Edicao Historica V.6 [Import]

1. Minha Palhoca

2. Alo Joao

3. Para Me Livrar Do Mal

4. A Mulher Que Eu Gosto

5. Volta Pra Casa Emilia

6. Deus Me Perdoe

7. Pedra Que Rolou

8. Lulu De Madame

9. Se Acaso Voce Chegasse

10. Escurinho

11. A Lala E A Lele

12. Madalena

13. Amei Tanto

14. Eu Queria

15. Ai! Que Saudades Da Amelia

16. Emilia

17. Dora

18. Marina

19. Maria Rosa

20. Florisbela

See all 33 tracks on this disc

Edicao Historica V.6,Cyro Monteiro,Dilermando Reis,Universal,World Music

Average customer rating: Her voice is even better live A *true* vocal talent A New Star in the Music Galaxy Awesone Almost a 5

In the Red Tina Dico Manufacturer: Defend Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Far The Garden Colour the Small One So Still Healing Is Difficult ASIN: B000CCZQJG Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

1. Losing
2. Warm Sand
3. Nobodys Man
4. The City
5. Give In
6. In the Red
7. Head Shop
8. Use Me
9. Room with a View
10. My Mirror
11. One
12. Long Goodbye

Album Description

Tina Dico has created a name for herself based on talent and talent alone. It took her beautiful voice, talented song writing skills and personal wit to become a big success in her home country of Denmark. Word of the gifted singer spread like wild fire thoughout Europe and North America and Tina's first EP, titled Far, garnered the kind of buzz most artists only ever dream about.

One year later, Tina releases her highly anticipated first North American full-length, In the Red, an emotionally honest record, full of finely wrought tunes and riveting, bold choruses.

Also known for her work as singer for Zero 7.

Customer Reviews:

Her voice is even better live.......2007-03-22

This album is one of my favorite albums of the last few years, for both the songwriting and the quality of her voice. If you like the sound of her voice on this album, you should definitely try to catch her solo show if you ever have a chance. I've seen her a couple of times in San Francisco, and her voice live has an even richer character than on the album (if you can believe that), at least when she's relaxed. She put out a DVD of a very fancy live performance, and on it she looked terrified and her voice reflected it. But in a small venue where she's relaxed, her voice is absolutely incredible.

A *true* vocal talent.......2007-02-19

In an age of American "Idols", Tina shows what a true vocal talent is. Play this next to Kelly Clarkson and you will wonder how Kelly could ever get a contract.

Tina's albums are great from start to finish, with deep lyrics and interesting arrangements. She can stand tall (6 feet) next to the best female vocalists out there.

If I had a criticism, it would be that her music is a bit on the softer side. Not poppy like Sheryl Crow. This is not necessarily a bad thing, only that Tina would do great to add more upbeat tempos occasionally.

The other shame is that only about a third of her releases have made it to the US. She appears on many other compilations and CDs (Fuel, Notes, etc) that are only available in Denmark. The big saving grace was her recent DVD release that is available worldwide and included many of these lost tracks.

Don't miss it. I'll meet you at the headshop!

A New Star in the Music Galaxy.......2006-11-14

While this CD does not contain the song "Haunted" ( an amazingly catchy tune ) from her previously released venture "Far", " In The Red " ranks way up there in historical terms for debut albums. Tina has a wonderful singing voice, a rare gift for melody and a penchant for memorable lyrics--a rare triumverant of skills. Rather than belaboring the efficacy of individual songs, I merely suggest you dive head first into the pool of musical brilliance that this young woman offers. A clear sign of genius is that you NEED to hear the songs over and over and over, and each time you hear them the impact grows stronger.

Awesone.......2006-11-13

Great Album! Great Voice! Great sonwriter! She should be 100 times more famous!

Almost a 5.......2006-11-01

This is a solid effort from a very talented musician. If you didn't know that Tina was Danish you would never know it from this CD. I'd forgotten this and thought that there was a bit of a Country feeling to some of the songs. There is slide guitar on a few songs.

Tina has a great voice and a real talent for harmony although it is hard to tell whether the harmonies are real or remixes. The musicianship is excellent as is the production.

I'd give the CD a 5 but there are a few awkward moments. Going to the Head Shop would be a great song but going to the head shop is a lyric I could do without. There are some very good songs that you'l have runing through your head for a while like "Give In" amd "In the Red." All in all an excellent CD that should appeal to a broad spectrum.

Average customer rating: What a treasure!

In the Red [Special Edition-Bonus Live CD] Tina Dico Manufacturer: Defend Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fuel Far Lady Croissant Notes When It Falls ASIN: B000PSJCBA Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

1. Losing
2. Warm Sand
3. Nobody's Man
4. The City
5. Give In
6. In the Red
7. Head Shop
8. Use Me
9. Room with a View
10. My Mirror
11. One
12. Long Goodbye

Tracks:

1. One
2. Break of Day
3. Craftsmanship and Poetry
4. Use Me
5. Room with a View
6. Don't Think Twice
7. Magic
8. Warm Sand
9. Undone
10. In the Red
11. Back Where We Started
12. When You're Away
13. Lost in Art

Customer Reviews:

What a treasure!.......2007-07-08

As if "In The Red" wasn't good enough to begin with, this Special Edition 2-disk set includes a live concert AND two studio tracks left off the original album, which I think are better than anything that was ON the record. "When You're Away" really hit home for me, and "Lost In Art" is simply gorgeous. Tina's EP "Far" is still my favorite overall recording, but "Fuel", "Notes", and this edition of "In The Red" are close behind... I just hope she's involved with another Zero 7 project eventually. THAT would be heaven.

Average customer rating: Nice downtempo Not bad, not great Want more? This Dane Rocks Amazing talent...

Far Tina Dico Manufacturer: Defend Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: In the Red Healing Is Difficult The Garden Colour the Small One Earthbound ASIN: B00022XE18 Release Date: 2004-05-18

Tracks:

1. Warm Sand
2. Break of Day
3. Boys and Girls
4. Haunted
5. Let's Get Lost
6. Back Where We Started

Customer Reviews:

Nice downtempo.......2006-03-09

Tina Dico is among my favorite female vocalists who do work in the downtempo electronica scene (she's known mainly for her work with Zero 7). Between this EP and her recently released CD "In the Red", I'd purchase this one for sure. 3/6 songs are gems, with my favorites being "Break of Day" and "Warm Sand" (the latter of which is on "In the Red"). Definitely worth checking out!

Not bad, not great.......2005-09-01

As other reviewers have stated, I am also a huge Zero 7 fan and was excited to see that Tina had released a solo effort. I had high expectations for the album (more like an EP) based on her excellent vocal contributions on the last Zero 7 album. Unfortunately, not blown away. If you enjoyed the ladies of Zero 7, I'd recommend you track down Sia's solo album, Colour the Small One. I haven't seen a domestic US release yet, and the import is quite expensive off of Amazon. I was able to download the full album off of her label's download site(...) for the cost of an average cd.

Want more?.......2005-08-30

As it has now been said, Tina has released 2 albums prior to "Far", "Fuel" & "Notes", and if anyone's interested [and want to avoid going through resellers, like the other reviewer](...)
They carry "Fuel", "Notes" & "In The Red"!

Loving her music! :-)

This Dane Rocks.......2005-06-01

Scandinavian exports have been flooding the music scene recently. The latest addition is Danish ice-queen Tina Dico, who formerly handed her vocals to chill out gurus Zero 7. Dico is following SiA's footsteps post-smooth electronica and delving into her solo career. Her first effort is a little short for an album.
Far is more like a promotional EP than a full-length release. It has six tracks on it and it showcases a young and eager talent.
Dico revisits her lounge days with "Warm Sand" a track reminiscent of her collaborators. Yet on the closer, she managed to deliver a stark folk performance on the melancholy mesmerize of "Back Where We Started."
Her voice is not spectacular but it holds a tune. The sincerity on "Break Of Day" proves that.
She captures escapism on "Let's Get Lost" and sweet enigma on "Haunted." The gender lullaby "Boys And Girls" is also a treat after a couple of listens.
Far is a great effort for six tracks. It captures innocence is a slow-mo manner. She had managed to please, now is the time for a full album.

Amazing talent..........2005-05-28

Like another reviewer on this site, I discovered Tina Dico quite by accident while flipping channels, and saw the end of the Jimmy Kimmel show. The fadeout song was 'Home' by Zero7, sung by a pretty blond with an intoxicating voice.

Of course, they didn't tell who the band was, so I had to scour the web trying to find out who they were. I promptly bought Zero7's 'When It Falls' CD and am quite happy with it.

A little more web research led me to Tina Dico's homepage (Tina Dickow in her home country), which led me to 'Far', Tina's only album that I can find in the states.

I highly recommend 'Far'. After a couple of listens my wife and I became avid fans. Her lyrics are introspective and practical at once. Her delivery is fluid and soothing. The album gets played over and over at our house. It is a little on the short side, so we're hoping for more from Tina soon.

I hope she goes far with her career.


Some good Tina Dico links::
http://kcrw.com/smil/mb040929Tina_Dico.ram
http://homepage.mac.com/rwgraft/Zero7/iMovieTheater42.html
http://www.iblog.dk/photo/thumbnails.php?album=4

Average customer rating: A voice teacher and early music fan Best of the Best...Handelian Masters for the Uninitiated

Heavenly Handel: Arias and Duets Manufacturer: Virgin Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sandrine Piau - Handel Opera Seria Cecilia Bartoli ~ Opera Proibita (Handel · Scarlatti · Caldara) / Les Musiciens du Louvre · Minkowski Handel - Arcadian Duets / Dessay, Gens, Petibon, Claycomb, Lascarro, Panzarella, Mijanovic, Mingardo, Asawa, Agnew, Le Concert d'Astrée, Haïm Handel Operatic Duets ~ Amor e gelosia / Ciofi · Di Donato · Il Complesso Barocco · Curtis Mozart: Opera Arias ASIN: B0001MQKS8 Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

1. Frondi Tenere... - David Daniels
2. Ombra Mai Fu - David Daniels
3. Pompe Vane Di MOrte!... - David Daniels
4. Dove Sei, Amato Bene - David Daniels
5. Ma Che Parlo, Che Dico... - Veronique Gens
6. In Tanti Affanni Miei - Veronique Gens
7. Fra L'ombre E Gl'orrori - Laurent Naouri
8. Sorge Il Di - Laurent Naouri
9. Amor, Qual Nuova Fiamma... - Jill Gomez
10. La Tigre Arde Di Sdegno - Jill Gomez
11. Per Me Si Strugge Trasimede... - Jill Gomez
12. E Per Monti, E Per Piani, E Per Selve - Jill Gomez
13. Where Shall I Fly - Stephanie Blythe
14. Cantata HWV 166 - Gerard Lesne
15. As Steals The Morn Upon The Night - Lynne Dawson
16. How Silently, How Slyly - James Bowman
17. Upstart, Barbarian And Traitor - James Bowman
18. Flow My Tears - James Bowman

Tracks:

1. Fatto Scorta Al Sentier Della Gloria - Vivica Genaux
2. Fiacchero Quel Fiero Orgoglio - Vivica Genaux
3. Verdi Prati - Arleen Auger
4. Ombre Pallide - Arleen Auger
5. Venti, Turbini - David Daniels
6. Dolcissima Esilena... - Sandrine Piau
7. Prendi L'alma E Prendi Il Core - Sandrine Piau
8. Nasconde L'usignol - Antonio Abete
9. Nel Riposo E Nel Contento - Antonio Abete
10. Della Guerra La Caccia Ha Sembianza - Antonio Abete
11. Tanti Strali Al Sen, Duet HWV 197 - Derek Lee Ragin
12. Se 'L Mio Duol Non E Si Forte - Sophie Daneman
13. Caro Autor Di Mia Doglia - Paul Agnew
14. No, Che D'altrui Che Di Te - Paul Agnew
15. Dagli Amori Flagellata - Paul Agnew
16. Madre...Son Nata A Lagrimar - David Daniels

Customer Reviews:

A voice teacher and early music fan.......2006-02-07

This is an excellent sampling of Handel's music and it is indeed "heavenly". Much of the music in Handel's operas, cantatas and oratorios are wonderfully vivid pieces of musical painting, and show Handel's genius in a light that is somewhat unfamiliar to modern musicians. Such passages as the sleep of Somnus in 'Semele' and the moonrise in 'Ariodante', to name but two instances out of many,form an important link in the history of programme music. But to those who understand and enjoy the Handelian idiom its beauty appear eternally new, and its unfailing dignity and loftiness of style recall the words in which Edward FitzGerald summed up his opinion of Handel: "His is the music for a great active people." I have many of the discs already, but some of the songs were new to me for which I am grateful! Some of the high points for me: the duet from Guilio Cesare sung by contralto(Stephanie Blythe) and countertenor (Derek Ragin); the solo from Alcina sung by Arleen Auger(soprano)and David Daniel's rendition of "Ombra mai fu" from Serse. I have Andreas Scholl singing "Ombra" and I never realized how much more there is to that song till I heard Daniels sing it. Anyway this record is a great buy for Handelians.

Best of the Best...Handelian Masters for the Uninitiated.......2005-04-21

For those who would prefer their Handel in bite-size portions, this excellent two-disc set may do the trick. Virgin Classics has chosen stellar aria and duet selections from their extensive Handel discography (1978-2003) and in the process, come up with as definitive a collection of the prolific composer's work as any on the market now. With a running time of well over 2 ½ hours, this compilation covers a broad canvas drawn from some of Handel's finest Italian operas, such as "Rodelinda", "Giulio Cesare", "Rinaldo" and "Deidamia". Even more, there are selections from his English works ("Hercules" and "L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato"), as well as miscellaneous vocal Italianate selections.

You know you're in for a world-class set when you have the amazing countertenor David Daniels book-ending the collection, beginning with his platinum-standard version of the much-covered "Frondi tenere...Ombra mai fù" from "Serse" and Bertarido's mournful "Pompe vane di morte!...Dove sei, amato bene" from "Rodelinda". And the set ends in a dream-like state with his wondrous Sesto/Cornelia duet with contralto Stephanie Blythe on the heartbreaking "Madre...Son nata a lagrimar" from "Giulio Cesare". In between is a veritable feast provided by a who's who among the world's leading Handelians. Highlights on disc one include soprano Sandrine Piau and alto Sara Mingardo melding effortlessly on the graceful and vocally challenging "Sorge il di" from the Neapolitan serenata, "Aci, Galatea e Polifemo". Blythe captures Dejanira's requisite madness beautifully in the air, "Where shall I fly?" from "Hercules". Countertenor Gérard Lesne does several thrilling turns on an entire Handel cantata, "Splenda l'alba in oriente". From "Giulio Cesare", legendary contralto Janet Baker contributes a heroically measured "How silently, how slyly", equally revered countertenor James Bowman glides over "Upstart, barbarian and traitor" with true panache, and soprano Valerie Masterson holds her own among these giants showing a diverse range of emotion on "Flow my tears" alternating easily between sonorous and vibrant.

Disc two starts with mezzo-soprano Vivica Genaux displaying some genuinely impressive runs on two arias from "Arminio", "Fatto scorta al sentier della gloria" and "Fiaccherò qul fiero orgoglio". Soprano Arleen Auger does a defiantly passionate turn on "Ombre pallide" from "Alcina", which compares favorably with Renée Fleming's more familiar version on Elektra. Daniels has yet another powerful vocal turn on the victorious "Venti, turbini" aria from "Rinaldo". Piau returns as well, this time intertwining atmospherically with mezzo-soprano Gloria Banditelli on the splendid "Prendi l'alma e prendi il core" from "Rodrigo". Operas are not the only source here. There is a charming duet between soprano Suzie LeBlanc and countertenor Derek Lee Ragin on the effusively Italianate "Tanti strali al sen", and a more dramatically diverse one between tenor Paul Agnew and soprano Patricia Petibon on "Caro autor do mia doglia" - both showcase yet another dimension of Handel to which I have not been exposed. Truth be told, if you enjoy these selections, you should purchase the original recordings, for example, Daniels' wonderful 1998 "Handel: Operatic Arias". But this will do in a pinch for the uninitiated who want an overview of Handel's musical genius. Trust me, with this stellar group of Handelians, you will beg for more.

Average customer rating: Finally!

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Customer Reviews:

Finally!.......2007-07-08

Well worth the wait for its U.S. release (along with "Notes"). More more more, Tina!

Average customer rating: Refreshing and Surprising! Some of the most thought-provoking recordings ever, combined with some of the most perfect performances I have ever heard. Best ever!!

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro / Don Giovanni / Così fan tutte / Die Zauberflöte - The Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra & Chorus / Arnold Östman Barbara Bonney , Arleen Auger , and The Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra & Chorus Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9 (Fra) Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen Mozart Opera Glyndebourne Collection: Cosi fan Tutte, Don Giovanni, Le Nozze di Figaro, Die Entfuhhrung aus dem Serail, Idomeneo, Die Zauberflote (6 DVDs) Complete Mozart Symphonies / Pinnock, English Concert Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Op35; Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Op77 ASIN: B00006IU7V Release Date: 2003-03-11

Album Details

These Pioneering Performances of Four of Mozart's Greatest and Most Popular Operas under the Direction of Arnold Östman were Recorded at Nacka Aula, Stockholm. They all Attracted Great Critical Acclaim at the Time of their Original Release and have Been a Part of Decca's Vast Opera Catalogue Ever Since. The Da Ponte Trilogy (One of the Greatest Librettist/Composer Collaborations in the Entire History of Music), Comprising Le Nozze Di Figaro, Don Giovanni and Così Fan Tutte, is Paired with One of Mozart's Last Operas, Dating from the Last Year of his Life, Die Zauberflöte. The Superb Casts Assembled for These Recordings Include Such Experienced Mozart Interpreters as Arleen Auger (Countess, Donna Anna), Barbara Bonney (Susanna, Zerlina, Pamina), Håkan Hagegård (Count, Don Giovanni, Speaker), Sumi Jo (Queen of the Night), Della Jones (Marcellina, Donna Elvira), Petteri Salomaa (Figaro), Kurt Streit (Tamino), Lillian Watson (Papagena), Gösta Winbergh (Ferrando), Rachel Yakar (Fiordilig

Customer Reviews:

Refreshing and Surprising!.......2006-11-24

I would strongly recommend this collection to anyone who is seeking a new approach and sound world for these Mozart operas. Ostman opts for brisk tempi and transparent textures, but hardly ever at the expense of characterization or expressivity. The singers respond to the challenge with performances that bristle with excitement and fun. The cast blends with the orchestra like a chamber music ensemble, inspiring the listener to experience the opera as a conversation between the text and the intimations expressed in Mozart's musically and psychologically penetrating orchestration. Occasionally one may miss the lyric line and warmth associated with such great Mozart conductors as Bruno Walter or Karl Bohm; but the brio, virtousity, and brilliant insights of Ostman compensate with different kinds of rewards. Also, there is an intimate atmosphere in these recordings that is most faithful to the ethos and meaning of the libretti themselves. After listening to this period approach, my understanding of Mozart has changed radically, and I continue to relish the challenge that these performances have given to my interpretative sensibilities.

Some of the most thought-provoking recordings ever, combined with some of the most perfect performances I have ever heard........2005-09-14

First of all, I must state first that I was ANXIOUS to write this rave review. Ever since I got these cd's and realized the treause that is to be found in these recordings I just couldn't wait until I'd had the chance to tell everybody else about it... I honestly believe these recordings should be heard by anybody who is interested in this repertoire and music in general, since this are also some of the most perfect pieces of music in the repertoire.

As for the music itself, I am not going to write about. I think it is enough to read my last sentence to realize exactly what I think about it - and it is really just a must. That's composition taken to the highest possible level.

What I do want to write is about the performances.
Arnold Ostman, not the most known figure in the musical world, (not even amongst musicians- I come from Juilliard, and that name is definitely not one everybody knows) has created in the 80's in Mozart the equivalent of what Harnoncourt and Gardiner have done in Bach performance practice, i.e. has totally changed the conecption which was assimilated into everybody's mind regarding notions about how music of that era should sound like.

Trying to create a performance experience which emulates Mozart's period performance practice he changed everything starting from tempos, through ornamentation and of course- the voices themselves.

For us, most people indoctrinated by the post-romantisicm eastablished especially by Herbert von Karajan and the ilks of him, the first initial response will be a shock. The almost imperceptible swift tempos, the small voices etc. are sure to knock over anybody who haven't heard these recordings before. It might create an intial negative response but hang-on there, as the result is so much more gratifying then of hearing a recording of Karajan, Giulini, Furtwangler or any GREAT other conductor from that era- They were obviously incredible musical figures, but in terms of style and total perception of the piece it just doesn't work on the same level, in Mozart of course. (You'd still want to keep your Furtwangler's ninth copy...)

What is so great about Ostman is the freshness of mind with which he walks into every piece. Just like a real iconoclast
it seems as if he has landed from an entire different planet, and is just coming to conduct these pieces and give their debut. I can't give a more sincere and true compliment than that, musically speaking.

The results are the most fresh interpretations up to date of Mozart most important operas which also derive from some of the best vocal performances I have ever heard.
Under Ostman's direction it seems as though all the singers bloom and give their most musical and inspired performances,
holding on under the swiftest tempos in an admirable way. There is no point in pointing out names because it is as in a rule that the performances are just stellar one by one, even though not carrying around sometimes the most famous names.

This is not to say that all of the recordings in this set are equally perfect, and that I agree to all of the interprations and the insights given by Ostman, but you can't disregard the feeling that he knew EXACTLY what he wanted and executed it almost flawlessly. (the one exception might be small part of Cosi, mainly the overture, which was recorded very early in the stages of period instruments playing- therefore not always as perfect as you would have liked to hear it, but the performance as a whole is still the most beautiful Cosi I know.)

As for the packaging itself: The price is a complete steal, (incredible especially if you order it through other sellers, got mine for about 40$). What you DON'T get are the librettos, so you'd HAVE to get them from a different source. Either a different recording you might have, (you just might want one of the standard reference recordings one usually hears about like Giulini's) or you could just buy the librettos through Amazon, would still cost you very little.

Should not be missed by any terms by anybody who cares for music.

Ran

Best ever!!.......2004-01-12

Ostman created a stir when he made these recordings in the 1980s. And now it available in a collectors' edition box. I'm so excited. Sumi Jo's Queen of the Night here is even better than her recording for Solti. Ostman's Don Giovanni is the fastest I've ever heard, not to mention the most exciting. This Cosi Fan Tutte is Gramophone's reference Cosi. And this Figaro has many "alternative" arias that other recordings never bother with. Don't worry, the alternative is at the back so you can program it out. In fact, this is the only set of Mozart operas with ALL the alternative arias available. Even Gardiner does not have some of these. So this is a supreme set of importance.

I cannot recommend this too highly. Exciting performances now available in Decca's collectors' edition.

Average customer rating:

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Tracks:

1. Un Ballo In Maschera: Saper Vorreste
2. La Sonnambula: Ah, Non Credea Mirarti
3. La Traviata: Ah, Fors' E Lui...Sempre Libera
4. Il Carnevale Di Venezia: O Me Beata!...La Bruna Gondoletta
5. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Splendon Le Sacre Faci - Luisa Tetrazzini/Walter Oesterreicher
6. The Last Rose Of Summer
7. Il Barbiere Di Siviglia: Una Voce Poco Fa
8. La Perle Du Bresil: Chamant Oiseau - Luisa Tetrazzini/Walter Oesterreicher
9. Mignon: Io Son Titania 'Polonaise'
10. Las Hijas Del Zebedeo: Al Pensar En El Dueno 'Carceleras'
11. Rigoletto: Caro Nome Che Il Mio Cor
12. L'eco 'Swiss Echo Song'
13. Lakme: Dov' E L'indiana Bruna? 'Bell Song'
14. La Sonnambula: Ah, Non Giunge - Luisa Tetrazzini/Clement Barone
15. Deh, Torno Mio Bene 'Air And Vars' - Luisa Tetrazzini/Clement Barone
16. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Chi Mi Frena In Tal Momento? - Luisa Tetrazzini/Enrico Caruso/Josephine Jacoby/Pasquale Amato/Marcel Journet/Angelo Bada
17. Rigoletto: Bella Figlia Dell'amore - Luisa Tetrazzini/Enrico Caruso/Josephine Jacoby/Pasquale Amato

Tracks:

1. The Swallows
2. Lakme: Dov' E L'indiana Bruna? 'Bell Song'
3. Il Trovatore: Tacea La Notte Placida
4. Il Trovatore: Timor Di Me...D'amor Sull'ali Rosee
5. Rhap
6. Ser Inutile (Standchen), Op.106 No.1
7. Ah! Che Assorta In Dolce Incanto 'Grand Valse'
8. Dinorah: Ombra Leggiera 'Shadow Song'
9. Rosalinda: Meco Verrai Su Quella 'Pastorale'
10. Bonnie Sweet Bessie
11. La Forza Del Destino: Pace, Pace, Mio Dio
12. Carmen: Io Dico, No, Non Son Paurosa
13. I Vespri Siciliani: Merce, Dilette Amiche
14. Tre Giorni Son Che Nina
15. Linda Di Chamounix: O Luce Di Quest'anima
16. Solvejg's Song
17. Il Flauto Magico: Gli' Angui D'inferno (Der Holle Rache)
18. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Splendon Le Sacre Faci 'Mad Scene' - Luisa Tetrazzini/Cleofonte Campanini
19. Il Barbiere Di Siviglia: Una Voce Poco Fa - Luisa Tetrazzini/Cleofonte Campanini
20. Rigoletto: Caro Nome Che Il Mio Cor - Luisa Tetrazzini/Cleofonte Campanini
21. Romeo Et Juliette: Nella Calma - Luisa Tetrazzini/Cleofonte Campanini
22. La Sonnambula: Ah, Non Giunge - Luisa Tetrazzini/Cleofonte Campanini

Average customer rating:

Rossini: L'Italiana in Algeri Manufacturer: Arts Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00064VJVY Release Date: 2005-01-25

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Losing Tina Dico Manufacturer: Finest Gramophone ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Warm Sand Give In Fuel Far In the Red ASIN: B000EUMKV8 Release Date: 2006-04-24

Tracks:

1. Losing
2. Lost In Art

Average customer rating: Devia and Canonici rock! I love it A must-have Good recording of an average work Mariella Devia MUST be heard!

Donizetti: Linda di Chamounix Manufacturer: Arts Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bellini - I Capuleti e i Montecchi / Kasarova · Mei · Vargas · Chiummo · Alberghini · R. Abbado Rossini - Guillaume Tell / Bacquier, Caballé, Gedda, Mesplé, Kovacs, Howell, RPO, Gardelli Matilde Di Shabran - Juan Diego Florez Gounod - Mireille / Freni, Vanzo, van Dam, Bacquier, Rhodes, Capitole de Toulouse, Plasson Mascagni: Iris / Patanè, Domingo ASIN: B000006BZE Release Date: 1996-06-18

Tracks:

1. Linda di Chamounix: Sinsonia
2. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Coro d'Introduzione, Scena e Romanza - Presti! Al Tempio! (Antonio, Maddalena, Marchese)
3. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Coro d'Introduzione, Scena e Romanza - Ambo Nati Questa Valle... (Antonio, Maddalena)
4. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e cavatina - Viva! Viva!... Quai Grida? Eccelenza! (Antonio, Maddalena, Marchesee, Intendente, Coro)
5. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e cavatina - Oh! Gia In Collera Non Sono (Antonio, Maddalena, Marchesee, Intendente, Coro)
6. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Recitatiivo e Cavatina - Ah! Tardai Troppo (Linda)
7. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Recitatiivo e Cavatina - O Luce Di Quest'anima (Linda)
8. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena, Romanza e Ballata - Qui Pria Della Partenza (Linda, Pierotto, Coro)
9. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena, Romanza e Ballata - Per Sua Madre Ando Una Figlia (Pierotto, Linda, Coro)
10. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e Duetto - Non So Quella Canzone (Linda, Carlo)
11. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e Duetto - Da Quel Di Che T'incontrai (Carlo, Linda)
12. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e Duetto - A Consolarmi Affrettisi (Carlo, Linda)
13. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e Duetto - Qui Buon Antonio, Qui Soli (Prefetto, Antonio)
14. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e Duetto - Quella Pieta Si Provvida (Prefetto, Antonio)
15. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e Duetto - Esultiam La Tua Potenza (Antonio, Prefetto)
16. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Finale Primo - Corro A Dispor La Moglie (Antonio, Linda, Prefetto, Maddalena, Pierotto)
17. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Finale Primo - Miei Figli, Tetro Sovrasta Il Vento (Prefetto, Antonio, Linda, Pierotto, Coro, Maddalena))

Tracks:

1. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Gia scorsero tre mesi... (Linda, Pierotto)
2. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Al bel destin che attendevi... (Pierotto, Linda)
3. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Come calma e conforta... (Linda, Marchese)
4. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Io vi dico che partiate!... (Linda, Marchese)
5. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Andate! Andate!... (Linda, Marchese)
6. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Romanza - Linda! Si ritiro. (Carlo)
7. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Romanza - Se tanto in ira agli uomini... (Carlo)
8. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Carlo!... Ah!... Il mio cor... (Carlo, Linda)
9. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Ah!... Dimmi... dimmi, io t'amo... (Carlo, Linda)
10. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Finale Secondo - Per quannnto io penero!... (Linda, Antonio)
11. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Finale Secondo - lo vi lasciom permettete... (Antonio, Linda, Pierotto)

Tracks:

1. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Coro d'Introduzione e Brindisi - Sentili... Eccoli... Eviva! Eviva!
2. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scena e Duetto - Tutta La Valle E In Giubilo (Prefetto, Carlo)
3. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scena e Duetto - Ciel, Che Dite? Linda E Morta! (Carlo, Prefetto)
4. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scena de Aria buffa - Eccoci Ancora Qui... (Marchese)
5. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scena de Aria buffa - Ella E Un Giglio Di Puro Candore... (Marchese)
6. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Preludio
7. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scenna ed Aria - Ed Ecco In Qual Maniera... (Pierotto, Linda, Prefetto, Carlo, Marchese, Antonio, Maddalena)
8. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scenna ed Aria - E La Voce Che Primiera... (Carlo, Linda, Pierotto, Antonio, Maddalena, Marchese, Prefetto)
9. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Preghiera - Quintetto a voci sole - Compi Q Ciel... La Nostra Speme... (Pierotto, Prefetto, Carlo, Antonio, Marchese)
10. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scena e Duetto finale - Un Sospiro... Si Rinviene... (Linda, Maddalena, Pierotto, Antonio, Marchese, Prefetto, Carlo)
11. Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scena e Duetto finale - Carlo, Ah! Dimmi Ch'io Non Sogno... (Linda, Carlo, Pierotto, Antonio, Marchese, Prefetto, Maddalena))

Customer Reviews:

Devia and Canonici rock! .......2005-08-03

What a shame that this is their only studio collaboration. The Devia - Canonici partnership in the late 80s and 90s reminds me of the old Sutherland - Pavarotti, Caballe - Carreras, Ricciarelli - Carreras, Callas - Di Stefano etc. operatic couples. They might not have achieved the fame of their predecessors but I enjoy Devia and Canonici at least as much, and quite often much more than the previous couples. And I always sense a feeling of respect they have for each other.

Devia's gifts are unique among any generation of singers and to cut the long story short, I regard her as the finest lyric coloratura I've heard. Canonici is a simpler singer but this is often the case with tenors. He is rarely spectacular but his sense of style, clean cut singing and handsome voice have made me appreciate him tremendously. So far, my favourite Devia/Canonici performance is their live Amsterdam Beatrice di Tenda but this studio Linda finds them in great form too and it's a must have.

Devia would make her Linda even more exciting in later years (the '97 live performances are unbelievable) but I also like this more reserved studio portrayal. I don't regard much of Linda's music very interesting and this is the reason I've avoided recordings of this work but Devia fascinates me and I now listen to this opera more and more and actually quite like it. As for the famous o Luce, it becomes not only playful but exciting! The other roles are quite meaty and therefore good singers are needed. Apart from Canonici whom I prefer to Kraus and Valetti cause of his warmer sound, I wasn't much impressed by the others who nevertheless sing well.

Though not the perfect Linda recording due to the rather bland secondary casting, I still find this the best Linda recording on the market. Serafin's 50s recording has his very fine conducting and perhaps a bit more character from some of the cast (Cappecchi especially) but Stella's rather hard-toned Linda who's made me stay away from this opera until now, is an acquired taste. Gruberova also offers a lovely and impressive account of the title role but I like Devia's balsamic vinegar voice even more.

I love it.......2004-05-13

I wrote a review of this CD set (not a very good review) and it doesn't look like it's going to be posted. I hope not. This one is better, as though either were good. I had Gruberova singing this opera, but with all her facility and the beauty of her voice, I just couldn't take her sliding up to the last high notes instead of jumping (which she could have done), and then flipping them off with insoucience. I suppose this is her trademark. I don't like it. I finally replaced her Linda with this wonderful one. It is a studio recording, good clear sound, as one reviewer noted, it is hardly second-rate Donizetti, and the soprano's voice and acrobatics are flawless, beautiful and perfect. This set costs only a little over $30 + shipping and has 3 discs in it. Donizetti (who lived to be 51) was prolific, turning out something like 73 or 76 operas. I have dozens. He has been praised and vilified (I'd say maligned). He's been called everything from a consummate genius to (this from a popular book on opera by Matthew Boyden) a producer of spaghetti, that he goes down easy but there's nothing there. (This writer, incidentally, a cocky cad of the first water, threw Donizetti's own humility and modesty back in his face as though they proved his (the writer's) point. Donizetti wasn't the only musician to be cruelly and foolishly trounced.) But Donizetti doesn't need my ignorant defense. The music (like on this set) speaks for itself.

A must-have.......2002-02-22

Linda di Chamounix is a very good opera and certainly NOT second-rate Donizetti. The story may be naïve, but the music is inspired and well written. It is true that it can only make it's mark when it is well sung, and here it has the best possible cast. Mariella Devia is one of the finest sopranos of our time, far better in my opinion than any other coloratura around, and her truly lovely singing is spectacular. Don't miss it!!

Good recording of an average work.......2000-12-30

I've seen Mariella Devia perform this role and she has a wonderful controlled voice with perfect technique coupled with jeweled accuracy,pity we aren't given the pleasure of hearing on CD the many high E flats that were given with spot on brilliance live,however she is withoutdoubt the main reason for deciding to purchase this recording,Chamonix has some beautiful music but cannot match Donizetti's best works,his genius coming through only spasmodically,the rest of the cast are more than adequate,Bellini the conducter shows too much reserve at times but generally judges the change of moods well and the playing of the orchestra is solid.

Mariella Devia MUST be heard!.......1999-02-05

Linda di Chamounix is a lovely opera, and we must thank the ARTS label for making this stupendous recording at such a modest price. But the chief glory, is soprano Mariella Devia, perhaps the finest lyric coloratura since the young Renata Scotto. In this age of anonymous divas, you certainly KNOW who is singing when la Devia opens her mouth. She is a very individual artist and very musical too. Tenor Luca Canonici has a most atractive voice and all the secondary roles are very well taken. Don' t miss this beautiful recording.

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