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Average customer rating: Glorious Renee One of Miss Fleming's absolute bests! An amazing cd and a great introduction into the world of opera The New La Divina Gorgeous

Renée Fleming Giacomo Puccini , Jules Massenet , Georges Bizet , Alfredo Catalani , Ruggero Leoncavallo , Francesco Cilea , Charles Gounod , Giuseppe Verdi , Vincenzo Bellini , London Philharmonic Orchestra , Sir Charles Mackerras , Renée Fleming , and London Voices Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Leoncavallo | Leoncavallo, Ruggiero | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General 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 Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Renee Fleming - The Beautiful Voice ~ Gounod, Lehaair, Orff, Puccini, Rachmaninov, Strauss Renee Fleming: By Request Renée Fleming - Signatures ~ Great Opera Scenes / Sir Georg Solti Renée Fleming: Bel Canto Sacred Songs ASIN: B00004YLU5 Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

1. Puccini: O mio babbino caro - Gianni Schicchi
2. Puccini: Un bel di vedremo - Madame Butterfly
3. Puccini: Quando men vo - Musetta's waltz - La Boheme
4. Puccini compl. Alfano: Signore, ascolta - Turandot
5. Leoncavallo: Stridono lassu - I Pagliacci
6. Cilea: Io son l'umile ancella - Adriana Lecouvreur
7. Catalani: Ebben? Ne adnro lontana - La Wally
8. Massenet: Je suis encore etourdie - Manon
9. Massenet: Adieu notre petite table - Manon
10. Bizet: Micaela's aria - Carmen
11. Gounod: Je veux vivre - Romeo & Juliette
12. Verdi: come in quest'ora bruna - Simon Boccanegra
13. Bellini: Casta Diva - Norma
14. Verdi: Bolero - Les Vepres Siciliennes

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Surely, Renée Fleming has one of the most beautiful voices to be heard anywhere today. It combines velvety warmth, creamy richness, soaring radiance, and flawless purity, and seems to flow out without effort, every tone impeccably centered and in tune, capable of almost too much variety of color and nuance. Fleming's breath control is incredible; she can spin out long, arching phrases and build up climaxes with thrilling intensity. The program of this recital displays Fleming's vocal and dramatic gifts to full advantage, and includes both familiar and lesser-known arias from Italian and French operas. Although some of these are not in her repertoire, she clearly feels close to them. The three opening Puccini favorites from Gianni Schicchi, Madama Butterfly, and La Bohème are a bit fussy and over-inflected, hardly suited to the characters' simplicity; but, from then on, Fleming seems completely at one with both her tragic and her lighthearted heroines. She captures their warm inwardness, rapture, passion, ecstasy, and desperation; darkening and lightening her voice at will. Her top notes soar gloriously, her trills laugh. The orchestra is splendid, supporting her all the way and sounding wonderful. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Glorious Renee.......2007-03-28

I just love Renee Fleming's voice. It reminds me so much of the fabulous Anna Moffo - my personal favorite since childhood. My mother played Anna Moffo records for me while I was a tiny bit in my crib. So try to reprogram oneself after hearing such loveliness in the universe. Both ladies have a creamy voice, elegant phrasing and classical beauty. I agree with the prior reviewer that every soprano should record "O mio babbino caro". And if Renee did not record it, well then we'd be missing her version.
The more that I listen to Renee's music or see her in recitals, the more I adore the lady. The standouts on this disc are "Casta diva", "Lo son l'umile ancella", "Je suis encor tout etourdie", and "Ah! Je veux vivre", "Signore ascolta", etc.

One of Miss Fleming's absolute bests!.......2006-05-09

This is definitely one of my all-time favorite Renee Fleming albums if not THE favorite! Her voice totally shines in every single aria on here, and she seems can totally drag you into the world of each of the characters. What can I say? Ms. Fleming just never fails to impress me. Everything that she sings she seems to be able to bring something unique to it.

An amazing cd and a great introduction into the world of opera.......2006-04-20

I recommend this cd for those who want to get into opera but don't know where to start. Fleming tackles a diverse range of styles and never disappoints. Her Un bel di vedremo ranks up there with the best sopranos and is the standout track for me.

The New La Divina.......2005-11-22

Renee Fleming is the most sheerly beautiful voice in opera since Montserrat Caballe. Her Casta Diva is stunning, and the high note at the end of Merci jeune amies is pure virtuoso. I love her Puccini, Massenet and Verdi as well. Fleming said that she doesn't class herself amongst "the greats", but I do!

Gorgeous.......2005-09-30

This album says soprano standard repertoire all over it, but Renee will knock your socks off with her interpretations of these standard hits. Although she doesn't sing much Puccini, her Puccini arias are to die for. Her "Un bel di vedremo" (Madama Butterfly) gives me chills everytime I hear it. Her French arias are also breathtakingly gorgeous. Micaela's aria is so warm and beautiful, as is Juliette's. This is a fabulous recording, and I recommend it to everyone.

Average customer rating: A Great Introduction to Opera Excellent Potpourri

Opera Obsession! - Opera d'Oro's Greatest Hits Manufacturer: Opera D'oro ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Boito, Arrigo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Opera Obsession Act II Opera Obsession! Act III The Most Famous Opera Arias The Best of Italian Opera The Most Famous Opera Duets ASIN: B000062Y9J Release Date: 2002-03-05

Tracks:

1. Aida: Celeste Aida - Placido Domingo
2. The Pearl Fishers: Au Fond Du Temple Saint - Alfredo Kraus
3. La Wally: Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - Renata Tebaldi
4. Manon: Io Son Sol... Ah Dispar, Vision! - Luciano Pavarotti
5. La Fille Du Regiment: Il Faut Partir - Fernando Corena
6. La Traviata: Libiamo Ne'lieti Calici - Jose Carreras
7. Maria Stuarda: Oh Nube! Che Lieve - Montserrat Caballe
8. Turandot: Nessun Dorma - Franco Corelli
9. Don Giovanni: Dalla Sua Pace... - Alfredo Kraus
10. Mefistofele: Die Campi, Dai Prati - Carlo Bergonzi
11. Il Trovatore: Di Quella Pira - Franco Corelli
12. Arabella: Und Du Wurst Mein... - Montserrat Caballe
13. Tannhauser: Dich Teure Halle - Gundula Janowitz
14. La Damnation De Faust: Merci, Doux Crepuscule! - Nicolai Gedda
15. La Boheme: Si. Mi Chiamano Mimi - Mirella Freni
16. Otello: Dio! Mi Potevi Scagliar - Jon Vickers
17. Tosca: E Lucevan Le Stelle - Giuseppe Di Stefano
18. Rigoletto: E Il Sol Dell'anima - Maria Callas
19. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Tu Che A Dio... - Luciano Pavarotti

Customer Reviews:

A Great Introduction to Opera.......2004-11-28

This CD serves as a great beginner's guide to opera. there is plenty to choose from on this CD. Placido Domingo starts off the CD with his trademark "Celeste Aida." Next, Alfredo Kraus and Giuseppe Taddei sing "Au fond du temple saint," in Italian instead of French. Renata Tebaldi follows in "Ebben? ne andro lontana." You can't have a opera CD without Luciano Pavarotti, and you get him in "Io son sol...Ah dispar, vision!" from Manon. A great trio from La fille du regiment, "Il faut partir" follows, starring Beverly Sills, Fernando Corena, and Grayson Hirst. Jose Carreras and Renata Scotto follow in the Brindisi from La Traviata. Montserrat Caballe graces the #7 spot in "Oh nube! che lieve" from Maria Stuarda. Franco Corelli is excellent is "Nessun dorma" from Turandot. Alfredo Kraus returns again in "Dalla sua pace" from Don Giovanni. This is one of my favorite arias on the CD. Carlo Bergonzi follows in "Die campi, dai prati" from Mefistofele. Franco Corelli follows in the role he was made for: Manrico's "Di quella pira" from Il Trovatore. Montserrat Caballe and Siegmund Nimsgern sing in one of the only German arias on the CD: "Und du wurst mein..." from Arabella. Gundula Janowitz sings in "Dich teure Halle," the other German aria on this CD. I can't believe Nicolai Gedda isn't on this CD more than once. He sings "Merci, doux crepuscule" from La damnation de Faust. Mirella Freni comes next in "Si. Mi chiamano Mimi" from La Boheme. My favorite tenor, Giuseppe di Stefano comes in the next two clips: "E lucevan la stelle" from Tosca, and, with Maria Callas, "E il sol dell'anima" from Rigoletto. How can this great recording end? With Pavarotti in "Tu che a Dio" from Lucia di Lammermoor of course.

Excellent Potpourri.......2004-09-12

Do not be misled by the incredibly low price on this album; the recording quality is quite good. I would have liked more information in the liner notes (especially the year of the performance), but that is a minor quibble when compared to hearing some of the best opera stars of the last century for less than a matinee movie ticket.

So, indulge and enjoy!

Average customer rating: THE SORT OF MUSIC THAT BOSTRIDGE'S VOICE WAS MADE FOR Artistry beyond measure Perfectly Enjoyable Do Not Be Deceived By His Look Of Innocence One of the best English-Song CD's available

Ian Bostridge - The English Songbook Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Delius, Frederick | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Finzi, Gerald | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Grainger | Grainger, Percy Aldridge | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Warlock | Warlock, Peter | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Bostridge, Ian | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ian Bostridge - Songs of Faure, Debussy & Poulenc Ian Bostridge - J.S. Bach: Cantatas & Arias / Biondi, Europa Galante Ian Bostridge - Schubert Lieder, Volume II Ian Bostridge - Liederkreis Op. 24, Dichterliebe Op. 48 & 7 Lieder Perspectives ASIN: B00002CF0T Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

1. La Belle Bame sans Merci
2. Sleep
3. I Will Go With My Father A-Ploughing
4. The Cloths of Heaven
5. To Gratiana Dancing and Singing
6. To Lucasta, On Going To The Wars
7. Twilight Fancies
8. Orpheus With His Lute
9. Jillian of Berry
10. Cradle Song
11. The Dance Continued
12. Linden Lea
13. Silent Noon
14. My Love's An Arbutus
15. The Death of Queen Jane
16. No Longer Mourn For Me
17. Since We Loved
18. The Sally Gardens
19. Rest, Sweet Nymphs
20. Come Away, Death
21. Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal
22. Bold William Taylor
23. Brigg Fair
24. The Little Turtle Dove

Customer Reviews:

THE SORT OF MUSIC THAT BOSTRIDGE'S VOICE WAS MADE FOR.......2002-10-09

Ian Bostridge has one of the most beautiful voices on record, and he has consistently shown courage and wisdom in selecting material that will extend and develop his gifts. Not all of this material has been a perfect match for his young and soaring tenor voice, notably some of Schubert's more dramatic "lieder". In contrast, nothing could be more perfectly suited to his voice than this generous and beautiful collection of traditional English poetic settings by Britten, Finzi, Grainger, Warlock and others.

Bostridge brings more than just a beautiful tone and a subtle musical phrasing to these songs. The challenge any intepreter of English songs has to face is that, in contrast with the pure syllables of most continental languages, the complex vowels of "Southern British English" are formidably difficult to render attractively in song. It's not just a question of singing them prettily. Think how accurately the pronunciation of a word like "house" or "bath" can betray someone's geographical and social background; our vowels are a caste-mark as well as a means of communication. But somehow Bostridge himself, in his fruitful partnership with Julius Drake, manages to transcend our socio-linguistic divisions and deliver these songs in a way that places no barrier between the listener and the music.

The material is wonderful in its own right - a collection of lilting pastoral airs and occasional boisterous ditties. They are at one and the same time ancient and modern, embracing at once the mutual cross-fertilisation between classical and "pop" sensibilities that has always underpinned the best of English music. Even the most trivial of these songs (e.g. "Jillian of Berry") are memorable, and some of them (notably Sir Charles Stanford's chilling musical setting of the Keats' poem, "La Belle Dame Sans Merci") would not have been beneath Schubert himself.

It has been fashionable over the generations to belittle British classic music. "The land without song" England was dubbed, as the sleeve notes poignantly remind us. This CD is a healthy reminder that the global success of English popular music in the latter four decades of the 20th century did not appear out of nowhere; it was built on a solid foundation of past accomplishment that it was for too long fashionable to dismiss. Highly recommended.

Artistry beyond measure.......2002-09-20

This disk is a wonderful treasure. "To Gratiana Dancing and Singing" is an exquisite song that you should not go another day without hearing. I am speaking literally.

Mr. Bostridge's interpretation of Browne's song is amazingly compelling. His ability to express goes beyond that of most other singers - even some great ones. He notes the problems in singing in English (the "extra" vowels, the English vs. German approach to word painting, etc.) and I have to say he triumphs on this disk.

As he also notes, this is NOT a recording of a recital program nor are the songs "English" in nationality - the songs are just set to texts in the English language. I had not heard of some of these composers, but I am enthusiastic in saying that every song on this disk has something very nice to recommend it - at least at the voice and hands of Ian Bostridge and Julian Drake.

I must say a few words about Mr. Drake's playing. Overall he is simply incredible. He has a beauty of tone and a singing style that is not in anyway mere accompaniment. It really isn't even a partnership. It is a unity of artistry that creates this single entity, a song. There aren't many that can pull this off and Mr. Drake should be treasured for this ability. Just amazing artistry.

Please get every disk that Mr. Bostridge and Mr. Drake have done together. You will thank me for recommending this if you didn't know this already. Feel free to email me with your thoughts on this disk or any comments you have about Bostridge and Drake.

Perfectly Enjoyable.......2002-02-09

I already liked Ian Bostridge, but I thought "English songs" would be rather light and without substance. But I have fallen in love with this CD and never tire of it! I was already an admirer of Vaughan Williams, Britten, Finzi, Warlock and Delius, and I'm glad for this introduction to other composers as well. Also, much beautiful poetry is chosen, from Shakespeare, Yeats, Rossetti, Keats, and others, and each is treated with careful consideration by the composer, *partnering* music with poetry rather than simply enhancing or overshadowing the lyric. Bostridge seems to have the perfect voice for this music, light and charming when appropriate, heart-breaking at other times, always an engaging storyteller. He obviously understands intimately each word and note that he sings. The listener can hear his facial expressions and body language! The English Songbook is a beautiful collection of excellent craftsmanship, and one of the best CDs I have.

Do Not Be Deceived By His Look Of Innocence.......2001-10-14

Just look at Ian on the cover photo of this CD. He's sitting there looking coy, playing with his finger, hair a little mussed, with a very cute boyish smile, as if to say, "I didn't do anything wrong mommy, honest." Well he has done it this time.

This CD was my first exposure to Ian Bostridge. I bought it because I was very surprised to know that one of my favorite poems, the Cloths of Heaven by Yeats, was set to music. I spent 17 bucks for one song, and ended up cashing in on 23 others.

To Gratiana Dancing and Singing quickly became a favorite, as did Bold William Taylor. This last one was my first realization of Ian's gift of storytelling. Somehow he is able to make his voice sound like a woman, namely Sally Gray, and the narrator, and the macho Captain, all in the same song. The multiple personalities come out to play similarly in The Death of Queen Jane. I am lulled into quiet reflection and relaxation when Ian sings the Cradle Song.

Check out his CDs of Schubert Lieder, also accompanied by Julius Drake. Ian may be even more at home in German than he is in his native English! Julius is at home with Schubert, especially the water songs, and we are at home listening to this wonderfully weird, warm voice paired with masterful piano playing.

One of the best English-Song CD's available.......2001-09-12

Unlike the reviewer "A music fan from California, USA" I realize that this is not a recital program of music (as even noted in the liner). This is though, an unequaled collection of some of the most beautiful English Songs ever. Ian is on top of his game and J Drake plays, well, I don't have the words. He never fails to impress with his skills. Each key under each finger sings! Back to Ian. As a professional tenor, I am in awe of his voice. It is tender, moving, all the things you want in a good recitalist, and (unlike any of the opera tenors I can think of) it is note perfect. Yes, there are times when his voice seems a little light for the song he may be performing, but it is passionate and caries the pathos of each note/word he sings. BUY THIS CD - you will love it for ever!

Average customer rating: The Stanford Archive Series: Lawrence Tibbett Lawrence Tibbett: An artist for all generations.

The Stanford Archive Series: Lawrence Tibbett Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Hanson | Hanson, Howard | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Leoncavallo | Leoncavallo, Ruggiero | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Smith, John Stafford | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | 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 General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: From Broadway to Hollywood Nimbus Prima Voce: Tibbett Pinza Robert Merrill John Charles Thomas in Opera & Song ASIN: B00000072P Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

1. Carmen: Votre toast
2. Pagliacci: Si puo? Si puo? Un nido de memori (Prologo)
3. Pagliacc: Vesti la giubba
4. Il Barbieri Di Siviglia: Largo al factotum
5. On The Road To Mandalay
6. De Glory Road
7. Hallelujah Rhythm
8. Shake Your Brown Feet, Honey
9. Travelin' To De Grave
10. The Packet Boat: The Roustabout
11. Show Boat: Ol' Man River
12. A Kingdom By The Sea
13. Merry Mount: 'Tis An Earth Defiled
14. Theodora: Defend Her! Heaven
15. A Star Was His Candle
16. The Crucifix
17. Edward, Op. 1, No. 1
18. The Star Spangled Banner
19. De Glory Road: De Glory Road (Alternate Endings)

Tracks:

1. Suomen laulu
2. Rigoletto: Act 1: Pari siamo
3. Rigoletto: Act 2: Povero Rigoletto!... La ra, la ra... Cortigiani, vil razza dannata... Miei signori...
4. Otello: Act 1: Inaffia l'ugola (Brindisi)
5. Otello: Act 2: Vanne; la tua meta gia vedo... Credo in un Dio crudel
6. Otello: Act 3: Era la notte (Sogno de Cassio)
7. Tannhauser: Act 1: Als du im kuhnem Sange
8. Tannhauser: Act 3: WieTodesahnung Damm'rung... O du mein holder Abendstern
9. La Traviata: Act 2: Mio figlio! Oh quanto soffri!... Di provenza il mar
10. Il Trovatore: Il balen del suo sorriso
11. TOSCA: Gia! Mi dicon venal
12. Faust: Act 2: Buvons! Trinquons! Et qu'un joyeux refrain... Un rat plus poltron que brave... Le veau d'or
13. Faust: Act 2: Merci de ta chanson! ... Dans les airs se brise!
14. Songs From the Film 'Under Your Spell': Amigo - My Friend
15. Songs From the Film 'Under Your Spell': My Little Mule Wagon
16. Songs From the Film 'Under Your Spell': Under Your Spell

Amazon.com

He was handsome, hot, had a rich, distinctive voice and was a vulgar SOB, but you had to love baritone Lawrence Tibbett's audacity in falsifying a composer's intentions while he made the music as exciting and flashy as possible. This two-disc collection take from the Stanford University Archives covers his famous roles in Carmen and Barber of Seville, plus his forays into pop tunes and even his rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner." It's an interesting time capsule since Tibbett touch on so many media--even movies. But even though most of these recordings predate his vocal decline in the 1940s, it's mostly for fans only. --David Patrick Stearns

Customer Reviews:

The Stanford Archive Series: Lawrence Tibbett.......2007-02-12

Buy it and learn what it was to sing when singing was a national pastime, not a yelling contest.

Lawrence Tibbett: An artist for all generations........2005-10-20

Lawrence Tibbett left a priceless legacy, not only to all baritones who would come after him, but to all singers: It's alright to color outside the lines; it's OK to interpret a role from your own emotions; dare to be different! This is what keeps opera vibrant and viable! From the swaggering Toreador to the chilling Iago to the tender "Under Your Spell" to the glorious "Glory Road," Tibbett proves his point. David Stearns,in his mean-spirited blog says, "for Tibbett fans only." Right! You will be! Just listen to this album!

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Tracks:

1. L'Elisir d'Amore: 'Una furtiva lacrima' - Luciano Pavarotti
2. La Boheme: 'Che gelida manina' - Luciano Pavarotti
3. Turandot: 'Nessun Dorma' - Luciano Pavarotti
4. La Traviata: 'Brindisi' - Luciano Pavarotti
5. Luisa Miller: 'Quando le sere al placido' - Luciano Pavarotti
6. La Traviata: 'Parigi O Cara' - Luciano Pavarotti
7. Stabat Mater: 'Cajus Animam' - Luciano Pavarotti
8. La Boheme: 'Dunque e proprio finita' - Luciano Pavarotti
9. Lucia di Lammermoor: 'Tombe degli avi miei' - Luciano Pavarotti
10. La Fille Du Regiment: 'Ah mes amis' - Luciano Pavarotti
11. Idomeno Re Di Creta: 'Spiegarti non poss'io' - Luciano Pavarotti
12. Idomeno Re Di Creta: 'Padre, mio caro padre' - Luciano Pavarotti

Tracks:

1. Madame Butterfly: Addio Fiorito Asil - Jose Carreras
2. I Lombardi Alla Prima Crociata: Al Siloe! Al Siloe!... Guerra! - Jose Carreras
3. Madame Butterfly: Ancora Un Passo Or Via - Jose Carreras
4. Madame Butterfly: Bimba, Bimba Non Piangere - Jose Carreras
5. La Traviata: Che Fai?... Anami Alfredo - Jose Carreras
6. I Lombardi Alla Prima Crociata: Che Vid lo Mai?... Si! Del Ciel Che Non Punisce - Jose Carreras
7. I Lombardi Alla Prima Crociata: Chi Ne Salva?... Quai Grida! - Jose Carreras
8. La Traviata: De Miei Bollenti Spiriti - Jose Carreras
9. Un Ballo in Maschera: Di Tu Se Fedele - Jose Carreras
10. Madame Butterfly: Dovunque Al Mundo ...Amore o Grillo - Jose Carreras
11. TOSCA: E Lucevan Le Stelle - Jose Carreras
12. Rigoletto: Ella Mi Fu Rapita ...Farmi Veder Le Lacrime - Jose Carreras
13. Un Ballo in Maschera: Forse La Soglia Attinse - Jose Carreras
14. I Lombardi Alla Prima Crociata: Giselda! O Ciel Traveggo... - Jose Carreras

Tracks:

1. Il Trovatore: Mai Reggendo ALl'Aspro Assalto - Domingo, Placido
2. Il Trovatore: L'Usato Messo Ruiz Invia!... Perigiarti Ancor - Domingo, Placido
3. Il Trovatore: E Deggio... E Posso Crederlo - Domingo, Placido
4. Il Trovatore: Quale D'Armi Gragor - Domingo, Placido
5. Il Trovatore: Ah Si, Ben Mio - Domingo, Placido
6. Manon: Je Suis Seul! - Domingo, Placido
7. Manon: Ah! Des Grieux! O Manon... Le Ciel Lui-Meme... N'est ce-plus ma main - Domingo, Placido
8. Carmen: Quel Regards! Quelle Effronterie! Pari-Moi de ma mort! - Domingo, Placido
9. Carmen: Dragons D'Alcala... La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetee - Domingo, Placido
10. Ernani: Merce Diletti Amici... Dell' Esilio Ne Dolore - Domingo, Placido
11. Carmen: La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetee... C'est Toi? C'est Moi! - Domingo, Placido

Average customer rating: Lovely, yet unknown, works

Antoine Busnois: Missa O Crux lignum; Motets; Chansons Antoine Busnois , and Orlando Consort Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Rondos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Orlando Consort | ( O ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Virelais | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Call of the Phoenix: Rare 15th-century English Church Music The Toledo Summit: Early 16th c. Spanish & Flemish songs & motets Jacob Obrecht: Missa Sub Tuum Praesidium; Benedictus in laude; Salve Regina Ockeghem: Missa Cuiusvis Toni / Missa Quinti Toni John Dunstaple: Musician to the Plantagenets /Orlando Consort ASIN: B0006OSE3A Release Date: 2005-01-11

Tracks:

1. Gaude Caelestis Domina
2. A Une Damme J'ay Fait Veu
3. Amours Nous Traitte Honnestement/Je M'en Voy
4. Resjois-toy, Terre De France/Rex Pacificus
5. Conditor Alme Siderum
6. Kyrie
7. Gloria
8. Credo
9. Sanctus
10. Benedictus
11. Agnus Dei
12. Ja Que Li Ne S'i Attende
13. Vostre/Beaute/Bous Marchez Du Bout Du Pie
14. Est-il Merchy De Quoy On Pueut Finer?
15. Incomprehensibilia/Praeter Rerum Ordinem

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This all-Busnois disc is an early music fan's delight, especially as performed by the four accomplished singers of the Orlando Consort, who convey both the purity of Busnois' music and the many surprises lurking within it. The Mass is the "big" work, almost half-an-hour in length. But interest never flags since the music is unfailingly inventive, the voices perfectly matched, the rhythms buoyant. The Mass is preceded and followed by selections of chansons, a hymn, and a pair of motets. In these too, the 15th-century master of polyphony constantly startles with unexpected twists and turns of the long musical lines. His typically adventurous abrupt changes of rhythm, harmonic twists and turns, and pauses for dramatic effect are all rendered with aplomb. Excellent sound. Top-notch production values include a handsome booklet in readable type with texts and translations, even color reproductions of period paintings. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Lovely, yet unknown, works.......2006-11-27

Sources indicate that Antonie Busnois (c. 1430-1492) was one of the most significant composers of the late 15th century. Despite this, recordings of his works, which include two masses, as well as numerous motets and chansons, are relatively few. I have seen his works appear on a handful of renaissance music anthologies, but this is the only release, of which I am aware, which solely features the work of Busnois. Busnois was, more or less, a contemporary of Dufay, and there are some similarities between the two composers.

First of all, this music is fantastic, and it appears that Busnois' reputation (that is, during the 15th century) was well deserved. The most notable item on this program is the "Missa O Crux lignum" which is dramatic, yet beautiful, in every regard. Even though the Mass lasts for nearly half an hour it is continuously engaging and is full of beguiling harmonic and rhythmic twists. The same holds true motets and chansons accompanying the Mass. Listen to the lively syncopations in the Chanson "Resjois-toy, terre de france" (Track 4) as an example. Or listen to the rhythmic buoyancy and leaping intervals of "Vostra beautre / Vous marches du bout du pie" (translation: "Your beauty / You are walking on tiptoe") as an additional example of Busnois' inventiveness (Track 13).

As expected from the Orlando Consort, the music is excellently performed and authentically realized (to the best of our present-day knowledge). If you happen to be unfamiliar with this group, the Orlando Consort is a four member vocal ensemble consisting of two tenors, a countertenor and a baritone, specializing in the performance of medieval and renaissance works. The ensemble has a warm sound, where contrasts between the different melodic lines are emphasized. Or in other words, the ensemble never creates a uniform "wall of sound" that is typical of some renaissance music performances. In any case, the distinct style of the Orlando Consort suits this repertoire well. It should also be mentioned that the sound is near audiophile quality.

In conclusion, this is an outstanding release, and I will return to it often (especially the Mass). If you enjoy the works of Dufay, or have enjoyed the Orlando Consort's previous releases, this disc is well-worth your attention.

Highly recommended.

TT: 62:38

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Bravo et Merci Michel Fugain Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000MTFG08 Release Date: 2007-03-05

Tracks:

1. Je Parlerai de Toi
2. Amours Grigri
3. Vie
4. Terre Est Servie
5. J'Ai Chant
6. Rue du Babouin
7. Alleluia
8. Dure un Jour...
9. Imbles Heureux
10. Prdent
11. Derri une Chanson
12. Bravo et Merci

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2007, Studio Album from French Pop Star. 12 Songs Written for the Artist by Charles Aznavour, Louis Chedid, Claude Nougaro, Francoise Hardy, Maxime Le Forestier, Veronique Sanson, Michel Sardo and Many Others.

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N'na Niwalé (Merci les Meres / Kankan Blues Chapter II) Kanté Manfila Manufacturer: Popular African Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Guinea | Africa | International | Styles | Music Mali | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Africa | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005Y9F5 Release Date: 1997-11-25

Tracks:

1. Agne Anko
2. N'Na Niwal
3. Thienta
4. Natha
5. Samadi
6. Dakan
7. Bi-Moh
8. Fama Allah

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Berlioz: Early Vocal Recordings Manufacturer: Symposium ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0007ZEQ6W Release Date: 2005-07-26

Average customer rating: Superb! awesome As Good Or Better Than The Yitzhak Rabin Album Pulsating Beat and Invigorating Tao My Type Of Reggae Riddim

Merci Alpha Blondy Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Masada Yitzhak Rabin Elohim Dieu Cocody Rock!!! ASIN: B000066SFC Release Date: 2002-06-25

Tracks:

1. Wari
2. Who Are You
3. Quitte Dans Ca
4. Souroukou Logo
5. God Bless Africa
6. Zoukefiez Moi Ca
7. Ato Afri Loue
8. Politruc
9. Hey Jack
10. Vanite
11. Si On M'Avait Dit
12. Le Feu

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Superb!.......2005-04-25

When I first heard this album, especially "God Bless Africa" , I
got chills just as I did when I saw "Brother Bob" in Chicago in
the seventies. Buy this CD!

awesome .......2004-08-01

Some of his albums have rough and strange passages, but on the whole Alpha Blondy has the classic wail in his vocals, and sings with passion. One can hear the sneer in his voice when he sings Armee Francaise in 'Yitzhak Rabin'...you can feel the attitude, even the pain, like when Bob Marley sang early in his Wailers lead career before the sound became heavily produced in studios. I think Alpha Blondy is one of the greats of reggae. Even patchy albums have at least two to three serious powerhouse tracks, enough (for me) to wanna get it regardless. Merci is no different; it's a fantastic album except for an odd foray into rock which while strange is not unpleasant. God Bless Africa is absolutely brilliant!!

As Good Or Better Than The Yitzhak Rabin Album.......2002-07-31

Instrumentation is superb. Vocals by Alpha Blondy is crisp and clear. Any weakness? Yes. For me, track 1 sounded a little offbeat, perhaps, because it is very hard to do better than the Ojays original version.

This is a very solid CD. Guitars, horns, and drums (oh the drums!) come alive on this CD. The impeccable arrangement and masterful delivery of many tracks, especially 3, 5, and 6 shows Alpha Blondy is the real Reggae master from Africa.

It is hard to listen to this CD sitting down. I dare you to listen to track 3 sitting down. Relax your grip, and let go of your money this time. Buy this CD. You will have no regrets!

Pulsating Beat and Invigorating Tao.......2002-07-18

If this CD doesn't get you moving then you are dead. Period. This music is a good and lively experience. Les Bon Temps Roulez.

My Type Of Reggae Riddim.......2002-07-13

Yes I,
this is a very good cd release by ALPHA BLONDY. MERCI, is sure to keep you dancing or just nodding to the beat of the crucial REGGAE riddims here. Actually, when I heard the tune "Wari" which re-works the music from the O'Jays "For The Love Of Money" I knew I had to have this cd as soon as possible. You will not be disappointed!! Tek care, ReggaeOne

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