Il Signor Bruschino

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For some reason this likeable comedy was a flop at its premiere, but it has been nicely rescued in this recording of the critical edition. Mariella Devia offers the all-around best singing of the set; she is ably supported by her colleagues. Enzo Dara's voice is by now best suited to the buffo repertoire in which he's featured here. Conductor Donato Renzetti keeps things movingly liltingly. This is a live recording, with some less-than-optimal microphone placements, and a few startling bumps and thuds, but it captures the sparkle of an opera that deserves another chance from impresarios and audiences. --Sarah Bryan Miller

Il Signor Bruschino,Rossini,Renzetti,Orchestra Sinfonica Di Torino,Fonit Cetra Records,Classical

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Average customer rating: King of overtures on display Dynamic Rossini High Excitement Amuse-Bocuse for the Ears! All the Rossini I need!

Rossini: Overtures (14) Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Famous Overtures William Tell & Other Favorite Overtures Suppe: Overtures Mendelssohn: 5 Symphonies; 7 Overtures Strauss: The Best of Vienna ASIN: B00000425N Release Date: 1995-06-13

Tracks:

1. Overtures: Guillaume Tell - G. Rossini
2. Overtures: Il signor Bruschino - G. Rossini
3. Overtures: Il viaggio a Reims - G. Rossini
4. Overtures: La scala di seta - G. Rossini
5. Overtures: La gazza ladra - G. Rossini
6. Overtures: Il turco in Italia - G. Rossini
7. Overtures: L'Italiana in Algeri - G. Rossini

Tracks:

1. Overtures: Il barbiere di Siviglia - Gioacchino Rossini
2. Overtures: Torvaldo e Dorliska - Gioacchino Rossini
3. Overtures: La cambiale di matrimonio - Gioacchino Rossini
4. Overtures: Otello - Gioacchino Rossini
5. Overtures: Semiramide - Gioacchino Rossini
6. Overtures: La Siege de Corinthe - Gioacchino Rossini
7. Overtures: Tancredi - Gioacchino Rossini

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Rossini's Overtures are absolute jewels of the Classical period. He used them as his musical "calling cards," and with the exception of William Tell, there's absolutely no relationship between the overture and opera it introduces. The famous Barber of Seville overture, for example, was used previously for two tragic operas, including one called Elizabeth, Queen of England! All they were supposed to do was entertain the audience and let them know that the real business was about to begin. And that's just what they've been doing ever since. This comprehensive collection, at two discs for the price of one, will keep you in Rossini for a good, long time. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

King of overtures on display.......2007-03-07

This 2-disc set contains 14 overtures by the master of this musical form himself, G. Rossini. The music quality is good - standard for digital, the orchestration is clear, and each CD provides about 1 hour of good, lively music. The choice of music is also great, making this set a great buy.

Dynamic Rossini.......2005-04-26

For Rossini lovers, this album gives you a sample of Rossini at his best. The dynamic range of the composer, his verve and vitality delivered in the most popular overtures ever written.
The quality of the recordings is very good, and should satify any and all Rossini fans. I love to kick back, with a set of ear phones and absorb the incredible sound and muscularity of Rossini. Well worth the price of admission.

High Excitement.......2005-03-02

I originally bought the LP versions way back before CDs were introduced. High excitement is the best way I can describe the performances. I have heard nothing since to equal Chailly's energetic read. I haven't gotten this CD version yet, but the first volume one did have better quality miking then the second volume. The price makes it worth just buying the CD instead of trying to digitize my LPs.

Amuse-Bocuse for the Ears!.......2004-09-10

Just as amuse-boche is meant to entertain and tempt the tastebuds for the coming courses in a gourmet meal, so does the overture function in the operatic banquet.

Rossini is one of the greatest overture composers, and here is collection of fourteen of his best!

They are soaring and delightful. Especially captivated by some that were new to me, causing one to want to followup with the opera-- a brilliant way to cause interest in operatic world. These included the likes of Otell, Semiramide and Le Siege de Corinthe.

Amazing and vibrant double CD collection!

All the Rossini I need!.......2003-06-30

As far as I'm concerned, I don't need to search the field for any other Rossini overture CDs--this 2-CD set has it covered. Chailly's interpretations of these pieces are wonderfully exuberant, and the National Philharmonic plays with precision and flair. These CDs have become the standard I use to judge other recordings of Rossini overtures. Granted, they're not perfect: As another reviewer pointed out, Chailly takes some passages differently than we're used to hearing them (the end of the Barber of Seville overture is faster than usual, for example). However, the orchestra is so competent and the conductor so assured that these small, occasional differences are refreshing rather than annoying. As well, there are (very) occasional moments where the orchestra slips a little out of synch, but only because they're having so much fun playing the music. This is Rossini the way it was meant to sound--playful, melodious and energetic to the end.

Average customer rating: Excellent performance and recording Very Nice Sparkling Performances

Rossini: Complete Overtures Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Marriner, Sir Neville | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | 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 Similar Items: Tchaikovsky: Complete Suites for Orchestra Saint-Saëns: Les 5 Symphonies Debussy, Ravel: Orchestral Works Dvorák: The Symphonies Mendelssohn: 5 Symphonies; 7 Overtures ASIN: B00009KV0W Release Date: 2003-08-12

Customer Reviews:

Excellent performance and recording.......2007-02-02

If you like Rossini, this is an a must-have recording. Sure, he tended to write the same pieces over and over again, but they are utterly delightful. These performances by Neville Marriner and his personal orchestra are precise, and the fun inherent in many of these works does not get lost in the shuffle. The orchestra is blessed with excellent woodwind players; just listen to the oboe on some of the really fast passages.

Nice recorded sound. I really don't have anything bad to say about this entire package. It's almost a desert island recording for times where Mahler or Beethoven might be a little (or a lot) heavy.

Very Nice.......2005-03-17

Yes, these overtures may be cliched, but every classical collector should probably have them. Marriner, as usual, gives great performances, and the sound quality is very good.

Sparkling Performances.......2003-09-15

I only have glowing things to say about this set of Rossini overtures. First of all, Rossini's overtures are brilliant gems. They are light, fun and full of life!! Secondly, Marriner's conducting is marvellous. The performance sparkle like precious diamonds. Everything is very enjoyable, there's not a single boring number, unlike many other discs you purchase. And to top it off, it comes at a terrific bargain price. 3 very full CDs - 75 mins, 30 mins and 65 mins - of top notch music at seven dollars a piece is incredible.

Average customer rating: A Very Good Recording Mostly well-played, not the best Bargain Rossini collection

Rossini: Overtures Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Dutoit, Laurence | ( D ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Wagner without Words Chopin: Twenty Four Préludes Op.28 Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35-41 Carl Orff: Carmina Burana A State of Wonder: The Complete Goldberg Variations (1955 & 1981) ASIN: B00004Z19O Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

1. La Scala Di Seta
2. Semiramide
3. La Gazza Ladra
4. Guillaume Tell
5. Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
6. L'Italiana In Algeri
7. Il Signor Bruchino
8. La Cenerentola

Customer Reviews:

A Very Good Recording.......2006-02-27

First, I have no where near the knowledge of classical music to be able to gauge one symphony/conductor against another. All I know is what sounds good to me. In short, what sounds like the real deal and not a recording. I notice that everyone talks about and evaluates recordings, from the casual listener like myself, to experts that write for Stereophile. To me, the one thing that is always missing is that we never really know how well these people hear. So, considering personal preferences, and physiological differences, it is easy to understand the diversity of opinions regarding the reproduction of music in general. Add to this the differences in audio equipment and room acoustics, how can one person definitively rate and universally apply an opinion concerning a particular recording? I have spent considerable effort, and money, trying to - for lack of a more articulate description - recreate live "natural" performances from recorded media. I have tried them all: CD, HDCD, XRCD24, SACD, DVD-A - the latter two in both multi-channel and stereo. I have studied analog (audiophiles' sacred vinyl records), 16 Bit/44.1 KHz, 24 Bit/96 KHz recording theories, mastering techniques, and tried to understand which format makes sense from a scientific perspective. Confused, is my current state of mind. My practical experience has shown me that a properly mastered CD can run with anything. Maybe a pristine analog recording on a top notch audiophile system will sound better, but I think the hardware requirements to achieve such results is well beyond what the vast majority of us can afford. And to be frank, I don't think the improvement is going to be "jaw-dropping." This finally brings me to this relative inexpensive recording of Rossini Overtures. This recording is part of the "Eloquence" series that is collection of Decca, Phillips and Deutsche Grammophon classical recordings. It was re-mastered by Emil-Berliner Studios using their Ambient Surround Imaging (AMSI) process. Honestly, I am not a fan of multi-channel, or surround sound imaging. As a matter of fact, I had no idea that the recording was considered two channel surround sound until I read the jacket. This is what I can tell you, I was very impressed by the clearness and imaging of the recording. It is one of the very few recordings that I own that does justice to classical music. I was so impressed with this CD, and the AMSI re-mastering process, that I have ordered five additional CD's from the Eloquence collection. Note that the Rossini CD is relatively new (1992) and is DDD.

Mostly well-played, not the best.......2005-10-12

Rossini Overtures have a long history of being popular showpieces in the orchestra hall and at bandstand concerts, with good reason - they are packed full of delightful melodies, high spirits and potent energy - when played properly. The Montreal Symphony under Charles Dutoit made a name for itself by recording colorful classics like these in the 1980's and 90's, but these are not the best of that otherwise worthy ensemble's output.

There are two major reasons for this. First is the sound that Decca gave to the orchestra in the St. Eustache Church locale. It is lush, rich and sweet - which is great for many kinds of music - but these overtures generally require a little bit crisper, slightly more astringent, more immediate sonics to be at their best.

Second, Dutoit encouraged a lush, suave sound from his orchestra that was elegant and lively, and this did him very well for staples of the French repertoire for which they became well known. However, the same sound that supported with class and elegance his Ravel recordings, was a bit too toned down to yield the finest results for this repertoire. Make no mistake, the playing is nearly immaculate and refined (with one or two glaring exceptions), but it is just a bit too - easy-going? - for the rambunctious parts for which these showpieces are known.

As to playing, one part that especially stands out for the wrong reasons is the opening of the famous galop from William Tell - the brass comes in "more or less" strongly enough, but then begins to trip over itself - that is, they sections do not keep in step with each other, and the thing sounds haphazardly played. This is one of those glaring exceptions. The rest of the galop is only lukewarm compared to the best.

This set includes the most famous of Rossini's vital overtures. For a better set of most of them, Fritz Reiner's Chicago Symphony recording on BMG/RCA with six of them is about the pinnacle of performance for these pieces, bringing an energy to these pieces that surpass practically all other recordings. One who loves Rossini orchestral work should not be without this set.

Leonard Bernstein and the NY Philharmonic on Sony hold up well too, with typically rambunctious and inspired playing. The Bernstein Edition CD is OOP but often available used, and adds two favorite Suppe overtures. Riccardo Chailly's bargain two-fer recording of 14 overtures on Decca is very well-done for most of the pieces and lively with good sound, even if the William Tell is slightly aloof and a little less potent than some.

Roger Norrington's recording of Rossini Overtures is highly regarded as well, although I have not heard this one yet (one of these days).

If you want a crackling good William Tell coupled with top-notch overtures by some other composers, Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops on RCA (Fiedler's Favorite Overtures) is a good bet (OOP, but usually available used). The sound is a little dated (but by no means bad), and the CD is an earlier late 80's - early 90's vintage, but the adrenaline flows freely in Fiedler's performances, and this set contains many other gems too.

Bargain Rossini collection.......2003-06-25

For those who don't have any Rossini in your CD collection, this Dutoit/Montreal recording is a good starting point. My only quibble is that there are no liner notes and that the song titles are only in Italian. For this bargain price, though, I can't complain. Dutoit and his home orchestra are always top notch, this recording included.

Average customer rating: Rossini as he was meant to be heard!

Rossini: Overtures Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Beethoven: Symphonies 6, 8 & 9; Carlo Maria Giulini; London Symphony Orchestra Mozart: Overtures Arthur Grumiaux: Philips Recordings, 1955-1978 Tchaikovsky & Mendelssohn Violin Concertos Beethoven: Piano Trios, Vol. 2; Itzhak Perlman; Vladimir Ashkenazy; Lynn Harrell ASIN: B0001HAHDC Release Date: 2004-03-23

Tracks:

1. La Scala Di Seta
2. Il Signor Bruschino
3. Tancredi
4. L'Italiana In Algeri
5. Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
6. La Cenerentola
7. La Gazza Ladra
8. Semiramide
9. Guillaume Tell

Customer Reviews:

Rossini as he was meant to be heard!.......2004-03-27

The Carla Maria Giulini versions of Rossini's overtures have long been one of my all-time favorite classical recordings. I currently own both the old LP versions and the 1986 Angel CD. This new re-mastered version is an improvement over the 1986 issue for two reasons: The first is the sound quality. The sonics are greatly improved, with a punchier sound and much less tape hiss (although a tiny bit still sneaks through, one must remember that these are 1961 and 1965 analog recordings). The second is the inclusion of the "Tancredi" overture, which appeared on the original LP, but was inexplicably left off the 1986 digital version. As for the music, it is hard to say enough about it. It is nearly perfect in terms of orchestral balance and clarity. You can hear every subtle nuance of this delightful music, with Rossini's classic crescendo in full force! The instrumentalists are wonderful, the reeds in particular, giving tight, crisp performances that never sound stiff or rigid, but flow with the spirit that the composer no doubt intended. The music is wonderfully executed and captures the full Italian spirit and wit of Rossini beautifully! If you're looking for one CD of Rossini overtures with consistently vibrant performances from beginning to end, this is it. Viva Rossini! Viva Giulini!

Average customer rating: Well played technically ,but... One of the Greatest Living Orchestras in the World Outstanding CD A must buy!

Rossini: Overtures; Introduction, Theme and Variations Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Clarinet | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Weber: Clarinet Concertos Jonathan Cohler: The Clarinet Alone Beethoven: Diabelli-Variationen Weber: Clarinet Concertos Nos. 1 & 2; Grand Duo Concertante; Concertino Biber: The Mystery Sonatas ASIN: B000001GO8 Release Date: 1996-03-12

Tracks:

1. Tancredi
2. L'italiana in Algeri
3. L'inganno felice
4. La scala di seta
5. Il barbiere di Siviglia
6. Il Signor Bruschino
7. La cambiale di matrimonio
8. Il turco in Italia
9. Introduction, Theme and Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra in E flat major: Andante (sostenuto
10. Introduction, Theme and Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra in E flat major: Tema (Allegretto)
11. Introduction, Theme and Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra in E flat major: Var - I Piu mosso
12. Introduction, Theme and Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra in E flat major: Var - II
13. Introduction, Theme and Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra in E flat major: Var - III
14. Introduction, Theme and Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra in E flat major: Var - IV: Largo minore - Piu mosso - A tempo
15. Introduction, Theme and Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra in E flat major: Var - V: Maggiore

Customer Reviews:

Well played technically ,but..........2004-03-30

I have two major issues with this cd:

1) why was the William Tell overture omitted? Anyone who has heard it in its 12 minute entirety cannot help but be impressed. It's one of the best, if not the best, overture Rossini wrote. Listen to Gardelli or Chailly conduct this overture in their respective versions of the entire opera.

2) I enjoy Orpheus and admire their technique, but at times they can sound a bit too mechanical. In this issue, I found that they were unable to convey some of Rossini's playfulness,warmth and humor.

So with all due respect, I cannot share the enthusiasm of others regarding this disc.

One of the Greatest Living Orchestras in the World.......2000-11-09

Open your mind and strap on your classical thrill belt!

This orchestra is one of the greatest groups in the modern clasical circuit. One amazing factor in their success is that they have NO CONDUCTOR! Their perfomances are innovative, well articulated, and very energetic. The phrasing is outstanding. This group plays very precisely and uniformly. The balance is incredible! I cannot say enough about this orchestra--see for yourself. You will not be disappointed! Buy this CD- it's the best recording of Rossini I think I'll ever be graced to hear on modern instruments. Orpheus is God's fresh gift to the humdrum of stale ensembles. What a great price, too!

Outstanding CD.......2000-05-11

The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra plays these pieces better than they have ever been played. The performance is astoundingly clean. The recording is exemplary. The price is almost criminally low. Why Deutsche Grammophon took this out of print in the first place is a mystery. The fact that they've reissued it at midprice is a GIFT to the civilized world. The same could be said of their reissue of Emerson doing the Dvorak 12th quartet, Tchaikovsky 1st, and Borodin 2d quartets. The BEST part of this CD is that the performances are using ORIGINAL orchestrations--orchestrations that have inexplicably fallen out of practice in concert performances of the overtures--that let Rossini's humor in the pieces shine through (e.g. piccolo rather than flute in Italiana in Algeri). Even if you have a recording of Rossini overtures, this one uses the original orchestrations, includes some rarer overtures, and has the clarinet bonus track, and I guarantee the performances are better than any ever recorded. In sum, buy this CD now and be glad for the rest of your life that you did.

A must buy!.......1999-12-02

You would like this CD before you have even bought it. The clarinet player is just great. It is a great orchestration and the sound quality is great. I have nothing bad to say about the CD. Don't take my word for it just buy it. Are you trippin'! Buy this CD jigga'!

Average customer rating:

Rossini: Il Signor Bruschino Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rossini - L'Italiana in Algeri ASIN: B000P6RAVG Release Date: 2007-06-12

Average customer rating: WOW!!!

Rossini: Overtures Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde Mahler: Symphony No. 10 [Performing Version by Deryck Cooke] Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis; Fantasia on Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem [A German Requiem] Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 [Hybrid SACD] ASIN: B0007INY4O Release Date: 2005-03-22

Customer Reviews:

WOW!!!.......2007-03-29

If you are able to purchase this album, DO SO! I have heard many recordings of Rossini's overtures and by far, this is the album that must sit on your collection. From the Barber of Seville, to William Tell, each of these overtures are played with such excitement and gusto, that it is impossible to not get lost while listening to this recording. Reiner simply lead the Chicago Symphony in exceptional performances. In each overture, the CSO plays with such energy and vigor that they give the perfect blend of wit, humor, and playfulness to each performance. A truly outstandintg album, and a must have.

Average customer rating: Vibrant overtures! Not the greatest. Yes, yes, yes! No no no... Sensational

Rossini: Overtures Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Vienna Reiner Sound Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7 / Reiner Brahms: Concertos for Piano No. 1 & 2, Fantasia Op. 116 Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra; Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta; Hungarian Sketches ASIN: B000003EZP Release Date: 1990-04-20

Tracks:

1. The Barber Of Seville
2. The Thieving Magpie
3. Cinderella
4. Il Signor Bruschino
5. The Silken Ladder
6. Guillaume Tell

Customer Reviews:

Vibrant overtures!.......2006-07-26

Fritz Reiner inscribed his name among the greatest directors in Rossini. These overtures. Own charm, elegance and sumptuous expressiveness.

This album, jointly with Toscanini and Giulini conform to my mind an must-have trilogy.

Not the greatest........2003-06-23

This is a revised review of this cd. When I first reviewed it, I had just listened to it for the first time and had already been in a bad mood because of something totaly unrelated to it.
Please accept this review as my honest opinion, and if you wanted to flame me for my previous review I wouldn't blame you.

ANYWAYS.... I bought this cd because of the William Tell Overture track and I was disappointed. I had grown up listening to the piece preformed by the boston pops and conducted by the great arthur fielder. This was very fine music, but it really paled in comparison to fiedler's preformance. It seemed very unpassionate, almost mechanical ESPECIALLY in the finale. The timing also seemed off. I do however acknowledge that this just may be my interperitation of it because I had only heard fiedlers piece while growing up, and no other versions. I'm sure this scenario could easily be reversed by someone growing up with this version.

I am always thrilled to here this kind of music regardless of who i performing and conducting it, and this cd is fine, it's just not the best.

Bottom Line - If you're a real rossini fan get it, if you're a PERFECTIONIST you might want to look elsewhere.

Yes, yes, yes!.......2003-06-01

This is really a great recording. I had no clue that Reiner was such a good Rossini conductor. He is at his best in the William Tell, and the overtures to Cennerentola and Il Signor Bushcino. (the bow tapping is hilarious!) . Unfortunately, it's a very short CD with only 6 tracks, barely lasting 45 minutes. Certainly overtures such as Semeramide, Vaggio a Reims, Tancredi, Otello, Il Turco in Italia and Inganno Felice would be welcome. But this is a great historical document. Get it while you can!

No no no..........2002-08-18

Reiner offers driven, humorless, unrelenting performances of this wonderfully playful music. He was a great conductor -- and God knows the Chicago Symphony played magnificently for him -- but this is a classic mismatch.

Sensational.......2001-04-27

Close your eyes and you will simply not believe this was recorded in the late 1950's, it sounds better than most of today's digital recordings. And oh what performances, Rossini's overtures have never been given more dramatic renditions, with the climax -- the famous gallop of William Tell, taken at incredibly fast tempo -- representing one of the most thrilling passages I have ever heard in recorded music. Granted there are more comprehensive selections of Rossini overtures and by some standards this disc is short measure, but who cares, if you like this genre you must own this one. Worth it for the William Tell alone, in fact.

Average customer rating: Rossini Overtures with a light touch

Rossini: Overtures Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marriner, Sir Neville | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002KVVCE Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. The Barber Of Seville
2. William Tell
3. La Cenerentola
4. L'Italiana In Algeri
5. La Scala Di Seta
6. La Gazza Ladra
7. Semiramide
8. Il Signor Bruschino
9. Il Turco In Italia

Customer Reviews:

Rossini Overtures with a light touch .......2004-11-23

I really like Neville Marriner and the AMF -- they are excellent for Mozart, esp. "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" or for Handel's Water Music. Marriner and AMF apply a lighter and sprightly touch on these famous Rossini overtures. The AMF certainly sounds graceful. However, I prefer a fuller orchestra sound and more rousing rendition for pieces such as "William Tell Overture" (especially the finale) and "The Thieving Magpie", which are two of my favorite overtures. The sound quality is not as spacious and resonant as other versions of Rossini that I own. I have to turn up the volume a bit in order to listen to the orchestra in full. If you like a bigger orchestra sound and a more exciting rendition of these pieces (esp. William Tell), I would recommend Fritz Reiner, Riccardo Chailly, Leonard Bernstein, and/or Herbert von Karajan.

Average customer rating: Enjoyable disc, but Dutoit on Decca is even better Inspiring

Rossini: Overtures Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B0000013N3 Release Date: 1992-06-30

Tracks:

1. Overtures: The Thieving Magpie
2. Overtures: The Barber of Seville
3. Overtures: Cinderella
4. Overtures: Semiramis
5. Overtures: The Silken Ladder
6. Overtures: The Italian Girl in Algiers
7. Overtures: ll Signor Bruschino
8. Overtures: William Tell

Customer Reviews:

Enjoyable disc, but Dutoit on Decca is even better.......2005-02-12

Taken by itself, this is an enjoyable disc with quite a natural acoustic and an orchestra which, although apparently not even sure what name to assume [the CD liner notes call it the Zagreb Philharmonic, the cover says Zagreb Festival Orchestra], was obviously inspired by Michael Halász to an enthusiastic performance of these Rossini evergreens (including, of course, the “William Tell” overture with its wonderful conclusion – remembered by us of the “war baby” generation as the theme music to the “Lone Ranger”!). The recording was made in January 1989, and although I have never come across any other recordings from the former Yugoslavia (Zagreb is now the capital city of Croatia), this seems to be perfectly adequate. So why did I say, “taken by itself”? Well, the CD market is changing rapidly, and a while back I found exactly the same repertoire on a Surround-optimized CD from Decca at budget-price. And as one might expect, the sound of the 1991 Decca recording is superior in many ways. It may not be quite so “natural” as the Zagreb offering, but you get to hear all the detail in astounding clarity, and the playing of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal under the baton of Charles Dutoit is, to be honest, a cut above that of the Croatians, however likeable the Naxos disc may be. – Rossini’s music, by the way, has always been extremely popular, but it was also criticized harshly by some of his fellow-composers (such as Berlioz) for being too facile, a point which one can understand: There is felicitous melody here, mixed with some wonderful mood-catching, but the whole seems to be directed purely towards “effect” – there is no comparison to Beethoven, for example (unless you happen to be thinking of “Wellington’s Victory”!). My recommendation to newcomers would be to go for the Dutoit if it is available; if not, the Halász should be enough to keep most listeners happy.

Inspiring.......2000-08-04

Rossini's great overatures! 70 minutes of music. Excellent quality recording. You'll be humming these tunes for days after listening.

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