Puccini: Tosca Highlights

1. Tosca, opera Recondita armonia
   Composed by Giacomo Puccini
   Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
   Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
   
   
2. Tosca, opera Mario, Mario, Mario!
   Composed by Giacomo Puccini
   Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
   Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
   
   
3. Tosca, opera Non la sospira la nostra casetta
   Composed by Giacomo Puccini
   Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
   Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
   
   
4. Tosca, opera Ah, quegli occhi!
   Composed by Giacomo Puccini
   Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
   Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
   
   
5. Tosca, opera Tosca? Che non mi veda
   Composed by Giacomo Puccini
   Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
   Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
   
   
6. Tosca, opera Tre, sbirri una carrozza
   Composed by Giacomo Puccini
   Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
   Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
   
   
7. Tosca, opera Sale, ascende l'uman cantico
   Composed by Giacomo Puccini
   Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
   Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
   
   
8. Tosca, opera Dov'è Angelotti
   Composed by Giacomo Puccini
   Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
   Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
   
   
9. Tosca, opera Vittoria!Vittoria!
   Composed by Giacomo Puccini
   Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
   Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
   
   
10. Tosca, opera Vissi d'arte
    Composed by Giacomo Puccini
    Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
    Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
    
    
11. Tosca, opera Vedi le man giunto
    Composed by Giacomo Puccini
    Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
    Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
    
    
12. Tosca, opera È qual via scegliere
    Composed by Giacomo Puccini
    Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
    Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
    
    
13. Tosca, opera Tosca, finalmente mia!
    Composed by Giacomo Puccini
    Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
    Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
    
    
14. Tosca, opera Introduction
    Composed by Giacomo Puccini
    Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
    Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
    
    
15. Tosca, opera E lucevan le stelle
    Composed by Giacomo Puccini
    Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
    Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
    
    
16. Tosca, opera O dolci mani
    Composed by Giacomo Puccini
    Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
    Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
    
    
17. Tosca, opera Amaro sol per te m'era
    Composed by Giacomo Puccini
    Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
    Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
    
    
18. Tosca, opera Comme è lunga
    Composed by Giacomo Puccini
    Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
    Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
    
    
19. Tosca, opera Presto, su!9
    Composed by Giacomo Puccini
    Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
    Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
    
    

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Average customer rating: A masterpiece

Puccini: Tosca (Highlights) / Freni, Pavarotti Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | 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 The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Puccini - La Bohème / Freni, Pavarotti, Harwood, Berlin Phil., Karajan [Highlights] Verdi: Rigoletto (Highlights) / Sutherland, Pavarotti Puccini: Turandot (Highlights) / Karajan, Domingo Puccini: Turandot (Highlights) / Mehta, Sutherland Verdi - La Traviata / Cotrubas, Domingo, Kleiber [highlights] ASIN: B000026BVF Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

1. TOSCA: Atto I: Sante ampolle! ... Recondita armonia (Cavaradossi)
2. TOSCA: Atto I: Gente la dentro! (Cavaradossi)
3. TOSCA: Atto I: Mario! Mario! Mario! (Tosca)
4. TOSCA: Atto I: Or lasciami al lavoro (Cavaradossi)
5. TOSCA: Atto I: Tre sbirri, una carrozza ... Te Deum (Scarpia)
6. TOSCA: Atto II: Ov'e Angelotti? (Scarpia)
7. TOSCA: Atto II: Sciarrone, che dice il Cavalier? (Scarpia)
8. TOSCA: Atto II: Orsu, Tosca, parlate (Scarpia)
9. TOSCA: Atto II: Foria... - Amore (Cavaradossi, Tosca)
10. TOSCA: Atto II: Vittoria! Vittoria! (Cavaradossi)
11. TOSCA: Atto II: Vissi d'arte (Tosca)
12. TOSCA: Atto II: Chi e la? (Scarpia)
13. TOSCA: Atto II: Io tenni la promess (Scarpia)
14. TOSCA: Atto III: E lucevan le stelle (Cavaradossi)
15. TOSCA: Atto III: Ah! Franchigia a Floria Tosca (Cavaradossi)
16. TOSCA: Atto III: O dolci mani (Cavaradossi)
17. TOSCA: Atto III: Come e lunga l'attesa! (Tosca)
18. TOSCA: Atto III: Presto, su! Mario! Mario! (Tosca)

Customer Reviews:

A masterpiece.......2001-04-25

Tosca a great work of operatic genius is not one to be missed as Puccini and his work stand as timeless as when they were first performed.

Average customer rating: Most Underrated Recording Ever Vocally problematic

Puccini: Tosca (Highlights) Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Puccini, Giacomo | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | 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 Callas, Maria | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000006OGJ Release Date: 1998-06-02

Tracks:

1. TOSCA: Dammi I Colori... Recondita Armonia
2. TOSCA: Mario! Mario! Mario!
3. TOSCA: Ah, Quegli Occhi
4. TOSCA: Tre Sbirri, Una Carrozza
5. TOSCA: Tosca E Un Buon Falco!
6. TOSCA: Floria!... Amore... Sei Tu?
7. TOSCA: Vissi D'arte
8. TOSCA: Lo Tenni La Promessa
9. TOSCA: E Lucevan Le Stelle
10. TOSCA: Ah! Franchigia A Floria Tosca
11. TOSCA: O Dolci Mani

Customer Reviews:

Most Underrated Recording Ever.......2004-08-27

First, please note that you can find the complete performance at almost the same price, so there's no need to settle for excerpts.
This 1965 Tosca has been reviled by virtually every critic, including the most fervent admirers of Maria Callas. They'll steer you to the classic 1953 recording. I have both, but find myself more often turning to this one.
Callas in 1953 had a healthier and more secure voice, but if she was shrill a dozen years later, her middle register and soft notes were, to my ears, lovelier and more touching.
De Sabata's feverish conducting on the mono set is a memento of a genius who made too few recordings, but Pretre gives more breadth to this opera's stately Roman lines.
By the same token, Bergonzi -- that prince among tenors -- is more elegant than Di Stefano, whose robust voice matches De Sabata's conception and Maria's earlier vocal (and physical) heft.
The critics say Gobbi was sub-par in '65, but for me he is still... Gobbi.
In sum, buy both if you can -- and if you like early Callas and Di Stefano, note that they were even more thrilling in Mexico City in 1952 -- but don't be surprised if you find yourself loving this neglected gem.

Vocally problematic.......2004-05-21

This is Callas' very last opera recording in the studio, it was recorded to be the soundtrack of a Tosca-movie Herbert von Karajan wanted to do with Callas, Bergonzi and Gobbi. (He was to direct) Sadly the film was never made but the recording remains. Now I love Callas as much as anyone but after 1959, and especially after 1964, it is very hard for me to listen to her. Her voice, being used to the MAXIMUM ever since she was fourteen and cast as Santuzza in a student-production of her conservatory was almost completely burned out. The high B in Vissi d'arte isn't even hinted, it's a helpless shriek. The climactic phrase before it sounds rather squally and forced. The same goes for the final high note Tosca sings as she tells Cavaradossi that she murdered Scarpia. Yet there are some great details too. The even more intense and lucid phrasing, the perfect diction, the haunting drama and sincere passion. But after having heard her divine Tosca from 1953 one cannot help but mourn the treasure lost after only 11 years. If you're looking for a Tosca from that time, buy the one with Price instead. Yet, Callas' Tosca always had her virtues. And when she was singing it at the MET in 1965 for the last time she was in sensational form, as you can hear on the broadcasts and her final performance of Tosca, recorded live at Covent Garden in 1965. Bergonzi and Gobbi do not disappoint and are two of the main reason why this recording shouldn't be skipped. Not the best Tosca and definitely not Callas' finest hour but enjoyable nonetheless.

Average customer rating: Leontyne Price's TOSCA Regina in Highlights!! My Favorite Recording of My Favorite Opera An Exceptional Performance But Not An Excellent One

Puccini: Tosca (Highlights) / Karajan, Price Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Puccini, Giacomo | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Price, Leontyne | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000042FH Release Date: 1997-09-16

Tracks:

1. Tosca: Act I: Dammi i colori...Recondita armonia
2. Tosca: Act I: Mario! Mario! Mario!
3. Tosca: Act I: Tre sbirri, una carrozza
4. Tosca: Act II: Floria...Amore
5. Tosca: Act II: Vittoria! Vittoria!
6. Tosca: Act II: Quanto?
7. Tosca: Act II: Vissi d'arte
8. Tosca: Act II: Io tenni la promessa
9. Tosca: Act III: E lucevan le stelle
10. Tosca: Act III: Ah! Franchigia a Floria Tosca
11. Tosca: Act III: O dolci mani
12. Tosca: Act III: Come e lunga l'attesa!
13. Tosca: Act III: Presto, su! Mario!

Customer Reviews:

Leontyne Price's TOSCA Regina in Highlights!!.......2006-08-06

A "Highlights" disc for this particular Opera seems a bit perverse, because the drama is such a cohesive one that only one obvious moment impedes said drama (Vissi D'arte) - which, ironically (but quite understandably) is included on this disc. Having expressed that opinion, the selections here give the listener a healthy sampling of TOSCA's riches. The review below pertains to the complete recording from which these highlights were culled.


TOSCA
For my money there are many wonderful Tosca performances with numerous individual portrayals of the heroine?!? There are, however,(2) two essential ones: TOSCA DIVINA,the incomparable Greek-American Maria Callas, and TOSCA REGINA, the glorious African-American Leontyne Price. Both sopranos have recorded the opera twice commercially, with the general concensus being that each one's 'prima' was the best of the (2)two...debatable I know.

DIVINA electrifies with artistic nuances, coupled with dramatic and daring (indeed, heedless) vocalism that no one else will ever duplicate. Such intuitive artistry must not be quarrelled with. I Love it! REGINA revels in a sound so singularly gorgeous, rich, vibrant, and characterful, that it is hard to fault the diminution of the drama DIVINA brings to the role. Ms. Price creates a more subtle, feminine, feline Tosca, who purrs rather than snarls, and who's more fearful than furious when confronted by Scarpia during the 'torture scene', and the scenes that follow. While both divas express their contempt for the Police Chief with relish ("Quanto?..il prezzo?!), Price's Tosca seems more desperate and exhausted while killing Scarpia, contrasted with the exultant and wonderfully malevolent one Callas gives us. Both interpretations are valid, though I could not imagine that scene without Ms. Callas' almost boastful exclamations. "Vissi d'arte" -however unimportant to the drama- is still one of Puccini's most poignant and beautiful arias. Both divas ably express the aria's pathos, but it is Ms. Price who gives one of the most vocally sumptuous readings ever recorded. Certo REGINA!!! Maestro Herbert Von Karajan, whose idiosyncratic musical genius is much evidenced in the Symphonic realm, was also an outstanding Opera conductor as well. He imbues this TOSCA with a lush, colorful, and immediate ambience that allows his singers to find the drama that is individual to their musical selves. His rapport with the justly-famed VPO is obvious by the unbelievable sonorities he elicits from them throughout the opera. That rapport is just as apparent with Leontyne Price, who he championed early in her spectacular career, as she is more than usually alert dramatically in this performance. Sadly, he is unable to resuscitate the 'dying' vocal splendor of the once-great Giuseppe Di Stefano. Blessed early with a marvelous instrument(and heard to much better advantage in the DIVINA performance), the tenor must resort to much hectoring, howling, and hollering to meet the dramatic AND vocal demands of his role. His soft singing, while often lovely and effective,is a blatant croon. Rarely in this performance will you find a real legato from the tenor, which mars both "E lucevan le stelle" and "O dolci mani". However, he is a truly ardent and passionate Cavaradossi,convincing in his duets with Tosca. Baritone Giuseppe Taddei's portrayal of the Baron Scarpia is vocally graceless, the interprtation lewd, loud, and little else. That is a totally acceptable interpretation of the role, but quite unsatisfactory for this listener. Though he has, like DIVINA and REGINA, recorded his role twice, neither version differs much in his approach dramatically, while his vocal beauty is more apparent in the earlier release.[Baritone Tito Gobbi, on the other hand,is the voice of urbane subtlety in both of his recordings with DIVINA, masking the brutality that is intrinsic to Scarpia's persona.] Sonically, this recording is superb, balancing the thrilling horns, opulent-sounding strings, and rumbling timpani of the sublime orchestra with plaintive clarity of the Act III bells or the majestic organ in the "Te Deum". The orchestral playing is unsurpassed on any recording. The comprimarios for the most part, sing with distinction, notably Piero de Palma. At no point during this performance, do Price, Di Stefano, or Taddei fail to generate a palpable chemistry(Von Karajan again perhaps),and collectively exude the excitement of Puccini's "shabby little shocker". The combination of an outstanding Tosca, masterful conductor, and glorious sonorities of the magnificent Vienna Philharmonic orchestra should motivate even the fans of the great Tebaldi(another superior Floria), sublime Caballe, or any number of other Toscas to own and treasure the TOSCA REGINA of Leontyne Price

My Favorite Recording of My Favorite Opera.......2005-11-04

This is my favorite recording of Tosca. It's partly that I love Leontyne's rich dramatic voice but her male partners in song, Steffano and Sieppe (sp.?), are brilliant too. Karajan and the orchestra are superb too.

I agree with previous (excellent) review --Callas is more dramatic, a much better actress than Price ever could be. But that isn't what Price's singing is about --at her best, and in this recording she is at her best, Price's voice was an unusually lush instrument that raises goosebumps on my back.

I have no negatives to record about this album but not much in the way of analysis either. It is simply beautiful music exceptionally sung and played.

An Exceptional Performance But Not An Excellent One.......2001-05-02

Puccini undeniably has an exceptional place in the records industry. His operas are amongst the ones that are lucky enough to be performed by most, if not all, of the top performers in the business. Among his operas Tosca may be easily recognised as a favourite both for performers and listeners around the world. I must confess right away that personally my favorite is the Callas' 1953 performance under Victor de Sabata. However Karajan's performance deserves a unique place among the others.(It should not go unrecognised that Karajan has another recording of Tosca with the great Pavarotti and Freni.) Even though she is better known for his performances of Verdi, Leontyne Price who acts as Tosca in this recording, reaches to a tremendous performance. Even though the partition of Tosca is written for a lyric soprano, she turns her disadvantage of voice, as her's could be categorised as a member of the dramatic line, into an advantage by using her different color of voice with brilliant technique. Her performance in the first act while singing for the great duet by using her voice in a determined character when compared with her fragile manner when singing Vissi darte is an undeniable witness for her brilliant performance. Price whose harmony with Karajan is appareant in this recording prooves that she is one of the great breed of soprano's of the post second world war era. On the other hand, Guiseppe di Stefano who sings for Mario in this recording is far from his 1953 performance when he coupled Callas. The passing years make themselves felt in the character of his voice. Perhaps to avoid this being felt strongly he, from time to time, exagerates the dramatic aspects of his performance. Of course I should not leave the outstanding performance of Karajan go unmentioned. Overall, I should say that this CD presents a very good oportunity for anyone who wants to witness the outstanding harmony of Karajan with Price.

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Puccini: Madam Butterfly (Highlights) Manufacturer: Class. for Pleas. Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | 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 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Opera & Vocal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00009KHY8 Release Date: 2003-09-02

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. The Whole World Over
3. Dearest, My Dearest, Weep No More
4. Evening Is Falling
5. Child, From Whose Eyes The Witchery Is Shining
6. Ah, Love Me A Little
7. One Fine Day
8. Look, 'Tis A Man-O-War!
9. Shake The Cherry Tree
10. I Know That For Such Misfortune
11. Farewell, O Happy Home
12. You? You? Beloved Idol!
13. Mario! Mario! Mario! (Love Duet, Act I)

Average customer rating: It's in English . . . sort of

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Tracks:

1. Don Pasquale: Overture
2. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 1: Introduction: 'Nine Already'
3. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 1: Introduction: 'May I Join You'
4. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 1: Introduction: 'Down From Among The Angelic Host'
5. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 1: Introduction: 'She Is My Sister!'
6. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 1: Introduction: 'Ah Quite Unexpectedly Passions Inflame Me'
7. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 2: Recitative And Duet: 'I'm A New Man'
8. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 2: Recitative And Duet: 'Getting Married?'
9. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 2: Recitative And Duet: 'Never Again Shall I Find You'
10. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 2: Recitative And Duet: 'There's One Thing I Must Say Briefly'
11. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 2: Recitative And Duet: '...Is His Own Sister'
12. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 2: Recitative And Duet: 'Ah! The Fates Have Conspired To Thwart Me'
13. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 3: Cavatina: 'With Just One Glance She Pierced Him'
14. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 3: Cavatina: 'I Have Too Seen How Magical'
15. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 4: Recitative And Duet. Finale I: 'Still No Sign Of The Doctor!'
16. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 4: Recitative And Duet. Finale I: 'I'll Find A Way, On One Condition'
17. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 4: Recitative And Duet. Finale I: 'Am I To Be Haughty?'
18. Don Pasquale: Act I: No. 4: Recitative And Duet. Finale I: 'Onwards,Upwards'
19. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 5: Prelude And Aria: 'Poor, Lost Ernesto'
20. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 5: Prelude And Aria: 'I Shall Go No More Returning'
21. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 5: Prelude And Aria: 'And If You Ever Encounter'

Tracks:

1. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 6: Scene And Trio: 'After You Have Shown In Doctor Malatesta'
2. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 6: Scene And Trio: 'Don't Be Frightened, Just Believe Me'
3. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 7: Scene And Quartet. Finale II: 'There's No Need To Be Frightened'
4. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 7: Scene And Quartet. Finale II: 'Heaven Preserve Me'
5. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 7: Scene And Quartet. Finale II: 'Agreement Between The Etcetera'
6. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 7: Scene And Quartet. Finale II: 'You Idiots, Let Me Through Here'
7. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 7: Scene And Quartet. Finale II: 'So Let The Marriage Contracts Be Finalized At Once'
8. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 7: Scene And Quartet. Finale II: 'A Man Of Such Decrepitude'
9. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 7: Scene And Quartet. Finale II: 'I've Used Persuation First'
10. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 7: Scene And Quartet. Finale II: 'I Wish To See The Servants'
11. Don Pasquale: Act II: No. 7: Scene And Quartet. Finale II: 'I've Been Cheated And Disparaged'
12. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 8 Introductory Chorus: 'Bring The Diamonds Quickly'
13. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 9 Recitative And Duet: 'Let's See Now To The Dress Shop'
14. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 9 Recitative And Duet: 'Well Good Evening! You're In A Hurry'
15. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 9 Recitative And Duet: 'It Is Over Don Pasquale'
16. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 9 Recitative And Duet: 'My Husband My Sweetest'
17. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 10 Recitative: 'Another Bill For Bonnets Or For Ribbons '
18. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 10 Recitative: 'Everyone Endlessly Coming And Going!'
19. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 11 Recitative And Duet: 'We Agree'd Then'
20. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 11 Recitative And Duet: 'Don Pasquale'
21. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 11 Recitative And Duet: 'No More Words Not Even Whispers'
22. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 11 Recitative And Duet: 'What A Disaster My Little Schemer'
23. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 12 Serenade And Nocturne: 'The Night Is Calm'
24. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 12 Serenade And Nocturne: 'Come, Say The Words I Long For'
25. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 13 : Scene And Rondo. Finale III: 'Here They Are! Ready To Pounce?
26. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 13 : Scene And Rondo. Finale III: 'Here I Am'
27. Don Pasquale: Act III: No. 13 : Scene And Rondo. Finale III: 'Let's Forget Everything'

Customer Reviews:

It's in English . . . sort of.......2005-08-30

If you are looking for a minimally adequate "Don Pasquale," here it is. I take it on faith that the (adequate) singers are warbling in English--although long passages might just as well be in Serbo-Croatian or Old Icelandic.

"Don Pasquale" is, nevertheless, a true comic and melodic gem that rises above even the most ham-handed, mush-mouthed performance, hence the three stars.

Average customer rating:

Puccini: Tosca (Highlights) Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | 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 Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B000002924 Release Date: 1994-06-14

Tracks:

1. TOSCA: Sante Ampolle! Il Suo Ritratto
2. TOSCA: Mario! Mario! Mario!
3. TOSCA: Non La Sospiri
4. TOSCA: Ah, Quegli Occhi! ... Qual' Occhio Al Mondo
5. TOSCA: Tre Sbirri ... Una Carrozza
6. TOSCA: Aprite Le Porte Che N'Oda I Lamenti
7. TOSCA: Nel Pozzo Del Giardino
8. TOSCA: Salvatelo! ... Io? ... Vo!
9. TOSCA: Se La Giurata Fede
10. TOSCA: Vissi d'Arte
11. TOSCA: Vedi, le Man Giunte
12. TOSCA: E Qual Via Scegliete?
13. TOSCA: Io de' Sospiri
14. TOSCA: Mario Cavaradossi?
15. TOSCA: E Lucuvan le Stelle
16. TOSCA: Ah! Franchigia a Floria Tosca
17. TOSCA: Oh Dolce Mani
18. TOSCA: Senti ... l'Ora Vicina
19. TOSCA: E Non Giungono
20. TOSCA: COme Lunga l'Attesa!
21. TOSCA: Presto, Su! Mario! Mario!

Average customer rating: Highlights do classic 'Aida' justice

Maria Callas Sings Excerpts from Il Trovatore & Aida [Highlights] Manufacturer: Archipel ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD 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 General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Baum, Kurt | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Puccini, Giacomo | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Vocal Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | U to Z | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | 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: B00005LZPD Release Date: 2001-06-26

Customer Reviews:

Highlights do classic 'Aida' justice.......2001-08-10

I wasn't sure whether to get the complete opera or simply the highlights of this Giuseppe Verdi classic. Opting for the latter, I can safely I was not disappointed, and in fact quite pleased.

The highlights version of 'Aida', the lush, intricate story of an Ethiopian slave girl whom the opera is named after, is simply marvelous as it brings forth all the important components of the story. Some of the best pieces are included, including the sadly beautiful "I sacri nomi di padre", as well the glorious chorus of "Vieni, o guerriero vindice". The singers are all suited well for their expectations, and the sound recording is excellent.

'Aida' is truly a work of Verdi's greatness, and the highlights edition doesn't fail to deliver. The complete opera is, I'm sure, even better. But you will not be disappointed with the edited version. It is superb.

Average customer rating:

Puccini: Tosca (Highlights) (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | 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 General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B000066CQI Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. Ah! Finalmente!
2. E Sempre Lava!
3. Angelus Domini Nuntiavit Mariae
4. Dammi I Colori
5. Recondita Armonia
6. Ma Con Quei Cani Di Volterriani
7. Mario! Mario! Mario!...Son Qui
8. Ora Stammi A Sentir
9. Non La Sospiri, La Nostra Casetta
10. Or Lasciami Al Lavoro
11. Ah, Quehli Occhi...Quale Occhio Al Mondo
12. Mia Gelosa!
13. Egli Vedi Ch'io Piango
14. Tre Sbirri, Una Carrozza
15. Tosca E Un Buon Falco!
16. Ha Piu Forte Sapore La Conquista Violenta
17. Orsu, Tosca, Parlate
18. Floria!...Amore
19. Nel Pozzo...Del Giardino. Va, Spoletta!
20. L'alba Vindice Appar
21. La Povera Mia Cena Fu Interotta
22. Quanto?...Il Prezzo!
23. Se La Giurata Fede Debbo Tradir...Dia Mi Struggea L'amor
24. Come Tu M'odii!
25. Vissi D'arte
26. Risolvi?...Vedi, Le Man Giunte Io Stendo A Te!
27. Chi E La?
28. Lo Tenni La Promessa...
29. Tosca, Finalmente Mia!
30. Or Gli Perdono!
31. Orchestra
32. E Lucevan Le Stelle
33. Ah! Franchigia A Floria Tosca
34. Il Tuo sangue O Il Mio Amore Volea
35. O Dolci Mani Mansuete E Pure
36. Senti, L'ora E Vicina
37. Amaro Sol Per Te M'era Il Morire
38. E Non Giungono...
39. Come E Lunga L'Attesa!
40. Presto! Su, Mario!

Average customer rating:

Great Opera Highlights Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ponchielli | Ponchielli, Amilcare | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Smetana | Smetana, Bedrich | ( 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 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 Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music National Philharmonic Orchestra London | ( N ) | Featured Performers, 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 | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Czech | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000LQR Release Date: 1997-10-07

Tracks:

1. Aida: Triumphant March - SO Berlin/Carl-August Bunte
2. The Magic Flute: 'Der Holle Rache Kocht In Meinem Herzen' - Miki Sahashi
3. Orpheus In The Underworld: Ov - RPO London/Norman Sattler
4. The Barber Of Seville: Una Voce Poco Fa - Miki Sahashi
5. The Barber Of Seville: Ov - Sym Festival Orch/Alfred Scholz
6. The Flying Dutchman: 'Summ Und Brumm' Chor - Choir And Orch Temesvar/Nicolae Boboc
7. The Bartered Bride: Ov - Czech PO/Libor Pesek
8. Carmen: Habanera - Rita Noel
9. The Tales Of Hoffmann: Barcarole - RPO London/Frank Shipway
10. William Tell: 'Qui, Vous L'Arrachez A Mon Ame' - Irene Janmillot/Tony Poncet
11. La Gioconda: Dance Of The Hours - LPO/Francesco Macci
12. La Gioconda: Final - LPO/Francesco Macci
13. Tosca: E Lucevan Le Stelle - Riccardo Casinelli

Average customer rating: An Outstanding Performance A truly sensatinal journey with Puccini

Puccini: Tosca (Highlights) Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Levine, James | ( L ) | 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 Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Opera & Vocal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Verdi: Aida (Highlights) ASIN: B00004ZDLF Release Date: 2000-10-24

Tracks:

1. Act I: Ah! Finalmente! - John Cheek/Renato Capecchi/Placido Domingo
2. Act I: Dammi I Colori! - Placido Domingo/Renato Capecchi
3. Act I: Mario! Mario! Mario! - Renata Scotto/Placido Domingo
4. Act I: Ah, Quegli Occhi! - Placido Domingo/Renata Scotto
5. Act I: Tre Sbirri, Una Carrozza - Renata Bruson/Andrea Velis
6. Act II: Orsu, Tosca, Parlate - Renato Bruson/Renata Scotto/Placido Domingo
7. Act II: Floria!...Amore - Placido Domingo/Renata Scotto/Renato Bruson
8. Act II: Vittoria! Vittoria! - Placido Domingo/Renata Scotto/Renato Bruson
9. Act II: Se La Giurata Fede - Renato Bruson/Renata Scotto
10. Act II: Vissi D'Arte - Renata Scotto
11. Act II: Vedi, La Man Giunte Io Stendo A Te! - Renata Scotto/Renato Bruson/Andrea Velis
12. Act II: E Qual Via Scegliete? - Renato Bruson/Renata Scotto
13. Act III: Io De' Sospiri - Dominick Martinez
14. Act III: E Lucevan Le Stelle - Placido Domingo
15. Act III: Franchigia A Floria Tosca - Placido Domingo/Renata Scotto
16. Act III: O Dolce Mani - Placido Domingo/Renata Scotto
17. Act III: E Non Giungono - Renata Scotto/Placido Domingo/Itzhak Perlman
18. Act III: Com' E Lunga L'attesa! - Renata Scotto
19. Act III: Presto, Su! Mario! - Renata Scotto/Paul Hudson/Andrea Velis

Customer Reviews:

An Outstanding Performance.......2001-07-17

I possess the complete version of this recording and I am still astounded by the outstanding singing on this recording. Renata Scotto is considerably well suited to many Puccini roles and this recording proves to be one of her greatest. However, I warn the uniniated that Scotto's has a very large vibrato and if you don't want to hear her sing "Vissi d'arte" with it, then don't buy this.

Alongside her, in the role of her beloved Cavaradossi, Placido Domingo gives an excellent performance. His "E Lucevan e stelle" is one of the most moving that I have heard and stands right along with Giuseppe di Stefano in the classic 1953 recording with Maria Callas and Tito Gobbi.

However, I reserve my praise for the Scarpia on this CD. Renato Bruson gives us an astounding, spine-tingling interpretation of one of the greatest villains in opera. When he sings his great aria at the end of Act I (Tre Sbirri una carozza) one feels one's spine tingling. With all the other interpretations that I have heard over many years on the radio and in the theater, this interpretation still stands out as one of the best and most accurate.

James Levine leads the orchestra with great verve and his insight into the score is undeniable particularly in the many lyric passages of this opera.

An excellent recording of the highest order!

A truly sensatinal journey with Puccini.......2001-01-07

Tosca's premier was held in 1900, that is a century ago. The love story of Tosca and Cavaradossi is still alive in every opera fan's heart. I recommend this CD to every one who loves Opera or just enjoy the story of the young and fair Tosca. One of the best aria performance in ACT II,.

Meditation Music:

1. Rachmaninov: Aleko
2. Rake's Progress (Venice 4/1/86 Live)
3. Renata Tebaldi: The Parma Farewell
4. Riccardo Zandonai: Francesca Da Rimini
5. Rimsky-Korsakov: Kastchey the Immortal
6. Rimsky-Korsakov: May Night
7. Rimsky-Korsakov Performed by his Contemporaries
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9. Rossini: Barber of Seville (Highlights)
10. Rossini: Ermione/Semiramide (Act 1)

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