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Average customer rating: More than Victorian sentimentality Full of atmosphere and taste. Ben Heppner Sings Paolo Tosti Strongly recommended

Ideale: Songs of Paolo Tosti Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Heppner, Ben | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Ben Heppner - Great Tenor Arias My Secret Heart - Songs of Parlour, Stage and Screen Carlo Bergonzi - Italian Songs ~ Bellini · Verdi · Danza · Tosti · Donizetti · Rossini · Mascagni · Puccini Tchaikovsky Complete Songs 1 Renato Bruson sings Tosti ASIN: B0000CGUZZ Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

1. Ideale
2. Entra!
3. In The Hush Of The Night
4. Lasciami! Lascia Ch'io Respiri
5. Vorrei Morire!
6. L'alba Separa Dalla Luce L'ombra
7. 'A Vucchella
8. Seconda Mattinata
9. Penso!
10. Chitarrata Abruzzese
11. Plaintes D'amour
12. Demain
13. Lo Ti Sento!
14. I Dare To Love Thee
15. Lasciali Dir!
16. Pierrot's Lament
17. Invan Preghi
18. Non T'amo Piu
19. Goodbye!

Customer Reviews:

More than Victorian sentimentality.......2006-08-30

It hasn't stood Tosti well that he was a favorite of Queen victoria's, or that his songs were a staple in parlors with potted palms. Ben Heppner here leads a one-man Tosti revival, accompanied by a salon ensemble that perfectly suits the sweet sentimentality of the songs. The singer clearly loves the music--he toured with this group and often adds Tosti to his encores. With his gleaming voice, Heppner lifts the gorgeous melodic lines into a higher realm. "Ideale" is the most famous and perhaps the greatest of Toosti's tunes, but there are a handful on that plane, and the rest bring nostalgic delight.

Full of atmosphere and taste........2005-01-12

Ben Heppner is a tenor of considerable ability, and he shows here that he is not simply a bang-up HeldenTenor. Several Tosti songs have of course been perennial favorites of tenors for generations, and a few of these are included here. His singing of A'Vucchella is very affecting, the tempo exactly what the tenderness of the text calls for. In whatever he sings, Mr. Heppner maintains a legato that sense of phrasing that is beautiful. I concur with a previous reviewer, that I would love to hear him do more of Tosti's songs; Luna d'Estate, Marechiare, etc. are simply great songs and I would be eager to hear Mr. Heppner apply his talents to these.
The chamber orchestra arrangements I found to be quite effective. It gives the entire disc a certain ambience of 'la belle epoque' that is wholly suited to the music. Very enjoyable disc indeed.

Ben Heppner Sings Paolo Tosti.......2004-08-19

Anybody who records Tosti songs today faces formidable competition from 100 years of recordings.Battistini, Caruso, Ponselle, Bjoerling, and Pavarotti---to name some Tosti interpreters I'm familiar with---set high standards in this material. In this august company Mr. Heppner fares very well indeed. His " A Vucchella" may be a bit slower than Ponselle's, and his "Ideale" slower than Bjoerling's, but Mr. Heppner finds in this salon music just about everything there is to find. His half-voice pp octave leap at the end of "Ideale" is thrilling and perfectly matched to the music. On this CD, Mr. Heppner exercises more than one ascending diminuendo in full voice without resorting to falsetto, and this alone justifies having this disc.He gets to the heart of this material without once lapsing into operatic overemoting or sentimentality. If he is more successful with the songs set to Italian texts than he is with the English- and French-language songs, that's very probably because Tosti himself seems to have been more successful in setting Italian words. And one has to be patient in listening to some of this material---particularly the English-language songs---especially if this CD is serving as one's introduction to the 19th-century salon style. We're not used to the salon style any more than we are with the silent-film style. We've grown up with different genres. On the other hand, Mr. Heppner's readings of the great songs "Non t'amo piu" and "Ideale" need no introduction and serve to demonstrate how good Tosti really is at his best. I hope Mr. Heppner makes another Tosti CD and includes "Serenata", "Luna d'Estate", "Marechiare", and the fourth of the set of four songs this composer set to Italian texts by Gabriele d'Annunzio. (Mr. Heppner sings three of that set on the present disc, in addition to "A Vucchella", the latter with a d'Annunzio text in Abbruzzese dialect. Both Tosti and d'Annunzio were born in the Abbruzzi.) Very sensitive accompaniments, clear recording, informative notes, full texts and translations. Don't miss this one.

Strongly recommended.......2004-06-16

While other tenors may have the name recognition, Ben Heppner has the goods. Heppner is no stranger to my CD collection, with numerous opera recordings as well as non-opera disks such as "My Secret Heart." What separates Heppner from the others is that he is ALWAYS at the service of the music. He approaches Tosti's songs in a manner that serves them, rather than imposing his voice/style on the music. This disc may not have the widespread appeal that "My Secret Heart" (should have) had for non-hardcore opera fans, but if you like this style of music, this is a fantastic recording.

Average customer rating: Beautiful!

Antonio Vivaldi: Farnace (Favourite Aires) Manufacturer: Alia Vox Spain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Imports | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Opera & Vocal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vivaldi Edition: Operas Andromeda Liberata: Music by Vivaldi and Others Boccherini: Fandango, Sinfonie & La Musica Notturna di Madrid Vivaldi: La Viola da Gamba in Concerto Grandes Eaux Musicales de Versailles ASIN: B00009OKOT Release Date: 2003-10-14

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful!.......2005-12-25

I am a big fan of Vivaldi and his operas, but when it comes to purchesing a whole opera on CD it can get get expensive. This has a nice compilation of arias from Farnace. Particularly beautiful is the haunting Gelido in ongi vena and the marvelous Io Crudel?, not to be missed, a great buy for the first time Vivaldi opera listener!

Average customer rating: Correction Fritz Wunderlich can do no wrong.... The Wonder of Wunderlich I wish I could give this release more than 5 stars: it's terrific!!!

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Tracks:

1. Duetto And Chorus: Kommt, Eilet Und Laufet
2. Aria: Sanfte Soll Mein Todeskummer
3. Recitative And Chorale: O Schmerz! Hier Zittert Das Gequalte Herz
4. Aria With Chorus: Ich Will Bei Meinem Jesu Wachen
5. Recitative: Mein Jesus Schweigt Zu Falschen Lugen Stille
6. Aria: Geduld!
7. Duet: Et Misericordia
8. Aria: Deposuit Potentes
9. Recitative: So Stehe Denn, Du Gottergeb'ne Seele
10. Aria: Adam Muss In Uns Verwesen
11. Chorus: Jauchzet, Frohlocket, Auf, Preiset Die Tage
12. Recitative: Es Begab Sich Aber Zu Der Zeit
13. Aria: Frohe Hirten, Eilt, Ach Eilet
14. Aria: Ich Will Nur Dir Zu Ehren Leben
15. Recitative: Und Liess Versammeln Alle Hohenpriester
16. Terzetto: Ach! Wann Wird Die Zeit Erscheinen
17. Recitative: Und Gott Befahl Ihnen Im Traum-Genug, Mein Schatz Geht Nicht Von Hier
18. Aria: Nun Mogt Ihr Stolzen Feinde Schrecken

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Aria: Hier Soll Ich Dich Denn Sehen
3. Recitative And Aria: Konstanze, Dich Wiederzusehen, Dich!/O Wie Angstlich, O Wie Feurig
4. Aria: Wenn Der Freude Tranen Fliessen
5. Quartet: Ach! Belmonte! Ach, Mein Leben!
6. Aria: Ich Baue Ganz Auf Deine Starke
7. Recitative And Aria: Welch Ein Geschick!/Wie, Du Solltest Fur Mich Sterben!
8. Aria: Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon
9. Zum Ziele Fuhrt Dich Diese Bahn
10. Wie Stark Ist Nicht Dein Zauberton
11. Der Welcher Wandert Diese Strasse Vol Beschwerden
12. Tamino Mein! O Welch Ein Gluck!

Tracks:

1. Duet: Strahlt Auf Mich Der Blitz Des Goldes - Hermann Prey
2. Duet: Hier Nimm Den Ring Der Treue
3. Scene And Duet: Ich Denk Ihn Lieber Mir Von Meinem Stande/Liebe Ist Seligkeit, Ist Licht Und Leben
4. Toast: O Freunde, So Leeret In Vollen Zugen - Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
5. Duet: Ich Sah Euch Lieblich Und Engelsschon - Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
6. Duet: O, Lass Uns Fliehen Aus Diesen Mauern - Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
7. Scene And Duet: er Ist's! Carlos! Mein PRinz!/Gott, Der Entflammte Der Liebe Heisse Glut - Hermann Prey
8. Duet: Infame Feder! Welch Scheusslicher Pinsel/Ach, Geliebte! Nie Kehrst Du mir Wieder! - Hermann Prey
9. Aria: Und Es Blitzten Die Sterne
10. Scene: Nicht An Mich, Geliebter, Denke
11. Duet: Du Sussester Engel, Wie Herrlich Hast Du Geteufelt!
12. Leukippos, Du?
13. Arioso: Ja, Ich Lieb Sie, Olga
14. Aria: Wohin Seid Ihr Entschwunden

Tracks:

1. Recitative And Arioso: Holdes Laubgezewig, Du Schones/Schattige Ruh, Nie Gab Natur Sie Mir
2. Aria: Der Gedanke An Die Flammen Der Liebe
3. Aria: Bleibt Ihr Treu Dem, Der Euch So Verachtet?
4. Aria: Finstre Furie, Ihr Geister Der Holle
5. Aria: Nur Einen wunsch, Nur Ein Verlangen - Hermann Prey
6. Recitative And Duet: O Unverhofftes Gluck/Das Hore Ich Von Dir, Von Meinem Freunde? - Hermann Prey
7. Ma Se Il Nostro Gioir/Alcun Non Sia
8. Perche A Lo Sdegno/Padre Cortese/Si Non Vedro
9. Aria: Erwacht In Meinem Herzen
10. Duet: Nur Weinen Lernte Ich/Nur Klagen lernte Ich
11. Aria: Keine Schlange Lasst Sich Toten
12. Romance: O Schweige Still, O Lasse Dich Erbitten
13. Trio: Doch Nun Zu Dir/Trenne Nicht Das Band Der Liebe - Hermann Prey
14. Aria: Man Wird Ja Einmal Nur Geboren
15. Song: Lebe Wohl, Mein Flandrisch Madchen - Chor Des Bayerischen Rundfunks
16. Recitative And Duet: Du Stehst Wirklich Vor Mir/Der tempel Brahmas Strahlt - Hermann Prey

Tracks:

1. I. Im Wunderschonen Monat Mai
2. II. Aus Meinen Tranen Spriessen
3. III. Die Rose, Die Lilie, Die Taube, Die Sonne
4. IV. Wenn Ich In Deine Augen Seh
5. V. Ich Will Meine Seele Tauchen
6. VI. Im Rhein, Im Heiligen Strome
7. VII. Ich Grolle Nicht
8. VIII. Und Wussten's Die Blumen, Die Kleinen
9. IX. Das Ist Ein Floten Und Geigen
10. X. Hor Ich Das Liedchen Klingen
11. XI. Ein Jungling Liebt Ein Madchen
12. XII. Am Leuchtenden Sommermorgen
13. XIII. Ich Hab Im Traum Geweinet
14. XIV. Allnachtlich Im Traume Seh Ich Dich
15. XV. Aus Alten Marchen Winkt Es
16. XVI. Die Alten Bosen Lieder
17. Zartliche Liebe: 'Ich Liebe Dich' WoO 123
18. Adelaide Op.46
19. Resignation WoO 149
20. Der Kuss Op.128
21. Was Ist Silvia, Saget An
22. Lied Eines Schiffers An Die Dioskuren D 360
23. Liebhaber In Allen Gestalten D 558
24. Der Einsame D 800
25. Im Abendrot Op. Post. D 799
26. Leise Flehen Meine Lieder
27. An Die Laute D 905
28. Der Musensohn D 764
29. An Die Musik D 547

Tracks:

1. Granada
2. Mattinata
3. Funiculi-Funicula
4. O Sole Mio
5. Vergiss Mein Nicht
6. Ein Lied Geht Um Die Welt
7. Du Bist Die Welt Fur Mich
8. Ich Kusse Ihre Hand, Madame
9. Caro Mio Ben
10. Ave Maria
11. Plaisir D'Amour
12. La Danza
13. Serenade: Fern Im Weiten Land, Dort Unten Im Suden
14. Be My Love
15. Santa Lucia
16. Tiritomba
17. Heute Nacht Oder Nie

Tracks:

1. Wien, Wien, Nur Du Allein
2. Denk Dir, Die Welt War Ein Blumenstrauss
3. Ich Kenn Ein Kleines Wegerl Im Helenental
4. In Wien Gibt's Manch Winziges Gasserl
5. Draussen In Sievering
6. Ich Weiss Auf Der Wieden Ein Kleines Hotel
7. Ich Muss Wieder Einmal In Grinzing Sein
8. Im Prater Bluhn Wieder Die Baume
9. Herr Hofrat, Erinnern Sie Sich Noch?
10. I Hab Die Schonen Maderln Net Erfunden
11. Es Steht Ein Alter Nussbaum Drausst In Heiligenstadt
12. Wien Wird Bei Nacht Erst Schon
13. Wenn Es Abend Wird/Gruss Mir Mein Wien
14. Ob Blond, Ob Braun, Ich Liebe Alle Frau'n
15. Weine Nicht, Bricht Eine Schone Frau Dir Das Herz
16. Mein Herz Ruft Immer Nur Nach Dir, O Marita
17. Eine Kleine Fruhlingsweise
18. Schlaf Ein, Mein Blond-Engelein
19. Annchen Von Tarau
20. Still Wie Die Nacht

Customer Reviews:

Correction.......2006-12-13

Now folks, both of what the two other reviewers wrote about the tragical death of Fritz Wunderlich is wrong. Wunderlich died in hospital at September 17 1966. He had broken his skull, when he fell down the stairs in the hunting-house of a friend. Late in the evening of September 16, Wunderlich, as usual when not at home, had phoned his wife in Munich. He was very tired from strolling through the forest the whole day, making out the ideal locations for the hunt, which should start early in the next morning (Wunderlich was a passionate hunter). After he had wished his wife a good night, he went to the staircase in order to go down to his bedroom at the first floor. He still wore his heavy hunting boots - with open shoestrings! As walking downstairs, Wunderlich struggled over the open shoestrings and grabbed for the banisters, which was not more than a rope, fixed to the wall. The banisters teared out, and Wunderlich fell down the whole stairs. Fritz Wunderlich died in hospital the next day. It was only short before his 36'th birthday. An exceptional singing career had come to an untimely end. Some people believe that Wunderlich was drunken at the time of accident. If this is true can't be proven any more. But still this is not what his close friends said, regarding his accident and his death. In my opinion Wunderlich was the last of the really great tenors of the last century. All the tenors which came to fame after him (sorry folks, even such maestros as Pavarotti and Domingo) lack a certain quality in singing. It's the ease of breath flow, or singing on the breath without pushing the voice, it's the overtones, the legato, the mezza voce, the messa di voce and many more things - in short: the overall beauty of the voice through both registers. Wunderlich was the last tenor who had all this. Other examples are Caruso, McCormack, Gigli (despite the sobbing in his later recordings) and of course the wonderful Jussi Björling. But these are only some few names. If you listen for example to the cd's in the box "Famous tenors of the past" you will find that there were many very good and outstanding tenors in the first half of the 20'th century and - as we can only assume - in the time before the invention of the grammophone. Take a close look at todays famous tenors (I know, there are some quite good and promising ones) but what are they in comparison to those tenors (or better to say, to their voices and singing) I just mentioned before?

Please make your own decision.

Fritz Wunderlich can do no wrong...........2006-05-05

... okay, maybe. It's just that I've never heard a recording I didn't love. And I prefer that he sing everything in German even when that means not using original language.

This is a bit strange because I'm most often bugged by Don Carlos and Vepres in Italian (just a personal quirk). Of course, I'm also bugged by dropping the "s" in Don Carlos, which is always incorrect. The man's name IS Carlos whether in Italian or French.

I tried to write Mr. Avila a personal note, but could not, so let me say that Fritz Wunderlich did not die of cancer, but a dreadful accident in Scotland (I'll not go into the whys and wherefores, I just wanted to set PART of the record straight.)

The Wonder of Wunderlich.......2005-11-22

Deutsche Grammophone does it again! This is an extensive 3-cd compilation album featuring the artistry of the great German tenor Fritz Wunderlich in a variety of vocal repertoire - Baroque cantata/oratorio, opera and Lieder. Like the other critic pointed out, I first heard Fritz sinigng a superb Tamino in the Karl Bohm Magic Flute, although I have also heard him sing Lieder opposite the mezzo soprano Christa Ludwig and baritone Dietrich Fischer Dieskau, who were his contemporaries and colleagues. Wunderlich died tragically in 1966 of cancer. He inspired a generation of purely lyric tenors or "tenors di grazie" whose charming voice would never roughen and lack grace. His Germanic style earned him popularity in World War II Europe and he was the leading exponent of Lieder in the 50's. His tenor voice is glorious, as close to a male angel as possible. On this recording, we are treated to sumptuous arias from Bach's Christmas/Easter Oratorios, and movements from 2 cantatas. Also noteworthy are the unsurpassed performances of Mozart tenor heroes- such as Belmonte from "Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail" (Abduction from the Seraglio) and his unbeatable Tamino from Die Zauberflote The Magic Flute. He sings bel canto opera arias fo tenor, from master composers Rossinni, Bellini and Verdi. While I don't much like that he is singing Italian arias in German, one must remember that at this time, in the LP Era of World War II Germany and Austria, German-born opera singers sang Italian opera in German translation/revisions. While many German singers could indeed sing in Italian, they were mostly trained to sing it in German because of excessive national pride and because Germans viewed Italian opera as course and un-melodic. Still, there have been superb German singers who sang in Italian like Wagner diva Birgit Nilsson,baritone Dietrich Fischer Dieskau, tenor Peter Schreier, soprano Edda Moser, baritone Walter Berry, tenor Herman Pretty, all post-Wunderlich sensations. Wunderlich sings Lieder in one CD with great and unrivaled musicianship. Especially impressive are the Viennese pieces. Further to the cd's this album is equipped with photos of Wunderlich and his family and a detailed profile biography.

I wish I could give this release more than 5 stars: it's terrific!!!.......2005-10-28

I knew little about the German tenor Fritz Wunderlich (1930-1966), except reading the accolades given to his recordings and performances by reviewers in "American Record Guide" over the past 13 years. I knew Wunderlich recorded the role of Tamino in the famous DG recording of Mozart's "Die Zauberflote", with Karl Bohm/Berlin Philharmonic (Now on DG Originals CDs), but was not aware of what a wide range of repertoire he had until hearing this release.

This release has a wide variety of Wunderlich's discography, including Bach arias from his Christmas and Easter Oratorios, and movements from 2 cantatas; his Mozart roles in "Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail" (Eugen Jochum/Bavarian Radio Orchestra) and "Die Zauberflote" (Karl Bohm/Berlin Philharmonic); a variety of arias and duets by Rossini, Bellini, Verdi, Richard Strauss, mostly sung in German, and with Hermann Prey, baritone and Erika Koth, soprano in many of the duets; Baroque arias by Handel, from "Xerxes" (including the famous "Ombre mai fu" sung in German) and "Julius Caesar", selections from Monteverdi's "Orfeo" (an early track from 1955 sung in Italian); Schumann's "Dichterliebe", 4 Beethoven Lieder, including "Adelaide" and "Der Kuss"; and 9 Schubert lieder, including "An der Musik," and "Der Musensohn", all with Hubert Giesen, piano; Popular songs such as "Granada" and Viennese songs, with chamber orchestra accompaniment. There are no texts for the songs, but you may have text booklets with other CD releases, so don't really need them when you hear Wunderlich's beautiful voice.

There is a booklet with articles about Wunderlich's career, including a preface by his widow, Eva Wunderlich, photos of Wunderlich as a boy and young man, with his wife Eva in 1965, and children Constanze, Wolfgang, and Barbara. I enjoy reading and looking at the booklet, even apart from listening to the beautiful recordings.

Wunderlich was a genius, and his voice sounds great in every track, mono (some, but not a majority) and stereo (most of the tracks in the 7 discs are stereo) alike. If you love great music, and opera, but like me aren't often of a mind to sit still for 3 hours to listen to one, get this. It's a great release, and reasonably priced to boot. I'm thankful to God for great music, for the ability to hear and feel, and for Fritz Wunderlich and his service to music lovers everywhere.

Average customer rating: Timeless voice and hearbreaking singing

Francesco Tosti & Ausgewahlte Lieder: Selected Songs Francesco Paolo Tosti , Edoardo Muller , Rome Chamber Orchestra , Carlo Bergonzi , and Ausgewahlte Lieder Manufacturer: Orfeo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bergonzi, Carlo | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Renato Bruson sings Tosti La Mia Canzone: Songs By Francesco Paolo Tosti Carlo Bergonzi - Italian Songs ~ Bellini · Verdi · Danza · Tosti · Donizetti · Rossini · Mascagni · Puccini ASIN: B000005980 Release Date: 1994-10-24

Tracks:

1. Sogno: Ho Sognato Che Stavi A Ginocchi
2. L'Ultimo Bacio: Se Tu La Vedi Gli Dirai Che L'amo
3. Penso: Penso Alla Prima Volta
4. Io Ti Sento: Io Ti Sento Nel Sole Che Si Leva Sul Mare
5. Tormento: Quando Ricordero Le Tue Carezze
6. Luna D'estate: Luna D'estate, Ho Un Sogno Nel Mio Cuore
7. Ed Ecco Il Sogno
8. Malia: Cosa C'era Ne'l Fior Che M'hai Dato?
9. Ridonami La Calma: Ave Maria, Per L'aria Va Il Suon D'Una Campana
10. La Serenata: Vola, O Serenata: La Mia Diletta E Sola
11. Il Pesactore Canta: Hai Le Pupille Cosi Grandi E Chiare
12. Io Vi Vorrei Veder Tutta Baciata
13. Mattinata: Mary, Tremando L'Ultima Stella
14. Non T'Amo Piu: Ricordi Ancora Il Di Che C'incontrammo
15. Segreto: Ho Una Ferita In Cor
16. Vorrei: Vorrei, Allor Che Tu Pallido E Muto
17. Addio: Cadon Stanche Le Foglie Al Suol

Customer Reviews:

Timeless voice and hearbreaking singing.......2006-12-12

This is a recording I'll enjoy for many many years to come. The beautiful Tosti songs suited Bergonzi's mellow voice and immaculate legato wonderfully in the 80s and we're so fortunate that Orfeo decided to record him a few times in his twilight years. The veteran still had so much to offer and proves it with his heartbraking phrasing. Everything here is sung simply and sincerely and this makes Tosti songs as light as lullabies yet as moving as a lovestory. I was in tears listening to three songs in particular: Non t'amo piu, Malia and Sogno. Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening with Carlo Bergonzi.

Average customer rating: O Sole Mio

O Sole Mio (Song of Italy) Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Leoncavallo | Leoncavallo, Ruggiero | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000007TKA Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

1. Torna a Surriento
2. Santa Lucia
3. La Serenata
4. Dicitencello Vuje
5. Maria, Mari
6. Casarella
7. Ideale
8. A la Barcillunisa
9. Piscatore e Pusilleco
10. La canzone dell'Amore ('Solo per te, Lucia')
11. L'alba separa dalla luce l'ombra
12. Cantu aTiminu
13. L'ariatella
14. Santa Lucia Luntana
15. Penso
16. Ninna nanna della vita
17. Mattinata
18. Nun me sceta
19. Ti voglio tanto bene
20. Addio
21. O sole mio
22. O sole mio
23. O sole mio

Customer Reviews:

O Sole Mio.......2000-07-13

An excellent compendium of Neapolitan songs. The recordings date from 1933-1949, and are all very cleanly transfered. Nice alternation of energetic and soulful, a pleasure to hear. The first track, Gigli's performance of "Torna a Surriento", is alone worth the price of the recording.

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E Ti Penso Ancora Francesco Carroza Manufacturer: Zyx Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000C03AV Release Date: 2003-09-15

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