2002 Studio Release of Beautiful, Melodic French Vocals. Sandrine's Magical Voice Proves that There is Life after Celine Dion.
Et Si Le Monde,Sandrine François,BMG/RCA,Euro-Pop,France,World Music
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Debussy - Mélodies / Ameling · Mesplé · Command · Souzay · von Stade · Baldwin
Claude Debussy , Mady Mesplé , Gérard Souzay , Frederica von Stade , Elly Ameling , Michèle Command , and Dalton Baldwin Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002S32 Release Date: 1992-01-23 |
Tracks:
- Claude Debussy: Nuit d'etoiles
- Claude Debussy: Fleur de bies
- Claude Debussy: Beau soir
- Claude Debussy: Mandoline
- Claude Debussy: La Belle au Bois dormant
- Claude Debussy: Voici que le printemps
- Claude Debussy: Paysage Sentimental
- Claude Debussy: Zephyr
- Claude Debussy: Rondeau 4 Chansons de jeunesse
- Claude Debussy: I Pantomime
- Claude Debussy: II Clair de lun, 1re Version
- Claude Debussy: III Pierrot
- Claude Debussy: IV Apparition
- Claude Debussy: Rondel chinois
- Claude Debussy: Aimons-nous et dormos
- Claude Debussy: Jane
- Claude Debussy: Jane
- Claude Debussy: Romance
- Claude Debussy: Les Cloches
- Claude Debussy: Les Angelus
- Claude Debussy: Dans le jardin
- Claude Debussy: La Mer est plus belle
- Claude Debussy: Le Son du cor s'affige
- Claude Debussy: L'Echelonnement des haies Fetes galantes
- Claude Debussy: I En sourdine
- Claude Debussy: II Fantoches
- Claude Debussy: III Clair de lune
Tracks:
- Claude Debussy: I Le Balcon
- Claude Debussy: II Harmonie du soir
- Claude Debussy: III Le Jet d'eau
- Claude Debussy: IV Recueillement (Meditation)
- Claude Debussy: V La Mort des amants
- Claude Debussy: I De Reve
- Claude Debussy: II De Greve
- Claude Debussy: III De Fleurs
- Claude Debussy: IV De Soir
- Claude Debussy: I C'est l'extase
- Claude Debussy: II Il pleure dans mon coeur
- Claude Debussy: L'Ombre des arbres dans la riviere
- Claude Debussy: IV Paysages delges - Chevaux de bois
- Claude Debussy: V Aquarelle n 1 Green
- Claude Debussy: VI Aquarelle n 2 Spleen
Tracks:
- Claude Debussy: I La Flute de Pan
- Claude Debussy: II La Chevelure
- Claude Debussy: III Le Tombeau des Naiades
- Claude Debussy: I Les Ingenus
- Claude Debussy: II Le Faune
- Claude Debussy: III Colloque sentimental
- Claude Debussy: I Rondel ; 'Le Temps a laissie son manteau'
- Claude Debussy: II Rondel : 'Pour ce que plaisance est morte'
- Claude Debussy: I Aupres de cette grotte somre
- Claude Debussy: II Crois mon conseil, chere Climene
- Claude Debussy: III je tremble en voyant ton visage
- Claude Debussy: I Ballade de Villon a s'amye
- Claude Debussy: II Ballade que Vilon feit ala
- Claude Debussy: III Ballade des femmes de Paris
- Claude Debussy: I Soupir
- Claude Debussy: II Placet futile
- Claude Debussy: III Eventail
- Claude Debussy: Noel des enfants qui n'ont plus de maison
Customer Reviews:
Apart from flutter and bluster, this is divinely beautiful........2007-05-18
The songs are almost entirely of a very high standard, and show how well Debussy knew the voice. (In my opinion, he particularly knew the virtues of the typical light high French soprano voice, and I can certainly attest that the majority of his songs lie beautifully and very comfortably in the soprano coloratura voice.) Occasionally there's a song that isn't of that typical high standard (the peculiar but very early song "Rondel chinois" comes to mind - it's a lovely thing to sing, but it's not a song of any distinction), but most of these are perfect gems.
The singing on this set varies a little. On the plus side is the ever-beautiful Elly Ameling, who had perhaps the most limpidly beautiful light lyrical soprano voice the world has ever heard; the amazing Frederica von Stade, who sings divinely; Michele Command, whose more robust soprano voice is often stunning; the experienced baritone Gérard Souzay (I have to admit I do not like his voice myself - his timbre and approach are not to my taste - but he is certainly very experienced in this genre and his French is so beautiful to listen to)... and on the not-so-plus side (for me, anyway) is the coloratura soprano of Mady Mesplé. I know there are devoted fans of Ms Mesplé - I must admit I am not one of them. While I admire the glorious ease of her top notes, and the young and attractive sound of the voice's natural timbre, I LOATHE what is to me an unbearable fluttering vibrato that ruins her singing. It sounds extraordinarily under-supported and very uncomfortable - but I also admit that Ms Mesplé clearly has a deep feeling for these mélodies. She certainly knows how to phrase - and certainly the range of her voice is remarkable. If only that twitter could be magicked away... then I'd probably be very satisfied with her singing.
Overall, then, this set is a charming and well-chosen array of almost all of Debussy's vocal output. It is not complete, though. I would recommend supplementing this delightful 3CD set with the recording of Debussy songs by Sandrine Piau, the somewhat bland but extremely pretty recording of Debussy's early songs by Gillian Keith, and the recording of Debussy songs sung by Anne-Marie Rodde (again, so very pretty, and it is one of the few recordings to include Debussy's duet "Chanson espagnole" - which is otherwise represented quite hideously on a recording by a tenor and baritone).
There's also some amazingly beautiful singing of Debussy songs on an album by Christine Oelze (her timbre reminds me so much of Ameling's - just lovely, and what excellent French!).
I have not listened to Dawn Upshaw's recording of Debussy songs, as she is not one of my favourite singers, but given that I've enjoyed her French performances in the past, I do plan to add her recording entitled "Forgotten Songs" to my collection.
And with all of that lot, you, the Debussy collector, will have a truly wonderful collection of Debussy's songs to hand!
good value.......2007-01-07
Very nice sellection of pieces and artists.......2006-05-01
If you like Debussy, you will certainly like this collection. If you are a died in the wool Upshaw fan, Miss Dawn's effort may sould a bit better to you.
I think this one definitely gives you more for the money.
Fabulous compositions, moments of great performing.......2002-08-07
Gerard Souzay seems like he's just going through the motions on all of his tracks; Elly Ameling has fabulous technique as always, but there is something wanting; Mady Mesple gives a great (if not heartfelt) performance. The standout performance on this disc is of the Ariettes Oubliees, as performed by Frederica von Stade. Beautiful, and the emotion is there.
I would recommend it for any singer's library. I do, however, hesitate to give it 5 stars and recommend it to everyone because the emotion just isn't there through many of the tracks--and Debussy without emotion is like bread without yeast--flat.
A Great Tribute to Debussy's Melodies.......2000-11-18
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Ensemble Clement Janequin / Dominique Visse - Portrait
Anthoine de Bertrand , Nicolas Gombert , Claudin de Sermisy , Anonymous , Paschal de L'Estocart , Adriano Banchieri , Juan Vasquez , Mateo (i) Flecha , Clement Janequin , and Dominique Visse Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000027OW7 Release Date: 1998-02-10 |
Tracks:
- Chansons & Moresche: Quand Mon Mary Vient De Dehors
- Chansons & Moresche: Si Du Malheur
- Chansons & Moresche: Lucescit Jam O Socii
- Chansons & Moresche: Ni Nuit Ne Jour
- Chansons & Moresche: De Peu De Bien
- Chansons: Tu Ne L'Enten Pas
- Chansons: Que Je Porte D'Envie
- Chansons: Ces Deux Yeux Bruns Doux Flambeaux De Ma Vie
- Chansons: Ha Seigneur Dieu, Que De Graces Ecloses
- Chansons: N'As Tu Poinct Mis Ton Hault Bonnet
- Chansons: Mille Regres
- Chansons: Je Ne Menge Point De Porc
- Chansons: La Brosse, Basse Danse Pour Violes
- Octonaires De La Vanite Du Monde: L'Eau Va Viste En S'Escoulant
- Octonaires De La Vanite Du Monde: Quand Le Iour, Fils Du Soleil
- Octonaires De La Vanite Du Monde: La Glace Est Luisante Et Belle
- La Barca De Venetia Per Padova: Strepito Di Pescatori
- La Barca De Venetia Per Padova: Parone Di Barca E Ninetta
- La Barca De Venetia Per Padova: Madrigale Affettuoso
- La Barca De Venetia Per Padova: Prima Ottava All'Improvviso Nel Liuto
- La Barca De Venetia Per Padova: Soldato Svaligiato
- Canciones Y Ensaladas (Chansons Du Siecle D'Or Espagnol): Lagrimas De Mi Consuelo
- Canciones Y Ensaladas (Chansons Du Siecle D'Or Espagnol): La Bomba
- Messe 'La Bataille': Messe 'La Bataille'/Kyrie
- Messe 'La Bataille': Messe 'La Bataille'/Gloria
- Missa 'Ad Placitum': Agnus Dei II & III
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Very Best of
Jose Carreras Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000083GOI Release Date: 2003-04-22 |
Tracks:
- Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!... Celeste Aida
- Pur Ti Riveggo, Mia Dolce Aida - Piero Cappuccilli
- La Fatal Pietra Sovra Me Si Chiuse
- O Figli, O Figli Miei!... Ah, La Paterna Mano
- Tu Qui, Santuzza?
- Intanto Amici... Viva Il Vino Spumeggiante
- Mamma, Quel Vino E Generoso
- Un Grande Spettacolo... Un Tal Gioco, Credetemi
- Recitar!... Vesti La Giubba
- No, Pagliaccio Non Son
- Non Piangere, Liu
- Nessun Dorma
Tracks:
- Lo L'ho Perduta... Lo La Vidi
- Dio Che Nell'alma Infondere - Piero Cappuccilli
- Perduto Ben Mio Sol Tesor
- La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetee (Flower Song)
- Quel Trouble Inconnu Me Penetre... Salu! Demeure Chaste Et Pure
- L'Amour, L'Amour... Ah! Leve-toi, Soleil
- Source Delicieuse
- Ah! Tout Est Bien Fini... O Souverain, O Juge, O Pere
- Ce Monde Que Je Vois...Ah! Quil Est Loin Mon Pays
- Ne Pouvant Reprimer Les Elans... Adieu Donc, Vains Objects
- Rachel! Quand Du Seigneur
- Pays Merveilleux... O Paradis
- Puisqu'on Ne Peut Flechir... Vainement, Ma Bien-Aimee
- Le Conquerant Dit A La Jeune Indienne
- Vous A T'on Dit Souvent
- Et La Maintenant Que Nous Sommes Seuls
- On Me Proposait D'etre Infame
Customer Reviews:
Who put this together?.......2004-03-19
First comes the tracks from Aida. Since when was Jose Carreras considered a difinitive Radames? Perhaps the fact that Jose Carreras never sang Celese Aida in concert might give us a clue as to why it shouldnt be here. He only ever sang it in the 2 productions of Aida that he sang in (79,80)and he recieved poor and mixed reviews for both. Point blank his voice isn't heavy enough.. and it shows. The tracks are not bad, but they are not "Very Best" or even close.
Then Palliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana. Carreras never sang Rusticana onstage! And in these tracks he forces tragically. The Palliaccio non son is one long shout.
The second Cd has some weird choices. Don Carlos is okay... but just okay nothing special. The La Fleur is not from his Karajan recording in 82 but from an obscure 85 recording where he forces and blasts the top b flat at the end. They then have him singing Salut, from an opera he never sung at a time in his carrer where he could barely sing a high C (and it shows.) All of the proceeding tracks are recoreded in '85 only 2 years before his complete vocal break down and bout with leukemia. he does not sound at his "VeryBest" just, "sort of okey." if you want his very best check out The Golden Years or The Great Carreras or many other Cd's that are more favorably put together.
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Et Si Le Monde
Francois Sandrine Manufacturer: Bmg/RCA Records Label ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000665XC Release Date: 2002-05-24 |
Tracks:
- Et Si Le Monde...
- Emmene Moi
- Il Faut Du Temps
- Sur Mon Nuage
- Celui De Trop
- Il Sait
- Elle Attend Tourjours
- Comme Une Etincelle
- Tu Fais Partie De Moi
- Ton Jour De Chance
- Parce Que C'Est Toi
- Folle De Lui
- Raison D'Etre
- En Dedans
Album Details
2002 Studio Release of Beautiful, Melodic French Vocals. Sandrine's Magical Voice Proves that There is Life after Celine Dion.Customer Reviews:
Accessible French Pop.......2005-10-12
Sandrine Francois has a strong and clear voice, and she sings catchy and accessible pop songs. Nothing special in either regard, it is a pleasant CD but not a great French CD like my collection of Patricia Kaas, Isabelle Boulay and others. This girl could be any singer, ane the songs could be in any language.
I will keep a look out for future releases from Sandrine. She does have a good voice and with a better choice of material, she could be a five star French singer.
Amazing..........2002-12-30
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Debussy: Early Songs
Manufacturer: Deux-Elles ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000926RI Release Date: 2003-12-30 |
Customer Reviews:
Very pretty and with the virtues of that prettiness.......2007-05-18
Accompanist Simon Lepper is marvellous. He plays like limpid streams of water - transparent, beautiful, full of movement and colour and reflections.
Where this album falls for me is in the vocal interpretation. What I hear is sound - very pretty sound, but not a remarkable facility for interpretation. I feel the phrasing is musical but perfunctory, so that many times a moment of significance is lost because it is not phrased with more feeling. And while the voice is (as I said) very pretty, and the top notes are sung with ease, it does seem to me that some of those top notes are slightly pinched... a little white and not quite matching the rest of the voice. But this is a minor criticism - from what I can see, Ms Keith has plenty of time to develop her technique further, and it's always a pretty sound and with such a lovely line of clarity.
It's charming to listen to, and if I was left wanting a little more, it doesn't detract from the prettiness of it. I think this will please many listeners. Recommended.
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Plácido Domingo - Verdi ~ The Tenor Arias
Giuseppe Verdi Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005OC0F Release Date: 2001-10-09 |
Tracks:
- La Traviata: Lunge Da Lei... De' Miei Bollenti Spiriti - Verdi Domingo/Helena Jungwirth
- La Traviata: Annina, Donde Vieni? ...O Mio Rimorso! - Verdi Domingo/Helena Jungwirth
- Aida: Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi! ... Celeste Aida - Verdi Domingo
- Don Carlos: Io I'ho Perduta!.. Io La Vidi, E Il Suo Sorriso - Verdi Domingo
- Don Carlos: Fontainebleau! Foret Immense Et Solitaire! - Verdi Domingo/Katia Ricciarelli/Ruggero Raimondi/Nicolai Ghiaurov/Nikita Storojev/Chor Del Teatro...
- Don Carlos: Je I'ai Vue, Et Dans Son Sourire - Verdi Domingo/Katia Ricciarelli/Ruggero Raimondi/Nicolai Ghiaurov/Nikita Storojev/Chor Del Teatro...
- Don Carlos: C'est Elle!... J'avais Fait Un Beau Reve!... Au Revoir Dans Un Monde - Verdi Domingo/Katia Ricciarelli/Ruggero Raimondi/Nicolai Ghiaurov/Nikita Storojev/Chor Del Teatro...
- Don Carlos: Oui, Pour Toujours! - Verdi Domingo/Katia Ricciarelli/Ruggero Raimondi/Nicolai Ghiaurov/Nikita Storojev/Chor Del Teatro...
- Un Ballo In Maschera: S'avanza Il Re... La Rivedra Nell'estasi - Verdi Domingo/Sumi Jo/Goran Simic/Kurt Rydl/Florence Quivar
- Un Ballo In Maschera: Di' Tu Se Fedele - Verdi Domingo/Sumi Jo/Goran Simic/Kurt Rydl/Florence Quivar
- Un Ballo In Maschera: E Scherzo Od E Follia - Verdi Domingo/Sumi Jo/Goran Simic/Kurt Rydl/Florence Quivar
- Un Ballo In Maschera: Forse La Soglia Attinse... Ma Se M'e Forza Perderti - Verdi Domingo
- Il Trovatore: Quale D'armi Fragor Poc'anzi Intesi? - Verdi Domingo/Leontyne Price/Ryland Davies/Ambrosian Opr Chor
- Il Trovatore: Ah! Si, Ben Mio - Verdi Domingo/Leontyne Price/Ryland Davies/Ambrosian Opr Chor
- Il Trovatore: L'onda De' Suoni Mistici - Verdi Domingo/Leontyne Price/Ryland Davies/Ambrosian Opr Chor
- Il Trovatore: Di Quella Pira - Verdi Domingo/Leontyne Price/Ryland Davies/Ambrosian Opr Chor
- Rigoletto: Questa O Quella Per Me Pari Sono - Verdi Domingo/Nicolai Ghiaurov/Piero Cappuccilli
- Rigoletto: Ella Mi Fu Rapita!... Parmi Veder Le Lagrime - Verdi Domingo/Nicolai Ghiaurov/Piero Cappuccilli
- Rigoletto: La Donna E Mobile - Verdi Domingo/Nicolai Ghiaurov/Piero Cappuccilli
- La Forza Del Destino: La Vita E Inferno All'infelice - Verdi Domingo
- La Forza Del Destino: Oh, Tu Che In Seno Agli Angeli - Verdi Domingo
- La Forza Del Destino: Qual Sangue Sparsi!.. S'affronti La Morte - Verdi Domingo/Chor Of The Mariinsky Theatre
Tracks:
- Ernani: Merce, Diletti Amici... Come Rugiada Al Cespite - Verdi Domingo/Roger Wagner Chor
- Ernani: Dell'esilio Nel Dolore... O Tu, Che I'alma Adora - Verdi Domingo/Roger Wagner Chor
- Ernani: D'Ernani I Fidi Chiedono... Odi Il Voto... Sprezzo La Vita (Alternative Aria) - Verdi Domingo/Alfred Walker/James Courtney/Chor Of The Mariinsky Theatre
- I Lombardi Alla Prima Crociata: O Madre Mia, Che Fa Colei? - Verdi Domingo/Montserrat Aparici
- I Lombardi Alla Prima Crociata: La Mia Letizia Infondere... Come Poteva Un Angelo - Verdi Domingo/Montserrat Aparici
- I Lombardi Alla Prima Crociata: Come Poteva Un Angelo - Verdi Domingo/Marjorie Dix
- I Lombardi Alla Prima Crociata: Componi, O Cara Vergine.. In Cielo Benedetto - Verdi Domingo/Christina Deutekom/Ambrosian Opr Chor
- Jerusalem: L'Emir Aupres De Lui M'appelle... Je Veux Encore Entendre - Verdi Domingo
- Luisa Miller: Il Foglio Dunque? - Verdi Domingo/Luigi De Corato/Wladimiro Ganzarolli/Gwynne Howell/Chor Of The ROHCG
- Luisa Miller: Quando Le Sere Al Placido - Verdi Domingo/Luigi De Corato/Wladimiro Ganzarolli/Gwynne Howell/Chor Of The ROHCG
- Luisa Miller: Di Me Chiedeste? - Verdi Domingo/Luigi De Corato/Wladimiro Ganzarolli/Gwynne Howell/Chor Of The ROHCG
- Luisa Miller: L'ara, O L'avello Apprestami - Verdi Domingo/Luigi De Corato/Wladimiro Ganzarolli/Gwynne Howell/Chor Of The ROHCG
- Giovanna D'Arco: Il Re! - Nel Suo Bel Volto - Verdi Domingo/Keith Erwen/Sherrill Milnes/Ambrosian Opr Chor
- Giovanna D'Arco: Sotto Una Quercia Parvemi - Verdi Domingo/Keith Erwen/Sherrill Milnes/Ambrosian Opr Chor
- Giovanna D'Arco: V'ha Dunque Un Loco Simile - Verdi Domingo/Keith Erwen/Sherrill Milnes/Ambrosian Opr Chor
- Giovanna D'Arco: Pondo E Letal, Martiro - Verdi Domingo/Keith Erwen/Sherrill Milnes/Ambrosian Opr Chor
- Giovanna D'Arco: Di Novel Prodigio - Verdi Domingo/Keith Erwen/Sherrill Milnes/Ambrosian Opr Chor
- Giovanna D'Arco: Quale Piu Fido Amico - Verdi Domingo/Keith Erwen/Sherrill Milnes/Ambrosian Opr Chor
- Les Vepres Siciliennes: E Di Monforte Il Cenno! - Verdi Domingo
- Les Vepres Siciliennes: Giorno Di Pianto - Verdi Domingo
- Les Vepres Siciliennes: Ah, Toi Que J'ai Cherie (Alternative Aria) - Verdi Domingo
Tracks:
- Otello: Esultate! L'orgoglio Musulmano - Verdi Domingo/Sergei Leiferkus/Chor De L'Opr Bastille
- Otello: Tu?! Indietro! Fuggi! - Verdi Domingo/Sergei Leiferkus/Chor De L'Opr Bastille
- Otello: Ora E Per Sempre Addio - Verdi Domingo/Sergei Leiferkus/Chor De L'Opr Bastille
- Otello: Pace, Signor... Era La Notte, Cassio Dormia - Verdi Domingo/Sergei Leiferkus/Chor De L'Opr Bastille
- Otello: Oh! Mostruosa Colpa! - Verdi Domingo/Sergei Leiferkus/Chor De L'Opr Bastille
- Otello: Si, Pel Ciel Marmoreo Giuro! - Verdi Domingo/Sergei Leiferkus/Chor De L'Opr Bastille
- Otello: Dio! Mi Potevi Scagliar - Verdi Domingo/Sergei Leiferkus/Chor De L'Opr Bastille
- Otello: Niun Mi Tema - Verdi Domingo/Robin Leggate/Mark Beesley/Roderick Earle
- Macbeth: O Figli, O Figli Miei!... Ah, La Paterna Mano - Verdi Domingo/Antonio Savastano/Chor Del Teatro Alla Scala
- Macbeth: Dove Siam? Che Bosco E Quello?... La Patria Tradita - Verdi Domingo/Antonio Savastano/Chor Del Teatro Alla Scala
- Nabuco: Che Si Vuol?... Il Maledetto Non Ha Fratelli - Verdi Domingo/Chor Und Orch Der Deutschen Opr Berlin
- Stiffelio: Non Ha Per Me Un Accento!... Vidi Dovunque Gemere... Ah! V'appare In Fronte Scritto - Verdi Domingo/Veronica Villaroel/Carlos Alvarez
- Aroldo: Sotto Il Di Siria Ardente - Verdi Domingo/Marjorie Dix
- Simon Boccanegra: O Inferno! Amelia Qui!... Sento Awampar Nell'anima... Cielo Pietoso - Verdi Domingo
- La Battaglia Di Legnano: O Magnanima, E Prima Delle Citta Lombarde... La Pia Materna Mano - Verdi Domingo
- Un Giorno Di Regno: Buoni Amici!... Pietoso Al Lungo Pianto - Verdi Domingo/Chor Of The Mariinsky Theatre
- Un Giorno Di Regno: Deh, Lasciate A Un'alma Amante - Verdi Domingo/Chor Of The Mariinsky Theatre
- Attila: Oh, Tutto Di Navicelle - Verdi Domingo/Ambrosian Opr Chor
- Attila: Ella In Poter Del Barbaro!.... Cara Patria, Gia Madre E Reina - Verdi Domingo/Ambrosian Opr Chor
- Attila: Qui Del Convegno E Il Loco - Verdi Domingo/Eric Cutler
- Attila: Che Non Avrebbe Il Misero - Verdi Domingo/Eric Cutler
- Attila: O Dolore! Ed Io Vivea (Alternative Aria) - Verdi Domingo/Eric Cutler
Tracks:
- I Due Foscari: Qui Ti Rimani Alquanto - Verdi Domingo
- I Due Foscari: Dal Piu Remoto Esilio - Verdi Domingo
- I Due Foscari: Del Consiglio Alla Presenza Vieni Tosto... Odio Solo, Ed Odio Atroce - Verdi Domingo
- I Due Foscari: Si, Io Sento, Iddio Mi Chiama (Alternative Cabaletta) - Verdi Domingo
- I Due Foscari: Notte, Perpetua Notte - Verdi Domingo
- I Due Foscari: Non Maledirmi, O Prode - Verdi Domingo
- I Masnadieri: Quando Io Leggo In Plutarco - Verdi Domingo/Eduardo Valdes
- I Masnadieri: O Mio Castel Paterno - Verdi Domingo/Eduardo Valdes
- I Masnadieri: Ecco Un Foglio - Verdi Domingo/Eduardo Valdes
- I Masnadieri: Nell'argilla Maledetta - Verdi Domingo/Eduardo Valdes
- I Masnadieri: Come Splendido E Grande Il Sol Tramonta!... Di Ladroni Attorniato - Verdi Domingo/Eduardo Valdes
- Il Corsaro: Come Liberi Volano I Venti... Tutto Parea Sorridere - Verdi Domingo/James Courtney/Chor Of The Mariinsky Theatre
- Il Corsaro: Si: De' Corsari Il Fulmine - Verdi Domingo/James Courtney/Chor Of The Mariinsky Theatre
- Il Corsaro: Eccomi Prigioniero! - Verdi Domingo/James Courtney/Chor Of The Mariinsky Theatre
- Falstaff: Dal Labbro Il Canto Estasiato Vola - Verdi Domingo
- Oberto, Conte Di San Bonifacio: Son Fra Voi!... Gia Parmi Udire Il Fremito - Verdi Domingo/Chor Of The Mariinsky Theatre
- Oberto, Conte Di San Bonifacio: Ciel, Che Feci! Di Qual Sangue Ho Macchiato Il Brando Mio! - Verdi Domingo
- Alzira: A Costoro Quel Nume Perdoni - Verdi Domingo/Alfred Walker/Eduardo Valdes/Chor Of The Mariinsky Theatre
- Alzira: Un Inca... Eccesso Orribile!... Dio Della Guerra - Verdi Domingo/Alfred Walker/Eduardo Valdes/Chor Of The Mariinsky Theatre
- Alzira: Amici! - Ebben? - Verdi Domingo/Thomas Hampson/Philharmonia Chor
- Alzira: Irne Lungi Ancor Dovrei... Non Di Codarde Lagrime - Verdi Domingo/Thomas Hampson/Philharmonia Chor
- Messa Da Requiem: Ingemisco Tamquam Reus - Verdi Domingo
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There is only one word for this four-CD set: glorious. Released to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Verdi's death, it presents arias from every one of his 28 operas, a comprehensive overview of his work. It is also a tribute to Placido Domingo, one of his foremost present-day interpreters. An extraordinarily versatile artist, Domingo is heard in selections from his signature roles, like Otello, Radames, and Don Carlo, taken from recordings made between the 1960s and the '90s. He's also heard in new recordings of arias from the earliest, unfamiliar operas he has not performed on stage, and alternate arias Verdi wrote for different versions of his operas. Thus, he sings I Lombardi in Italian, Jérusalem in French, and Don Carlo and I Vespri Siciliani in Italian and French.There are also extended scenes with illustrious colleagues, including Leontyne Price, Katia Ricciarelli, Nicolai Ghiaurov, and Sergei Leiferkus, whose Iago is an exquisitely insidious villain. He is accompanied by the greatest orchestras and conductors. For the new recordings, his partners are Myung-Whun Chung and Valery Gergiev, whose Mariinsky Theater musicians contribute some beautiful string solos. The matchless beauty of Domingo's voice seems untouched by the years, and he can change and vary it to suit the musical and dramatic requirements. His top notes never lose their clarion ring, yet the final B-flat of "Celeste Aida" tapers off, as Verdi demands. Even more remarkable, he can create real characters. Even without the texts, the mood, emotion, and meaning always come through. In this incomparable treasure trove, all opera lovers will find their own favorites, and many new gems besides, all performed to utter perfection. --Edith Eisler
Customer Reviews:
Verdi singing to set the standard for all tenors.......2007-03-03
That is, he is never content to sing without becoming the character, without expressing the emotions of the character.
The size, colour and drama of the voice make him an ideal Verdi exponent. Who could ever forget his magnificent performances in "Un ballo", "Don Carlos", "La Traviata", "Il Trovatore", and a host of other Verdi tenor roles? And the consistency of Domingo's vocal quality is something of a phenomenon. This man has had an enviable career - and it's his superb vocal technique that has carried him through it.
I particularly love the way that he varies the outpourings of that golden tone. At one moment it's all fire and blazing intensity, and the next it's a thing of restraint and tenderness. Is there anything at which to cavil in Domingo as a Verdi tenor? I do not think so...
The world has been fortunate to be gifted with such a tenor. If music itself adds meaning to our life and to existence itself, it finds an ideal servant of itself in this man who is certainly one of the finest tenors in the world.
This collection of Verdi arias represents not only the recordings of Domingo in the roles he's tackled during his long career (with some of the finest fellow singers you could imagine), but also some earlier Verdi that he'd not performed, and which he recorded specially for this multi-CD set. The result is a triumph. One can see the difference instantly between various characters - not an easy thing to do.
I would also like to recommend another set - "Der junge Domingo" (The Young Domingo), a 5-CD set released by BMG. I cannot find it here on Amazon, so I can only suggest those who are interested try alternative sources. It's a quite stunning collection - admittedly it contains "Svegliatevi nel cor" which I think is a mistake, but then it was recorded before the Handel revival and was thus less historically informed than one might wish. But really... it doesn't matter. The great beauty and intelligence of Domingo's singing shines through even that, and it's followed by a lovely "Il mio tesoro" from Mozart's Don Giovanni. Things get even better - there's a Donizetti aria from Il Duca d'Alba, the famous tenor aria from La Juive, the "Quando le sere al placido" from Luisa Miller, Lenski's aria from Eugene Onegin, some Gounod (including arias from Faust and Roméo et Juliette), the love duet from Madama Butterfly with Leontyne Price, and much more...
The Greatest Verdi Tenor The Wonderful Mr. Domingo.......2005-09-28
Magnificent Achievement.......2002-12-27
What impresses right away is how little has the voice changed over the years. Yes, some freshness heard on Ingemisco is lost now, but there is much greater insight gained, as displayed in such heroic pieces as "O magnanima, e prima delle città lombarde". Through numerous performances (Domingo has long ago broke Enrico Caruso's record for opening nights at the MET) and numerous recorded recitals, Domingo managed to keep the powerful, ringing spinto tenor mostly intact. What's most intriguing is HOW did he manage it. He did not pick and choose the roles (as Bergonzi, for instance), he sang Otello since the 70's, and recently has even recorded some of Wagner's extremely demanding roles (see EMI's catalog). Domingo's voice is not typical for an Italian tenor, e.g. he does not have the squillo (or the "ping") on top notes, but what's amazing is that it is able to produce bronze-like ring on all notes. During the mid-eighties, the voice had a fascinating baritonal quality; Domingo has even recorded Il Barbiere. On this CD, the selections with Guilini reflect that period the best.
Deutsche Grammophon chose to alternate the new-recorded material with old one. As a result, those who have been devoted fans of the tenor for, say fifteen-plus years, will notice some difference, but those relatively new to his art would not.
The set, albeit not a bargain, has many delights. In addition to featuring selections from out-of-print editions (e.g. Luisa Miller with Maazel) the newly recorded material is targeted at paying homage to early Verdi and his lesser-known works. For instance, "Ah, toi que j'ai chérie" from French version of I Vespri siciliani is a great aria, makes one wish for a complete opera to be recorded some time soon. The French selections in particular show how attentive Verdi was to highlighting the beauty of language with his music. This really explains why Italian translations done later did not fare as well as the originals, and vice versa.
The selections from complete operas impress with starry casts. We hear the voices of Price, Cappuccilli, Ghiaurov, Milnes, Jo, and most wonderful choruses. And most of world's greatest conductors are present here -- Karajan, Gergiev, Kleiber, Levine, Abbado, just to name a few. Each brings his own distinct style, some controversial, some debated, all exciting, but none simply conventional.
Many have noted Domingo's chameleon-like ability to "become" the character. I would just like to add a note that he is now added the ability to infuse his characters with subtle sensuality. Granted, a tenor aria is written to be appealing and engaging, but it takes a great artist to make it "glow."
We are indeed very lucky to share a time frame with Placido Domingo. For years to come, he will be the idol for aspiring singers and a source of wonder for the numerous fans of great vocal performances.
VOICE.......2002-09-10
superb, exhilarating, outstanding!!!!!.......2002-02-10
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Tracks:
- I1 Quand On Arrestera La Course Coustumiere
- I2 Qui Ne S'esbahira, Levant En Haut Les Yeux
- I3 Plustost On Pourra Faire
- II1 Le Feu, L'air, L'eau, La Terre, Ont Toujours Changement
- II2 Y A Il Rien Si Fort, Si Rude Et Indomtable
- II3 Le Beau Du Monde S'eface
- III1 Comme De L'aigle En L'air L'aisle Vite Et Hautaine
- III2 L'eau Va Vite En S'ecoulant
- III3 Vous Fleuves Et Ruisseaux, Et Vous Claires Fontaines
- IV1 C'est Un Grand Mal Que L'extreme Avarice
- IV2 Qu'as-Tu Pauvre Amoureux, Dont L'ame Demy Morte
- IV3 C'est Un Arbre Que Le Monde
- V1 Mon Ame, Ou Son Les Grands Discours
- V2 Quand Le Jour, Fils Du Soleil
- V3 Le Rocher Orgueilleux
- VI1 Quand La Face Noire Des Cieux
- VI2 Mondain Qui Vis Et Meurs Au Monde Perissable
- VI3 As-tu Mis En Oubliance
- VII1 Quel Monstre Voy-je La Qui Tant De Testes Porte
- VII2 Areste, Atens, O Mondain, Ou Cours-tu?
- VII3 Plustot Les Yeux Du Firmament
- VIII1 L'ambitieux Vent Toujours En Haut Tendre
- VIII2 J'ay De L'avare Et De L'ambitieux
- VIII3 Pauvre Ver Travaille, Tracasse
- IX1 Quand La Terre Au Printemps Prend Sa Verde Couleur
- IX2 L'Este Ralumant Ses Feux
- IX3 La Glace Est Luysante Et Belle
- X1 Lors Que La Feuille Va Mourant
- X2 Vois-tu L'hyver Accroupi, Herisse
- X3 Celuy Qui Pense Pouvoir
- XI1 Le Mondain Se Nourrit Toujours
- XI2 Quelle Est Ceste Beaute Que Je Voy Tant Extreme
- XI3 C'est Folie Et Vanite
- XII1 Ambition, Volupte, Avarice
- XII2 Orfevre Taille Moy Une Boule Bien Ronde
- XII3 Ce Mond' Est Un Pelerinage
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