzaretti/Franco Federici...
7. Act One: Plausi All' Inclito Severo - Renato Bruson/Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opr Di Roma/Jan Latham-Koenig
8. Act One: Finale I Atto - Orch Del Teatro Dell' Opr Di Roma/Jan Latham-Koenig
9. Act Two: Inoltra Il Pie - Franco Federici/Renato Bruson
10. Act Two: Donna... Che! Possenti Numi!... - Reanto Bruson/Elizabeth Connell
11. Act Two: Il Piu Lieto... - Reanto Bruson/Elizabeth Connell
12. Act Two: Quest' Alma 'Bella Cosa Per Una Ragazza' - Reanto Bruson/Elizabeth Connell

Tracks:

1. Act Two: Veleno E L' Aura - Nicola Martinucci
2. Act Two: Sfolgoro Divino Raggio - Nicola Martinucci
3. Act Two: Celeste Un' Aura - Nicola Martinucci/Elizabeth Connell/Renato Bruson/Bruno Lazzaretti/Franco Federici...
4. Act Two: Fermate. Oh, Numi!... - Nicola Martinucci/Elizabeth Connell/Renato Bruson/Bruno Lazzaretti/Franco Federici...
5. Act Two: Finale Atto II - Orch Del Teatro Dell' Opr Di Roma/Jan Latham-Koenig
6. Act Three: Vieni, Vieni... - Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opr Di Roma/Jan Latham-Koenig
7. Act Three: La Tua Sposa Infelice - Elizabeth Connell/Nicola Martinucci
8. Act Three: Il Suon Dell' Arpe - Elizabeth Connell/Nicola Martinucci
9. Act Three: Finale Atto III - Orch Del Teatro Dell' Opr Di Roma/Jan Latham-Koenig

Meditation Music:

1. Dvorak: Rusalka [Highlights]
2. Dvorak: Vanda
3. Engelbert Humperdinck: Hänsel und Gretel
4. Georg Friedrich Handel: Imeneo
5. Giacomo Puccini: Madama Butterfly
6. Gilbert & Sullivan: HMS Pinafore; Trial By Jury
7. Giuseppe Verdi: Il Trovatore [Scenes And Arias]
8. Giuseppe Verdi: La Traviata
9. Giuseppe Verdi: Otello
10. Giuseppe Verdi: Rigoletto [Scenes And Arias]

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Great Italian Conductors, Vol. 2: Antonio Guarnieri

Evelyn Lear Narrates Poulenc & Satie

Music: The Purist

Greatest Dance Classics of All Time, Vol. 1

Frontline 1993-97 Rareities & Remixes

Golden Black [Import]

Eye to the Telescope [Import]

Four on the Floor [Import]

Forty Licks

Fats Navarro 2 [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]

Colección Inmortales [Import]

God's Favorite [Clean]

Spirit of the Boogie

1937: Ozzie Nelson & His Orchestra