Just Sergio

Track Listings

1. Welcome

2. Everlasting Love

3. Life

4. Mama's Tears

5. Transformed

6. Thoughts

7. Awaking

8. Sound Of Trumpets

9. Bop Man

10. Dreams

11. Still Water

12. Your Destiny

13. Rebirth

14. Operation

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Meet Sergio...

A young man whose passion is music.

Born in the Ukraine, he didn't get the opportunities he deserved as a gifted child. He had the desire and a loving family who taught and nutured his gifts.

At 6 years old he came to the United States and a whole new world unfolded. Now at 17, he puts his dreams into music. Once you listen to Sergio, you will discover how a passion can create music that is multi dimensional. You will hear the music and see the music and feel his passion. Sergio is a delight for the soul!

Product Description
Just Sergio ...enter a young mans' world and explore his emotions, questions about life and his thoughts , transformed into music. It will awaken the senses!

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Tracks:

Die Fledermaus: Overture
Die Fledermaus: Though Honesty Is Said To Be The Policy That's Best
Die Fledermaus: Calamity, Catastrophe
Die Fledermaus: Alfred! - Here We Are, Just You And I
Die Fledermaus: Propriety, Propriety
Die Fledermaus: More Often Than Not...Chacun a son gout
Die Fledermaus: Look How I Look (Adele's Laughing Song)
Die Fledermaus: Echoes Of Hungary! (Czardas)
Die Fledermaus: Champagne Is So Romancing, Tra La La La
Die Fledermaus: Oh, mon ami, We'll Meet Again
Die Fledermaus: Happiness, Here's To Health And Happiness
Die Fledermaus: A Waltz, Lets Have A Waltz
Die Fledermaus: Oh, For The Life Of An Actress
Die Fledermaus: I Am Very Fond Of Elderberry Wine And Sherry

Customer Reviews:

A lot of fun!.......2007-04-25

This is so much fun! It's a shame that this is a "selections only" version rather than the complete work. That said, "Die Fledermaus" is not a great serious work, but a bon-bon. And what a delightful bon-bon!

First, the cast. An interesting combination. Anna Moffo is a delightful Rosalinda; her lush voice works well here. Jeanette Scovotti as Adele may be less well known, but her work is fine indeed (way back when, I owned the Reader's Digest "Operetta" collection, in which these two reversed roles). Rise Stevens, an estimable mezzo, sings Orlofsky with a nice touch. Sergio Franchi plays Alfredo. Eisenstein is well sung by Richard Lewis. George London, a mainstay at the Met, took on Falke. Finally, John Hauxvell sang Frank. And they all seem to be having a grand old time in the singing. The Vienna State Opera Orchestra and Chorus are well led by Oscar Danon.

Second, the singing. The English translation is hardly great art. But the infectious presentation by the singers renders this close to irrelevant. "Calamity, Catastrophe" has everyone in a dither, with a quick tempo that catches the listener up in the excitement. Rise Stevens does a wonderful turn in "More often than not. . .Chacun a son gout." Well sung indeed. Adele's "Oh for the life of an actress" is an affecting piece, with Jeanette Scovotti doing a nice job singing.

So, if you want an infectious, fun version of "Die Fledermaus" (even with a rather lame English translation), this will work well for you.

Sublime Moffo and cast.......2007-03-04

Terrific recording of highlights from Strauss' "Die Fledermaus", sung in English by Anna Moffo and Sergio Franchi in lead roles with Vienna State Opera Orchestra. Anna Moffo's voice is simply sublime and her magnificent performance demonstrates why she is one of the finest sopranos. First rate cast also includes the wonderful Rise Stevens in fine voice. Sound quality is excellent and stereo. I have only one complaint - why did they not release the full version instead of merely highlights? This disc left me wanting more of this delightful opera.

LOTS OF FUN AND BEAUTIFULLY SUNG.......2006-06-29

The sublime Anna Moffo in radiant voice at her peak surrounded by a first rate cast in an excellent translation -only wish it was complete instead of just excerpts!

Great Moments from Die Fledermaus.......2006-02-10

This is a delightful 1963 recording of highlights from the Johann Strauss operetta "Die Fledermaus", sung in English by major stars of the day, and accompanied by the Vienna State Opera Orchestra. Anna Moffo sparkles in the role of Rosalinda, showing quite clearly why she was regarded as one of the finest singing actresses of her time. The great mezzo Rise Stevens, at the end of her career here, has a grand time as a throaty Count Orlofsky. Jeanette Scovotti is quite good in the soubrette role of Adele, her light, bright voice contrasting nicely with Moffo's rich, sensuous soprano. The men in the cast are equally good. Richard Lewis, George London and John Hauxvell are all in fine voice and lend a splendid comic flair to the proceedings. The English translations are well done and easy to understand. Uncork a bottle of champagne, sit back and let this recording take you back to Old Vienna!

Sparkling vintage Johann Strauss.......2004-02-20

Oscar Danon is the real star of ths recording. His conducting keeps things light and bubbly, just as it should be.

The English translation is acceptable but nothing dazzling, and some of the words and phrases seem awkward. (Purists will argue FLEDERMAUS is best heard in it's original German. For that, go to Decca's wonderful 1960 set which includes the wonderful gala sequence featuring an all-star cast.)

Anna Moffo is a fine Rosalinda and Jeanette Scovotti is perfect for Adele. (The two ladies switched roles that same year to record highlights for Readers Digest TREASURY OF GREAT OPERETTAS.) Rise Stevens is a bit of a plum as Prince Orlofsky, somehwat past her prime and oversinging "A Most Successful Host." Sergio Franchi does better with Alfred and Richard Lewis does fine as Eisenstein.

The Ball scene is given the larger piece of the recording, probably because this is where the opera's most famous "hit tunes" originate.

FLEDERMAUS is very much a piece of another world...a long forgotten time when Vienna was all glitter and balls and waltzes. They had the right attitude then: In the rest of the world the situation was often serious, but not hopeless. The Vienese viewed the situation as being hopeless - but never serious.

Tracks:

Welcome
Everlasting Love
Life
Mama's Tears
Transformed
Thoughts
Awaking
Sound Of Trumpets
Bop Man
Dreams
Still Water
Your Destiny
Rebirth
Operation

Album Description

Just Sergio ...enter a young mans' world and explore his emotions, questions about life and his thoughts , transformed into music. It will awaken the senses!

Customer Reviews:

VERY EXPRESSIVE! Touching. Great melody! GREAT TASTE! A+++++.......2001-07-18

I loved this CD. I want volume 2. I can't wait for it. It's very touching and expressive. He has a talent for great melody. I can't stop listening to the CD. I recommend it to anyone. It's got rock, pop, classical mix, and more!!

I MET HIM!!!!!!.......2001-04-28

wow this is the best cd ever....sergio is a really cool guy! i met him in person!!!! i love his cd!!! his cd really touches the soul....it makes you think about life...his music is really powerful...he really put his heart and soul into his music....its really powerful.. If you are having a really hard time or something his music really relaxes you..its sorta amazing!!! I hope you people buy this cd...if you dont you'll miss out on some great music...!!

Emotions To The Surface.......2001-02-21

I am truly inspired by this young man's music. It is a ride on emotions and senses to the extreme. A very moving album indeed. His talent is amazing and expert. This album makes you think of the more important things of life and helps you realize the real meaning of a loving and meaningful life. This album has changed my life forever.

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