Encore Et Encore [Import]

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The Second Album from the Young French R&B Singer. 13 Tracks Recorded with Diam's, Oxmo Puccino and Rim K Du 113.

Encore Et Encore,Assia,EMI,World Music

Average customer rating: Great to hear the Great Tenor A childhood memory Great collection.

The Legendary Enrico Caruso: 21 Favorite Arias Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Flotow | Flotow, Friedrich von | ( F ) | 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 Leoncavallo | Leoncavallo, Ruggiero | ( L ) | 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 Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | 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 General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Donizetti, Gaetano | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Giordano, Umberto | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Gounod, Charles | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Flotow, Friedrich von | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Handel, George Frideric | H to L | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Halevy, Fromental | H to L | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Meyerbeer, Giacomo | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Ponchielli, Amilcare | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Puccini, Giacomo | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Vocal Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | U to Z | 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 $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Flotow, Friedrich von | ( F ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Leoncavallo, Ruggiero | ( L ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Ponchielli, Amilcare | ( P ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Caruso, Enrico | ( C ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Match Point Italian Songs: The Digital Recordings Great Caruso The Very Best of Beniamino Gigli Artists Of The Century - Caruso, The Greatest Tenor In The World ASIN: B000003EOH Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Pagliacci: Vesti la giubba
2. TOSCA: E lucevan le stelle
3. Rigoletto: Questa o quella
4. Rigoletto: La donna e mobile
5. L'africana: O paradiso
6. La Juive: Rachel, quand du Seigneur
7. La Boheme: Che gelida manina
8. Aida: Se quel guerrier io fossi; Celeste Aida
9. Andrea Chenier: Come un bel di di maggio
10. La Favorita: Romanza: Spirto gentil, ne' sogni miei
11. La forza del destino: O tu che in seno agli angeli
12. Otello: Ora e per sempre addio
13. Les pecheurs de perles: Je crois entendre encore
14. La Gioconda: Cielo e mar!
15. Carmen: La fleur que tu m'avais jetee (Flower Song)
16. TOSCA: Recondita armonia
17. Faust: Salut, demeure chaste et pure
18. L'Elisir d'Amore: Una furtiva lagrima
19. Martha: M'appari tutt'amor
20. Serse: Ombra mai fu (Largo)
21. Il Trovatore: Di quella pira

Amazon.com

There's a plethora of single-disc Caruso collections, but this one's the preferred choice for opera fans who treasure this golden- voiced epitome of Golden Age singing. It's a Greatest Hits collection to beat all Greatest Hits collections. Selections span Caruso's career, from the lyric effusions of 1906-7 to the darker-voiced later recordings, including one of his last records, the 1920 La Juive aria, "Rachel, quand du Seigneur," which he invests with a heartbreaking poignancy that hasn't been bettered. Caruso shines brightest in the Italian repertory, capturing the pathos of Vesti la Giubba, the insouciance of the Duke's Rigoletto arias, and the hero's dilemma in Celeste Aida, among much else. But everything here is wonderful--great music, great singing. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Great to hear the Great Tenor.......2007-04-11

I am impressed how well these almost 100 year old recordings have been transfered to CD. Of course they aren't perfect but considering their age it is still a miracle. It is nice to hear Caruso in his prime and not on a scratchy vinyl. I would recommend this to any lover of Caruso's singing.

A childhood memory.......2006-05-28

I do not really know Opera. I am writing this review because I remember hearing Caruso's voice coming from a seventy- eight on an old Victor gramophone in my paternal grandparents house. The power and lyric quality of the voice struck me so strongly especially in 'Pagliacci'. The phrase has been with me, and comes back occasionally through all the years.
Caruso was then, and I believe still is considered at the very top of operatic singers. And it is a remarkable experience to hear so many years later , and in a stronger and clearer way sounds which one heard long ago in childhood, and have for years only lived in the mind.

Great collection........2000-11-04

This CD is an older RCA release, but still one of the best! A great introduction to Caruso.

Average customer rating: Very Good Opera Mix CD A real treat Wonderful orchestral rendering of opera classics! nice music incorrect tempi Song list incorrect, though !

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Tracks:

1. Intermezzo
2. Che Gelida Manina
3. Mi Chiamano Mimi
4. O Soave Fanciulla
5. Quando M'En Vo' Soletta
6. Sono Andati?
7. O Mio Babbino Caro
8. Recondita Armonia
9. Vissi D'Arte
10. E Lucevan Le Stelle
11. Entrance Of Butterfly
12. Un Bel Di Vedremo
13. Je Crois Entendre Encore
14. Celeste Aida
15. Mon Coeur Souvre A Ta Voix
16. Flower Song
17. Habanera
18. March of the Toreadors
19. La Donna E Mobile
20. Ah Fors' E Lui & Sempre Libera
21. Vesti La Biubba
22. Children's Prayer
23. Barcarolle

Customer Reviews:

Very Good Opera Mix CD.......2007-04-24

For someone that isn't too keen on Opera, I really enjoyed this CD. As a choreographer, having famous operatic themes without lyrics is such a blessing. The only criticism I have about the CD is that the volume level isn't consistent throughout, and for some of the songs it is extremely low. I had to constantly adjust the volume from one song to the next, even within one track.

A real treat.......2006-09-25

This wonderful CD, is a collection of some 23 arias, drawn from the works of such maestros as Pietro Mascagni, Guiseppe Verdi, and Engelbert Humperdinck (no, the German composer...sorry, I couldn't resist!). All of the tunes sound excellent, performed to perfection by Russian-American conductor and arranger Andre Kostelanetz and his orchestra. Overall, I found this to be a real treat to listen to, with lively arias that will not send any passionate music fan to sleep. I especially loved Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana, Verdi's Celeste Aida, and of course Bizet's March of the Toreadors.

So, if you like could orchestral music, then I must say that you will like this CD. I love it and give it my highest recommendations!

Wonderful orchestral rendering of opera classics!.......2004-08-10

Opera fans will enjoy this collection of celebrated arias without vocals for rest and relaxation. From the thrilling "March of the Toreadors" to the plaintive "Madame Butterfly" this CD is a great background for easy listening, romantic dinners, or just the drive to and from work. Even people who don't like opera can enjoy this one.

nice music incorrect tempi.......2003-01-03

This CD is great for listening and, perhaps, for singing along a few passages (e.g. "..la speranza!") but NOT for actual singing practice. The tempi, while sweeping and engaging, can easilty throw you off, particularly the omissions of certain phrases or simply jumping to ba-boom conclusion. For those who like the music minus singing, it offers instruments taking up the voice parts. The order of the tracks is listed incorrectly, so you'll have to make your own list to paste on the back of this CD. Don't even think of turning on your metronome, just enjoy the music. Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffmann is the best piece.

Song list incorrect, though !.......2002-05-24

In the back cover of song list, "Celeste Aida" is printed BEFORE "La donna e mobile", while in the song list inside, there is no such song. In reality, the disk does have a "Celeste Aida", but it's number 14, as the list in Amazon.com. This "Celeste Aida" has the complete tune compared to that of "Verdi Without Words".

The music is marvellous.

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

100 Best Opera Classics Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gluck | Gluck, Christoph W. | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Lalo, Edouard | ( 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 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mussorgsky | Mussorgsky, Modest | ( 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 Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Thomas | Thomas, Ambroise | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weber | Weber, Carl Maria von | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Allen, Thomas | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music National Philharmonic Orchestra London | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Paris Symphony Orchestra | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | 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 Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Most Famous Opera Arias Best Classics 100 The Best of Italian Opera The Most Famous Opera Duets The #1 Opera Album 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:

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!

Average customer rating: mesmerising great stuff Brazilian's Soprano The most charming voice you will ever hear! Perfection!

Bidu Sayao: Opera Arias and Brazilian Folksongs Bidu Sayao , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Charles Gounod , Jules Massenet , Reynaldo Hahn , Henri Duparc , Claude Debussy , Maurice Ravel , Charles Koechlin , Ernest Moret , Francisco Ernani Braga , Fausto Cleva , Pietro Cimara , Erich Leinsdorf , Paul Breisach , Leonard Rose , and Milne Charnley Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Koechlin, Charles | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Villa-Lobos, Heitor | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Villa-Lobos, Heitor | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | 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 Sayao, Bidu | ( S ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Sayao, Bidu | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: La Damoiselle elue / Opera Arias Rarities Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras Nos. 1, 2, 5 & 9 / ORTF National Orchestra, De Los Angeles Bach Bachianas / Arleen Augér, The Yale Cellos of Aldo Parisot Villa-Lobos: Forest of the Amazon ASIN: B0000029PG Release Date: 1996-10-01

Tracks:

1. Bachiana brasiliera no.5 Aria
2. Romeo et Juliette: Je vieux vivre
3. Faust: Roi de Thule
4. Faust: Jewel Song
5. Manon: Je suis encore tout etourdie
6. Restons ici: Restons ici...Voyons, Manon
7. Adieu, notre petit table
8. Obeissions
9. Si mes vers avaient des ailes
10. Chanson triste
11. L'Enfant Prodigue: L'annee en vain chasse
12. De fleurs
13. L'Enfant et les sortileges: Toi, le couer de la rose
14. Si tu le veux
15. Le Nelumbo
16. Folk Songs Of Brazil: Nigue-nigue-ninhas
17. Folk Songs Of Brazil: Capim di Pranta
18. Folk Songs Of Brazil: O kinimba
19. Folk Songs Of Brazil: Sao Joao da ra Rao
20. Folk Songs Of Brazil: Engenho Noval
21. Folk Songs Of Brazil: A Casinha pequenina
22. Folk Songs Of Brazil: Meu boi barroso
23. Folk Songs Of Brazil: Ogunde uarere

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Bidú Sayão's silvery, impeccably tuned voice was small in size, but rich in nuance, shading, and emotion. Her recording of the Villa-Lobos Bachiana Brasileira No. 5 is justly famous, unmatched for lightness and sensuality. Few have dashed off the Jewel Song from Faust with similar insouciance or imbued the last phrases of Manon's "Adieu , notre petite table" as touchingly as Sayão does here. Her French song interpretations glow with charm and style, and a previously unreleased snippet from Ravel's L'enfant et les sotilèges makes one regret she never recorded the entire role, Sony's transfers are more lifelike and three dimensional than previous issues. A delectable disc. --Jed Distler

Customer Reviews:

mesmerising.......2007-05-10

I first heard her voice on a Met compilation and became intrigued enough to buy this CD.
I love her voice...its so simple, unfussy and pure and yet so very unique. you know its her from the first few notes on.
I love her Manon, probably more so than Sills or Fleming. Her voice reminds me of De Los Angeles, but is different.
I'm glad I was introduced to this great, stylish and classy singer.

great stuff.......2007-01-24

I don't consider myself much more than a novice when it comes to opera; but I'm a musician, and I'd like to think I know good music when I hear it.

This is good music!

I've only recently become aquainted with Bidu Sayao, but I have to say that all the accolades I've read from the "experts" are well deserved. There is a character that shines through these recordings. And the recordings themselves are warm and pleasant, considering they come from mono shellac sides from another era.

There's something really special about this "vintage" music that seemingly cannot be replicated in modern recordings; an ethereal quality that's hard to explain, clearly belonging to the age from which it came. We are greatly enriched by its preservation!

Brazilian's Soprano.......2005-08-26

Excellent, amazing, recommend.

(excelente para conhecermos melhor uma das mais importantes e conhecidas sopramos de todo o mundo)

The most charming voice you will ever hear!.......2004-07-19

Bidu Sayão is considered the best Brazilian soprano ever and certainly one of the most taltented singers of the 20th century. Do you want to know why? This disc contains some important selections of Sayão's wonderful artistry. It includes arias and songs from French repertoire, in which Sayão is even in our days considered the most perfect example of French singing and style, some lovely Brazilian folksongs and her legendary recording of the Cantilena of Bachianas Brasileiras no. 5. It's a very good selection for every listener, since it shows Sayão's perfect vocal technique and sincere and moving interpretation. We have a joyful "Je veux vivre" as well as a heartbreaking "Adieu, notre petite table". Ah, but the true show here is her Bachianas Brasileiras. I'm absolutely sure you will never hear a better interpretation of this song! Sayão could sing from the most lyric parts and the most wonderful pianissimi to the most incredible coloraturas with no difficulty. Actually, she had exactly what I would call "perfect vocal technique", since it never, I mean, never fails. Her voice was small, but so carefully trained that it amazes me more than many big voices I heard. It's always pure, sweet and charming.

Dont' miss this singer who was maybe the best lyric soprano of the first half of the 20th century. If you are interested in listening to good music sung by a legendary voice, you really need to buy it!

Perfection!.......2003-12-16

There is a tremendous sincerity and perfection present in this CD. The Villa Lobos has attained classic status and should be owned by serious collectors. I have not heard No. 5 surpassed yet. Rosa Ponselle wrote in her biography that Sayao's pianissimi were "unequalled in my experience", the finest she had ever heard. Mind you, Ponselle heard them all including that Spanish Diva that made a career of singing softly. However, in Sayao's voice they have meaning are used to emotional effect superbly. Otherwise, the voice is so finely tuned that this old mono recording often gives a studio effect.

Bravo Madame Sayao!

Average customer rating: Feed the hunger of my mexican soul..... Great Excerpts Beautiful, the Master at his best!

Bravo Domingo Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Leoncavallo | Leoncavallo, Ruggiero | ( 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 Meyerbeer | Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( 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 Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weber | Weber, Carl Maria von | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Domingo, Placido | ( D ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music National Philharmonic Orchestra London | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | 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 Donizetti, Gaetano | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Curtis, Ernesto de | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Mascagni, Pietro | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Meyerbeer, Giacomo | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Offenbach, Jacques | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Puccini, Giacomo | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Rossini, Gioacchino | Q to T | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Wagner, Richard | U to Z | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Vocal Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | U to Z | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Weber, Carl Maria von | U to Z | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anonymous | A to B | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Brodszky, Nicholas | A to B | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Halevy, Fromental | H to L | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Lara, Agustin | H to L | 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 Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Very Best of The Young Domingo Essential Placido Domingo Bajo El Cielo Espanol José Carreras: The Golden Years ASIN: B00000AFRF Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

1. Nessun Dorma
2. Largo Al Factotum
3. Je Crois Entendre Encore
4. Pays Merveilleux... O Paradis
5. Rachel, Quand Du Seigneur
6. Il etait Une Fois A La Cour D'Eisenach
7. Vesti La Giubba
8. Niun Mi Tema
9. O Figli, O Figli Miei!...Ah, La Paterna Mano
10. Morgenlich Leuchtend Im Rosigen Schein
11. Hor An, Wolfram!...Inbrunst Im Herzen
12. Una Furtiva Lagrima
13. Forse La Soglia Attinse...Ma Se M'e Forza Perderti
14. Quando Le Sere Al Placido
15. E Lucevan Le Stelle

Tracks:

1. Granada
2. Non Ti Scondar Di Me
3. Munequita Linda
4. Be My Love
5. Nostalgias
6. El Dia Que Me Quieras
7. Ella Mi Fu Rapita!
8. Parmi Veder Le Lagrime
9. La Donna E Mobile
10. Von Jugend Auf Im Kampfgefild
11. La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetee
12. Fontainebleau! Foret Immense Et Solitaire!...Je L'ai Vue
13. Donna Non Vidi Mai
14. Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!...Celeste Aida
15. Ch'ella Mi Creda Libero
16. O Lola Ch'hai Di Latti La Cammisa
17. Lunge Da Lei...De Miei Bollenti Spiriti
18. Tombe Degl' Avi Miei...Fra Poco A Me Ricovero
19. Di Quella Pira

Customer Reviews:

Feed the hunger of my mexican soul............2003-10-13

This man brings up the wonderful tones of my youth, the songs of generations before me, and sends them forth into the atmosphere of my soul in such a way that brings pride, tears, and love for all I grew up with. A most definite recommend for anyone who loves both Mexican music and a glorious vocalist.

Great Excerpts.......2002-01-20

Incredible 2 CD set at a very affordable price. The arias and ensemble chosen show Domingo at his very best in almost all the roles of the repertoire.
The set also features Granada and few other songs including two tangos sung in a baryton voice....again greatly...

GREAT Domingo.

Beautiful, the Master at his best!.......1998-11-18

The clarity of his voice, the range, and the power is unsurpassed! The selections are fantasic. Granada sung by Domingo is stirringly beautiful and deeply moving, you can feel his love for Spain and mastery of his art.

Average customer rating: Sensuality Personified!

The Very Best of Régine Crespin Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Canteloube, Joseph | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Poulenc | Poulenc, Francis | ( 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 Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | 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 Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | 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 | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Italian Opera Arias Legend: Régine Crespin [CD & DVD] Berlioz: Les Nuits d'été; et al / Crespin, Ansermet Very Best of The Very Best of Lucia Popp ASIN: B0006VYEJQ Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. Ils S'Eloignent Enfin...Sombre Foret
2. D'Amour L'Ardente Flamme
3. Les Grecs Ont Disparu...Malheureux Roi!
4. Nous Avons Vu Finir...Chers Tyriens
5. Je Vais Mourir...Adieu, Fiere Cite
6. Ah! Salome! Dans Ce Palais...Il Est Doux, Il Est Bon
7. Je Souffre
8. Mes Cheres Filles, J'Ai Encore A Vous Dire
9. Soir
10. Le Secret
11. Apres Un Reve
12. Clair De Lune
13. Lo Fiolaire
14. Lou Coucut
15. Coeur En Peril
16. Berceuse Creole

Tracks:

1. Einsam In Truben Tagen
2. Euch Luften, Die Mein Klagen
3. Eine Waffe Lass Mich Dir Weisen...Der Manner Sippe
4. Ich Sah Das Kind
5. I. Der Engel
6. II. Stehe Still!
7. III. Im Treibhaus
8. IV. Schmerzen
9. V. Traume
10. I. In Der Fremde
11. II. Intermezzo
12. III. Waldesgesprach
13. Timor Di Me?...D'Amor Sull'Ali Rosee
14. Ecco L'Orrido Campo...Ma Dall'Arido Stelo Divulsa
15. Tu Che Le Vanita
16. D'Art Et D'Amour

Album Description

Details TBA. EMI. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Sensuality Personified!.......2005-04-27

This is one of the best collections of Regine Crespin. Of course, her Berlioz/Ravel set with Ansermet is definitive, but the beauty and soft womanliness of her voice can be heard in all the selections on this disc. The engineers went for her vocal best and they created a fine collection aptly titled "The Best of..." One would be unduly captious to find Crespin "brittle" of tone here.

It is by now, very difficult to imagine anyone singing "Il est doux" with more apt expression of the line than La Crespin. Wagner's Wesendonk lieder is simply sublime from start to finish and the Faure takes on new meaning. That she is comical, melancholy, fun and happy by turns singles her out. This collection captures all her awesome talent. Underneath it all seems to be a very, if I may, sexual energy.

Crespin must be heard to be believed and the miracle lies in that even her softest tones are really enveloping, never thin. All tones are open and this is why there are enough colors in Regine Crespin's delicious voice to paint the world a thousand times, but it may also be why she infamous for being short and edgy on top but I remind, never here is she such. She is a relaxed singer in superb voice, comfortable in her own olive skin and makes the most out of every word those poets wrote.

The whole collection is unique in pace, style, and voice. It is Regine Crespin...in a nutshell fabulous!

Average customer rating: complex, not complicated Great recording of an underated masterpiece! Excellent recording of an underperformed work A Brilliant Achievment

Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini John Nelson , and Berlioz Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | 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 Similar Items: Berlioz - La Révolution Grecque (Grandes Oeuvres Chorales) Berlioz - Les Troyens / Graham, Antonacci, Kunde, Tezier, Naouri, Pokupic, Gardiner, Chatelet Opera Berlioz: Huit Scènes de Faust Pytor Il'ich Tchaikovsky: Pique Dame Berlioz - Béatrice et Bénédict / S. Graham · Viala · McNair · Cachemaille · C. Robbin · Bacquier · Le Texier · Opéra de Lyon · Nelson ASIN: B00030FJA8 Release Date: 2005-01-11

Tracks:

1. Ouverture
2. No. I. Introduction: Teresa! Mais Ou Peut-Elle Etre?
3. Air: Ne Regardez Jamais La Lune
4. No. 2. Choeur Des Masques: Enfin Il Est Sorti
5. No. 3a. Recit Et Romance: Les Belles Fleurs!
6. Romance: Ah! Que L'amour Une Fois Dans Le Coeur
7. Heureuse Celle A Qui Jamais L'amour
8. No. 4. Trio: Cellini!
9. O Mon Bonheur, Vous Que J'aime
10. Ah! Mourir, Chere Belle
11. No. 5. Recitatif: Ceil! Nous Sommes Perdus
12. No. 6. Final: A Nous, Voisines Et Servantes!
13. Ah, Maitre Drole!
14. No. 8. Scene Et Choeur: A Boire, A Boire!
15. Chant Des Ciseleurs: Si La Terre Aux Beaux Jours Se Couronne
16. Amis, Avant Qu'on Recommence
17. Air (Ascanio): Cette Somme T'est Due
18. Ecoutez, Tout A L'heure
19. No. 9. Recitatif: C'est Trop Fort!
20. No. 10. Air: Ah! Qui Pourrait Me Resister?
21. No. 11. Recitatif: Viens, Le Temps Passe

Tracks:

1. No. 12. Final: Vous Voyez, J'espere
2. Venez, Venez, Peuple De Rome
3. Ah! Ah! Bravo!
4. Pantomime Du Roi Midas: Voici Maitre Arlequin
5. Ariette D'Arlequin: Regardons Bien Maitre Arlequin
6. Cavatine De Pierrot: Il Plait Fort
7. Soyez Surpris
8. Viens, Pas A Pas
9. Assassiner Un Capucin
10. Ah! Cher Canon/Maudit Canon Du Fort Saint-Ange
11. No. 13. Entracte & Scene
12. Ah! Qu'est-il Devenu?
13. No. 14. Priere: Rosa Purpurea
14. No. 15. Recit: Teresa! Ma Dague En Main
15. No. 16. Duo: Ah! Le Ciel, Cher Epoux
16. Quand Des Sommets
17. No. 17. Recit: Ah! Maitre!
18. No. 18. Quintette: Ah! Je Te Trouve Enfin
19. No. 19. Sextuor: Le Pape Ici!
20. Justice A Nous, Seigneur Et Maitre!
21. Dieu! Sur Ma Tete En Ce Moment
22. Ah! Ca Demon!
23. No. 20. Final: Ah! Maintenant De Sa Folle Impudence

Tracks:

1. No. 21. Entracte
2. No. 22. Air: Mais, Qu'ai-je Donc?
3. No. 23. Recit Et Air: Seul Pour Lutter
4. Sur Les Monts Les Plus Sauvages
5. No. 24. Choeur: Bienheureux Les Matelots
6. No. 25. Scene: Vite, Au Travail, Sans Plus Attendre!
7. Quel Contretemps! Vite, Allons, Ma Rapiere!
8. No. 26. Choeur: Peuple Ouvrier
9. No. 27. Scene Et Choeur: Ah! Ciel! Il Est Mort!
10. No. 28. Choeur: A L'atelier!
11. No. 29. Recitatif: Ah! Le Calme Renait
12. No. 30. Scene: Teresa! Teresa Ici!
13. No. 31. Final: Du Metal! Il Nous Faut Du Metal!
14. Seigneur, Use De Ton Pouvoir
15. Allons! Vivat! Faites-moi Place
16. Entre L'amour Et Le Devoir
17. Quand J'aurai Votre Age
18. Une Heure Encore
19. La Gloire Etait Ma Seule Idole

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This recording presents--almost--Berlioz's original thoughts on this very complicated opera (which went through more than a dozen versions, with additions and subtractions, in the composer's lifetime), although conductor John Nelson also adds an aria or two Berlioz later added, making it somewhat different from the version recorded by Philips under Sir Colin Davis a little over 30 years ago. If I had to choose one of these two superb performances, it would be this: the opera's odd rhythms are more strongly underlined by Nelson, the whole work seems more lively, and the comic moments are genuinely funny. And the singing is superb, with Patrizia Ciofi a simply great, light-toned Teresa, Gregory Kunde tackling the title role and singing as impressively as Gedda did for Davis, and Joyce di Donato singing Ascanio's music as well as you'll ever hear it. The darker-voiced roles are equally well taken, with Laurent Naouri's Balducci particularly vivid. The orchestral playing, choral singing, and ensemble work and sonics are first rate. This is a superb recording, presenting Berlioz's odd masterwork brilliantly. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

complex, not complicated.......2007-03-04

Hector Berlioz missed the memo on the KISS Rule (Keep It Simple, Stupid).

It's a good thing, that. Even better is the presence of conductors like the supremely attentive John Nelson, who give themselves and their formidable talents to works that might otherwise languish in abandonment, too far off the beat track for markets and beancounters to pay atttention.

Gratefully, attentiveness and attention have been lavished upon this 19th-century opera, evident not least in the 173-page booklet that accompanies the nicely boxed three disks.

This is opera made to enjoy without interruption. Take it on a long car ride.

But by all means, take it. Some beautiful wild flowers grow well-hidden off the beaten track.

Great recording of an underated masterpiece!.......2005-10-22

The subtleties and complexities of this score have worked against the performance of this opera from its very conception. As a consequence, there are several versions of this score. So it is fortunate that we now have Benvenuto Cellini more or less as Berlioz himself conceived it. I think it is a very beautiful score and only one other recording has been tried in the studio, that on Philips with Colin Davis. To him is due all credit and highest honors for his pioneering effort with this opera, Nelson is the second conductor to take on this work in the studio and does so without any apologies as this performance is stunning. There have been very mixed reviews on this recording. Gregory Kunde is just about Gedda's equal. His tone is sweet, strong, full and agile. I don't hear the strain or unpleasant tone quality that some have complained about. Joyce di Donato as Ascanio sings with glorious tone and interpretation. She makes her music greater than it might be in lesser hands. She is superior to Berbie on Davis' recording. All the other roles are very well sung and equal to their predecessors on the Davis release. On hearing the orchestration played at its intended tempo, one can understand how the singers of the premiere must have been overwhelmed by its demands. They were apparently inadequate to start with. But Berlioz's demands are surmountable as Davis convincingly proved and now Nelson proves beyond any doubt. The role of Teresa seems to be a difficult role to fill. I never much cared for Eda-Pierre in the 1st recording and although Ciofi is an improvement, I would prefer a soprano with a richer timber and steadier voice. In duets and ensembles she does hold her own rather well. The sound is excellent and this belongs on the shelf next to Colin Davis. Personal taste will dictate the order on that shelf. At least listen to it. It deserves the attention of all berlioz fans.

Excellent recording of an underperformed work.......2005-01-29

Berlioz' Benvennuto Cellini was a critical and commercial failure in its day, and even the later revision was not greated with much enthusiasm. It lay unperformed for decades, until 1972. This latest version uses the original Paris Opera version, restoring lots of great music to the revised version. This opera has wonderful orchestral music as well as great arias and marvelous choruses, and conductor John Nelson brings out the best in all his artists--particularly necessary here, as this opera requires an extremely high degree of technical expertise from singers, chorus and orchestra alike.
American tenor Gregory Kunde does a first-class job with the high and ardent title role, (although his French is not as good as Nicolai Gedda's, who recorded the role in 1972). The rest of the cast is excellent, (and being French, lend an authenticity to the performance that more than makes up for any linguistic lapses by the lead character.) My only minor complaint is that the sound mix emphasizes the orchestra a little too much at the expense of the singers--however, as this is an opera in which the orchestra is as much a partner as any of the singers, that's not too great a fault. It belongs in any opera-lovers collection.

A Brilliant Achievment.......2005-01-29

This recording is an important achievement in restoring the first edition of Hector Berlioz's Benvenuto Cellini as the composer envisioned it. Prior to this recording, the best version was by Colin Davis based upon the second version of the opera (to which Berlioz had made many cuts) and the Weimer edition (staged by Liszt that had made further cuts). The recording by Colin Davis has been my favorite of any opera for the casting and charm. The new version, conducted by John Nelson, will take its place at the side of the Davis version.

Remarkably, the original score and orchestra parts had been preserved by the Paris Opera since the first performance in 1838. What makes this new recording so special are several restorations: the original, longer overture, an aria (number 1) by Balducci in the first scene, a Romanza (number 3) by Teresa that was replaced by a Cavatina that is included as a supplementary number, a Romance composed for Cellini is also included in the appendix and several other large and small changes that adds about 30 minutes to the opera. An interesting change for me was scene 11, where Fieramosca and Pompeo plot to abduct Teresa in place of Cellini. In the Davis, version (following the Opera-Comique) this is spoken dialogue but in the new version it is sung. The Davis version (with Robert Massard) has more humor in the scene with the characterization of the bumbling Fieramosca coming off better. On the other hand, scene 25, where Fieramosca threatens Cellini works well with the music as it recalls earlier themes of Fieramosca's boasting. The Nelson version is nicely sung but the characters do not come off as quite as comic. I did miss some of the sound effects that had been included in the Davis recording, like the sound of swords in the duel between Pompeo and Cellini.

The casting is superb. Gregory Kunde is a wonderful Cellini; his voice is nicely suited to this role and he brings to the part all of the heroic character that Nicolai Gedda did. Balducci is beautifully sung by Laurent Naouri with a great feel for the comic aspects of the role, as excellent as Jules Bastin from the Davis cast. Patrizia Ciofi has a voice of great sweetness that makes her a good choice for Teresa. Joyce di Donato is a great Ascanio and Renaud Delaigue is a lofty presence as Pope Clement VII. Jean-Francois Lapointe makes a good bumbling Fieramosca, Cellini's rival for Teresa and always in the wrong place at the wrong time. The Chorus of Radio France could not be better. John Nelson guides the Orchestra of Radio France through this difficult score with assurance and great feeling for Berlioz's music. The full brilliance of Benvenuto Cellini with the composer's original intentions is now revealed. This set is a must for lovers of Berlioz.

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Very Best of Jussi Bjorling Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Leoncavallo | Leoncavallo, Ruggiero | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Björling, Jussi | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jussi Bjorling: Opera Arias The Very Best of Giuseppe di Stefano The Very Best of Beniamino Gigli Jussi Björling Rediscovered Artists Of The Century - Jussi Bjorling, The Ultimate Collection ASIN: B000083GOH Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

1. Questa O Quella - Jussi Bjorling
2. La Donna E Mobile - Jussi Bjorling
3. Ah Si, Ben Mio - Jussi Bjorling
4. Di Quella Pira - Jussi Bjorling
5. Di Tu Se Fedele - Jussi Bjorling
6. Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!...Celeste Aida - Jussi Bjorling
7. Ingemisco - Orchestra
8. Cujus Animam - Orchestra
9. Una Furtiva Lagrima - Royal Orchestra
10. Cielo E Mar - Orchestra
11. Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio - Jussi Bjorling
12. Amor Ti Vieta - Orchestra
13. E La Solita Storia - Nils Grevillius
14. Donna Non Vidi Mai - Royal Orchestra
15. Che Gelida Manina - Jussi Bjorling
16. In Un Coupe?...O Mimi, Tu Piu Non Torni - Robert Merrill
17. Recondita Armonia - Jussi Bjorling
18. E Lucevan Le Stelle - Nils Grevillius
19. Nessun Dorma - Orchestra
20. Mamma! Quel Vino E Generoso - Nils Grevillius
21. Recitar!...Vesti La Giubba - Jussi Bjorling
22. No. Pagliaccio Non Son - Robert Shaw Chorale

Tracks:

1. Mi Batte Il Cor...O Paradiso - Orchestra
2. Salut! Demeure Chaste Et Pure - Orchestra
3. Ange Adorable - Nils Grevillius
4. Ah! Leve - Toi, Soleil - Royal Orchestra
5. Intant Charmant...En Ferment Les Yeux - Orchestra
6. Je Suis Seul!...Ah, Fuyez, Douce Image - Royal Orchestra
7. La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jetee - Orchestra
8. Je Crois Entrende Encore - Royal Orchestra
9. Adelaide - Harry Ebert
10. Morgan! - Harry Ebert
11. Cacilie - Harry Ebert
12. In The Silence Of Night - Nils Grevillius
13. Lilacs - Nils Grevillius
14. Ideale - Orchestra
15. 'O Sole Mio - Orchestra
16. Mattinata - Orchestra
17. Becuase - Royal Orchestra
18. Only A Rose - Orchestra
19. For You Alone - Orchestra
20. Uti En Skog Pa Berget Ida (Au Mont Ida Trois Deesses) - Orchestra
21. Nu Ar Jag Pank Och Fagelfri ( Ich Hab Kein Geld) - Orchestra
22. Julsand (O Helga Natt) - Royal Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

This is the very best.......2007-01-25

Unless, you are as crazy as I am about Bjorling and willing to buy everything available anyway, this is the collection to purchase.

It includes the best of all the other compilations. The sound is very clean: much better than some of the records that I have with the same material.

The French stuff is wonderful -- especially Le Reve. There is something so melancholic about his voice. He doesn't need to act or add anything phony. As soon as he opens his mouth, you know this story is not going to end well.

The collection covers more than 20 years. It's amazing that the voice changed so little. His voice lost none of it beauty or power over the years.

Best Beethoven Adeliade ever. What a pity he never recorded any Schubert song cycles.

My God, this collection even includes Adam's Julsang -- which as far as I know existed only in a Swedish RCA 33 rpm. You will never think of "Oh, Holy Night" the same way again.

If you have not listened to Bjorling before, you will never think of some other famous tenors the same way either.

And a bargain. Two disks for $17? Start here.

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Hier Encore: Best of Studio et Live a L'Olympia Charles Aznavour Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Cabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Platinum Collection ASIN: B000JLSZ3Y Release Date: 2006-11-27

Tracks:

1. Les Comediens
2. Je M'Voyais Deja
3. Mes Emmerdes
4. Non Je N'ai Rien Oublie
5. Les Plaisirs Demodes
6. For Me Formidable
7. La Mamma
8. Que C'est Triste Venise
9. La Boheme
10. Desormais
11. Comme Ils Disent
12. Qui
13. Et Pourtant
14. Le Temps
15. Je Voyage
16. Un Mort Vivant 'Delit D'Opinion'
17. Quand Tu M'Aimes
18. You Make Me Feel So Young
19. Il Y Avait
20. Emmenez-Moi

Tracks:

1. Il Faut Savoir
2. Paris Au Mois D'aout
3. Tout S'en Va
4. Sa Jeunesse/Hier Encore
5. Je Reviens
6. Idiote Je T'aime
7. J'ai Vecu
8. Viens Au Creux De Mon Epaule
9. Pour Faire Une Jam
10. Apres L'amour
11. Sur Ma Vie
12. Je N'ai Pas Vu Le Temps Passer
13. Les Deux Guitares
14. Avant La Guerre
15. Etre
16. Mon Emouvant Amour
17. Le Souvenir De Toi
18. Eteins La Lumiere
19. Tu T'laisses Aller
20. Ave Maria

Album Details

Double CD Compilation that Includes the Best Studio Tracks and the Most Famous Live Performances Recorded by the Most Famous of French Singers. Among the 40 Tracks Are Duets with Frank Sinatra, Edith Piaf and Isabelle Boulay.

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Tracks:

1. La Traviata - Prelude, Act I - Giuseppe Verdi
2. Falstaff - Sul fil dun soffio etesio (Nanettas Aria) - Giuseppe Verdi
3. Andrea Cher - O pastorelle, addio - Umberto Giordano
4. Manon - En fermant les yeux - Jules Massenet
5. Les Peurs de Perles - Zurga, quant tous deux Au fond du temple saint - Georges Bizet
6. Adriana Lecouvreur - Ecco! Respiro appena Io son lumile ancella - Francesco Cilea
7. Cosan tutte - Soave sia il vento - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
8. La Boh - Smi chiamano Mim Giacomo Puccini
9. Don Giovanni - Dalla sua pace - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
10. Tannher - Wie TodesahnungO du mein holder Abendstern - Richard Wagner
11. Guilliaume Tell - Quel jour serein le ciel prge - Gioachino Rossini
12. Orfeo ed Euridice - Che farnza Euridice? - Christoph Willibald Gluck
13. Cavalleria Rusticana - Intermezzo - Pietro Mascagni
14. Norma - Casta Diva Vincenzo Bellini
15. Lelisir damore - Una furtiva lagrima - Gaetano Donizetti
16. Turandot - Signore, ascolta - Giacomo Puccini
17. Don Giovanni - Deh, vieni alla finestra - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
18. Lakm Viens, MallikaDis (Flower Duet) - Leo Delibes

Tracks:

1. Introduction to Khovanshchina - Modest Mussorgsky
2. Rusalka - Song to the Moon - AntonDvorak
3. Porgy and Bess - Summertime - George Gershwin
4. Les Contes dHoffmann - Belle nuit, it damour (Barcarolle)
5. Xerxes - Ombra, mai fu - George Frideric Handel
6. Le Nozze di Figaro - Porgi amor Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
7. Gianni Schicchi - O mio babbino caro - Giacomo Puccini
8. La Traviata - Di Provenza il mar - Giuseppe Verdi
9. Nabucco - Va, pensiero - Giuseppe Verdi
10. Le Nozze di Figaro - Voi che sapete - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
11. Die Zauberfl- Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd sch Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
12. Orfeo ed Euridice - Dance of the Blessed Spirits - Christoph Willibald Gluck
13. Don Giovanni - Il mio tesoro - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
14. Samson et Dalila - Mon cur souvre a voix - Camille Saint-Sa
15. La Wally - Ebben?Ne andrntana - Alfredo Catalani
16. Les Peurs de Perles - Je crois entendre encore - Georges Bizet
17. Le Nozze di Figaro - Deh vieni, non tardar Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
18. Madama Butterfly - Humming Chorus - Giacomo Puccini

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