Giuseppe Verdi: Otello in Barcelona

1. Otello, opera
   Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
   Performed by Orchestra Sinfonica i Nacional de Barcelona i Catalunya
   with Marcello Rosca, Jose Ruiz, Mauricio Septien, Mabel Perelstein, Eduard Tumagian, Miriam Gauci, Enrique Serra, Nicola Martinucci
   Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
   
   

Giuseppe Verdi: Otello in Barcelona,Giuseppe Verdi,Alexander Rahbari,Orquestra Sinfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya,Miriam Gauci,Eduard Tumagian,Enric Serra,Enrique Serra,Jose Ruiz,Mabel Perelstein,Marcello Rosca,Mauricio Septien,Nicola Martinucci,Koch Discover Int'l,Classical,Classical Music,Italian Romantic Opera,Opera,Opera / Operetta / Oratorio

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Average customer rating: A fab collection of the loveliest soprano voice ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 LA SUPERBA! Madame Caballé is great!!! Amazing collection! Cannot be called an "ultimate" collection

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Tracks:

1. La Boheme: Si. Mi chiamano Mimi
2. Norma: Casta diva
3. L'Assedio di Corinto: Giusto ciel! In tal periglio
4. Sapho: O ma lyre immortelle
5. Semiramide: Serbami ognor... Alle piu calde immagini
6. Otello: Piangea cantando (Willow Song) -
7. Otello: Ave Maria
8. Herodiade: Il est doux, il est bon
9. Lucrezia Borgia: Tranquillo ei posa... Com'e bello!
10. Suor Angelica: Senza mamma
11. Rigoletto: Caro nome
12. La Sonnambula: Ah! non credea mirarti

Tracks:

1. La Traviata: E strano, e strano! -
2. La Traviata: Follie! Follie! -
3. La Traviata: Sempre libera degg'io
4. TOSCA: Vissi d'arte
5. Il corsaro: Egli non riede ancora!
6. Il corsaro: Non so le tetre immagini
7. Armida: D'amore al dolce impero
8. I Pagliacci: Qual fiamma avea nel guardo!
9. Roberto Devereux: E Sara in questi orribili momenti... Vivi, ingrato
10. Il Trovatore: D'amor sull'ali rosee
11. Stabat Mater: Inflammatus et accensus
12. Adriana Lecouvreur: Io son l'umile ancella
13. Anna Bolena: Al dolce guidami
14. Adelson e Salvini: Dopo l'oscuro nembo
15. I Vespri Sicillani: Arrigo! Ah, parli a un core

Customer Reviews:

A fab collection of the loveliest soprano voice ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1.......2005-12-23

First off this two cd set is for the price of one,that is always great.Montserrat caballe is the star of this cdset,and she demonstrates all that is beautiful in singing,on ever track.Her ave maria from othello is included here.It is one of the best performed arias by caballe ever,she ends it with a heavenly piano top note.Also included is her magical casta diva from norma.Caballe sings all these arias with her legendary sound and breath control.On this set there are plenty of examples of long sustained notes,seemless legato,glorious high notes,and magically floated soft notes.Check out the cover to,there are some great photos of Caballe in opera costumes.These cds have great sound,and play for over two hours,too.

LA SUPERBA!.......2005-11-22

Montserrat Caballe is an amazing person and an amazing singer. In my opinion she has a more beautiful voice than Maria Callas. The high notes she reaches are just fantastic! Her Sempre Libera is the best ever! Her Ave Maria is stunning and her Vissi D arte is really moving. Her voice is so beautiful, it's as if it's an angels voice coming from her.

Madame Caballé is great!!!.......2003-04-06

This collection of Caballé's recordings is fantastic! Her soprano is the most beautiful that has been recorded. L. Price, Tebaldi, Ponselle, and a few others have gorgeous voices, but can any of those voices compare with Caballé's? Caballé's singing throughout is of the highest standard. Her "Ave Maria" is spectacular. "Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore" has never sounded more beautiful. I love her "Non so le tetre immagini". Such beautiful singing does not come any better than this. Her "Caro nome" is disappointing. She is clearly not suited to this aria. "Inflammatus et accensus" is glorious. The later recordings are nice, but they are not the best Caballé has committed to disc. "Il est doux, il est bon" betrays a slight wobble in her otherwise still beautiful voice. "Dopo l'oscuro nembo" features very respectable soft singing from Caballé. This version does not do justice to Bellini's exquisite orchestration. For a version that does, check out Opera Rara's "The Collection: Volume 2". That version features competent singing from an inferior-voiced soprano, but the orchestra is ravishing. The one reviewer who mentioned the aria from "I Vespri Siciliani" as having "fioriture effects Berio could sign on to" is incorrect. The aria included here is not "Mercè, dilette amiche". That aria is more famous and much more florid than the aria included in this collection, "Arrigo, parli a un core". By the way, Caballé performs this aria ravishingly well. This is a superb testament to one of the all-time greats in opera.

Amazing collection!.......2003-04-05

I will write this review objectively, but I will not avoid praising Caballé when praise is due.

First off, this compilation is amazing! I have always thrilled to hearing Caballé's voice and this compilation is no different. I am amazed at Caballé's instrument; such extraordinary purity combined with great power! Even when she sings pianissimo, she can be clearly heard! Her voice literally fills up the room. These arias really show off her remarkable voice. Of special note is her rendition of the hauntingly beautiful "Non so le tetre immagini". Amazing! Her "D'amor sull'ali rosee" is exquisite, but she sings it too softly. Her trill is quite weak. Voices like hers don't respond well to being forced to trill. The tracks from the 1990's show off the remarkable preservation of her voice. The voice retains its purity and beautiful timbre, but is now heavier and darker. "Sempre libera" is not that good. Her coloratura is not up to par with Verdi's demands and she cannot hit the high E-flat at the end. However, she sings the main part of Violetta's aria very well, with supple, gorgeous tone and ravishing pianissimos. "Ah! non credea mirarti" is ravishing, but it is missing its energetic cabaletta. Presumably, it was cut because Caballé could not deal with the coloratura. Caballé's legato lines in this aria are superb. Her version of the "Lucrezia Borgia" Prologue is masterful. Elizabeth's last aria from "Roberto Devereux" is noble and touching. She is not quite Sills, but that aria benefits from a spinto voice instead of a soubrette one. Her aristocratic phrasing is very well used throughout the selections, with a few exceptions. Her "Willow Song" is beautiful, first time on CD. However, she fails to completely show Desdemona's despair. Some parts were good, but the whole thing failed to touch the heart. Her phrasing here is too indulgent. I have to say that I prefer Sutherland's touching version on her "The Art of the Prima Donna" recording. However, I loved "Ave Maria". Caballé sounds most beautiful when singing softly and this selection really shows her in the best light. Her cadenzas are intoxicatingly beautiful. "Caro nome" is not really her aria. The coloratura is suspect and some of the staccati are replaced with upward flourishes. She avoids the last short passage of staccati. Her phrasing in this aria is way too indulgent and she really fails to suggest Gilda's innocence. Even Sutherland is better at portraying Gilda's girlish qualities. Her "Armida" aria has some nice coloratura. She does the runs really well and is fearless in the triplet passages. For some reason, she does not sing the second "fronde" in the first line of the third stanza nor does she sing the last line of this stanza, "i muti abitator". She also does not sing the last line of the fifth stanza, "il tempo vorator". Caballé's first recorded version of "Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore" is included here. This just may be the most beautiful version of this aria ever recorded. It certainly is Caballé's best version of the aria. The climax is handled in one breath by Caballé. She diminuendos the big high note twice in the same breath. Amazing! The rolling of the "r" in "Signor" after the last diminuendo is quite nasal and reminds us that the sound we are hearing is coming from a human throat. It also shows that these diminuendos are natural and not studio produced. She infuses Tosca's aria with real feeling and piety. The compilation ends with a knockout reading of "Arrigo, parli a un core". Caballé is at her best in this aria. She sings softly to stunning effect. This version may be the most beautiful of this particular aria ever recorded. RCA has done Caballé justice with this wonderful collection. Caballé is truly a remarkable artist with a million-dollar voice. Brava!

Cannot be called an "ultimate" collection.......2003-02-05

This is a prime example of the a major recording label being fickle with the goods, in order to force you to continue buying other recitals and full-length studio recordings. Of course, any Caballe fan would already want to own those other recordings anyway, so the point is moot.

Other reviewers here have cried out against the exclusion of one of her most essential and artistic roles, Imogene from Il Pirata. I would like to emphatically express the same. In fact, I would even have settled for the exclusion of Casta Diva, in favor of Col Sorriso di Innocenza.

Some other stellar recordings not represented her are the Sleepwalking Scene from MacBeth, and Pace, Pace Mio Dio from La Forza del Destino. Also worth mentioning is her O Patria Mia from Aida. She might not be Leontyne Price or Martina Arroyo, but she gives a superb reading of this wonderful aria.

Of course, brevity does require some editing- a true "Ultimate" Caballe collection would span four or five CDs, at least- but to include late-career and less-than-best selections at the expense of others is a crime.

Perhaps the major Opera labels should start letting fans put together the track lists for these "best of" collections! We could do a much better job.

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Tracks:

1. TOSCA: Recondita Armonia
2. TOSCA: E Lucevan le Stelle
3. La Boh: Che Gelida Manina
4. Carmen: La Fleur Que to M'avais jet
5. Martha: M'apparutt' amor
6. Pagliacci: Recitar, Vesti la giubba
7. L'Elisir d'Amore: Una furtiva lagrima
8. La forza del destino: La vita e inferno, O, tu che in seno agli angeli
9. Otello: Niun mi tema
10. Aida: Se quel guerrier, Celete Aida
11. Rigoletto: Questa o quella
12. Rigoletto: La donna obile
13. La taberna del puerto: No puede ser
14. Eugene Onegin: Kuda vy udalilis
15. Il Trovatore: Di quella pira
16. Turandot: Nessun dorma

Average customer rating: Other Otello recording

Giuseppe Verdi: Otello in Barcelona Manufacturer: Koch Discover Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | 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 ASIN: B00000225M Release Date: 1997-04-22

Tracks:

1. Una Vela! Una Vela! Un Vesillo! - Eduard Tumagian
2. Esultate! - Ciprioti
3. Roderigo, Ebben, Che Pensi? - Eduard Tumagian
4. Fuoco Di Gioia... - Ciprioti
5. Roderigo, Beviam! - Eduard Tumagian/Mauricio Septien/Ciprioti/Jose Ruiz
6. Inaffa L'ugola! - Eduard Tumagian/Mauricio Septien/Jose Ruiz
7. Capitano, V'attende La Fazione Ai Baluardi - Enric Serra/Mauricio Septien/Eduard Tumagian/Jose Ruiz/Ciprioti
8. Abbaso Le Spade! - Nicola Martinucci/Eduard Tumagian/Mauricio Septien/Enric Serra
9. Gia Nella Notte Densa...Quando Narravi...Ed Io Vedea Fra Le Tue Tempie... - Enric Serra/Miriam Gauci
10. Non Ti Crucciar - Eduard Tumagian
11. Vanne! La Tua Meta Gia Vedo - Orquestra Simfonica De Barcelona I Nacional De Catalunya
12. Credo In Dio Crudel - Orquestra Simfonica De Barcelona I Nacional De Catalunya
13. Cio M'accora...Che Parli? - Eduard Tumagian
14. Dove Guardi Splendono I Raggi - Coro
15. D'un Uom Che Geme Sotto Il Tuo Disdegno... - Miriam Gauci
16. Se Inconscia Contro Te, Sposo,... - Mabel Perelstein
17. Desdemona Rea! - Eduard Tumagian
18. Non Pensatcci Piu...Indietro, Fuggi - Nicola Martinucci
19. Ora E per Sempre Addio - Eduard Tumagian
20. Pace, Signor - Eduard Tumagian
21. Era La Notte, Cassio Dormia - Eduard Tumagian
22. Oh Mostruosa Colpa - Eduard Tumagian
23. Ci Pel Ciel Marmoreo Giuro - Eduard Tumagian

Tracks:

1. La Vedetta Del Porto Ha Segnalato... - Eduard Tumagian
2. Continua...Qui Trarro Cassio - Eduard Tumagian
3. Dio Ti Giocondi, O Sposo - Miriam Gauci
4. Esterrafatta Fisso - Miriam Gauci
5. Dio! Mi Potevi Scagliar Tutti I Mali - Nicola Martinucci
6. Cassio E La - Eduard Tumagian
7. Vieni; L'aula E Deserta - Eduard Tumagian
8. ...E Intanto, Giacche Non Si Stanca Mai - Eduard Tumagian
9. Quest'e Il Segnale! - Coro
10. Il Doge Ed Il Senato Salutano - Coro
11. Messeri! Il Doge... - Eduard Tumagian
12. A Terra...Si...Nel Livido Fango - Miriam Gauci
13. Quell'Innocente Un Fremito - Mabel Perelstein
14. Fuggite! - Coro
15. Era Piu Calmo? - Mabel Perelstein
16. Mia Madre Aveva Una Povera Ancella - Miriam Gauci
17. Piangea Cantando Nell'erma Landa - Mabel Perelstein
18. Ave Maria, Piena Di Grazia - Miriam Gauci
19. Chi E La? Otello? - Miriam Gauci
20. Diceste Questa Sera Le Vostre Preci - Miriam Gauci
21. Aprite! Aprite! - Mabel Perelstein
22. Niun Mi Tema - Nicola Martinucci

Customer Reviews:

Other Otello recording.......1999-02-21

I think this is not the best Otello in CD, other recordings are better, as example RCA Otello with Vickers has more deep interpretation of this caracter. Martinucci is no the voice for Otello is doesn't sound well in this role

Average customer rating:

Verdi: Otello [Highlights] Manufacturer: Koch Discover Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | 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 ASIN: B00001W08P Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

1. Act One: Un a Veta! - Eduard Tumagian
2. Act One: Fuoco Do Gioia - Nicola Martinucci/Miriam Gauci/Eduard Tumagian
3. Act One: Abbaso Le Spade! - Nicola Martinucci/Eduard Tumagian
4. Act One: Gia Nella Notte Densa - Miriam Gauci
5. Act Two: Non Ti Crucciar - Eduard Tumagian
6. Act Two: Credo In Dio Crudel - SO de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya/Rahbari
7. Act Two: Se Inconscia - Miriam Gauci/Nicola Martinucci/Eduard Tumagian
8. Act Two: Pace Signor - Eduard Tumagian/Nicola Martinucci
9. Act Two: Ci Pel Ciel Marmoreo Giuro - Nicola Martinucci/Eduard Tumagian
10. Act Three: Dio Ti Giocondo, O Sposo - Miriam Gauci
11. Act Three: ...E Intanto Giacche - Eduard Tumagian/Mauricio Septien/Nicola Martinucci
12. Act Three: A Terra...Si...Nel Livido Fango - Miriam Gauci
13. Act Three: Fuggite - Nicola Martinucci/Miriam Gauci
14. Act Four: Era Piu Calmo - Miriam Gauci
15. Act Four: Piangea Cantando - Miriam Gauci
16. Act Four: Ave Maria - Miriam Gauci
17. Act Four: Diceste Questa Sera La Vostre - Nicola Martinucci/Miriam Gauci
18. Act Four: Aprite! Aprite! - Nicola Martinucci/Miriam Gauci/Eduard Tumagian
19. Act Four: Niun Mi Tema - Nicola Martinucci

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