Ich Bin Wie Ich Bin [Import]

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1. Ich Kann Ihn Versteh'n (I Know Him So Well) {From Chess}
2. Jeder Gegen Jeden: Allein (Nobody's Side) {From Chess}
3. Stunde Der Clowns (Send in the Clowns) {From a Little Night Music}
4. We've Got Tonight - Steve Barton, Angelika Milster
5. Wie Soll Ich Ihn Nur Lieben (I Don't Know How to Love Him) {From Jesus
6. Wein' Nicht Um Mich, Argentinien (Don't Cry for Me Argentina) {From Evi
7. Erinnerung {From Cats}
8. Tanz Im Feuer (Flashdance... What a Feeling) {From Flashdance}
9. Weil's Aus Liebe War (What I Did for Love) {From a Chorus Line}
10. Alles, Ich Will Alles Heut' Nacht (All of You) - Steve Barton, Angelika Milster
11. Er Allein (Only He Has the Power to Move Me) {From Starlight Express}
12. Ich Bin Wie Ich Bin (...und Dazu Steh Ich) (I Am What I Am) {From la Ca

Ich Bin Wie Ich Bin,Angelika Milster,Universal/Polydor,World Music
Bach: Matthaus-Passion (St Matthew Passion) BWV 244 /Bostridge * Selig * Rubens * Scholl * Gura * Henschel * Collegium Vocale * Herreweghe (+CD-Rom)
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  • a voice teacher and early music fan
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  • My favorite too!
  • Excellent work - but problems with sound level
Bach: Matthaus-Passion (St Matthew Passion) BWV 244 /Bostridge * Selig * Rubens * Scholl * Gura * Henschel * Collegium Vocale * Herreweghe (+CD-Rom)
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ASIN: B00002R0ZL
Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

  1. Kommt, ihr Toechter, helft mir klagen
  2. Da Jesus diese Rede vollendet hatte
  3. Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen
  4. Da versammleten sich die Hohenpriester / Ja nicht auf das fest / Da nun Jesus war zu Bethanien / Wozu dienet dieser Unrat / Da das Jesus merkete
  5. Du lieber Heiland du
  6. Buss und Reu
  7. Da ging hin der Zwoelfen einer
  8. Blute nur, du liebes Herz
  9. Aber am ersten Tage der suessen Brot / Wo willst du, dass wir dir bereiten / Er sprach: Gebet ihn in die Stadt / Un sie wurden sehr betrubt / Herr, bin ich's
  10. Ich bin's, ich sollte buessen
  11. Er antwortete und sprach:
  12. Wiewohl mein Herz in Traenen schwimmt
  13. Ich willdir mein Herze schenken
  14. Und da sie den Lobgesang gesprochen hatten
  15. Erkenne mich, mein Hueter
  16. Petrus aber antwortete
  17. Ich will hier bei dir stehen
  18. Da kam Jesus mit ihnen zu einem Hofe
  19. O Schmerz! hier zittert das gequaelte Herz
  20. Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen
  21. Und ging hin ein wenig
  22. Der Heiland faellt vor seinem Vater nieder
  23. Gerne will ich mich bequemen
  24. Und er kam zu seinen Juengern
  25. Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh' allzeit
  26. Und er kam und fand sie aber schlafend
  27. So ist mein Jesus nun gefangen / Sind Blitze, sind Donner in Wolken verschwunden
  28. Und siehe, einer aus denen
  29. O Mensch, bewein' dein Suende gross

Tracks:

  1. Ach! nun ist mein Jesus hin
  2. Die aber Jesum gegriffen hatten
  3. Mir hat die Welt trueglich gericht't
  4. Und wiewold viel falsche Zeugen herzutraten
  5. Mein Jesus schweigt zu falschen Luegen stille
  6. Geduld, Geduld!
  7. Und der Hohepriester antwortete / Er ist des Todes schuldig / Da speieten sie aus in sein Angesicht / Weissage uns, Christe
  8. Wer hat dich so geschlagen
  9. Petrus aber sass draussen im Palast / Wahrlich, du bist auch einer von denen
  10. Erbarme dich
  11. Bin ich gleich von dir gewichen
  12. Das Morgens aber heilten alle Hohenpriester / Was gehet uns das an / Und er warf die Silberlinge in den Tempel
  13. Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder
  14. Sie heilten aber einen Rat
  15. Befiehl du deine Wege
  16. Auf das Fest aber hatte der Landpfleger / Lass in kreuzigen!
  17. Wie wunderbarlich ist doch diese Strafe
  18. Der Landpfleger sagte
  19. Er hat uns allen wohlgetan
  20. Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben
  21. Sie schrieen aber noch mehr / Lass in kreuzigen! / Da aber Pilatus sahe / Sein Blut komme uber uns / Da gab er ihnen Barrabam los
  22. Erbarm es Gott
  23. Koennen Traenen meiner Wangen

Tracks:

  1. Da nahmen Kriegsknechte / Gegruesset seist du, Judenkoenig / Und speieten ihn an
  2. O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden
  3. Und da sie ihn verspottet hatten
  4. Ja! freilich will in uns das Fleisch und Blut
  5. Komm, suesses Kreuz
  6. Und da sie an die Staette kamen / Der du den Tempel Gottes zerbrichst / Desgleichen auch die Hohenpreister / Andern hat er geholfen / Desgleichen schmaeheten ihn
  7. Ach, Golgatha, unsel'ges Golgatha
  8. Sehet Jesus hat die hand
  9. Und von der sechsten Stunde / Der rufet dem Elias / Und bald lief einer unter ihnen / Halt, lass sehen / Aber Jesus schriee abermals laut
  10. Wenn ich einmal soll scheiden
  11. Und siehe da, der Vorhang im Tempel zerriss / Wahrlich, dieser ist Gottes Sohn gewesen / Und es waren viel Weiber da
  12. Am Abend da es kuehle war
  13. Mache dich, mein Herze, rein
  14. Und Joseph nahm den Leib / Herr, wir haben gedacht / Pilatus sprach zu ihnen
  15. Nun ist der Herr zu Ruh gebracht
  16. Wir setzen uns mit Traenen nieder

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The St. Matthew Passion, Bach's monumental retelling of the story of the Last Supper and the arrest and execution of Jesus, typically runs from two-and-a-half to three hours. Yet this performance makes the time... well, not exactly fly past (consider the subject matter), but it's not tedious for even a second. Much of the credit for this goes to the marvelous Evangelist, Ian Bostridge. He's an outstanding narrator: the clear tone and diction, skillful timing, and intense involvement with words that made him a famous lieder singer are all in evidence; his part consists of nothing but recitative, yet he holds your interest unfailingly. Franz-Josef Selig gives a more dramatic reading of Jesus than you usually hear these days--he may be a bit too "operatic" for some listeners, but he really communicates his character's very human anguish and sorrow. Similarly, soprano Sibylla Rubens, tenor Werner Güra, and bass Dietrich Henschel sometimes unleash a bit too much vibrato for some tastes, but their singing is full-throated and attractive and they're very sensitive to the nuances in the text and music. Superstar countertenor Andreas Scholl is the standout--he combines unearthly purity with very earthly feeling and blends beautifully with the baroque instruments. The real stars of the record, however, are Philippe Herreweghe and his remarkable choir and orchestra. This conductor and his musicians (especially his radiant choir, Collegium Vocale) have always been superb at conveying warmth, devotion, and contemplation, but intense joy, anguish, or anger have sometimes seemed beyond them. Not here: they cover the full emotional range of this work--from reverent reflection to anguished remorse to churning fury--without ever crossing the line into melodrama or sacrificing clarity.

On top of all this, you get a CD-ROM chock full of interesting and well-organized information (in English, German, and French): texts as well as an overview with a timeline of Bach's life, a discussion of how the work is put together, marvelous graphics, sound clips, and an extensive interview with Herreweghe himself. A superb accompaniment to a superb release. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful.......2007-02-03

Do not hesitate for a moment to purchase this CD/CD ROM package. I researched thoroughly the many recordings of this work, and I am very pleased to have decided on this one. It is a gorgeous, moving recording.

5 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-01-08

Bach (1685-1750), a Lutheran, was specifically asked by St. Thomas' Church, Leipzig, to supply a non-theatrical Passion. In this context passion stands for the act of passive suffering, of watching and occasonally empathising in the suffering of Christ, a development which began in the Middle Ages when the church took steps to popularise the Bible. When sung, the role of the Evangelist would be taken by a tenor and that of Jesus by a bass. As various instruments were added they began to be associated with certain roles and as with opera any dramatic action in the text occurred during the recitative. The chorus has two functions: to participate in the action and then to reflect upon it, such reflections provided by the chorales which were familiar Lutheran hymns.
The St. Matthew Passion was composed for the Good Friday service at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig in 1727. As time went on Bach revised and added other pieces and subsequently this Passion became the grandest and the largest of his works. He used a Double Chorus, included a third soprano group for the opening and close of Part One, two orchestras split so that they either accompanied the first or the second chorus, four soloists who carry specific parts and a number of other singers who have other roles. The Gospel of Matthew, Chapters 26 and 27 plus traditional Lutheran chorales and meditative poems (by Henrici also known as Picander) provide the text.The Evangelist narrates the action scene by scene.
Although the work as a whole is somewhat heavy and sombre there are some lighter moments to treasure, and none more delightful than the soprano aria in Part One "Ich will dir mein Herze schenken" (I will give my heart to Thee). Part two contains the best known and loved aria from the work "Erbarme dich,mein Gott" (Have mercy, my God) for alto and violin obligato and pizzicato bass. The death is terse but dramatic as is the earthquake following with the heartrending crying "Walrlich dieser ist Gottes Sohn gewesen" (Truly this was the Son of (God). It all ends with a Sarabande-like chorale bidding Jesus to rest in peace.
The packageing of this edition is outstanding; the booklet includes absolutely all the documentation that one may need to fully comprehend this monumental work of Bach's. In addition, the the 3 CD's, there is a CD-Rom that explains the entire procedure for the production of this recording (in 3 languages:French,English and German).
The performance itself is excellent and beyond reproach. Ian Bostridge is all that one would desire in a tenor Evangelist; a joy just to hear his voice. Andreas Scholl gives one of the most emotional performances I have ever heard from him; he tends to be somewhat 'laid-back' in some renditons, but not in this one. Just my opinion; all you Scholl fans, don't get excited!!!!!I suggest you allow yourself an entire day to explore this wonderful musical experience.

5 out of 5 stars The True Drama of the St. Matthew Passion.......2006-04-11

There are gratefully many recordings of Bach's great St. Matthew Passion from which to choose, and the approaches to this long and mighty work of inspiration are varied. While this listener cut his teeth of the old Klemperer recording now re-mastered from the LP days to CD, this recording under the sensitive and commanding control of Philippe Herreweghe has become the recording most favored for return listenings, especially during the Holy Week. Herreweghe obviously knows the work from intense study, a fact that gives him all the stamina to make the overall Passion work both musically and dramatically.

Herreweghe draws sumptuous playing from his Collegium Vocale Orchestra and Chorus, keeping the period sound intact while adding the contemporary trend for finding the operatic aspects of the work in the lead of all the other recordings. Of course he has an extraordinary group of soloists who give definitive performances. The leading actor is the Evangelist who guides us through the arrest and assassination the Jesus according to the Gospel of Matthew: Ian Bostridge not only has a beautiful tenor voice, rich and warm, but he also offers perfect enunciation of the text and delivers his comments with the exact amount of propelling drama. The role of Jesus is strongly delivered by Franz-Josef Selig and matches his competition (Fischer-Dieskau, Quasthoff and Goerne included!) in conveying both the agony and the transcendence of Bach's lines.

Add to this strong matrix the exquisite singing of Andreas Scholl and the solo work by Sibylla Rubens, Werner G?ra, Dietrich Henschel, Dominik Worner, Elisabeth Hermans, Susan Hamilton and Frits Vanhulle and the beauty of the drama is perfect. This is truly the most dramatic performance of Bach's most dramatic Passion and one to cherish for years. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, April 06

5 out of 5 stars My favorite too!.......2005-09-17

I own six different St. Matthew Passion recordings, and this is my favorite. Herrweghe gets it right. I am not a stickler for HIP, but prefer it. In my opinion this is the most balanced high quality HIP treatment of the St. Matthew available. Get it!

4 out of 5 stars Excellent work - but problems with sound level.......2005-05-29

I have no complaints about the performance, with the exception of two points: (1) the bass can at times sound too sharp and loud; (2) there is a bit of showing off, desire to impress the listener. Otherwise the work is awesome, but I am irritated by the recording quality. I thought that I would get used to it, but as I continue to listen to it, it irritates me more and more. The sound level is unequal. It is either too low, or annoyingly too high. I simply cannot just turn on the CD and listen through without adjusting volume levels all the time. Music becomes too quiet, then it bursts into sudden loudness, sharp, unpleasant sounds, which is extremely vexing. This is the main reason for my not listening to this recording more often. To add insult to injury, the bonus CD does not work on my computer, but freezes and muddles up. If I knew about this, I wouldn't have bought these CDs. Fortunately, I have also Herreweghe I, which I prefer to this one. But my all time favourite is - HARNONCOURT.
Bryn Terfel - Opera Arias / MET, Levine
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Bryn Terfel - Opera Arias / MET, Levine
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ASIN: B000001GP8
Release Date: 1996-04-09

Tracks:

  1. Le nozze di Figaro: Non pirai, farfallone amoroso
  2. Don Giovanni: Deh, vieni alla finestra
  3. Don Giovanni: Madamina, il catalogo uesto
  4. Cosi fan tutte: Rivolgete a lui lo sguardo
  5. Die Zauberfl Der Vogelfer bin ich ja
  6. Tannher: Wie Todesahnung Drung deckt die Lande...O du mein holder Abendstern
  7. Der Fliegende Holler: Die Frist ist um
  8. Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Allez!...Pour te livrer combat...Seintille, diamant
  9. Faust: Vous qui faites l'endormie
  10. Prince Igor: Ni sna ni otdycha izmucennoj duse
  11. Don Pasquale: Bella siccome un angelo
  12. La Cenerentola: Miei rampolli femminini
  13. Macbeth: Perfidi! All'anglo contra me v'unite!
  14. Falstaff: Ehi! paggio!...L'Onore!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Look out world.......2006-01-20

Maestro Terfel throws down the vocal gauntlet in this tour de force offering of selected opera arias and dares any male singer, future or current, to pick it up. From the elegance and humor of Mozart, to the giddy delights of Rossini, and the vocal power of Verdi, Bryn Terfel diplays clearly why he is the preeeminent bass-baritone of our age. Short of some misguided forays into American Musical Theater, there seems to be nothing that this proetean singer cannot do. James Levine leads the bravura Met Orchestra with equal parts style and substance. A must have for a fan of great singing and artful music making.

4 out of 5 stars What fun!.......2005-11-22

This is definitely the best recording of the selections chosen from "le Nozze de Figaro" I have ever heard. Terfel has a wonderful sense of musical humour, and is able to make his voice do seemingly, whatever he likes. In fact I think one could liken his voice to a big red bouncy ball, it's so round and fun to play with, you can tell that he himself has fun using it. However this is the only one of his albums I have really fallen in love with, in spite of listening to quite a few. Some of the same pieces are on his other cds, but not as well-sung as in this one.

5 out of 5 stars I LOVE YOU, BRYN!.......2005-06-03

Terfel is amazing. The voice is warm, wide and sensous, and the acting is top-notch. This recital is the best recording I have heard of him outside full operas, where he is (of course) at his best. Every peice on it is a gem, but especially the first five Mozart arias. You will never hear a better Catologue Aria. I make it a point to listen to his at least once a week.
If you are an opera lover and (God forbid!) have not yet stumbled upon Terfel, this is an excellent introduction. And by the way, you needn't be a singer to appreciate his voice - I know very little of the technicalities of singing (about as much as a year in the church choir can give you), but I play the violin and we violinists are very keen on singers who know what they are doing. In the words of my violin teacher, Terfel is "charming!"

5 out of 5 stars awesome.........2004-03-10

this is an awesome cd. if you're a fan of Bryn Terfel, you should buy this. you'll enjoy every song in this cd. I also recommend his recital dvd.

ps) don't listen to what the guy under my review said. i don't think this person knows how to sing.

1 out of 5 stars Why do people think this guy can SING???.......2004-02-09

It baffles me that people think that Bryn Terfel is a great singer. It sounds like he is SINGING HOLDING HIS NOSE CLOSED. Absolutely AWFUL. Just because you can sing LOUD and POWERFUL does NOT mean you are GOOD. I would rather listen to my dishwasher running than this stuff!! The TONE of the voice is what matters to MOST people, and this guy doesn't have it. If you want to hear a beautiful voice, do yourself a favor and go buy Josh Groban's new CD, Closer. You won't regret it!!
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ASIN: B0007QOERC
Release Date: 2007-05-14

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:

5 out of 5 stars 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 !

5 out of 5 stars 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.

4 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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!
La Stupenda ~ The Supreme Voice of Joan Sutherland
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La Stupenda ~ The Supreme Voice of Joan Sutherland
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ASIN: B00005OC0E
Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

  1. Attila: Santo Di Patria... Allor Che I Forti Corrono - Joan Sutherland
  2. Lakme: Viens, Mallika... Dome Epais Le Jasmin - Joan Sutherland/Jane Berbie
  3. Les Contes D'Hoffmann: Les Oiseaux Dans La Charmille - Joan Sutherland
  4. Die Zauberflote: O Zittre Nicht, Mein Lieber Sohn... Zum Leiden Bin Ich Auserkoren - Joan Sutherland
  5. Linda Di Chamounix: Ah! Tardai Troppo... O Luce Di Quest'anima - Joan Sutherland
  6. Semiramide: Serbami Ognor Si Fido - Joan Sutherland/Marilyn Horne
  7. Beatrice Di Tenda Bellini: Eccomi Pronta... Deh, Se Un'urna - Joan Sutherland/Ambrosian Singers
  8. La Fille Du Regiment Donizetti: Pour Ce Contrat Fatal... Ah! Salut A La France - Joan Sutherland/Chor Of The ROHCG
  9. La Traviata: Un Di Felice - Joan Sutherland/Carlo Bergonzi
  10. The Bohemian Girl: I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls - Joan Sutherland
  11. Home Sweet Home - Joan Sutherland
  12. Casanova: Nuns' Chorus - Joan Sutherland/Ambrosian Light Opr Chor
  13. Lucia Di Lammermoor: (O Giusto Cielo!)... Il Dolce Suono Mi Colpi Di Sua Voce!... Ardon Gl'incensi.. - Joan Sutherland/Chor De L'Opera De Paris/Rene Duclos

Tracks:

  1. Norma: Sediziose Voci... Casta Diva - Joan Sutherland/Chor Of The ROHCG/Douglas Robinson
  2. Alcina: Tornami A Vagheggiar - Joan Sutherland
  3. Con For Coloratura Soprano, Op.82: Andante - Joan Sutherland
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  6. Rigoletto: Gualtier Malde... Caro Nome - Joan Sutherland/Riccardo Cassinelli/Christian Du Plessis/John Gibbs/Ambrosian Opr Chor
  7. Esclarmonde Massenet: Esprits De L'air! Esprits De L'onde! ... Roland! Roland! Roland! - Joan Sutherland/Huguette Tourangeau/John Alldis Chor
  8. Operette: Where Are The Songs We Sung? - Joan Sutherland
  9. The Boys From Syracuse: Falling In Love With Love - Joan Sutherland/Ambrosian Light Opr Chor
  10. I Puritani: Son Vergin Vezzosa - Joan Sutherland/Margreta Elkins/Pierre Duval/Ezio Flagello
  11. Turandot: In Questa Reggia - Joan Sutherland/Luciano Pavarotti/John Alldis Choir/Wandsworth School Boys' Choir/Russell Burgess
  12. Tristan Und Isolde: Mild Und Leise Wie Er Lachelt - Joan Sutherland
  13. Adriana Lecouvreur: Poveri Fiori - Joan Sutherland
  14. La Sonnambula: Ah! Non Giunge Uman Pensiero - Joan Sutherland/London Opr Chor/Terry Edwards

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars La Stupenda at her best.......2007-05-06

This 2 CD set is entitled "La Stupenda," which creates extremely high expectations. Joan Sutherland meets those expectations on this CD; she is, indeed, "La Stupenda." One of the interesting aspects of this set is Dame Joan's singing some non operatic works (such as "Home Sweet Home" or "Where Are the Songs We Sung?" or "Falling in Love with Love"). In the end, this is a wonderful compilation of the art of Joan Sutherland.

First, let's consider a sampling of the cuts on these CDs.

"O Zittre Nicht" is from Mozart's "Magic Flute" and it is a challenge to sopranos, with its series of staccato high notes. Sutherland essays this well. There are some nice trills; she hits the high notes well. The series of (treacherous) high notes toward the end is handled very nicely by Sutherland. In short, she scintillates, with a closing high note well hit.

From Donizetti's "Linda di Chamounix," she sings "O luce di questi'anima." Her voice and technique are well suited for Donizetti (and Bellini). The cantabile is smoothly sung. The cabaletta is rollicking. Her coloratura technique is on target; the ornamentation is compelling. There are trills, runs, high notes and other ornamentation well done. The close is nice (although there may be a bit of a scoop on the final high note).

From "Beatrice di Tenda" (by Bellini), we hear ""Eccomi pronta. . .Deh, se un'urna." The cantabile is sung well. She hits notes clearly. The spirited cabaletta follows. Sutherland exhibits somewhat less ornamentation than usual, but trills are well done and, overall, the piece is nicely sung. The close features clean high notes.

"Home Sweet Home." This kind of illustrates Joan Sutherland's work nicely. I can hardly make out the words (and it is sung in English). But it is an interesting version. She sings the song straight, without overpowering the song with operatic technique (an occasional trill actually works out well).

Elsewhere, I have commented on her 1959 version of the "Mad Scene" from "Lucia di Lammermoor" (from her album "The Greatest Hits").

"Falling in Love with Love" is an interesting cut. This is a classic Rodgers and Hart song. Sutherland sings it pretty well, and one can pick up the words cleanly. However, one might compare this with Anna Moffo's version, which is more musical. Sutherland's version is a bit too operatic for what the song is about.

Finally, "Ah non giunge" from Bellini's "La Sonnambula," a great coloratura tune! This is taken at a sprightly pace. Sutherland exhibits good coloratura technique. There is nice ornamentation. She precisely nails high notes. In the repeat, the florid singing ramps up. This is a compelling version, with series of staccato high notes to close the work out.

Thus, this 2 CD set is a welcome entrée to the body of work of Dame Joan Sutherland. Sometimes (as with "Home Sweet Home") one has a hard time picking out the words. But with Sutherland, the skills and techniques create a compelling oeuvre that is well worth attending to.

5 out of 5 stars this is the one to buy.......2007-04-18

I'm not an opera expert I just enjoy it. La Stupenda has the best of Joan Sutherland in a two CD set and it's amazing. She looked like a nice, quiet housewife but an indescribalbe voice. Her aria from Norma gave me chills and her version of "I Dreamed I Dwelt in Marble Halls" is flat out one of the prettiest things I've ever heard.

5 out of 5 stars La Stupenda lives up to her name.......2006-11-12

Joan Sutherland was undeniably one of the greatest operatic sopranos of the 20th century. This comprehensive two-CD retrospective of her long career will delight her many fans, and serve as a fitting introduction for those unfamiliar with her artistry. The two CDs span a period of nearly thirty years, from 1959 to 1988, with the majority of the 27 tracks recorded during the 1960s and 1970s, when her voice was at its' astounding best. Sutherland was renowned first and foremost as a dramatic coloratura, and her supple technique is brilliantly illustrated in selections such as the Mad Scene from Lucia di Lammermoor; Doll Song from The Tales of Hoffmann; Queen of the Night aria from The Magic Flute; and the seldom-performed Concerto for Coloratura Soprano by Gliere. As her career progressed, her voice became larger and more powerful, as demonstrated by the Liebestod from Wagner's Tristan and Isolde, and In Questa Reggia from Puccini's Turandot. Lastly, Sutherland was a diva who was not afraid to let her hair down once in a while, and we are treated to lighter selections such as Where are the songs we sung? by Noel Coward, and Falling in love with love, by Rogers and Hart. Highly recommended for all lovers of great singing.

5 out of 5 stars La Stupenda, Amore, amore, amore.......2006-01-28

I adore this woman's voice. And I love this cd. I was really happy to find an aria of "Esclarmonde" which is virtually impossible to find as well as some of the more lesser known works of hers such as Mozart's Queen of Night, although I wish she had done a recording of the revenge aria (Der Holle Roche) The whole cd was wonderful to hear but if I had to make on complaint it's that I didn't buy her Isolde's Liebestod but the woman can sing Lucia better than just about anyone so I'll forgive her for not sticking with the Wagner. In fact I am thrilled that she chose Lucia over Isolde because frankly acting and interperation was never her strong suit, it was the pure beauty of her voice. It's always a grand pleasure to listen to Joan kick butt in any coloratura arias but of course she set the bar so high that there is yet a coloratura since her that can do those arias half as well. She has spoiled me for life and that's why she is La Stupenda.

5 out of 5 stars La Stupenda - well deserved title for Joan.......2006-01-12

I am not an opera expert by any stretch of the imagination - but I love opera. I love the expertise and beautiful voices of these hardworking singers. When I first heard Joan sing, it was from a recording she made late in her career and I honestly thought, what's the big deal about her? So, I decided to get The Art of Prima Donna album, and all I have to say is WOW! In her prime, this woman was a fantastic singer! While she wasn't the dramatist like Callas was (I also love Callas), her range and the way she hit each note so precisely was amazing! So, I bought La Stupenda. I loved the piece she did from Handel's Alcia and the fantastic Rossini duet she did with Marilyn Horn. The entire album is wonderful. I particularly like how Joan's high notes are never screechy - she makes those high notes sound so effortless. I also appreciate how she had such control over her vibrato - not too trilly (I like trilly - especially by Beverly Sills - however, not every song should be all trill). Finally, I think that Joan was one of the few sopranos that didn't try to drown everyone out. When she sang a duet, she blended with the other singer - how rare! Not all singers seem to be able to accomplish that - duets shouldn't be a competition. This album is worth every penny. Joan was one of the great singers of the 20th century and she deserves her title of La Stupenda!
Artistry of Elly Ameling (Coll)
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ASIN: B00007KMSJ
Release Date: 2003-10-14

Tracks:

  1. Matthaus-Passion
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  3. Weihnachts-Oratorium
  4. Juditha Triumphans
  5. Messiah
  6. Crudel Tiranno Amor
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Elly Ameling now more available .......2007-03-07

I had a 33 rpm album of Elly Ameling singing Schubert lieder accompanied by piano and clarinet at times. It was one of my all time favorite albums so I have been disappointed that I have not been able to find it anywhere on CD.

Now I can just buy this excellent collection. So much music in one place! Since I confess that I am far from an expert on the rest of her records, I look forward to hearing her sing many other styles and composers.

I think it is silly to criticize her for not singing Wagner, for example, since her version of many songs, especially lieder, are nothing short of sublime. I would like to hear how many Wagnerians sing Schubert or Mozart.

I doubt if they could approach the skill and soul with which Elly Ameling sings lieder.

5 out of 5 stars Delight in every note.......2006-03-10

To speak as briefly as possible about this superb collection from an equally superb singer, what can I say but that Ms Ameling possessed a voice that shone with radiant warmth and star-like shimmer? And unlike many another light lyric soprano, Elly Ameling was possessed of a very high standard of musicianship, considerable intelligence, and a sort of immediate charm that captivates the listener.

So many of her recordings have still to be released on CD, but this 5CD-set goes some way towards remedying the situation. The repertoire spans a wide variety - French mèlodies, Lieder, light-hearted "sentimental" songs, Bach, etc. - and in each piece, Ms Ameling shows that quality of pearl-like beauty. It is a beauty which is also extremely pretty - a beauty of voice that is never overbearing and over-ripe, but perfectly blossoming upon the tree of inspiration.

I recommend this set unequivocally. It truly is sheer delight.

5 out of 5 stars While they last..........2005-05-17

Elly Ameling held the quiet stage for recitals of great artistry and dignity for several decades and sadly most of the enormously successful CDs of her long career output are now unavailable. For those who have little access to the documentation of this very special artist, this box set is a must. It is a compilation of many of her recordings with differing accompanists, conductors, orchestras and composers. And while not all of the choices for inclusion here would be considered her greatest moments, there are enough works that sustain the warm memories of the little Dutch hausfrau who quietly and simply paid homage to composers with her clear and intelligent musicianship and radiant voice.

Ameling was known to schedule recitals of Schubert cycles and songs and in the afterglow of her performance answer the demand for curtain calls with additional Schubert melodies: she gifted her audience with the dignity of honoring a composer's works by maintaining the focus on that composer rather than milk the audience with the usual encore applause-getting favorites. And special moments such as quietly and pensively strolling through the orchestra during the Mahler 4th symphony to arrive at front stage, unapplauded, just in time for the opening line of her singing - those simple homage to composers and collaborators made her selfless manner endearing to audiences.

Despite the fact that Ameling's voice was on the small side she was always able to muster the projection to carry her message solidly in context with an orchestra. Yes, other more famous singers have recorded Ravel's quintessentially French SHEHERAZADE, but few have the perfection of diction and aura of mystery that Ameling maintained. Whether singing with piano or orchestra, or interpreting Bach, Mozart, Handel, and Vivaldi with the same degree of involvement as Brahms and Schumann and Schubert, Elly Ameling spanned a career that engendered passionate commitment from her fans. And this boxed set is a pocket full of memories to be treasured. Buy it before this too becomes unavailable. Grady Harp, May 05

5 out of 5 stars Treasures From a Treasure.......2004-09-25

Treasures from a Treasure.

Ameling, one of the world's most beloved recitalists is captured here in a 5 CD collection offering some of her most beautiful recordings of song. While we are used to her perfection in songs of Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Faure and Hahn, an added joy is her "pop" side, tackling - without a whiff of pretension, Porter, Kern, Gershwin, Ellington, et al.

What an absolute joy it is listening to this amazing artist sing these songs with an almost uncanny natural ease. There is no resorting to a "pop" voice and yet most of these pop standards songs sound as though they could have been written for her. Clean attacks, sometimes a bit of the pop technique of hanging on to a consonant longer than a classical artist normally would shows an appreciation and understanding of the style. Still, there is never once a compromise of her vocal beauty.

I like the way the songs have been arranged for her voice in that she sort of sings them clean, unaffected in the first half and then lets loose and kinda "swings" with it adding embellishments but never really changing her voice (Price, von Stade and other favorite singers of mine seem to have always added a breathy quality to much of their crossover material.)

Ameling doesn't resort to trying to "let her hair down" or get down and dirty, but rather the honest with which she approaches every one of these songs shows how much she enjoys singing them and her style is as refreshing as stumbling onto a cool spring on a sweltering summer's afternoon. A wonderful surprise.

5 out of 5 stars More than fully earned praise for an exceptional singer........2003-07-15

As I had the privilige of hearing this outstanding Lied-singer during her long career in Holland and being the proud possessor of almost all her recordings, I cannot but fully agree with the professional and joyful review of Mr. Robert Holliston from Victoria, B.C. Canada.
Yes, it is unbelievable that of about the 150 recordings Mrs. Ameling made during her long career (for the greater part of course on the 'oldfashioned' LP's, as well as the innumerable Dutch live-recorded radio-concerts), so few CD's have been released.
Speaking of tradition: it was the page-turner of the Wigmore Hall in London who told Mrs. Ameling after her first recital in this hall, that she reminded him of Elisabeth Schumann. (And he certainly didn't mean her looks only!)
For those who are eager to hear her singing Ravel's Shéhérazade (just one example of stirring imagination combined with her Art of Singing) I can tell you that Philips released a 2-box CD of this work in 1999, combined with Debussy's La Damoiselle élue and a compilation of French mélodies, i.e. Debussy, Fauré, Duparc, Satie. One of the gems is Caplet's Le Corbeau et le Renard which even make children, who know the fables of La Fontaine, revel in the singing of the quarrelsome birds....
Her brilliant accompanyist is Rudolf Jansen. Let us cherish great artists in their art!
The Very Best of Thomas Hampson
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • An Homage to a Great Artist
  • superb vocals
The Very Best of Thomas Hampson
Marc Barrard , Thomas Hampson , Csaba Airizer , Georges Bizet , Charles Wakefield Cadman , Stephen Foster , Charles Gounod , Edvard Grieg , Charles Tomlinson Griffes , Imre (Emmerich) Kalman , Erich Wolfgang Korngold , Franz Lehar , Gustav Mahler , Jules Massenet , Giacomo Meyerbeer , Gioachino Rossini , Franz Schubert , Robert Schumann , Johann II Strauss , Ambroise Thomas , Giuseppe Verdi , Richard Wagner , Carl Maria von Weber , Antonio de Almeida , Antonio Pappano , Eugene Kohn , and Fabio Luisi
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ASIN: B0006VYEI2
Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

  1. La Ran La Lera...Largo Al Factotum
  2. O Sainte Medaille...Avant De Quitter Ces Lieux
  3. Ce Breuvage...Vision Fugitive
  4. C'est Toi...Au Fond Du Temple Saint - Placido Domingo
  5. La Fatigue Alourdit Mes Pas...Comme Une Pale Fleur
  6. Ecoute!...Dieu, Tu Semas Dans Nos Ames
  7. C'est Mon Jour Supreme
  8. Tout Est Desert...Son Regard
  9. Ove Son Io?...Vada In Fiamme
  10. Perfidi! All'Anglo Contro Me...Pieta, Rispetto Amore
  11. Di Provenza Il Mar, Il Suol
  12. E Sogno? O Realta?
  13. Komm!
  14. Der Garten Des Herzens
  15. Lied Des Venezianischen Gondoliers
  16. Le Lazzarone
  17. L'Ultimo Ricordo

Tracks:

  1. Mein Sehnen, Mein Wahnen
  2. Wo Berg' Ich Mich?...So Weih' Ich Mich Den Rachgewalten
  3. Wie Todesahnung...O Du Mein Holder Abendstern
  4. Gruss Op.48 No.1
  5. Im Wunderschonen Monat Mai
  6. Aus Meinen Tranen Spriessen
  7. Die Rose, Die Lilie
  8. Ich Will Meine Seele Tauchen
  9. Ich Grolle Nicht
  10. Gute Nacht
  11. Die Post
  12. Blicke Mir Nicht In Die Lieder
  13. Ich Atmet' Einen Linden Duft
  14. Ich Bin Der Welt Abhanden Gekommen
  15. Von Der Schonheit
  16. O Vaterland, Du Machst Bei Tag
  17. Als Flotter Geist
  18. Komm, Zigany
  19. An Old Song Re-Sung
  20. At Dawning (I Love You) Op.29 No.1 - Armen Guzelimian
  21. Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
  22. Beautiful Dreamer

Album Description

Details TBA. EMI. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Gorgeous, Natural Sound........2007-08-04

Thomas Hampson, like Bryn Terfel, is a favored baritone for a reason. He has accomplished the natural tone and beautiful phrasing that all singers strive for throughout their carreers. The only way I could possibly see where the writer of the previous negative review was coming from is if he had been taught to sing in the early twenitieth century when the throaty, dark tone and unnatural phrasing and pronounciations were in vogue. This is an excellent recording of an excellent musician.

5 out of 5 stars SImply Untrue.......2006-08-16

The previous review is simply a gross falsification. I have been an obsessed opera fan for a long time, and Thomas Hampson is a truly special singer. He is not the possesor of the largest or most interesting voice, which he will tell you and indeed says so all the time. His commitment to text, his willingness to search out parts to fit his voice, and his dedication to art song make im invaluable to Americans as a ture Troubador. His light Baritone was ideally suited to Figaro and to Valentin and the art song he loves. He must stretch to sing Verdi, where his voice sounds dry and small but many singers have chanced Verdi at their peril, and his innate ablity to inhabit a song, here evidenced in Di Provenza overcomes fact that it is out of his fach. You misinformed opinion of Hampson is mean and strangly bitter. I love Opera, but I do not love every singer, which doesn't mean I debase their very artistic existance. I have seen Hampson live, and have loved him (in Thias) and somewhat disliked him (in Simon Boccanegra) As for him being pretentious, somwetimes I find him mannered, but always charming. SOmetimes Intellectualism can appear pretentious, but surely you wont hold an opera singer to the charge that he must be unintellectual. what a vitriolic review, please buy this Cd, it merits repeated listening to a true American SINGER,

2 out of 5 stars an extra star for all the guest artists.......2006-05-08

The title of this album is an oxymoron. Or a sick joke. I can't decide. Sure he has made millions by luring the uninitiated listener into his web of deceit and conceit, but don't be fooled any longer. How fortunate Hampson has been to sing for and with great artists to shoulder his heavy load.

5 out of 5 stars An Homage to a Great Artist.......2005-10-30

EMI is wisely creating a series of recordings to gather the moments of artists that showcase the very reasons they become so highly regarded. Usually these collections are produced late in careers or even posthumously, but in the case of THE VERY BEST OF THOMAS HAMPSON the artist is still one of the more active and premiere singers of our day. Yet while he doesn't still perform all of these inclusions, it is wonderful to have excerpts from various successful recordings to remind us of the artistry that Hampson represents.

The two disc set includes arias from operas: Rossini's 'Il barbière di Siviglia', von Weber's 'Euryanthe', Gounod's 'Faust', Massenet's 'Hérodiade', Bizet's 'Les Pêcheurs de perles' (in duet with Placido Domingo), Thomas' 'Hamlet', Verdi's 'Don Carlo', 'Il Travatore', 'Macbeth', 'La Traviata', and 'Falstaff', Korngold's 'Die Tote Stadt', and Wagner's 'Tannhäuser'.

But the rewards of a Hampson recording must include his impeccable career as a lieder stylist and on this recording are excerpts from Schumann's 'Dichterliebe', Schubert's 'Winterreise', Mahler's 'Rückert Lieder' and 'Das Lied von der Erde', as well as songs by Meyerbeer, Rossini, Grieg, Kalman, and Lehar. And very importantly there are examples of American songs that Hampson has always emphasized in his recitals. Works by Stephen Foster, and two extraordinary works with the brilliant accompanist Armen Guzelimian - 'An Old Song Re-sung' by Griffes and 'At Dawning' by Charles Wakefield Cadman - round out this fine survey.

Not usually a collector of such 'recombinations', for this listener this album is so very fine that it deserves the attention of all those who appreciate the artistry of Thomas Hampson - then and now. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, October 05

5 out of 5 stars superb vocals.......2005-08-07

Mr.Hampson really gets the chance to showcase his wonderful baritone voice in this "Best of" collection which includes excellent selections from his various other CDs. I like the diversity of the selections featuring operatic arias,works from classical composers, and folk songs. For Thomas hampson fans, as well as fans of the baritone voice, this CD is for them.
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K527
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Unclear when this opera was recorded
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K527

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ASIN: B000001XNW
Release Date: 2000-06-06

Tracks:

  1. Ouverture
  2. Act One: Nr. 1 Introduzione: 'Notte e giorno faticar' (Donna Anna, Don Giovanni)
  3. Act One: Nr. 2: Recitativo accompagnato e Duetto: 'Ma qual mai s'offre, oh dei' (Donna Anna, Don Ottavio)
  4. Act One: Recitativo: 'Orsu, spicciati presto' (Don Giovanni)
  5. Act One: Nr. 3 Aria: 'Ah! chi mi dice mai' (Donna Elvira, Don Giovanni)
  6. Act One: Nr. 4 Aria: 'Madamina, il catalogo e questo'
  7. Act One: Nr. 5 Coro: 'Giovinette che fate all'amore'
  8. Act One: Recitativo: 'Manco male e partita' (Don Giovanni)
  9. Act One: Nr. 6 Aria: 'Ho capito, signor si!'
  10. Act One: Recitativo: 'Alfin siam liberati' (Don Giovanni)
  11. Act One: Nr. 7 Duettino: 'La ci darem la mano' (Don Giovanni)
  12. Act One: Nr. 8 Aria: 'Ah, fuggi il traditor' (Donna Elvira)
  13. Act One: Recitativo: 'Mi par ch'oggi il demonio si diverta' (Don Giovanni, Don Ottavio, Donna Anna)
  14. Act One: Nr. 9 Quartetto: 'Non ti fidar, o misera' (Donna Elvira, Donna Anna, Don Ottavio, Don Giovanni)
  15. Act One: Nr. 10 Recitativo accompagnato ed aria: 'Don ottavio, son morta!'
  16. Act One: 'Or sai chi l'onore' (Donna Anna)
  17. Act One: Nr. 10a Aria: 'Dalla sua pace' (KV 540 A - Wien 1788) (Don Ottavio)
  18. Act One: Recitativo: 'lo deggo ad ogni patto' (Don Giovanni)
  19. Act One: Nr. 11 Aria: 'Fin ch'an dal vino' (Don Giovanni)
  20. Act One: Recitativo: 'Masetto: senti un po!'
  21. Act One: Nr. 12 Aria: 'Batti, batti, o bel masetto'

Tracks:

  1. Act One: Recitativo: 'Guard un po' (Don Giovanni)
  2. Act One: Nr. 13 Finale: 'Presto presto pria ch'ei venga' (Don Giovanni)
  3. Act One: 'Bisogna aver coraggio' (Donna Elvira, Don Ottavio, Donna Anna, Don Giovanni)
  4. Act One: 'Riposate, vezzose ragazze!' (Don Giovanni, Donna Anna, Donna Elvira, Don Ottavio)
  5. Act Two: Nr. 14 Duetto: 'Eh via, buffone' (Don Giovanni)
  6. Act Two: Nr. 15 Terzetto: 'Ah! taci, ingiusto core' (Donna Elvira, Don Giovanni)
  7. Act Two: Nr. 16 Canzonetta: 'Deh, vieni alla finestra' (Don Giovanni)
  8. Act Two: Nr. 17 Aria: 'Meta di voi qua vadano' (Don Giovanni)
  9. Act Two: Nr. 18 Aria: 'Vedrai, carino'
  10. Act Two: Recitativo: 'Di molte faci il lume' (Donna Elvira)
  11. Act Two: Nr. 19 Aria: 'Sola, sola, in buio loco' (Donna Elvira, Don Ottavio, Donna Anna)
  12. Act Two: Nr. 20 Aria: 'Ah, pieta, signori miei'
  13. Act Two: Nr. 21a Aria: 'Il mio tesoro intanto' (Don Ottavio)
  14. Act Two: Nr. 21b Recitativo accompagnato ed Aria: 'In quali eccessi, o numi' 'Mi tradi quel'alma ingrata' (KV 540 C - Wien 1788) (Donna Elvira)
  15. Act Two: Recitativo: 'Ah, ah, ah, ah, questa e buona' (Don Giovanni)
  16. Act Two: Nr. 22 Duetto: 'O statua gentilissima' (Don Giovanni)

Tracks:

  1. Act Two: Recitativo: 'Calmatevi, idol mio' (Don Ottavio, Donna Anna)
  2. Act Two: Nr. 23 Rondo: 'Non mi dir, bell'idol mio' (Donna Anna)
  3. Act Two: Nr. 24 Finale: 'Gia la mensa e preparata' (Don Giovanni)
  4. Act Two: 'Don Giovanni, a cenar teco m'invitasti' (Don Giovanni)
  5. Act Two: 'Ah! dove e il perfido' (Donna Anna, Donna Elvira, Don Ottavio)
  6. Die Zauberflote: Arias And Scenes: Nr. 2 Arie: 'Der Vogelfanger bin ich ja'
  7. Die Zauberflote: Arias And Scenes: Nr. 3 Arie: 'Dies Bildnis ist bezauberend schon'
  8. Die Zauberflote: Arias And Scenes: Nr. 4 Rezitativ und Arie: 'O zittre nicht, mein lieber Sohn!'
  9. Die Zauberflote: Arias And Scenes: Nr. 7 Duett: Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen'
  10. Die Zauberflote: Arias And Scenes: Nr. 8 Finale: 'Erster Aufzug: Wie strark ist nicht dein Zauberton'
  11. Die Zauberflote: Arias And Scenes: Nr. 10 Arie mit Chor: 'O Isis und Osiris'
  12. Die Zauberflote: Arias And Scenes: Nr. 14 Arie: 'Der Holle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen'
  13. Die Zauberflote: Arias And Scenes: Nr. 15 Arie: 'In diesen heil'gen Hallen'
  14. Die Zauberflote: Arias And Scenes: Nr. 17 Arie: 'Ach, ich fuhl's, es ist verschwunden'
  15. Die Zauberflote: Arias And Scenes: Nr. 20 Arie: 'Ein Madchen oder Weibchen wunscht Papageno sich,
  16. Die Zauberflote: Arias And Scenes: Nr. 21c Finale: Zweiter Aufzug: 'Wir wandeln durch des Tones Macht'

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Only Furtwangler can beat Furtwangler.......2007-05-04

Despite the 'historical' sound effect of this live recording, this is a 'must-own' for Mozart lovers.
I agree that Elisabeth Schwarzkopf's Donna Elvira in this live recording is probably the best of her various recordings of this role, including the famous Giulini version. Just listen to her solo arias and the duets, and you will see the audience were so right in applauding as they did.
Elisabeth Gruemmer was a superb Donna Anna, not to be eclipsed by the later Giulini version by Joan Sutherland.
Cesare Siepi was only around 30 years old in this recording. He is the greatest Giovanni on record, both on stage and in recordings. I entirely agree with one earlier reviewer on Eberhard Waechter's Don G in Giulini's version: boorish. Eventhough Waechter led brilliantly in the ensembles.
My only slight reservation is for Anton Dermota's Don Ottavio here. His Dalla pace sua hardly sounded comfortable, though he sang all the notes alright.
One final point - it appears that this Furtwangler version is the Viennese version, not the Prague version.


5 out of 5 stars Response to S. Bauer re: "Unclear When This Opera Was Recorded," February 2006.......2006-09-02

The 6.8.1951 date which you question on page 5 of the booklet accompanying this superior performance of "Don Giovanni" refers to "Die Zauberflote," recorded on CD 3, tracks 6 - 16.

The credits listed on the inside back of the CD case include "Salzburg, 27.7.1953" for Don Giovanni, and "Salzburg, 1951" for Die Zauberflote.

Your recording IS the acclaimed Don Giovanni, 1953 can't-live-without version! Enjoy it more now!

5 out of 5 stars Superb voices which are hard to find.......2006-08-19

The conductor is the number one for Mozart Operas, the 2 Elisabeths sound beautiful in their own distinctive voices, Erna Berger at 51 years old still has a very young voice. Siepi is the number one Don. Edelman and Dermota are wonderful. The sound is the only thing that could be improved but we have to realize that it is a live performance from 1951.

5 out of 5 stars Very good.......2006-04-17

I have bought this cd opera and I listened it yesterday evening.
I live in Ceneda of Vittorio Veneto (Italy) where Da Ponte was born.
I have other two version (Solti director and Muti director) but this is the best.
Very good the director and very good the interpreters.
I have talked with many italian teacher's classical music; they said me that this edition (Furtwaengler director in Salzburg 1953) is the best in every time.

4 out of 5 stars Unclear when this opera was recorded.......2006-02-06

Can I anyone answer this? On the front cover of this CD box it says "1953". On the back cover, and in the booklet, however, it says "1951". In the booklet, on p. 5, it says "6.8.1951". Now are all the Amazon reviewers wrong, taking this recording for the 1953 recording, or is it actually a 1951 recording? If so, perhaps Amazon should also have an editorial note clarifying this.
Thank you.
Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set)
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    ASIN: B00062FLI8
    Release Date: 2004-11-30
    Wagner: The Best of the Ring
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • The Best Ring Intro and Highlights Recording
    • Incredible, even if only highlights
    • Highlights From The Classic Live Performance
    • Good introduction to the Ring; good value.
    • Fire! Fire!
    Wagner: The Best of the Ring

    Manufacturer: Philips
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    Tracks:

    1. Das Rheingold: Prelude
    2. Das Rheingold - Scene One: Weia! Waga! Woge, du Welle!
    3. Das Rheingold - Scene One: Garstig glatter glitschriger Glimmer
    4. Das Rheingold - Scene One: Wallala! Lalaleia! Leialei!
    5. Das Rheingold - Scene Four: Bin ich nun frei?
    6. Das Rheingold - Scene Four: Schwules Gedunst schwebt In der Luft
    7. Das Rheingold - Scene Four: Zur Burg Fuhrt die Brucke
    8. Das Rheingold - Scene Four: Rheingold! Rheingold!
    9. Die Walkure - Act One: Prelude
    10. Die Walkure - Act One, Scene 3: Wintersturme wichen dem Wonnemond
    11. Die Walkure - Act One, Scene Three: Wehwalt heisst du furwahr? Siegmund heiss ich
    12. Die Walkure - Act II: Prelude to Act II
    13. Die Walkure - Act II, Scene Four: Siegmund! sieh auf mich!
    14. Die Walkure - Act II, Scene Four: Du sahest der Walkure sehrenden Blick
    15. Die Walkure - Act III, Scene One: Hojotoho! Heiaha!

    Tracks:

    1. Die Walkure - Act III, Scene Three: Leb wohl, du k herrliches Kind!
    2. Die Walkure - Act III, Scene 3: Loge, hLausche hieher!
    3. Siegfried - Act I, Scene 3: Hoho! Hoho! Hohei!
    4. Siegfried - Act I, Scene 3: Den der Bruder schuf, den schimmernden Reif!
    5. Siegfried - Act II, Scene 2: Aber, wie sah meine Mutter wohl aus?
    6. Siegfried - Act II, Scene 2: Du holdes Vin! Dich hort' ich noch nie
    7. Siegfried - Act II, Scene 2: Es schweigt und lauscht
    8. Siegfried - Act II, Scene 2: Siegfrieds Horn-call
    9. Die Walkure - Act III, Scene 3: Ewig war ich, ewig bin ich
    10. Gotterdammerung - Prologue: Orchestral Interlude
    11. Gotterdammerung - Act III, Scene 2: Brde, heilige Braut
    12. Gotterdammerung - Act III, Scene 2: Orchestral Interlude: Funeral March
    13. Gotterdammerung - Act III, Scene 3: Starke Scheite schichtet mir dort
    14. Gotterdammerung - Act III, Scene 3: Mein Erbe nun nehm ich zu eigen
    15. Gotterdammerung - Act III, Scene 3: Grane, mein Ross, sei mir gegr
    16. Gotterdammerung - Act III, Scene 3: Zurm Ring

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The Best Ring Intro and Highlights Recording.......2006-03-23

    CAST: DAS RHEINGOLD:
    Gustav Neidlinger (baritone, Alberich) Theo Adam (baritone, Wotan) Wolfgang Windgassen (tenor, Loge) Annelies Burmeister (mezzo-soprano, Fricka) Hermin Esser (soprano Froh) Ruth Hesse (soprano Flosshilde) Helga Dernesch (soprano Wellgunde) Dorothea Siebert (soprano, Woglinde)

    DIE WALKURE: James King (tenor, Siegmund) Leonie Rysanek (soprano, Sieglende) Theo Adam (Wotan) Birgit Nilsson (soprano, Brunhilde) Danica Mastilovic (soprano, Fricka) Sieglende Wagner (soprano, Schwertleite) Liane Synek (soprano, Helmwige) and the Valkyries Elisabeth Schartel (Grimgerde) and Anneliese Burmister (Siegrunde)

    SIEGFRIED: Wolgang Windgassen (Siegfried) Birgit Nilsson (Brunhil