Toujours moi [Import]

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11 New Songs from Axelle, One of the Best and Most Soulful French Female Pop Singers of the 90's.

Toujours moi,Axelle Red,EMI/Virgin,Rock/Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Superlative collection Great value for the money Great for the money and a good starter on opera.... Amazing Value

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Tracks:

1. Voi Che Sepate - Teresa Berganza
2. Porgi Amor - Heather Harper
3. Deh, Vieni Alla Finestra - Thomas Allen
4. Batti, Batti, O Bel Masetto - Elizabeth Gale
5. Der Holle Rache - Edda Moser
6. O Isis Und Osiris - Cornelius Hauptmann
7. Temerari...Come Scoglio - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
8. La Calunnia E Un Venticello - Ruggero Raimondi
9. Nei Giardin Del Bello - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
10. Casta Diva - Maria Callas
11. Se Quel Guerrier...Celeste Aida - Franco Corelli
12. Tenesta La Promessa...Addio Del Passato - Beverly Sills
13. Niun Mi Tema - Jon Vickers
14. Un Bel Di Vedremo - Renata Scotto
15. E Lucevan Le Stelle - Placido Domingo
16. Si, Mi Chiamano Mimi - Mirella Freni
17. In Quelle Trine Morbide - Montserrat Caballe
18. Signore, Ascolta - Kiri Te Kanawa
19. Recitar...Vesti La Giubba - Jose Carreras
20. Amor Ti Vieta Di Non Amor - Roberto Alagna

Tracks:

1. Le Veau D'Or Est Toujours Debout - Boris Christoff
2. Ou Va La Jeune Hindoue? - Mady Mesple
3. L'Amour, L'Amour...Ah! Leve-Toi, Soleil - Alfredo Kraus
4. Allons! Le Faut...Adieu Notre Petite Table - Ileana Cotrubas
5. Toute Mon Ame Est La Pourquoi Me Reveiller - Nicolai Gedda
6. Quand La Flamme De L'Amour - Jose Van Dam
7. L'Amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle - Victoria De Los Angeles
8. A Cette Voix...Je Crois Entendre Encore - Alain Vanzo
9. Une Puce Gentille - Gabriel Bacquier
10. Je Vais Mourir...Adieu, Fiere Cite - Regine Crespin
11. Mon Coeur S'Ouvre A Ta Voix - Rita Gorr
12. Wie Todesahnung...O Du Mein Holder Abenstern - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
13. Johohoe! Traft Ihr Das Schiff Im Meere An? - Anja Silja
14. In Fernem Land - Chor Der Wiener Staatsoper
15. Heil Dir, Sonne! - Siegfried Jerusalem
16. Mild Und Leise - Helga Dernesch

Tracks:

1. Che Faro Senza Euridice? - Agnes Baltsa
2. Der Vogelfanger Bin Ich Ja - Walter Berry
3. Finch'Han Dal Vino - Nicolai Ghiaurov
4. E Susanna Non Vien!...Dove Sono - Barbara Hendricks
5. Abscheulicher! - Christa Ludwig
6. Ne M'Abandonne Pas, Espoir De La Vengeance...Asile Hereditaire - Nicolai Gedda
7. Largo Al Factotum - Tito Gobbi
8. Ella Giammai M'Amo! - Ruggero Raimondi
9. La Donna E Mobile - Alfredo Kraus
10. Di Quella Pira - Franco Corelli
11. Esultate! - James McCracken
12. Dio! Mi Potevi Scagliar - Placido Domingo
13. Vissi D'Arte, Vissi D'Amore - Maria Callas
14. In Questa Reggia - Ghena Dimitrova
15. Tanto Amore - Janine Micheau
16. O Mio Babbino Caro - Montserrat Caballe
17. Ed Anche Beppe Amo - Luciano Pavarotti
18. Poveri Fiori - Maria Callas
19. Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio - Roberto Alagna

Tracks:

1. Les Grands Seigneurs...Ah! Je Ris De Me Voir Si Belle - Victoria De Los Angeles
2. Marie, Avec L'Enfant Jesus - Jules Bastin
3. Heureux Petit Berger - Janine Micheau
4. Connais-Tu Le Pays - Jane Rhodes
5. Elle Ne Croyait Pas Dans Sa Candeur - Nicolai Gedda
6. Votre Toast, Je Peux Vous Le Rendre...Toreador - Victoria De Los Angeles
7. Les Oiseaux Dans La Charmille - Mady Mesple
8. Maintenant, Chantons...Devant La Maison De Celui Qui D'Adore - Gerard Souzay
9. Depuis Le Jour - Beverly Sills
10. Da Geht Er Hin - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
11. Einsam In Truben Tagen - Regine Crespin
12. Dich, Teure Halle - Hildegard Behrens
13. Leb Wohl, Du Kuhnes, Herrliches Kind - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
14. Hojotoho! Hojotoho! - Ute Walther

Tracks:

1. Non Piu Andrai - Thomas Allen
2. La Ci Darem La Mano - Graziella Sciutti
3. Duo: Pa-Pa-Pa - Andreas Schmidt
4. Soave Sia Il Vento - Delores Ziegler
5. Mira, O Norma - Maria Callas
6. Il Dolce Suono - Edita Gruberova
7. Com'e Gentil - Alfredo Kraus
8. Una Voce Poco Fa - Maria Callas
9. Libiamo Ne' Lieti Calici - Alfredo Kraus
10. Gualtier Malde!...Caro Nome - Michele Pertusi
11. Ritorna Vincitor - Birgit Nilsson
12. Ave Maria - Katia Ricciarelli
13. Nessun Dorma - Franco Corelli
14. Che Gelida Manina - Nicolai Gedda
15. Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - Barbara Hendricks

Tracks:

1. Mes Amis, Ecoutez L'Histoire - Nicolai Gedda
2. Mieux Vaut Mourir...Amour Sacre De La Patrie - Alfredo Kraus
3. Ah! Je Veux Vivre Dans Ce Reve - Mady Mesple
4. Puisqu'on Ne Peut Flechir...Vainement, Ma Bien-Aimee - Henry Legay
5. Suis-Je Gentille Ainsi?...Je Marche Sur Tous Les Chemins - June Anderson
6. Belle Nuit, O Nuit D'Amour - Jessye Norman
7. La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jetee - Jose Carreras
8. C'est Toi!...Au Fond Du Temple Saint - John Aler
9. Werther, Werther, Qui M'Aurait Dit...Ces Lettres! - Tatiana Troyanos
10. Viens, Mallika - Mady Mesple
11. Ah! Je Suis Seule Enfin...Dis-Moi Que Je Suis Belle - Beverly Sills
12. Alerte, Alerte!...Anges Purs, Anges Radieux - Nicolai Ghiaurov
13. Boris's Farewell - Boris Christoff
14. Schreckensschwur! - Gary Lakes
15. Die 'Selige Morgentraum-Deutweise'...Selig, Wie Die Sonne - Peter Schreier
16. Was Am Besten er Kann...Nothung! Nothung! - Siegfried Jerusalem

Customer Reviews:

Superlative collection.......2006-10-11

A collection of 100 individual arias and ensembles from the EMI catalogue of complete works recorded between 1955 and 2003. It includes selections from operas by Italian, Austrian, German, Russian and French composers. The French composers are especially well represented unlike most such anthologies. And there are several more obscure contributions, such as an aria from Catalani's La Wally. A well-judged balance of musical periods and styles, and the very best singers of the last half of the last century. And remarkably, the whole collection of 6 CDS, over 7 hours of music, is being sold for the cost of only 1 CD !

Great value for the money.......2006-04-23

This is simply the best collection of opera arias that I have seen. It's not 100% in that there are a few well-known arias that are not here, but what is here is simply a treasure. The organization is a bit strange, but there's some logic. For example, Disk 6 is mostly from French operas. A seemingly endless amount of glorious music. Just fabulous. You won't be disappointed.

Great for the money and a good starter on opera...........2006-01-07

This cd is a splendid collection of songs, and the price is unbeatable; I have but a few minor complaints about the overall product. The cd would have been much more enjoyable if they had put the music in some sort of order, rather than jumping around from artist to artist sporatically. My only other complaint would be that they could have chosen some better vocalists to play some of the songs. For example, in CD 6, track 3: Romeo et Juliette, the singer was not nearly as strong and definative as she should have been and I've definately heard in various other versions that were way better than this. This disappointed me greatly. But even with these few small complaints, this collection is still great and the price is amazing. It includes MOST of the famous opera pieces, as well some great songs that are often overlooked such as the beautiful song from Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (CD 6, track 16) along with others.

Amazing Value.......2005-08-23

I am so impressed by this collection that I must share my joy at getting so many beautiful arias, duets, et al in one collection. It captures many of the great operatic voices in stellar performances spanning the last 50 years. If you are enchanted by beautiful operatic highlights, removed from their operatic storylines, this set is for you. Hours of gorgeous music for practically pennies!

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Average customer rating: Natalie Dessay in the French Repertoire: Nicely Done! Another French Album?! Le vrai Amour & la Grande Musique Salut à la France! Wonderful, but a minor quality control problem

Natalie Dessay - French Opera Arias Natalie Dessay , Michel Plasson , Jules Massenet , and Jacques Offenbach Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( 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 Thomas | Thomas, Ambroise | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | 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 | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mozart Heroines; Natalie Dessay Natalie Dessay - Vocalise The Miracle of the Voice Natalie Dessay ~ Delirio (Handel Italian Cantatas) Natalie Dessay - French Opera Arias ASIN: B0000ZOJZW Release Date: 2004-01-13

Tracks:

1. Acte III - Air Du Cours La Reine: Suis-Je Gentille Ainsi?
2. Gavotte: Obessions Quand Leur Voix Appelle
3. Fabliau: Rire Toujours? Vous Vous Trompez
4. Acte II - Polonaise: Oui, Pour Ce Soir...Je Suis Titania La Blonde Philine
5. Acte III - Aubade: vive Amour Qui Reve L'Ensoleillad
6. Acte I - Bolero: Profitez de La Vie Mme De Ligneul
7. Acte II - Grande Valse: Conduisez-Moi Vers Celui Que J'Adore Edwige
8. Acte I: En Proie A La Tristesse La Comtesse
9. Acte II: C'En Est Donc Fait...Salut A La France! Marie
10. Acte I - Valse De Juliette: Ah ! Je Veux Vivre Juliette
11. Acte IV - Air De La Foile: A Vos Jeux Mes Amis Ophelie
12. Mort D'Ophelie: Le Voila, Je Crois L'Entendre Ophelie

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Yet again, the fascinating French soprano Natalie Dessay has come up with a winning recital. Canary fanciers can love her without guilt: her high notes are all in place (up to a solid E natural), her skill with fast coloratura is astonishing, her pitch is ideal, and her breath control is massive. But she's as interested in creating character as she is in pure singing. For once Ophelia's long Mad Scene from Thomas' Hamlet is a truly dramatic, heartbreaking event, for instance; similarly, Manon sounds young and sassy, as she should. Rarities by Boieldieu and Offenbach are a joy to hear; "Je suis Titania" and Juliette's Waltz Song are suitably virtuosic and show-offy--she's as good as any of the so-called "Golden Age" sopranos in this repertoire. Her tone remains full and pretty; only the very top notes have a bit of an edge, but this hardly detracts. In short, this is a remarkable recital--interesting pieces, gloriously sung. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Natalie Dessay in the French Repertoire: Nicely Done!.......2007-03-08

Here, Natalie Dessay sings French arias. All in all, a satisfying album, with a few exceptions as noted below. A few samples of the cuts on this CD.

From Massenet's "Manon," she sings nicely. "Suis-je gentile ainsi" shows off her clear, light, agile voice. She demonstrates a decent trill and nice high note. "Obeissons quand leur voix appelle" is sung at a slower pace. Well sung, with some subtle vocal effects. This closes with a nice run, but a rather harshly sung high note. Then, "Rive toujours." This begins at a slower pace, but picks up. There is some nice ornamentation. For the most part, this is sweetly sung.

Thomas' "Mignon" features a wonderful piece, "Je suis Titania la blonde." Dessay, again, displays an agile and attractive voice. She demonstrates capable coloratura technique, featuring some nicely done appoggiaturas. In the last segment, she manifests a nice trill. Her penultimate high note is a bit harsh. However, she concludes with a very well done set of trills and a good high note.

From Gounod's "Romeo et Juliette," we have "Ah! Je veux vivre." The first part is smoothly sung. Nice characterization by Dessay. There is some attractive and pleasant florid singing at the end. Finally, from Thomas' "Hamlet," she essays "A vos jeux mes amis." Nice effects and good vocal technique are displayed. Her voice is attractive in this cut. Nice ornamentation toward the end. Some good trills and some nicely hit high notes.

This is a fine CD. Natalie Dessay shows her vocal virtues to good effect. She is obviously quite at home on the French repertoire, and this CD demonstrates that statement very clearly.

Another French Album?!.......2005-12-26

Does Natalie Dessay even know how to sing Italian? Whatever. I find her boring and flat. Her middle range drives me batty 'cas it's non exsistent and too sharp for my taste. I have no clue how anyone can compare her to Lily Pons becuase Pons notes were flawless and effortless. I always hold my breath to see if Dessay hits her notes well or if it just comes out piercing and sharp. She's about 50/50. She is no Lily Pons. She's decent but utterly forgettable and frankly I'm not sure why people are so enraptured by her. I find Sumi Jo much more appealing and talented

Le vrai Amour & la Grande Musique.......2004-05-14

Elle musique est si paisible et claire. Natalie Dessaix est épousé au baryton chanteur d'opéra Laurent Naouri. Ils ont deux beaux enfants. Natalie et Laurent ont participé dans les films télévisé nombreux. Dans Orphée aux enfers (1997) elle a joué Eurydice et il a joué Jupiter. Laurent Naouri est présenté dans Rameau 'Hippolyte et Aricie'. Dans cet opéra baroque français,
Naouri dans son aria 'Puisque Pluton' il est destiné à tuer son fils.

Salut à la France!.......2004-05-10

Natalie Dessay is a delight on this CD of arias from 19th century French Opera. The listener can experience a singer who is both concerned about the vocal and interpretative values of each selection of this recital. The first two tracks of the Cours de la Reine Scene from Massenet's 'Manon' show a fresh voice that portrays easily the youth and frivolity of the title character. All the stacattos, cadenzas and high notes are on the service of the character. It is delightful to find some rarities on this recital, like the Fabliau from 'Manon' (an alternative aria that Massenet composed for sustitution of the Gavotte) and the pieces from 'Chérubin', 'La fête du village voisin' and 'Robinson Crusoe'. On the selection by Offenbach, Dessay sings a stunning trill on a Dflat and then goes to expectacular scales, finishing the dazzling waltz with an elaborate cadenza and a firm high E. Another highlight of the CD is the elaborate aria from 'Le Comte Ory' by Rossini, where the soprano's attention to the nuances of the piece bring out a lively interpretation. The aria from 'La fille du régiment' makes us wish for a complete recording of the opera. However, the best part of the CD are the last two tracks. Dessay brings all her gifts to a climax with a marvelous performance of the Ophélie's Mad and Death Scenes from 'Hamlet' by Ambroise Thomas. This version of the Mad Scene is even better than her previous rendition on her last recital of French arias. This is a highly emotional interpretation where all the brilliant scales and cadenzas reflect the changing moods of Ophelie's madness and her despair as well as her innocence. This is the definitive performance of this music on records, period. The Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse and the Choeur 'Les Eléments', ably conducted by Michel Plasson, complement Dessay beautifully. In summary, another wonderful CD by one of the most remarkable coloratura sopranos of our time.

Wonderful, but a minor quality control problem.......2004-04-02

Five stars for Natalie Dessay, who has an incredible instrument, and a great selection of arias. But I've listened to 4 copies of this disc and each had a very short "click" at 2:22 on track 2 (the Gavotte from Manon). Must be a quality control problem. Maybe it was just a bad batch.

Anyway, Dessay's voice is a force of nature; she must be one of the greatest coloraturas ever. I prefer her live version of Handel's "Tornami" from Alcina to Sutherland's. And she's incredible on Orphee Aux Enfers - not only a wonderful singer, but obviously a great actress and comedienne.

So, if you've not heard her before, give this album a try - ignore the "click" and listen to a truly angelic voice.

So 5 stars for Natalie Dessay and the selections, and a slap on the wrist for the record label and its quality control.

Average customer rating: Perfection. Absolument exquis! Amazing Nothing short of superb Formidable! Enchanting

Le Petit Prince Richard Cocciante , and Elizabeth Anais Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Little Prince Notre Dame de Paris Le Petit Prince (French Language Edition) The Little Prince ASIN: B000063ROK Release Date: 2002-06-20

Customer Reviews:

Perfection. Absolument exquis!.......2006-08-07

This is a gorgeous soundtrack. Almost every song is beautiful. There is so much emotion here. Richard Cocciante and Elisabeth Anais did an incredible job with this. And, the cast is absolutely phenomenal. I can listen to this over and over again without tiring of it.

Daniel Lavoie is perfect as always. Cathialine Andria has a beautiful voice. Jeff is just wonderful as the Prince. Richard Cocciante's melodies are wonderful. I can't even say with certaintly which song is best. They are all so very wonderful. This is just an exquisite piece of music. Entirely perfect.

Amazing.......2006-05-09

This CD is absolutely amazing. I am eighteen years old and I strongly dislike musicals; I don't enjoy watching them, and I don't enjoy listening to the music. But my french teacher played this cd for us in class after reading the book and I was blown away. The composition, the lyrics, and the amazing vocal talent that fills this CD makes it a must-listen for anyone who is a fan of Le Petit Prince, musicals, or anyone who speaks french. Even if you don't (though that leaves out the moving lyrics), this CD is just amazing. It's more than worth it to have it shipped over from france.

Nothing short of superb.......2006-02-14

Beautiful music. Lyrics faithful to the original. Exceptional performances. Simply magic.

Formidable!.......2005-12-20

As a high school teacher of French, I played the CD in my advanced French class with some initial concerns as to how it would be received. I have been going over the lyrics and playing each song individually to the class. MY CLASS HAS BEEN BLOWN AWAY! Several boys want to buy the CD for themselves. One girl wants to sing a song for our school's annual talent show. They love the voice of the Little Prince and ask me to play his songs frequently. Several students have become big fans of the book and their enthusiasm is making the class very delightful.

Enchanting.......2003-01-28

This CD is wonderful. I saw the musical twice while I was in France, and couldn't get enough of it. The music is soothing, yet brings out all the intense joy and emotion of the book. Daniel LaVoie and Jeff do amazing jobs with the songs, and each song is a new discovery. I highly reccomend this CD to anyone, even if they don't speak French.

Average customer rating: Better Than A Diva . . . An Artist Reccomended to all people even those who do not speak French Toujours Extra... Toujours Extra... Belgian singer has unique sound

Toujours moi Axelle Red Manufacturer: Virgin France ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Belgium | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Tatons Sans Plus Attendre French Soul Longueur d'Ondes Jardin Secret ASIN: B00000IPRH Release Date: 1999-04-01

Tracks:

1. Faire Des Mamours
2. Mon Futur Proche
3. Ce Matin
4. Parce Que C'est Toi
5. A 82 Ans
6. La Reponse
7. Bimbo A Moi
8. Stay Or Not
9. J'ai Jamais Dit (Je Serais Ton Amie)
10. Quitter Tot
11. Toujours Moi

Album Details

11 New Songs from Axelle, One of the Best and Most Soulful French Female Pop Singers of the 90's.

Customer Reviews:

Better Than A Diva . . . An Artist.......2001-08-25

Axelle's third album (fourth, if you count her Spanish language compilation effort CON SOLO PENSARLO) is a radiant gem. The influence of American Jazz and R&B on her music is still as apparent here as it was on SANS PLUS ATTENDRE and A TATONS. This is nowhere more in evidence than on the songs "Bimbo a Moi" and "Stay or Not". "Bimbo a Moi" is a rollicking song that harkens back to late 60's and early 70's soul. "Stay or Not" is an eight minute instrumental. In one Belgian review that I read, next to the title of this song was written "(Theme from Shaft)". Well . . . not quite (the song is an original by Axelle Red), but is a good indicator of the style in which it was written and performed. The influence of Isaac Hayes on her music is at its most obvious on this track. These influences are, as said before, felt throughout the album, but to a lesser extent than on the previously mentioned tracks. The first three tracks are beautiful works of art from the lyrics and subtle arrangements down to the minimalist vocal approach taken by Axelle. "Faire Des Mamours" and "C'est Matin", conjure the image and feel of a smoky nightclub in their arrangements. Finally, the most startling track on the album is "A 82 Ans". What a beautiful song. The primary sounds here are mechanical bells, a brushed high-hat, and an insistent base synthesizer. This track is a true departure from the rest of her work and is a standout of pure creativity. The work here is sterling and far surpasses her previous efforts. In addition, a quick look at the liner notes will reveal that the artist wrote, arranged, and produced all of the songs. We can only pray that her next effort (and I believe that there will be a "next") lives up to the high standard that she has set on this recording. Buy this album. You will find yourself returning to it again and again. As another Belgian reviewer said of this album: it is like listening to "the soundtrack to spring".

Reccomended to all people even those who do not speak French.......2001-01-14

Axelle is one of the best french artists i have ever heard. Of all her songs my favorite remains to be J'ai jamais Dit. This song is very reminiscent of Jewel. I would reccomend this cd to anyone francophone or not. Trés Magnifique

Toujours Extra..........2000-08-10

Axelle Red, like all exceptional artists, grows in depth and substance with each new release. While many may criticize "Toujours Moi" for lacking the instant catchiness of songs from "Sans Plus Attendre", no one can criticize her for sounding like the rest of the pack. Popular French music (at least, French music popular in France) suffers from severe predictability on the whole, especially where divas are concerned. With experimental tracks like "Stay or Not", "A 82 Ans" and "Bimbo a Moi", Axelle plays not only with her own vocal stylings but with an unconventional choice of instrumentation and arrangement. Still, my favorite tracks have to be the two ballads "J'ai Jamais Dit" and "Parce Que C'est Toi". Both simple in subject matter and orchestration, these singles rely on nothing more than Axelle's singular voice and subtle pen. If you'd like to try something magical and different, look no further.

Toujours Extra..........2000-08-10

Axelle Red, like all exceptional artists, grows in depth and substance with each new release. While many may criticize "Toujours Moi" for lacking the instant catchiness of songs from "Sans Plus Attendre", no one can criticize her for sounding like the rest of the pack. Popular French music (at least, French music popular in France) suffers from severe predictability on the whole, especially where divas are concerned. With experimental tracks like "Stay or Not", "A 82 Ans" and "Bimbo a Moi", Axelle plays not only with her own vocal stylings but with an unconventional choice of instrumentation and arrangement. Still, my favorite tracks have to be the two ballads "J'ai Jamais Dit" and "Parce Que C'est Toi". Both simple in subject matter and orchestration, these singles rely on nothing more than Axelle's singular voice and subtle pen. If you'd like to try something magical and different, look no further.

Belgian singer has unique sound.......2000-06-29

I first learned of Axelle Red while studying in France in early 1999. I heard her singles "Ce matin" (from this CD) and "Sensualité" (from "Sans plus attendre"). I liked both songs immediately and searched them out at the music store. I bought one CD there then the other (to my pleasant surprise) was available on Amazon.com where I purchased it.

All of the songs on this are good. "Faire des mamours," "Mon futur proche," "Stay or not." I can't help but like the single "Ce matin." And the groove on "Bimbo à moi" reminds me of fun 60's music.

In short...buy this.

Average customer rating:

Gounod: Faust (Highlights) Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | 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: Charles Gounod: Faust (Highlights) Verdi: Rigoletto (Highlights) / Sutherland, Pavarotti Verdi: La Traviata (complete opera live 1955) with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Carlo Maria Giulini, Orchestra & Chorus of La Scala, Milan Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro (Highlights) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band ASIN: B000027FDW Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

1. Act II: Vin Ou Biere - Chor Of The Paris Opr/Andre Cluytens/Victor Autran
2. Act II: O Sainte Medaille - Ernest Blanc/Victor Autran/Liliane Berton/Chor Of The Paris Opr/Andre Cluytens
3. Act II: Avant De Quitter Ces Lieux - Ernest Blanc/Victor Autran/Boris Christoff/Chor Of The Paris Opr/Andre Cluytens
4. Act II: Le Veau D'or Est Toujours Debout! - Boris Christoff/Chor Of The Paris Opr/Andre Cluytens
5. Act II: Nous Nous Retrouverons, Mes Amis! - Boris Christoff/Nicolai Gedda
6. Act II: Ainsi Que La Brise Legere - Orch Of The Paris Opr/Andre Cluytens
7. Act II: Ne Permettrez-Vous Pas - Nicolai Gedda/Victoria De Los Angeles/Liliane Berton/Boris Christoff/Chor Of The Paris Opr...
8. Act III: Quel Trouble Inconnu Me Penetre?...Salut! Demeure Chaste Et Pure - Nicolai Gedda
9. Act III: Je Voudrais Bien Savoir...Il Etait Un Roi De Thule (Song Of The King Of Thule) - Orch Of The Paris Opr/Andre Cluytens
10. Act III: Un Bouquet!...O Dieu! Que De Bijoux! (Jewel Song) - Victoria De Los Angeles
11. Act III: Il Se Fait Tard, Adieu! - Orch Of The Paris Opr/Andre Cluytens
12. Act III: O Nuit D'amor, Ciel Radieux - Victoria De Los Angeles/Nicolai Gedda
13. Act IV: Seigneur, Daignez Permette...Souviens-Toi Du Passe - Victoria De Los Angeles/Boris Christoff/Chor Of The Paris Opr/Andre Cluytens
14. Act IV: Quand Du Seigneur Le Jour Luira...Seigneur, Accueillez La Priere - Victoria De Los Angeles/Boris Christoff/Chor Of The Paris Opr/Andre Cluytens
15. Act IV: Deposons Les Armes - Ernest Blanc/Liliane Berton/Chor Of The Paris Opr/Andre Cluytens
16. Act IV: Gloire Immortelle - Chor Of The Paris Opr/Andre Cluytens
17. Act IV: Vous Qui Faites L'endormie - Boris Christoff
18. Act IV: Par Ici, Par Ici, Mes Amis! - Rita Gorr/Ernest Blanc/Victoria De Los Angeles/Liliane Berton/Chor Of The Paris Opr/Andre Cluytens
19. Act IV: Ecoute-Moi Bien, Marguerite! - Ernest Blanc/Liliane Berton/Rita Gorr
20. Act V: Alerte, Alerte, Ou Vous Etes Perdus...Anges Purs! - Boris Christoff/Victoria De Los Angeles/Nicolai Gedda

Average customer rating: Get It While You Can Essential edition for opera lovers

The Complete Recordings, 1902-1920 (Box Set) Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Boito, Arrigo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Flotow | Flotow, Friedrich von | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Franck, César | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Godard, Benjamin | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Goldmark | Goldmark, Karl | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Lully | Lully, Jean-Baptiste | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mascagni | Mascagni, Pietro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Meyerbeer | Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( M ) | 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 Rubinstein | Rubinstein, Anton | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sullivan | Sullivan, Arthur | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Szulc, Josef Zygmunt | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Caruso, Enrico | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Adam, Adolphe-Charles | A to B | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Ladino | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 22 Caruso 2000 The Complete Caruso Classic Puccini Recordings Leon Fleisher Plays Brahms ASIN: B00030B92K Release Date: 2004-11-23

Album Description

The Complete Caruso: Volumes 1 - 12

The Italian tenor Enrico Caruso holds a unique place in musical history, as the first operatic singer whose recordings sold in millions, and who created an international reputation on the strength of these. Caruso's robust tone and musical sincerity made him both an ideal stage and recording artist, whose voice the primitive acoustic recording technology of the early twentieth century was able to reproduce with startling fidelity. The Naxos Historical Caruso edition constitutes the complete cycle of all Caruso's recordings issued in chronological order. In addition, the transfers have been immaculately undertaken by top sound engineer Ward Marston, unrivalled for his knowledge of the specialized world of acoustic opera recordings, and his rare ability to retrieve all of the music lying in the grooves of the original recordings. Naxos Historical's incredible price (12 CD'S FOR THE PRICE OF 10) puts this unique legacy of great singing within the reach of all music-lovers. This! complete cycle of recordings represents a major document in the history of sound recording, and one which no collector and enthusiast of great singing will wish to be without. "There is no series of vocal records that have a greater documentary value, that meant more to the development of the phonograph record, or that are as consistently capable of providing pleasure to lovers of great singing. ...One of the most significant recording industry events of the decade." Fanfare

Customer Reviews:

Get It While You Can.......2006-10-13

This may not be easy to get in the USA for very long.....don't miss it.

Essential edition for opera lovers.......2005-02-01

This set gives you the opportunity to follow the entire recording career of one of the greatest singers in Operatic History. Enrico Caruso was the first superstar of the 20th century -- and this without the benefit of mass media. His person and his records were his greatest publicity.

The set begins with Caruso's Italian made recordings. They show a great raw talent. The artistry is lacking with many sobs, over acting and mistaken cues. The 1902 and 1903 clearly show a tenor with a lot to learn. But learn it he did. His 1904 sessions show a mature artist on par with any heard since. His voice matures before your very ears and by 1910, you wonder if you will ever listen to any other tenor the same way again.

The engineering used for this set is wonderful. There is no attempt at all to use the soundstream process of computer sound enhancement as heard on the RCA issued sets. These are near perfect mint conditioned discs copied by engineer extraordinary Ward Marston. They sound like natural 78s, they way Caruso himself must have heard the playbacks at the (RCA) Victor studios.

Also included are outtakes and extra takes. There is a "Celeste Aida" from 1908, complete with a broken high note, previously released by RCA in a 1973 set commemorating the tenor's centenary birthday. But there are new treasures here as well, including extra takes of two of Caruso's greatest recordings, the Italian song "L'Alba separa dalla l'uce ombra" and an aria from Rubinestine's Nerone. Listening to them, one wonders what Caruso could have possible thought inadquate in those long lost altenative takes.

Finally, there is the simple joy of hearing so many things so well sung. Caruso was the pinnacle of the tenor art. He can be compared to no other single tenor since ... he has the brilliant ring of Bjorling, the passion of Gigli, the beauty of Gedda, the youthful enthusiasm of Lanza, the warm tonal quality of Tucker, the pure strength of Corelli, the charasma of Pavarotti and the artestry of Domingo.

Whether you are an opera fan, a voice fan or just a music lover. This set is worth every penny.

Todd Kosovich

Average customer rating: Melodies to miraculously cure the moribund!!! FROM OFFENBACH TO LOPEZ

Le Meilleur de l'Opérette Manufacturer: EMI Records [All429] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B000053W6K Release Date: 2002-04-02

Customer Reviews:

Melodies to miraculously cure the moribund!!!.......2005-09-10

This 2000 3-CD set is a new edition of 2-CD set from 1990 titled "Opérette-Passion" from EMI France. By popular request, this adds to the already mirific collection a third CD containing some of the real glories of mid-XXth century French operettas: Maurice Chevalier, Tino Rossi, Fernandel, Alibert, Denise Duval, Luis Mariano, Georges Guétary, Bourvil, Mathé Altéry, Anny Cordy, Gise Mey and Armand Mestral. The selection is not exhaustive - that would be impossible* - but it does give any listener a major incentive to go ferretting for more of the same and the complete score of some of those genuine masterpieces of charm, humour and melody by Fancis Lopez or Maurice Yvain (among many others). For students of the French language and French opera, this collection is priceless as it gives a very good impression of what makes the French singing voice different from any other: something called "le phrasé", which unfortunately cannot be duplicated or improvised by international stars who simply dabble in French (except maybe the multi-talented Petula Clark). The recordings range from a restored antique of the 20's by Chevalier to full stereo scores from the 70's. The result is a package whose value will never be duplicated in discriminating choice, sound quality and sheer listening enjoyment. One very minor reservation : The dates of the recordings are not indicated as they were in the "Opérette-Passion" collection and the names of the lyricists are not given. The liner notes are composed of a 2-page essay which gives a general outlook of the evolution of French operetta (in French) but could have been a little longer, in my humble opinion. Details like this would have made the difference between a wonderful album for connoisseurs and a genuinely educational tool. * The operettas of Vincent Scotto are not represented. WARNING: These recordings are genuine treasures and are never available for long either individually of collectively, so buying this collection is an absolute no-brainer.

FROM OFFENBACH TO LOPEZ.......2002-08-16

Yesterday ,before going to sleep,you told your wife:I have nothing against FRENCH operettas,but what i want to hear is the songs ,not the dialogue that goes with the genre when you listen to complete works.Here in that collection,all the composers who created that particular form of light music are represented.It is so much more entertaining than traditional opera.Among the highlights are songs from OFFENBACH's works like LA BELLE HÉLENE and LA PÉRICHOLE;MESSENGER's VERONIQUE and MONSIEUR BEAUCAIRE;the famous LA VEUVE JOYEUSE that was successfull around the world;CHRISTINÉ's PHI PHI created the day after armistice in 1918.One of the pleasant surprize for me was hearing songs from LES MOUSQUETAIRES AU COUVENT and one from LA FILLE DE MADAME ANGOT (JADIS,LES ROIS)and another from CIBOULETTE(NOUS AVONS FAIT UN BEAU VOYAGE).MADY MESPLÉ,one of the best singers of the genre is featured on seven songs,and she is always a joy to hear in any role of the repertoire.FRANCIS LOPEZ, who is remembered as the last important composer is well honoured with eight selections with singers like BOURVIL,GEORGES GUÉTARY and LUIS MARIANO.Don't try to resist THE MERRY WIDOW ,she'll get to you one way or another.

Average customer rating: No - the deffect is NOT on EVERY set!!! The Master of Italian Tenor Singing-Get it WARNING-All Original Releases Corrode Because of Dye from a 13 year old kid There are other, better options

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Tracks:

1. Rigoletto, Act I: Studenti! Udite!
2. Rigoletto, Act I: Questa o quella
3. Aida, Act I: Celeste Aida
4. Manon, Act II: Chiudi gli occhi (II Sogno)
5. L'elisir d'amore, Act II: Una furtiva lagrima
6. Mefistofele, Epilogue: Giunto sul passo estremo
7. Germania, Act I: Ah, vieni qui ... No, non chiuder gli occhi vaghi
8. Mefistofele, Act I: Dai campi, dai prati
9. Tosca, Act III: E lucevan le stelle
10. Iris, Act I: Apri la tua finestra
11. Mefistofele, Act I: Dai campi, dai prati
12. Fedora, Act II: Amor ti vieta
13. Aida, Act I: Celeste Aida
14. La Gioconda, Act II: Cielo e mar
15. Pagliacci, Act I: Recitar! mentre preso dal delirio...Vesti la giubba
16. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola (Siciliana)
17. Non t'amo piu
18. La mia canzone
19. Adriana Lecouvreur, Act II: No, pui nobile
20. Luna fedel
21. Un bacio ancora
22. Luna fedel
23. L'elisir d'amore, Act II: Una furtiva lagrima
24. Tosca, Act III: E lucevan le stelle
25. Germania, Act I: Ah, vieni qui ... No, non chiuder gli occhi vaghi
26. Rigoletto, Act IV: La donna e mobile
27. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola (Seciliana)

Tracks:

1. Tu non mi vuoi piu ben
2. Tosca, Act III: E lucevan le stelle
3. Gli Ugonotti (Les Hugenots), Act I: Qui sotto ii ciel
4. Rigoletto, Act I: Questa o quella
5. Rigoletto, Act IV: La donna e mobile
6. L'elisir d'amore, Act II: Una furtiva lagrima...Un solo isante
7. Aida, Act I: Celeste Aida
8. Tosca, Act III: E lucevan le stelle
9. Tosca, Act I: Recondite armonia
10. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola (Siciliana)
11. I Pagliacci, Act I: Recitar! mentre preso dal delirio...Vesti la giubba
12. Maron, Act II: Chiudi gli occhi (II Sogno)
13. Mattinata
14. I pescatori di perle (Les pecheurs de perles), Act I: Mi par d'udir ancora
15. Don Pasquale, Act III: Com'e gentil (Serenata)
16. Carmen, Act II: Il fior che avevi a me tu dato
17. Gli Ugonotti (Les Huguenots), Act I: Ah, quel soave vision
18. La Gioconda, Act II: Cielo e mar
19. Cavalleria Rusticana: Intanto amici...Viva il vino (Brindisi)
20. Marta, Act III: M'appari tutt'amore
21. La Boheme, Act I: Che gelida manina
22. Faust, Act III: Salut demeure chaste et pure
23. Il Trovota, Act III: Di quella pira

Tracks:

1. La Favorita, Act IV: Spirito gentil, ne' sogni miei (Romanza)
2. La forza del destino, Act III: Solenne in quest'ora
3. Aida, Act I: Celeste Aida
4. Triste ritorno
5. Ideale
6. L'Africana (L'Africaine), Act IV: O Mimi, tu piu non torni
7. Rigoletto, Act IV: Bella figlia dell'amore (Quartet)
8. La Boheme, Act IV: O mimi, tu piu non torni
9. Andrea Chenier, Act I: Un di all'azzurro spazio (Improvviso)
10. I Pagliacci, Act I: Recitar! mentre preso dal delirio...Vesti la giubba
11. La Boheme, Act I: O soave fanciulla
12. I prescatori di perle (Les pecheurs de perles), Act I: Del tempio al limitar
13. Don Sebastiano, Act II: Deserto in terra
14. Don Sebastiano, Act II: Deserto in terra
15. Adorables tourments (Valse lente)
16. Lucia di Lammermoor, Act II: Chi mi frena in tal mometno? (Sextet)
17. Rigoletto, Act IV: Bella figlia dell'amore (Quartet)
18. La Boheme, Act III: Addio, dolce svegliare alla mattina
19. Madama Butterfly, Act I: Un po' di vero c'e...Oh quanti occhi fisi

Tracks:

1. Lolita (Spanish Serenade)
2. Rigoletto, Act I: Questa o quella
3. Rigoletto, Act IV: La donna e mobile
4. Il Travatore, Act III: Ah si ben mio
5. Il Trovatore, Act IV: Se m'ami ancor... Ai nostri monti
6. Aida, Act I: Celeste Aida
7. Pour un baiser
8. Tosca, Act I: Recondita armonia
9. Tosca, Act III: E lucevan le stelle
10. Mamma mia che vo' sape
11. La forza del destino, Act III: Della natal sua terra il padre...O tu che in sena agl' angeli
12. Aida, Act IV: O terra addio
13. Aida, Act IV: La fatal pietra
14. La Regina di Saba (Die Konigin von Saba), Act II: Magiche note
15. Carman, Act II: Il fior che avevi a me tu dato
16. Carmen, Act II: La fleur que tu m'avais jetee
17. Gli Ugonotti (Les Huguenots), Act I: Ah, qual soave vision...bianca al par di neve
18. Il Trovatore, Act IV: Quel suon, quelle preci...Ah! che la morte (Miserere)
19. Il Trovatore, Act IV: Quel suon, quelle preci...Ah! che la morte (Miserere)
20. Marta, Act I: Solo, profugo, reietto!

Tracks:

1. Faust, Act I: O mereveille!...A moi les plaisirs
2. Faust, Act III: Siegneur dieu, que voi-je!
3. Faust, Act III: Eh! quoi! toujours seule?
4. Faust, Act III: Il se fait tard...Laisse moi...Eterbekke! O nuit d'amour
5. Faust, Act IV: Que voulez vous messieurs?
6. Faust, Act V: Mon coeur est penetre d'epouvante...Attends!Voici la rue...Alerte! ou vous etes perdus
7. Germania, Act I: Studenti! Udite!
8. Germania, Act I: Ah, vieni qui...no, non chiudi gli occchi vaghi
9. La Gionconda, Act II: Cielo e mar
10. Madama Butterfly, Act I: Amore o grllo dir non saprei
11. Madama Butterfly, Act III: Non ve l'avevo detto...addio fiorito asil
12. For You Alone
13. Otello, Act II: Nell'ore arcane della sua lussuria...Ora e par sempre addio
14. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola (Siciliana)
15. I Pagliacci, Act II: No, pagliaccio non son
16. Addio
17. Il Trovatore, Act II: Mal reggenda all'aspro assalto
18. Il Trovatore, Act IV: Se m'ami ancor...Ai nostri moni

Tracks:

1. Aida Act IV: Gia i sacerdoti adunansi...Misero appien mi festi...Aida a me togliesti
2. Un ballo in machera, Act I: Di tu se fedele
3. La Boheme, Act III: Musette! O gioia della mia dimora...Testa adorata
4. Eternamente
5. Core' ngrato
6. Lo Schiavo (O Escravo), Act II: L'importuna insistenza...Quando nascesti tu
7. Canta pe' me
8. La Boheme, Act II: Io non ho che una povero stanzetta
9. L'elisir d'amore, Act II: Una furtiva lagrima
10. La forza del destino, Act IV: Invano, Alvaro...Le minaccie, i fieri accenti
11. Walter B. Rogers: Love Is Mine
12. Aida, Act I: Se quel quel guerrier io fossi...Celeste Aida
13. Un ballo in maschera, Act III: Forse la soglia attinse...ma se m'efora perderti
14. Je suis seul...Ah, fuyez, douce image
15. Crucifix
16. I Lombardi, Act III: Qual volutta trascorere

Tracks:

1. Marta, Act II: Siam giunti, o giovanette...Questa camera e per voi!...Che vuol dir cio?...Presto, presto andiam
2. Marta, Act II: T'ho raggiunta, sciagurata!...Dormi pur ('Goodnight' Quartet)
3. Tarantella sincera
4. Lucia di Lammermoor, Act II: Chi mi frena in tal momento? (Sextet)
5. Les soirees musicales, No.8: La danza (Tarantella napolitana)
6. Rigoletto, Act IV: Bella figlia dell'amore (Quartet)
7. Dreams Of Long Ago
8. The Lost Chord
9. Because
10. Hosanna
11. Manon, Act II: Manon! Avez-vous peur...On l'appelle Manon
12. La Boheme, Act I: O soave fanciulla
13. Don Carlo, Act I: Domanda al ciel...Dio, che nell'alma infondere
14. Il Trovatore, Act IV: Se m'ami ancor...Ai nostri monti
15. Op. 38, No. 6: Pimpinella (Canzone floretina)
16. Rigoletto, Act III: Ella mi fu rapita!...Parmi veder le lagrime
17. Agnus Dei

Tracks:

1. Manon Lescaut, Act I: Donna non vidi mai
2. Ave Maria
3. Elegie (Song of Mourning)
4. Lasciati amar
5. Guardanno 'a luna
6. Your Eyes Have Told Me What I Did Not Know
7. Fenesta che lucive
8. Stabat Mater: Cujus animam
9. The Palms
10. Cavalleria Rusticana: Mamma, Mamma, quel vino!...Voi dovrete far (Addio alla madre)
11. Otello, Act II: Oh! Mostruosa colpa!..Si, pel ciel
12. Op. 38, No. 1: Serenade de Don Juan
13. Amor mio
14. Manella mia
15. The Palms
16. Trusting Eyes
17. Serenade espagnole
18. Parted
19. Un ballo in maschera, Act I: Amici miei, soldati...La rivedra nell'estasi
20. Un ballo in maschera, Act I: Cosi scritto e lassu...E'scherzo od e follia

Tracks:

1. La Partida
2. El Milagro de la Virgen: Flores purisimas
3. La Traviata, Act I: Libiamo, libiamo (Brindisi)
4. Il Guarany (O Guarani), Act I: Sento una forza indomita
5. Hantis d'amour
6. Carman, Act I: Parle-moi de ma mere ( w Frances Alda)
7. La mia canzone
8. Cielo turchino
9. Pecche
10. Messa da requiem: Ingemisco
11. Il Duca d'Alba, Act IV: Angelo casto e bel
12. Si vous l'aviez compris
13. Les duex serenades: Serenade francaise
14. La procession
15. Le Cid, Act III: Ah! tout est bien fini!...O Souverain, o Juge,o Pere!
16. Luna d'estate
17. 'O sole mio
18. La Reine de Saba, Act II: Faiblesse de la race humaine!...Inspirez-moi, race divine
19. Mia sposa sara la mia bandiera

Tracks:

1. Macbeth, Act IV: O fifgli, o figli miei...Ah, la paterna mano
2. La Boheme, Act IV: Vecchia zimarra, senti
3. Cantique de Noel
4. Sancta Maria
5. Tiempo antico
6. Santa Lucia
7. Op. 6, No. 5: Pourquoi?
8. Eugene Oneguine (Evgeny Onegin), Act II: Pour moi ce jour est tout mystere
9. Op. 102, No. 6: Chanson de juin
10. Andrea Chenier, Act IV: Come un bel di di maggio
11. Samson et Dalila, Act III: Vois ma misere, helas
12. Les pecheurs de perles, Act I: A cette voix quel trouble...Je crois entendre encore
13. Les pecheurs de perles, Act II: De mon amie, fleur endormie
14. Rigoletto, Act IV: Bella figlia dell'amore (Quartet)
15. Verdi: Bella figlia dell'amore (Quartet)
16. Lucia di Lammermoor, Act II: Chi mi frena in tal momento? (Sextet)
17. Lucia di Lammermoor, Act II: Chi mi frena in tal momento? (Sextet)
18. M'appari tutt'amor
19. Op. 5: Musica proibita
20. Uocchie celeste

Tracks:

1. L'alba separa dalla luce l'ombra
2. L'alba separa dalla luce l'ombra
3. Neron, Act II: Oh! lumiere du jour
4. Neron, Act III: Oh! lumiere du jour
5. A la luz de la luna
6. Sei morta ne la vita mia
7. La Partida
8. La forza del destino, Act III: Ne gustare m'e dato un'ora...Sleale! il segreto fu dunque violato
9. Over There...Par la-bas
10. Niedermeyer: Pieta, Signore
11. A Granada
12. Campane a sera
13. Inno di Garibaldi
14. Rosario Bourdon: La Campana di San Giusto
15. Le Regiment de Sambre et Meuse
16. Sultanto a tte
17. Samson et Dalila: Je viens celbrer la victoire
18. Venti scudi!

Tracks:

1. A' Vucchella
2. Vieni sul mar
3. Tu ca nun chiagne
4. L'addio a napoli
5. Nina (Tre giorni son che Nina)
6. Premiere caresse
7. Senza nisciuno
8. Salavator Rosa, Act I: Mia piccirella
9. Memories Of A Concert
10. Scordame
11. Love Me or Not
12. Serse, Act I: Frondi tenere e belle...Ombra mai fu (Largo)
13. Noche feliz
14. Rachel, quand du Seigneur
15. I' m'arricordo 'e Napule
16. Vaghissima sembianza
17. L'Africana (L'Africaine) Act III: Che dicon mai?...Deh, ch'io ritorni
18. Amadis de Gaule, Act III: Bois epais
19. A Dream
20. Petite Messe solennelle: Domine Deus
21. Petite Messe solennelle: Crucifixus

Amazon.com essential recording

From the youthful bloom and impetuous swagger of Enrico Caruso's debut 1902 recordings to the darker, almost baritonal overtones typifying his final sessions before the acoustic horn, the singer's resplendent vocalism and generous performing style remain the archetype for Italian tenors. As a child of the late 19th century, Caruso was prone to embellish upon composers' texts, yet his passion, communicative power, and soaring musicality transcend time. The Italian sessions from 1902 to 1904 and Caruso's recordings with piano between 1904 and 1905, along with two later sides, receive conventional, unaltered transfers. The remaining material is restored via the controversial Soundstream computer process, which fleshes out the lower partials of the voice while compromising its overtones, relegating the orchestral accompaniment to a rumbling backdrop rather than contributing partner. Yet many will find the Soundstream transfers easier on the ear. Those who wish to acquire the complete Caruso in a single package at midprice should not hesitate to purchase this significant set. --Jed Distler

Customer Reviews:

No - the deffect is NOT on EVERY set!!!.......2006-12-08

The deffect that some previous reviewers were so mad about did not happen to my set. After purchasing it for two years and listening to the disks every other day, they are still shiny and beautiful like new. You can't use the word "EVERY" so cavelierly, because you have not listened to EVERY set.

The Master of Italian Tenor Singing-Get it.......2006-05-20

I have been collecting Caruso performance since 1960- of course they were on vinyl- I even had some 78's. I think the 78 and vinyl records produced a warmer tone, but it is a delight to have the Master's performances in one place. My vinyls are worn to shreds.

Except for the lighter and bel canto roles, Caruso is supreme in the Italian and some of the French repetoire. Last night I listened to the Quartet from Martha for the first time in many years. Caruso sings about a 20 second phrase beginning "Dormi
Pur" which had me in tears as it had in the past. The ease of Caruso cadenzas in "La donna e Mobile" and "Una Furtiva Lagrima" put most tenors with a 1/4 of Caruso's vocal weight and size to shame.

There are no American/Swedish or any other hyphenated Carusos. He was unique and I am a Bjoerling freak. I find it
odd that a previous reviwer mentioned Mario Lanza favorably with Caruso.

Lanza rarely performed on an opera stage. On recording his voice seems large but his singing is amateurish. He squeezes, forces, barks and croons. At times one can hear a pretty sound but I do not consider him a major opera singer.

Rudolf Bing's comment that people who heard Richard Tucker were just as lucky as those who heard Caruso is silly. Tucker was excellent but NOT Caruso.

Lauritz Melchior, in the heavy German repetoire and to my mind Otello, is as unique and uncomparable as Caruso is in the Italian and French repetoire.

WARNING-All Original Releases Corrode Because of Dye.......2005-04-24

EVERYONE who bought the ORIGINAL multi-disc release has seen each disc become unplayable through corrosion because of a dye used to print the label side. BMG is well aware of this and has been inundated with demands for replacement.

This set is available in a subsequently released BUDGET compilation, also available through AMAZON. There are no manufacturing defects.

from a 13 year old kid.......2005-03-15

it is a great cd. when they say complete, they mean complete! 12 cds about 70mins each. comes with booklet with recording dates and matrix #s. in cardboardy-leather box. i did not have a probelem with red batwing labels making a clear film. the set is from the 70's but is the quality that great any way? contains private recordings.

There are other, better options.......2004-05-17

I was surprised to see that this set was still available. These transfers were made in the late 1970's at the dawn of the digital era and were state of the art for that time. But in cleaning up the surface noise these old digital transfers seriously flatten out the sound of Caruso's voice.

I would suggest that people interested in Caruso check out the "complete" Caruso series on Naxos with new digital restorations by the great sound engineer/artist Ward Marston. On the Naxos CD's the voice is preserved in a much more natural and subtle sound while all of the other noises are eliminated as much as possible. It's much more satisfying and true to the original recordings than these old RCA transfers. If you're going to spend $130.00 you should have the best available. It's only fair to Caruso.

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Toujours Moi - New '99 Axelle Red Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DEMKL Release Date: 1999-05-25

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