Vida Es

1. Te Aplacas O Te Aplaco

2. Vida Es Alegria

3. Que Sabes Tu

4. No Hace Falta

5. Vamonos

6. Me Gusta Tener de a Dos

7. Por Quererte Asi

8. No Te Sorprendas

9. Si Tu Quisieras

10. Tamarindo

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Average customer rating: The most noble voice PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN luminous artistry from a genius A special Dignity and an Unfailing Beauty of Voice.

Songs Of Spain / De Los Angeles, et al Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Granados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Morales, Cristóbal de | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Turina | Turina, Joaquin | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Madrigals | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Fabulous Victoria De Los Angeles Isabel Bayrakdarian ~ Azulão The Maiden and the Nightingale: Songs of Spain The Very Best of Victoria de los Angeles On the Wings Of Song and Zarzuela Arias - Victoria de los Angeles ASIN: B00000I4KQ Release Date: 1999-02-23

Tracks:

1. El rossinyol
2. El testament d'Amelia
3. Adios meu homino
4. Mina nay por me casare
5. Tengo que subir
6. Ahi tienes mi corazon
7. La vi llorando
8. Ya se van los pastores
9. Campanas de Belen
10. Jaeneras que yo canto
11. A dormir ahora mesmo
12. Granadinas
13. Hincarse de rodillas
14. Cancion de trilla
15. Parado de Valldemosa
16. Nik baditut
17. Andregaya
18. Din, dan, boleran
19. Mariam matrem
20. Ay, triste vida corporal!
21. Que es mi vida, preguntais?
22. Porque es, dama, tanto quereros?
23. No me llames segalaherba
24. Ay, luna que reluces
25. En esta larga ausencia
26. Molinillo que mueles amores
27. Confiado jilguerillo
28. Seguidillas religiosas
29. Cancion de cuna
30. El jilguerillo con pico de oro
31. El canape

Tracks:

1. Ah, el novio no quiere dinero
2. Coma la rosa en la guerta
3. Estavase la mora
4. Aquel rey de Francia
5. Damos gracias a ti, Dios
6. Sobre Baca estaba el rey
7. Ay que non hay!
8. Rosa das rosas
9. Maravillosos e piadosos
10. Tres moricas m'enamoran
11. Paseabase el rey moro
12. Dime a do tienes las mientes
13. Si no's huviera mirado
14. Dexo la venda
15. Puse mis amores
16. Aqui me declaro su pensamiento
17. Pues que me tienes
18. Gentil dama, non se gana
19. Mi querer tanto vos quiere
20. Una hija tiene el rey
21. Una matica de ruda
22. Si la noche se hace oscura
23. Pastorcico, non te aduermas
24. Ay triste que vengo
25. No soy you quien la descrube
26. Pase el agua, Julieta
27. Aquel caballero, madre
28. Duelete de mi, Senora
29. De Antequera salio el Moro
30. De los alamos vengo, madre
31. Enfermo estaba Antioco
32. Dame acogida en tu hato
33. Morenica, dame un beso
34. Senora, si te olvidare
35. De donde venis, amore?

Tracks:

1. La rosa enflorece
2. Ven querida
3. Adio, querida
4. Durme, durme, hermozo hijico
5. Paxaro d'hermosura
6. Avrix, mi galanica
7. Irme quiero, la mi madre
8. Ya viene el cativo
9. Yo m'enamori d'un aire
10. Una matica de ruda
11. Anda, jaleo
12. Los cuatro muleros
13. Las tres hojas
14. Los mozos de Monleon
15. Las morillas de Jaen
16. Sevillanas del siglo 18
17. El cafe de Chinitas
18. Nana de Sevilla
19. Los pelegrinitos
20. Zorongo
21. Romance de Don Boiso
22. Los reyes de la baraja
23. La tarara
24. El combat del somni: Damunt de tu, nomes les flors
25. A l'ombra del Lledoner: Canco de grumet
26. Canciones negras: Cancion de cuna para dormir a un negrito
27. Cuatro madrigales amatorios: De los alamos vengo, madre
28. Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
29. Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
30. Seis canciones castellanas: No quiero tus avellanas
31. Seis canciones castellanas: Jota
32. Panxolina
33. Tu pupila es azul
34. Cantos populares espanolas: Malaguena
35. Cantos populares espanolas: Granadina
36. Cantos populares espanolas: El Vito
37. Cantos populares espanolas: Pano murciano
38. Clavelitos
39. Adios, Granada
40. Madrigal

Tracks:

1. Coleccion de tonadillas: Amor y odio
2. Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
3. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo discreto
4. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo olvidado
5. Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo timido
6. Coleccion de tonadillas: El mirar de la maja
7. Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
8. Coleccion de tonadillas: La maja de Goya
9. Coleccion de tonadillas: Las currutacas modestas
10. Tres majas dolorosas: Oh muerte cruel!
11. Tres majas dolorosas: Ay majo de mi vida
12. Tres majas dolorosas: De aquel majo amante
13. Goyescas: La maja y el ruisenor (Rosario)
14. 'La vida breve': Vivan los que rien! (Salud - Act 1)
15. 'La vida breve': Alli esta! Riyendo! (Salud - Act 2)
16. 'Acis y Galatea': Confiado jilguerillo
17. El tripili
18. Llorad, corazon
19. Iban al pinar
20. No lloreis, ojuelos
21. Mananica era
22. Mira que soy nina
23. Gracia mia
24. El pano moruno
25. Seguidilla murciana
26. Asturiana
27. Jota
28. Nana
29. Cancion
30. Polo
31. 'La Tempranica': Zapateado (La tarantula e un bicho mu malo)

Customer Reviews:

The most noble voice.......2004-05-28

Victoria de los Angeles' voice not only has a silken quality and fascinating glow to it but it is one of the most regal, noble sounds you'll ever hear. She illuminated those moments of quietness, gentleness and noble, feminine pride and elegance like no other soprano before and after her. This release of her "Spanish Songs" has never been surpassed. The songs of her homeland seem to have been written for her beautiful instrument alone, she fills every piece with special beauty and charm, religious flair and beautiful, noble simplicity. Buy this recording and see why Victoria is one of the best sopranos ever having come from Spain.

PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN.......2002-01-08

FOR A LONG TIME "SONGS OF SPAIN" HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF CLASSICAL, POPULAR, SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS (CHRISTIAN AND SEPHARDIC) SPANISH SONGS. DE LOS ANGELES DEFIES A RIVAL IN THIS GENRE. DE LARROCHA, SORIANO AND ZANETTI PROVIDE UNEQUALED ACCOMPANIEMENTS. THE RECORDINGS ARE SECOND ONLY TO LIFE PERFORMANCES. I UNDERSTAND THAT EMI INTENDS TO TAKE THIS SET OUT OF PUBLICATION. PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN! I JUST PURCHASED MY THIRD SET FROM AMAZON AND I TREASURE IT AS MUCH AS MY FIRST!

luminous artistry from a genius.......2000-12-26

the vocal artist of vocal artistsdisplays her absolutely gorgeous voice and musical understanding of spanish feeling with a warmth that is unmatched anywhere.the only thing better was to hear her in person!

A special Dignity and an Unfailing Beauty of Voice........2000-09-17

This set offers four generously-filled CDs comprising almost 140 Spanish songs from Victoria de los Angeles' repertoire. To all of them she brings a special dignity and an unfailing beauty of voice. The earliest recordings date from 1950 and the last is the items she sang at the opening of the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Yes, you will find the ubiquitous "Clavelitos!" here, and a later version of "La maya el ruisenor" from "Goyescas". The enclosed booklet provides illuminating notes by Lionel Salter, who also translated many of the texts which are also included. Accompanists include Gerald Moore and Alicia de Larrocha, and Victoria de Los Angeles provides a guitar accompaniment herself in one song. The last track of all, a zapateado from a zarzuela, recorded live in New York, must almost have brought the house down.

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Esta Es Mi Vida Jessy & Joy Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: Album NegroKlaro El Mundo Se Equivoca Pescado Original Viento a Favor ASIN: B000N3ST5W Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

1. Dulce Melodia
2. Nadie Podra
3. Espacio Sideral
4. Llegaste Tu
5. Cielo Azul
6. Ya No Quiero
7. Mi Sol
8. Quiero Conocerte
9. Volvere
10. Esta Es Mi Vida
11. Somos Lo Que Fue
12. Ser O Estar (Si Tu No Estas)

Average customer rating: Superb!! A tribute to our dear Celia Cruz A must to have CELIA--LA REINA DE LA SALSA--INIGUALABLE! This is the best album that celia has come out with in years

Mi Vida Es Cantar Celia Cruz Manufacturer: Rmm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Merengue | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Regalo del Alma Hits Mix 100% Azucar!: The Best of Celia Cruz con la Sonora Matancera Siempre Vivire Celia Cruz and Friends: A Night of Salsa ASIN: B00000C2GL Release Date: 1998-09-22

Tracks:

1. Elno te quiere na
2. Mi vida es cantar
3. Patica de chivo
4. Me astan hablando del cielo
5. Cal y arena
6. Siento la nostalgia de palmeras
7. Canto a Lola Flores
8. Salsipuedes
9. La vida es un carnaval

Amazon.com essential recording

At this point in Celia Cruz's 40-plus year career--over 20 Gold albums; collaborations with salsa greats Johnny Pacheco, Willie Colon, Tito Puente, and the Fania All-Stars; and countless awards--you would expect the Queen of Afro-Cuban music to run out of ideas and song titles, let alone steam! Yet, this indefatigable grandma, who counts among her living legend peers American jazz orishas Aretha and Sarah, remains an inexhaustible fount of some of the most luscious sounds to rock this planet. Cruz's party verve still rages feverishly high, that butter-scotch voice is as rich and emotive as ever, and she still rides those vocals just as smoothly over this set's sizzling Latin jams, produced by the excellent Ralph Mercado and played by a stellar crew of salsa-meisters. The title of evergreen Cruz's latest jolt of pure central nervous system stimulation says it all: In English, it means, "My Life Is To Sing." --Elena Oumano

Customer Reviews:

Superb!!.......2004-04-21

If you are looking for salsa that makes you want to dance... this is it! Well worth the cost. All your friends will want to borrow it...and HEH HUM not return it!!! Every song gets you moving and feeling the true soul of salsa, and of Celia.

I even gave this to my best friend who is as country boy as country boy gets, and he loved it (although I still tell him not to try and dance to it... he he.. just kiddin)

A tribute to our dear Celia Cruz.......2003-07-22

This is another tremendous album by the late Celia Cruz- la guarachera del mundo. As usual this album is nothing but excellence and a true representation of Celia's spririt and philosophy about life- la vida es un carnaval y hay que vivirla cantando. Her tremendous talent, charisma, professionalism and vivacious nature kept the world dancing for fifty years and will keep the world dancing for fifty more years thanks to this tremendous album (and all the others). The international hit on this album is "la vida es un carnaval" but all are tremendous and once again Celia shows her diversity by including other rhythms- a merengue (a duet with Kinito Mendez) and a bolero that is just so sentimental and so Celia Cruz. This album is her first production with Sony discos and I assure you the new style, sound and energy are just so typical of "la guarachera". I can't express this anymore clearly. This is a production that is platinum and will defintely keep Celia in our hearts for ever. I cheerish her music and will keep dancing in the name of this tremendous singer of tropical music. Celia is truly a "reina".

A must to have.......2000-07-21

It is definetly one of the best albums I ever herd. Not that this comes with a suprice. She definetly deserves her title. Even if you are not a salsa fan it is that kind of music everybody can enjoy. I recently seen her and Jose Alberto in a concert and hearing La vida es un carneval live was something I will never forget. ASUCAR....

CELIA--LA REINA DE LA SALSA--INIGUALABLE!.......2000-04-26

WOW!CELIA TODAVIA SIGUE DOMINANDO EL GENERO DE LA SALSA--ESTA ES UNA VERDADERA DIVA! EL NO TE QUIERE NA'---MI VIDA ES CANTAR--SALSI PUEDES--Y LA TREMENDA "LA VIDA ES UN CARNAVAL"--UN CD COMPLETO! TODAS LAS CANCIONES MOVIDAS..CON RAZON,CELIA ES LA REINA DE LA SALSA! RECOMIENDO TAMBIEN--PETALOS DE FUEGO DE BRENDA K STARR --INDIA "SOLA-TRIBUTO A LA LUPE--Y NAYOBE "COMO UNA LOBA"..SALSA PARA SIEMPRE DE LAS REINAS DEL GENERO...

This is the best album that celia has come out with in years.......1999-03-04

Celia Cruz is like a diva of the latin salsa, and holds true to it in this phenomenal release "Mi vida es cantar". Its too bad that "La vida es un carnaval" doesen't have a sound sampler (its one of the best songs) but that goes to show you that the entire cd is great.

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Salsa Es Mi Vida Gerardo Rosales Manufacturer: Challenge ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Venezuela | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00008CLSP Release Date: 2003-03-04

Tracks:

1. Guasacaca
2. Sorpresa Holandesa
3. Una Salsa Para Amsterdam
4. La Salsa Es Mi Vida
5. Para El Ray
6. Echandole
7. Caramba
8. El Hijo Del Sonero
9. Pajarillo & Bailen Joropo
10. Friday Morning

Average customer rating: Simply a wonderful CD The longest running show in Europe... Mysterious and beautiful

Homenatge al Misteri d'Elx - La Vespra Manufacturer: Alia Vox Spain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Isabel I: Reina de Castilla Bella Terra Savall: El Cancionero de Medinaceli El Cant de la Sibil-la, Mallorca & València, 1400-1560 Villancicos y Danzas Criollas ASIN: B000207NRG Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. Intrada: Himne Processional (s.XV) (Instr.)
2. Germanes Mies
3. Verge I Mare De Deu
4. Ay, Trista Vida Corporal
5. O Sant Verger Getsemani
6. O Arbre Sanct, Digne De Honor
7. O Sant Sepulcre Virtuos
8. Juizio Fuerte (Instr.)
9. Gran Desig M'ha Vengut Al Cor
10. Fanfara (Sobre Una Melodia Del s.XV)
11. Deu Vos Salve Verge Imperial
12. Lo Vostre Fill Que Tant Amau
13. E Mana'm Que Us La Portas
14. Angel Plaent E Illuminos
15. Ab Molt Ser, Si Posible Es
16. Los Apostols Asi Seran
17. Y Puix, Verge, O Demanau
18. Fanfara (Sobre Una Melodia Del s.XV)
19. Saluts, Honor E Salvament
20. Ay, Fill Joan E Amich Meu
21. Ay, Fill Joan, Si A Vos Plau
22. Los Bracos Traygo Cansados I (Instr.)
23. Ay Trista Vida Corporal
24. O Verge, Reyna Imperial
25. O Apostols E Germans Meus
26. Sens Vos, Senyora Que Farem?
27. Agnus Dei (Instr.)
28. Verge Humil Flor De Honor
29. Los Bracos Traygo Cansados II (Instr.)
30. O, Poder De L'Alt Imperi
31. Ab Gran Goig, Sens Improperi
32. Vexilla Regis (Instr.)
33. Salve Regina Princesa
34. O, Deu Valeu! Y Que Es Asso
35. Los Meus Cars Fills, Puix Sou Venguts
36. O, Cos Sant Glorificat
37. Kyrie Eleison (Instr.)
38. Esposa E Mare De Deu
39. Car Puix En Vos Reposa
40. Apostols E Amics De Deu
41. Himne Processional (s.XV) (Instr.)

Customer Reviews:

Simply a wonderful CD.......2006-05-03

This was a marvelous piece of work. The vocals were excellent and as usual anything Jordi Savall touches shines. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have listened to it three times in the past week and each time something missed is noticed. It is hard to believe this piece dates back to medieval times. It is simply a masterpiece.

The longest running show in Europe..........2004-08-10

Some time in the thirteenth century a soldier named Francesc Canto patrolled the waters off of Elche ('Elx' in Catalan), Spain for maurading pirates. A vision of the Virgin Mary appeared to him, and soon after he found a casket. It contained the music and text for the Misteri D'Elx, recorded on this CD. More than a bit of legend doubtlessly pervades this account, but visitors to Elche can still hear the piece performed every year around mid-August (good luck finding tickets). The Misteri D'Elx miraculously remains Europe's longest running religious show thanks in part to Pope Urban VIII who excepted it from the Council of Trent's ban on theatricality within church walls in 1632. It survived the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire, the Franco years, and it just keeps on going and going year by year to the present day. Young boys still play and sing the female roles, including the Virgin Mary, by tradition (which may raise some eyebrows). UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) recognized the piece in 2001 as a piece of the heritage of humanity, likely ensuring it another 800 years or more of performance.

The entire festival takes place on two successive nights. This CD contains music for the first part only, la Vespra, performed on the first day of the Elche festival. The second part, la Festa, follows on the proceeding evening (can we look forward to a companion CD in the future?). Both parts together tell the story of the death, assumption, and coronation of the Virgin Mary. La Vespra ends with the Virgin's death, surrounded by the Apostles (summoned by an angel), who vow to bury her in Jehoshaphat, as she requested.

The music moves along slowly. No toe tappers here. Track twelve turns four lines of text into over six minutes of music. Many of the other tracks follow similar methodical and plodding rhythms. The tone and mood inspire awe, contemplation, and reverence for the depicted story. Don't expect to dance. Expect to contemplate and follow the soaring and swooping melodies gorgeously performed by Montserrat Figueras, Arianna Savall, and others accompanied by the always incredible La Capella Reial de Catalunya. Jordi Savall, in the CD book, says he wanted to break the 'unjust old ban' of females from the performance of this piece, and that 'the expressive power and intense spirituality inherent in the symbolism of these characters, particularly in the Virgin and the Angel, required the presence of the female dimension'. The results don't disappoint. Fans of intensely beautiful singing will appreciate every second of this CD. Montserrat Figueras, as the Virgin Mary, and Arianna Savall, as the Angel, give amazing performances throughout. Repeated listenings evoke more and more.

To fully appreciate this piece, follow along with the words at least once (use the Catala column as reference). This bridges the text and music and brings the entire piece to life. Almost exclusive vocal works, such as this one, typically rely on the text to illuminate the melodies to greater heights. The improvised accompaniment of La Capella de Catalunya adds to the effect.

Lastly, Savall and Company call this an homage or tribute to the Misteri D'Elx. In other words, they may have taken some liberties with the structure and music of the piece as performed in Elche. Knowing this group, however, such liberties will result in nothing more than amazing music and performance.

Mysterious and beautiful.......2004-08-02

The vocal soloists on this disc are amazing. I have followed the recording career of Arianna Savall from the beginning, and I must say that nepotism plays no part; she deserves every solo she has. Singing side by side with her mother, it is hard to choose a favorite. Generally, Savall's voice is prettier and her technique a bit more solid, while Montserrat Figueras specializes more in the emotional aspect of the music. On this disc, they are evenly matched; the mother's voice sounds better than it has in years, and the daughter's performance is so hauntingly emotional that it leaves the listener holding their breath. Comparing the two is nearly impossible. They are unmatched in this repertoire.

Ironically, they are part of the reason I cannot give the album 5 stars; their main solos come at the beginning of the work and leave the listener a feeling a bit disappointed that the rest of the disc doesn't quite live up to them. However, I would still strongly recommend this disc to anyone.

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Es La Vida Que Me Alcanza Celeste Carballo Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000267VZ4 Release Date: 2007-02-16

Average customer rating: Excellent, but What Are the Words? outstanding collection Awesome 7.5 hours of superb music at a most reasonable price.

Les tres riches heures du Moyen Age: A Medieval Journey Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Machaut | Machaut, Guillaume de | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ballads | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Sacred & Religious | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Madrigals | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Perotin / The Hilliard Ensemble Ambrosian Chant ASIN: B00000074R Release Date: 1995-11-21

Tracks:

1. 1. By Way Of A Preamble: Byzantine Chant: Alleluia - Tropaire de la venue de l'epoux (Lundi Saint) - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
2. 1. By Way Of A Preamble: Byzantine Chant: Exapostilarion de l'Office de Mardi Saint: Version arabe - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
3. 1. By Way Of A Preamble: Byzantine Chant: Exapostilarion de l'Office de Mardi Saint: Version grecque - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
4. 1. By Way Of A Preamble: Byzantine Chant: Exapostilarion de l'Office de Mardi Saint - Version arabe - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
5. 1. By Way Of A Preamble: Chants sacres Melchites (IV siecle): Hymne a la Vierge (Liturgie grecque de saint Jean Chrysostome) - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
6. 1. By Way Of A Preamble: Chants sacres Melchites (IV siecle): Office de la Nativite de la Mere de Dieu (Grand Canon de saint Jean Damascene) - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
7. 2. Monody Before Gregorian Chant: Chants de l'Eglise de Milanaise: Psaume: 'Tecum principium in die virtutis tue'' - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
8. 2. Monody Before Gregorian Chant: Chants de l'Eglise de Milanaise: Responsorium: 'Congratulamini mihi omnes qui diligitis Dominum'' - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
9. 2. Monody Before Gregorian Chant: Le Chant Beneventain: Communio: 'Qui manducaverit' - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
10. 2. Monody Before Gregorian Chant: Les Chants de l'Eglise de Rome (VII-VIII siecles): Introit 'Resurrexi' - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
11. 2. Monody Before Gregorian Chant: Les Chants de l'Eglise de Rome (VII-VIII siecles): Office de l'Adoration de la Croix; Improperes: 'Agios o Theos, Sanctus Deus' - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
12. 2. Monody Before Gregorian Chant: Le Chant Mozarabe: Cathedrale de Tolded: Sacrificium 'Vox clamantis' - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY

Tracks:

1. 1. Gallican Chant: Versus de l'eveque Theodulfe d'Orleans: 'Gloria laus' - Deller Consort
2. 1. Gallican Chant: Semaine Sainte: repons du 7 mode: 'Tenebrae factae sunt' - Deller Consort
3. 2. An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Introit: 'Requiem aeternam' - Deller Consort
4. 2. An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Kyrie eleison - Deller Consort
5. 2. An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Graduel 'Requiem aeternam' - Deller Consort
6. 2. An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Trait: 'Absolve, Domine' - Deller Consort
7. 2. An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Sequence: 'Dies irae' - Deller Consort
8. 2. An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Offertoire: 'Domine Jesu Christe' - Deller Consort
9. 2. An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Sanctus - Deller Consort
10. 2. An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Agnus Dei - Deller Consort
11. 2. An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Communion: 'Lux aeterna' - Deller Consort
12. 2. An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Repons: 'Libera me' - Deller Consort
13. 2. An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Antienne: 'In paradisum' - Deller Consort
14. 2. An Immense Corpus: Planctus Hugonis Abbatis: 'Hug dulce nomen' pour la mort d'Hugues, fils de Charlemagne, en 844 - Deller Consort
15. 3. The Aquitaine Tradition, Or The Problem Of Notation: Antiphona ad processionem: 'O beata infantia' - Schola Hungarica
16. 3. The Aquitaine Tradition, Or The Problem Of Notation: Introitus cum tropis: 'Quam queritis in praesepe - Puer natus est' - Schola Hungarica
17. 3. The Aquitaine Tradition, Or The Problem Of Notation: Alleluja 'Dies sanctificatus' - Schola Hungarica
18. 3. The Aquitaine Tradition, Or The Problem Of Notation: Communio cum tropis: 'Desinat esse dolor - Viderunt Omnes' - Schola Hungarica
19. 3. The Aquitaine Tradition, Or The Problem Of Notation: Alleluia cum tropis in octava - Schola Hungarica
20. 3. The Aquitaine Tradition, Or The Problem Of Notation: Cantio ad laudem cantoris: 'Annus novus in gaudio' - Schola Hungarica
21. 4. The Cistercian Exception: Repons de Matines pour la fete de Saint Bernard: Virtute multa - Ensemble Organum
22. 4. The Cistercian Exception: Repons de Matines pour la fete de Saint Bernard: In timore Dei - Ensemble Organum
23. 4. The Cistercian Exception: Repons de Matines pour la fete de Saint Bernard: 'Testamentum eternum' - Ensemble Organum
24. 4. The Cistercian Exception: Repons de Matines pour la fete de Saint Bernard: 'Dedit Dominus confessionem sancto suo' - Ensemble Organum

Tracks:

1. The Art Of The Troubadours: A l'entrada del temps clar - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
2. The Art Of The Troubadours: Vida - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
3. The Art Of The Troubadours: Quand vei la laudeta mover - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
4. The Art Of The Troubadours: Vida - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
5. The Art Of The Troubadours: Sitot me soi - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
6. Cantigas de Santa Maria: Cantiga 77 (Flute a bec et percussion) - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
7. Cantigas de Santa Maria: Prologue: 'Porque Trobar' - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
8. Cantigas de Santa Maria: Cantiga 37 (Flute de berger et zarb) - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
9. Cantigas de Santa Maria: Cantiga 7: 'Santa Maria leva' - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
10. Cantigas de Santa Maria: Cantiga 100: 'Santa Maria, strela do dia' - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
11. Carmina Burana (XIII siecle): 'Bacche, bene venies' (CB 200) - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
12. Carmina Burana (XIII siecle): 'In taberna quando sumus' (CB 196) - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
13. Carmina Burana (XIII siecle): 'Axe Phebus aureo' (CB 71) - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
14. Carmina Burana (XIII siecle): 'Deduc Syon, uberrimas' (CB 34) - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
15. Carmina Burana (XIII siecle): 'Flete flenda' (CB 5) - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
16. Les Minnesanger: 'Sinc an, guldin huon!' - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
17. Les Minnesanger: Ich lobe ein wip (Instr.) - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
18. Les Minnesanger: 'Owe dirre not' - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY
19. Les Minnesanger: Wol auff, gesell (Instr.) - MEDIEVAL JOURNEY

Tracks:

1. 1. 12th Century Polyphony In Aquitaine: 'Domine labia mea aperies' - 'Deus in adjutorium meum' (Choeur) - Ensemble Organum
2. 1. 12th Century Polyphony In Aquitaine: Versus: 'O primus homo coruit' (a 2 voix) - Ensemble Organum
3. 1. 12th Century Polyphony In Aquitaine: Versus: 'Veri solis radium' (a 2 voix) - Ensemble Organum
4. 2. The Notre-Dame School: Messe du Jour de noel (XIII siecle) - Excerpts: Introit trope: 'Puer natus est' - Ensemble Organum
5. 2. The Notre-Dame School: Messe du Jour de noel (XIII siecle) - Excerpts: Kyrie - Ensemble Organum
6. 2. The Notre-Dame School: Messe du Jour de noel (XIII siecle) - Excerpts: Graduel: 'Viderunt omnes' - Ensemble Organum
7. 2. The Notre-Dame School: Messe du Jour de noel (XIII siecle) - Excerpts: Sanctus (organum) - Ensemble Organum
8. 2. The Notre-Dame School: Messe du Jour de noel (XIII siecle) - Excerpts: Agnus Dei - Ensemble Organum
9. 2. The Notre-Dame School: Messe du Jour de noel (XIII siecle) - Excerpts: Ite missa est - Deo Gratias - Ensemble Organum
10. 3. The Gradual Of Eleanor Of Brittany - A Particular Practice Of Polyphony: Kyrie 'Orbis factor' - Ensemble Organum
11. 3. The Gradual Of Eleanor Of Brittany - A Particular Practice Of Polyphony: Credo in unum Deum - Ensemble Organum
12. 3. The Gradual Of Eleanor Of Brittany - A Particular Practice Of Polyphony: Sequence: 'Res est admirabilis' - Ensemble Organum
13. 4. The Motets From The Montpellier Codex, Jewels Of The Ars Antiqua: Plus bele que flor - Quant revient - L'autrier joer - Flos Filius - Anonymous 4
14. 4. The Motets From The Montpellier Codex, Jewels Of The Ars Antiqua: Puisque bele dame m'eime - Flos Filius - Anonymous 4
15. 4. The Motets From The Montpellier Codex, Jewels Of The Ars Antiqua: Celui en qui - La bele estoile - La bele, en qui - Iohanne - Anonymous 4
16. 4. The Motets From The Montpellier Codex, Jewels Of The Ars Antiqua: Amor potest - Ad amorem sequitur - Anonymous 4
17. 4. The Motets From The Montpellier Codex, Jewels Of The Ars Antiqua: S'on me regarde - Prennes i garde - He, mi enfant - Anonymous 4
18. 4. The Motets From The Montpellier Codex, Jewels Of The Ars Antiqua: Qui d'amour se plaint - Lux Magna - Anonymous 4
19. 4. The Motets From The Montpellier Codex, Jewels Of The Ars Antiqua: On doit fin(e) Amor - La biaute - In Seculum - Anonymous 4
20. 5. An English Ladymass In Salisbury Cathedral (13th Century): Kyrie: 'Kyria christifera' - Anonymous 4
21. 5. An English Ladymass In Salisbury Cathedral (13th Century): Gloria - Anonymous 4
22. 5. An English Ladymass In Salisbury Cathedral (13th Century): Sanctus - Benedictus - Anonymous 4
23. 5. An English Ladymass In Salisbury Cathedral (13th Century): Agnus Dei: 'Virtute numinis' - Anonymous 4

Tracks:

1. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): In mari miserie - Clemencic Consort
2. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Vers 149 a 168 - Clemencic Consort
3. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Ad solitum vomitum - Clemencic Consort
4. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Porchier miex estre. Vers 250 a 280 - Clemencic Consort
5. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): J'ai fait nouveletement - Clemencic Consort
6. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Quoniam secta latronum - Clemencic Consort
7. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Vers 5905-5926 - Mario, virgo viginum - Clemencic Consort
8. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Vers 6023-6050 - Clemencic Consort
9. 1. Le Roman de Fauvel (1310-1316): Quare fremuerunt - Clemencic Consort
10. 2. La Messe de Tournai (c.1330-40) - Excerpts: Kyrie - Ensemble Organum
11. 2. La Messe de Tournai (c.1330-40) - Excerpts: Gloria in excelsis Deo - Ensemble Organum
12. 2. La Messe de Tournai (c.1330-40) - Excerpts: Sanctus - Ensemble Organum
13. 2. La Messe de Tournai (c.1330-40) - Excerpts: Agnus Dei - Ensemble Organum
14. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: 'De toutes flours' - Ensemble Organum
15. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: 'Honte, paour, doubtance' - Ensemble Organum
16. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: 'Honte, paour, doubtance', version instrumentale - Ensemble Organum
17. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: 'Che pena e quest'al cor' - Ensemble Organum
18. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: 'Imperiale sendendo fra pi stelle' - Ensemble Organum
19. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: Rondeau-canon 'Tout par compas' - Ensemble Organum
20. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: Rondeau 'Belle, bonne, sage' - Ensemble Organum
21. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: Rondeau 'Fumeux fume par fumee' - Ensemble Organum
22. 3. The Chansons Of The French And Italian Ars Nova: Ballade 'On voit tout' - Ensemble Organum
23. Sacred Music In 14th Century England: 'Campanis cum cymbalis - Honoremus Dominam' - The Hilliard Ensemble
24. Sacred Music In 14th Century England: 'Mater ora filium' - The Hilliard Ensemble
25. Sacred Music In 14th Century England: 'Edi be thu' - The Hilliard Ensemble
26. Sacred Music In 14th Century England: 'Gabriel From Heven-King' - The Hilliard Ensemble
27. Sacred Music In 14th Century England: 'Gaude virgo Mater Christi' - The Hilliard Ensemble

Tracks:

1. Johannes Ciconia (c. 1335-1414): 'Ligiadra donna' pour vielles - The Newberry Consort
2. 1. 15th Century English Music: Les Carols: Alleluya: 'A Nywe werke' - Anonymous 4
3. 1. 15th Century English Music: Les Carols: 'Ecce quod natura' - Anonymous 4
4. 1. 15th Century English Music: Les Carols: Nowel: 'Owt Of Your Slepe Aryse' - Anonymous 4
5. 1. 15th Century English Music: Les Carols: 'Anna Mater Matris Christi' - The Hilliard Ensemble
6. 1. 15th Century English Music: Les Carols: 'Tota pulcra es, amica mea' - The Hilliard Ensemble
7. 1. 15th Century English Music: 15th Century Marial Polyphony: Conduit 'O Maria stella maris' - Anonymous 4
8. 1. 15th Century English Music: 15th Century Marial Polyphony: Sequence 'Salve virgo singularis' - Anonymous 4
9. 1. 15th Century English Music: 15th Century Marial Polyphony: Motet 'Veni mater gracie - Dou Way, Robin' - Anonymous 4
10. 2. The Emergence Of Specifically Instrumental Music: Musicue instrumentale a la Cour d'Espagne: 'Propinan de Melyor' - The Newberry Consort
11. 2. The Emergence Of Specifically Instrumental Music: Musicue instrumentale a la Cour d'Espagne: --sans titre - The Newberry Consort
12. 2. The Emergence Of Specifically Instrumental Music: Musicue instrumentale a la Cour d'Espagne: 'La Spagna' - The Newberry Consort
13. 2. The Emergence Of Specifically Instrumental Music: Musicue instrumentale a la Cour d'Espagne: 'La Spagna' - The Newberry Consort
14. 3. Johannes Ockeghem (c. 1420-1497) - Requiem - Excerpts: Introit. 'Requiem eternam dona eis Domine' - Ensemble Organum
15. 3. Johannes Ockeghem (c. 1420-1497) - Requiem - Excerpts: Kyrie - Ensemble Organum
16. 3. Johannes Ockeghem (c. 1420-1497) - Requiem - Excerpts: Tractus: 'Sicut servus desideral ad fontes aquarum' - Ensemble Organum
17. 3. Johannes Ockeghem (c. 1420-1497) - Requiem - Excerpts: Sanctus - Ensemble Organum
18. Lute Music: Ricercar 'L'autre jour' - Paul O'Dette
19. Lute Music: 'Nous bergiers' - Paul O'Dette
20. Lute Music: Ricercar No. 33 - Paul O'Dette
21. Lute Music: 'Il est bel et bon' - Paul O'Dette

Customer Reviews:

Excellent, but What Are the Words?.......2006-07-04

This is a wonderful collection of music spanning many centuries, some of which you are unlikely to encounter anywhere else. The performances are beautiful, too. The one drawback is that the liner notes contain very few song text translations, a big problem for a large CD set with music that is primarily vocal.

outstanding collection.......2002-09-27

I have quite a number of CDs with Medieval Age polyphony, byzantine chant and renaissance music, but this collection goes beyond what could usually be expected from such boxsets. I'd highly recommend it to all.

Awesome.......2001-09-20

This is the best collection of medieval music I have ever heard. The performances are top-notch, and all of the songs are well done. I highly reccomend this collection not only for fans of medieval music, but for any music lover.

7.5 hours of superb music at a most reasonable price........1999-12-24

There isn't a clunker in this set. All the performers are top drawer and the recordings are good. The notes are a little brief and a bit scholarly, but can be ignored easily.

You will get an idea of the different kinds of medieval music as well as the top groups and soloists working currently in the field.

When I got this set, my mother and I listened to all 7+ hours straight through. We then started buying CDs from the different performers we had to hear more from.

At twice the price, this would still be an excellent addition to any classical or medieval music collection, as well as the best introduction to medieval music around.

Average customer rating: Very Cool Cd MORE THAN LIFE the best I don't speak Spanish. One of his best

La Vida Es Nek Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Entre Tu Y Yo Nek Las Cosas Que Defendere (Spanish Version) In Te Calore Umano ASIN: B00004TZAQ Release Date: 2000-07-11

Tracks:

1. Llegas Tu
2. Miami
3. La Vida Es
4. Nuestro Mejor Dia
5. Lleno De Energia
6. En El Tren
7. Celos
8. Vivire
9. Volveras A Vivir
10. Creo
11. Comenzar De Cero
12. Tu Me Das
13. Lejos De Mi
14. Llegas Tu (Version Acustica)

Customer Reviews:

Very Cool Cd.......2006-02-25

This is one of Nek's newest CD's and its great. This CD has a mix of Euro-Pop, Reggae, Rock, and Latin Romantic styles that make it a great buy. Any Nek fan should not even be reading this and buy the CD already. I also especially liked the last song which is an Acoustic Version of "Llegas Tu." Basically, buy it now...Thank you.

MORE THAN LIFE.......2005-07-24

I love Nek's music. But "La vida es" try to get the old same style and to be honest starts to sound kind of tired,He looks like don't care if his voice sounds good or not. The lirycs are nonsenses,and just "La vida es" "Llegas Tú" "Nuestro mejor Día" and " Celos" worth it. I'm a little dissapointed cause his cd "Entre Tú y yo" is almost perfect, and this time, Nek needs try harder to make a good come back in his career.

the best.......2004-07-02

i think he is the best,he has the talent ,he is sexy good voice,and good songs i really recomend to everybody to buy this cd i promise you wont be sorry,,,,,,,,my favorite songs from him are:la vida es el tren celos ,,,,,and others from other cd like laura no esta ,,just try it listen to his beautiful voice ,it makes me cry 'cause it feels like he is singing just for me ,,and he is so lovable!!!!!!!to find out more about nek go to www.nekweb.com you can find anyhting you want about him like his biography news fans club photos look at the photos the will drive you crazy!!!!!!!!!!!he is so sexy so go to that site and find out more about nek,his real name is FILIPPO NEVIANI,nice huh,,,,he was born in sassuolo,in the province of modena the site is in english italian and spanish you will love it good luck if you buy any of his products i hope you enjoy them,,with love ROSEMARY

I don't speak Spanish........2004-05-12

You'd think I could...I took three years of it in high school. I know some of the colors, and I can say a few phrases. But nontheless, I really like this CD. I wasn't sure if I would or not. The only song I particularly enjoyed of the five you can sample is "Llegas Tu", which I'd heard several years ago, and is the reason I knew of this Nek fellow. Now I've only listened up to song 8 so far - which I love, by the way - but from what I've heard, it's really awesome. I highly recommend.

-Steve

One of his best.......2003-12-20

Nek is simply one of the most brillant and talented singers in Latin music even though he is italian. He follows in the footsteps of other great italians, Eros Ramazzotti and Laura Pausini. La vida es is another great album that Nek has to offer. It seems everytime he puts a record that he just gets better and better. He didn't disappoint when it came to the follow-up of "Entre tu y yo". His rich, soulful vocals grace every track and make you feel that he is singing to only you. Several great songs to love and get hooked on such as the title track. I am a huge fan of Nek and with good reason. Ciao!

Average customer rating:

La Musica Es Mi Vida: 30 Grandes Canciones De Paloma San Basilio Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Invierno Sur ASIN: B0006HCTCE Release Date: 2003-10-20

Tracks:

1. M: Musica/Over the Rainbow/Bme Mucho/Fool on the Hill/No ...
2. Beso a Beso...Dulcemente
3. Grande
4. Sombras
5. Al Este del Ed
6. Si Te Vas
7. Contigo Aprendi
8. Yo Te Dir
9. Luna de Miel
10. Hiedra
11. Mediterro
12. Me Faltas Tu
13. Por Culpa de Una Noche Enamorada
14. No Pidas M
15. Quime Siempre

Tracks:

1. Juntos
2. Memory
3. Vida
4. Por Que Abandonaste
5. Perlas
6. Inmenso
7. No Llores Por Mi Argentina
8. Cariio
9. Largo Camino
10. Dos Cruces
11. De Mil Amores [#]
12. No Quiero Arrepentirme [#]
13. Demasiado Herida [#]
14. Nadie Como Tu [#]
15. Amca Tiene Amores: Amca Tiene Amores/Ansiedad/Yo Vendo Unos Ojos

Album Details

Includes 4 previously unreleased tracks.

Average customer rating: The soprano with the "scimitar glint" in her voice Glorious tribute to sadly neglected singer One of the great sopranos One of the great sopranos A Passionate and Elegant Soprano

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Customer Reviews:

The soprano with the "scimitar glint" in her voice.......2003-11-22

Pilar Lorengar may not be as famous as her Spanish Counterparts, Victoria De Los Angeles and Montserrat Caballe. But, opera afficionados still treasure her. The reasons why are elaborately laid out on this two-disc recital. The first disc is dominated in the first half by Puccini arias. Since these are famous arias, it would be easy to sing them in a conventially pretty manner. Instead, Lorengar offers wonderful interpretations of such arias as Un Bel Di and a personal favorite, Senza Mamma. She may not be able to belt it out like some of her peers, but she invokes a true sense of artistry. The same can be said for her Mozart- just listen to the aching way she sings the first line of Dove Sono- "E Susanna non vien..." Another standout is Come Scoglio, which she sings with great flair and drama. My only gripe, which is why I gave this recital 4 stars instead of 5 is that, alas, there is nothing from one of her greatest roles, Donna Elvira. It is very baffling why the linear essay makes mention of how successful her Met debut as Donna Elvira was, but nary an aria made the cut for the first disc. However, if you want to hear her interpretation of this great role, buy the highlight disc of Don Giovanni, which is readily available, for budget-price. The disc also features Sutherland and Horne.

Two other favorites from this disc are the moon aria from Rusalka, as well as the duet from Arabella, which is heartbreakingly beautiful. Thankfully, she is paired up with Arleen Auger, an accomplished artist in her own right.

The second disc of Zarzuela is wonderful as well. Especially wonderful are the Tonadillas. Just Lorengar's lovely voice, and Alicia Dellarocha's piano. Very relaxing to listen to...

Sadly, Lorengar is no longer with us, but her artistry is her, for us to treasure.

Glorious tribute to sadly neglected singer.......2003-07-08

Although known among opera aficianados, Pilar Lorengar never reached the heights of fame and name recognition as her contemporaries Callas and Sutherland. This has lead to an unfortunate dirth of Lorengar on CD, and which makes this compilation most welcome. Although never an operatic superstar, Lorengar had a magnificent instrument: soft, creamy, dramatic when necessary, and always charming. Fortunately she had a long career with Decca and made some magnificent recordings, many of which appear on this delicious two-CD set. I think few can fail be to moved by her near-perfect Mimi, her touching Cio-Cio San (infused with just the right amounts of pathos and fortitude, her ravishing Mozart interpretations, and her silvery reading of Korngold's "Gluck, das mir verlieb". The second CD is entirely made up of her specialty repertoire of songs from her native Spain, and these, while maybe not quite as familiar, are also a delight. Hopefully this compilation will make her better known to casual opera fans who only listen to Callas or Fleming simply because they're better-known names; this has been a much-needed release!
P.S. - For those who would like an inexpensive introduction to Lorengar in a complete operatic role, it has come to my attention that Decca is re-issuing her fantastic "Cosi Fan Tutte" (conducted by Solti) in its "Compact Opera" series very soon. The cast, which also includes Berganza, is perfect and Solti's conducting right on the mark. Keep your eyes open for it!

One of the great sopranos.......2003-06-16

Pilar Lorengar is the best Spanish soprano of the last fifty years. Her silvery voice, beautiful vibrato, and clear phrasing are something to behold. Her Rossini's Stabat Mater (with Pavarotti, Minton, Sotin, Kertész cond) is the best version of this work. Her Traviata (Maazel cond.), Don Giovanni (Bonynge cond.), and Gounod's St.Cecilia Mass (Hartemann cond.) are superb. But I believe the best Lorengar is in her early zarzuela recordings, where her voice had, apart from all its other qualities, a young, sweet, candid tone that touched the listener, and her vibrato evoked a fountain of fresh, clear water. I hope some recording company produces a CD set with her zarzuela arias, and pieces with other soloists. Meanwhile, the present Decca two-disc release is very welcome.

One of the great sopranos.......2003-06-16

Pilar Lorengar is the best Spanish soprano of the last fifty years. Her silvery voice, beautiful vibrato, and clear phrasing are something to behold. Her Rossini's Stabat Mater (with Pavarotti, Minton, Sotin, Kertész cond) is the best version of this work. Her Traviata (Maazel cond.), Don Giovanni (Bonynge cond.), and Gounod's St.Cecilia Mass (Hartemann cond.) are superb. But I believe the best Lorengar is in her early zarzuela recordings, where her voice had, apart from all its other qualities, a young, sweet, candid tone that touched the listener, and her vibrato evoked a fountain of fresh, clear water. I hope some recording company produces a CD set with her zarzuela arias, and pieces with other soloists. Meanwhile, the present Decca two-disc release is very welcome.

A Passionate and Elegant Soprano.......2003-04-29

At last, Decca has made amends for ignoring this magnificent artist by releasing a 2-disc set of some of her best recordings of the 60s and 70s. Actually I dont think Lorengar ever made a bad or even an uninteresting recording. She was a superb lyric who was the equal of Freni, and far more versatile. A star at the San Francisco and Berlin Staatsoper, Lorengar enjoyed a long and successful career. Her appearances at the Metropolitan Opera were events. I saw her as Desdemona, Elsa, and Fiordiligi, and she was wonderful (how sad that I missed hearing her there in the 60s).

There was some controversy about her singing. Terry McEwen, her great supporter at London records in the United States, loved what her called her "shimmering" top, that reminded him of the great German lyrics, Schwartzkopf, Reining, Lemnitz, Muller, Janowitz,etc. Some found that gorgeously blooming top to contain a beat, or a slight wobble. Nothing could be further from the truth. That top, coupled with her superb diction, and excellent vocal technique and outstanding breathing, made her one of the most distinctive voices of her generation. The top was pure sunshine with a throb. Nobody sounded remotely like her. I loved her singing.

I wish Decca had released all her fine recordings for that company in a multi-disc set. Perhaps they were worried that it wouldn't sell. Her first recital of Italian and French arias, the Prima Donna in Vienna album, as well as her Spanish song recital with the incomparable Alica de Larrocha, and her final Decca recital were all superb, and might have fit on three generous CDs. Here we get bits and pieces from all the LPs, plus arias from some her her complete recordings on Decca. So we're missing such treasures as her arias from THE PEARL FISHERS, DON CARLO, and other important items.

I don't care. Lorengar's superb singing of arias from MADAMA BUTTERFLY, LA BOHEME, LA RONDINE, LOUISE, RUSALKA, LOHENGRIN, DIE ZAUBERFLOTE, COSI FAN TUTTE, ARABELLA (with Arlene Auger!) and others (plus a generous selection of that famous Spanish song recital), make the point abundantly clear. No matter what language Lorengar is singing, she touches the heart.

Today's lyrics could learn a lot from listening to these superb selections. Lorengar's beautiful legato singing is married to the text of each item she sings. Here is a lyric with a strong middle to go along with the bottom and top ranges. She and her conductors never dawdle, pulling at the rubato as though it were Turkish Taffey such as Renee Fleming (who has an compellingly beautiful voice which she undermines with deadly slow tempi and and overly complicated phrasing).

Lorengar was intermittently busy in the recording studios throughout her long career. If you can find her recording of THE BARTERED BRIDE (EMI and in German, rather than the original Czech), grab it. She's a superb Pamina and Fiordiligi for Solti (Decca). On Fritz Wunderlich's Gala CD set, she partners him brilliantly in a live recording of the Act one duet from MADAMA BUTTERFLY. I'm a huge fan of her work on the Maazel-led LA TRAVIATA (also on Decca). She was still in superb voice in the mid to late 80s in a live Zarzuela concert with Placido Domingo (Sony). And near the end of her career, she still stunned in the famous LES HUGUENOTS duet at a Richard Tukcr gala with the emerging Richard Leech. Sadly, she died in her late 50s, a victim of cancer.

Lorengar's recordings got lost in the re-issue shuffle of the first wave of CD's issued around 1983. I finally snagged a collection which was re-mastered for release in Japan, spending a fortune for this import just to have some Lorengar on CD. That must have been at least 10 years ago. Decca has finally rectified this shamless omission. This 2-CD set offers the richest trove of her recordings we have so far. A must-have set, Lorengar delivers direct, heartfelt, elegant singing to set beside the best of Freni, Price, Moffo, Te Kanawa, etc.

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2. Y Volvere
3. 10 Corridos Fregones
4. 10 Corridos Fregones
5. 12 Exitos Romanticos con Banda, Vol. 2
6. 14 Grandes Exitos
7. 15 Exitos
8. 16 Exitos Dorados
9. Adicto a Ti
10. Afro Cubano con Sabor, Vol. 5

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Gianni Raimondi: Arias & Scenes

Golden Greats

The Best of Slim Whitman (1952-1972)

Get Smart (1965 - 1970 Television Series) [Soundtrack]

Hawaiians in Paris 1916-1926

Classic Queen

Inertia [Enhanced] [Import]

Excelentes Lugares Bonitos [Import]

Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 1 In D Major/Symphonic Movement Blumine

Hamburg '74

Got Swing!

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Lavender Blue: The Very Best of Sammy Turner

Kingdom Hearts, Vol. 2