Morandi [Import]

1. Giovane Amante Mia

2. Finoalla Fine Del Mondo

3. Sentimento

4. Dammi Il Massimo

5. La Voce

6. Penso A Quando Ti Vedro

7. La Regina Dell Ultimo Tan

8. Momenti Bellissimi

9. La Vita E Una Canzone

10. In Amore

11. Marinaio

12. Un Uomo Picollo Come Me

Morandi,Gianni Morandi,Sony Bmg,World Music

Average customer rating: Best Cherubino... wonderful music Close Your Eyes and Listen Terrific value, beautiful quality. Exceptional recording

Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro / Pace, de Carolis, Frontali, Morandi [Highlights] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Hungarian State Opera Orchestra , Pier Giorgio Morandi , Patrizia Pace , Natale de Carolis , Donato di Stefano , Ingrid Kertesi , Roberto Frontali , Denes Gulyas , Tamas Bator , and Jozsef Mukk Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Most Famous Opera Arias The Shawshank Redemption: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The Most Famous Opera Duets Rossini: The Barber of Seville (Complete opera); Beverly Sills; Nicolai Gedda; James Levine; London Symphony Orchestra Mozart: Don Giovanni [Highlights] ASIN: B00004NK2F Release Date: 2000-03-14

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Cinque, Dieci...
3. Bravo, Signor Padrone!
4. Se Vuol Ballare, Signor Contino
5. La Vendetta
6. Non So Piu Cosa Son
7. Non Piu Andrai
8. Porgi Amor
9. Voi, Che Sapete
10. Venite, Inginocchiatevi
11. Susanna, Or Via Sortite?
12. Hai Gia Vinta Causa!
13. Vedro, Mentr'io Sospiro
14. Riconosci In Questo Amplesso
15. E Susanna Non Vien!
16. Dove Sono I Bei Momenti?
17. Sull'aria...
18. Tutto E Disposto
19. Aprite Un Po' Quegl'occhi
20. Giunse Al Fin Il Momento
21. Deh Vieni Non Tardar
22. Pace, Pace, Mio Dolce Tesoro!
23. Final Scene: Gente! Gente!

Customer Reviews:

Best Cherubino..........2007-05-06

No kidding. This album has the best Cherubino part compared to the other Le Nozze di Figaro copycat. After you've listened to Non so più cosa son, you would feel bad hearing the other rendition of the same song.

wonderful music.......2006-06-20

you do not have to be an opera expert to appreciate this cd , as a person who is just beging to appreciate fine opera this is a wonderful choice . waht is nice amazon gives you the opportunity to listen to the tracs prior to buying it. i am extremelly pleased with this item and im sure you will be to. sincerly christian john nielsen

Close Your Eyes and Listen.......2006-05-28

If right now you need to know joy and timelessness, a heart filled with light, beauty that has been and will be always, overflowing with the splendor you are fashioned from, knowing all that is your own, that you are only in the least important sense alone, with nothing to fear other than never perceiving any of this, close your eyes and listen to the Duettino Sull'aria from Le Nozze di Figaro...

Terrific value, beautiful quality........2004-04-16

This CD is a wonderful value with top-notch recording. The Cherubino character (mischievous lovestruck youth) is especially delightful on this CD. I fell in love with "Sul Aria" in The Shawshank Redemption, and later saw this opera live. Though it's only a highlights album, I found it rather complete, with solid linear notes (plot summary for you to follow along), and ALL of the beloved songs I had remembered. I recommend this one!

Exceptional recording.......2003-09-29

The quality of this recording is exceptional. Naxos recordings are often played on classical music stations for good reason. The performances are excellent.

Average customer rating: Gotta Have These Too!

Vivaldi: Oboe Concerti, Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Oboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vivaldi: Oboe Concerti, Vol. 1 Vivaldi: Complete Bassoon Concertos, Vol. 1 Bach: 3 Oboe Concertos Italian Oboe Concertos Vivaldi: Complete Bassoon Concertos, Vol. 2 ASIN: B0000013ZE Release Date: 1994-06-28

Tracks:

1. Concerto In F Major, RV455: (Allegro giusto)
2. Concerto In F Major, RV455: Grave
3. Concerto In F Major, RV455: Allegro
4. Concerto In C Major, RV447: Allegro non molto
5. Concerto In C Major, RV447: Larghetto
6. Concerto In C Major, RV447: Minuetto
7. Concerto In A Minor, RV463: Allegro
8. Concerto In A Minor, RV463: Largo
9. Concerto In A Minor, RV463: Allegro
10. Concerto In F Major, RV457: Allegro non molto
11. Concerto In F Major, RV457: Andante
12. Concerto In F Major, RV457: Allegro molto
13. Concerto In C Major, RV451: Allegro molto
14. Concerto In C Major, RV451: Largo
15. Concerto In C Major, RV451: Allegro
16. Concerto In A Minor, RV461: Allegro non molto
17. Concerto In A Minor, RV461: Larghetto
18. Concerto In A Minor, RV461: (Allegro)

Customer Reviews:

Gotta Have These Too!.......2000-02-02

Look at my customer review for the first volume as it pertains to this CD as well. In short, the playing is excellent and the prices are impossible to beat. Thank you for your valuable time =)

Average customer rating: Great music and a magnificent voice No counter-tenors allowed!! Probablemente la mejor voz femenina rossiniana del momento A live performance from an engaging singer Contralto GODESS!

Ewa Podles - Rossini Arias for Contralto Gioachino Rossini , Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and Chorus , Pier Giorgio Morandi , and Ewa Podles Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Podles, Ewa | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Podles, Ewa | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ewa Podles · Russian Arias Ewa Podles - Handel Arias from Rinaldo & Orlando Rossini - Tancredi / Podles, Jo, Olsen, Spagnoli, di Micco, Lendi, Zedda Ewa Podles - Rossini Gala The Spectacular Voice of Marilyn Horne: Rossini / Horne ASIN: B00000149V Release Date: 1996-11-05

Tracks:

1. The Italian Girl In Algiers: Cavatina - Cruda Sorte! Amor Tiranno! - (Isabella) - From Act I
2. The Italian Girl In Algiers: Recitativo e rondo - Amici, in ogni evento m'affido a voi...(Isabella) - From Act II
3. Semiramide: Recitativo e cavatina - Eccomi alfine in Babilonia Ah! quel (Arsace) - From Act I
4. Trancredi: Recitative e cavatina - Oh patria...Di tanti palpiti (Tancredi) - From Act I
5. Maometto II: Non temer; d'un basso affetto (Calbo) - From Act II
6. The Lady Of The Lake: Elena! oh tu, che chiamo (Malcolm) - From Act I
7. The Barber Of Seville: Una voce poco fa (Rosina) - From Act I
8. Cinderella: Nacqui all'affanno (Cenerentola) - From Act II

Amazon.com

One generally looks to the Naxos label for inexpensive recordings of the standards by minor European orchestras, and for competent performances of rarities--usually by forces that do not spring to mind as natural fodder for recording stardom--that the bigger labels are afraid to touch. So this remarkable album came as a complete surprise, because the Polish mezzo-soprano Ewa Podles is real star material. The sound has a contralto quality; the range is astounding, the flexibility of the voice incredible. This album has been a best-seller for Naxos, and rightly so. The chorus, orchestra, and conductor are adequate; buy this one for Podles, and for Podles (and Rossini) alone. -- Sarah Bryan Miller

Customer Reviews:

Great music and a magnificent voice.......2006-02-28

The Polish-born Mezzo-soprano is truly magnificent on this CD. Her voice is amazing and one-of-a-kind: it is full, rich and strong with an unbelievable range and a nice coloratura. She maintains full strength throughout her range and her voice never wavers and is never weak or shrill. If you like the beautiful melodies of Rossini and the sound of a great Mezzo-soprano, you'll like this CD.

No counter-tenors allowed!!.......2004-10-14

This is an amazing, surprising and refreshing way of looking/hearing Rossini. After years of hearing most mezzo-sopran and alt roles conquered just by force of numbers by counter-tenors and Cecilia Bartoli (don't get me wrong,she's really good, but have you ever asked yourself why she doesn't perform usually on big stages but on small ones or on studios? Her voice, though wonderful for coloratura, is small for a big audience), I have come to adore, simply adore, this polish singer. Her way of singing, her voice's colour, her strength and her ability to sing the most damned roles written for a low voice....including coloratura (just hear her in "Dovver, iustizia, amor..." from Handel's Ariodante) make her a wholesome alto. Which makes me hope for a better day for alto and mezzo-sopran voices. I must confess I don't like counter-tenors a bit, they sound too un-natural.

Probablemente la mejor voz femenina rossiniana del momento.......2004-06-19

Para los fans de Rossini y de las voces con personalidad sera imprescindible comprar este soberbio recital de la contralto polaca EWA PODLES, que hace un amplio recorrido por las paginas mas celebres del repertorio de Rossini para su cuerda con unos resultados absolutamente sobresalientes, ya que posee una voz extraordinaria en todos los registros. Ademas, tanto la orquesta como el coro rinden a buen nivel al mando de un rossiniano como es el Maestro MORANDI, lo cual redondea un fantastico disco.
De compra obligada.

A live performance from an engaging singer.......2001-12-03

There are precious few opportunities to hear this fantastic singer either live or on recording, which is a pity given her unique sound and impeccably-schooled voice.

One of the hallmarks of a great singer is a unique vocal quality. Such is true of Madame Podles. With the top voice of a dramatic soprano, a middle that sometimes resembles a counter-tenor sound, and a bottom voice that is almost baritonal, her sound may recall another singer's voice here and there, but ultimately, it is one-of-a-kind.

Ms. Podles has the perfect vocal qualities necessary to sing Rossini -- an incredible range, enormous flexibility, and subtle vocal coloration. On top of that, she has a unique vocal color and phrases beautifully.

The only possible quibble I can find with this recording is that a couple of the characterizations are a bit on the heavy side -- particularly Rosina. Although the notes are in place (and very impressive) and the coloratura impeccable, this Rosina sounds a bit older, perhaps more serious, than Rossini seems to require. In a later reading of the same aria, in a live 1998 concert in Poland (Rossini Gala recorded on DUX), her Rosina bubbles with youthful energy.

In general, that recording shows her in more brilliant voice, though both discs are impressive. Although several arias are common to the two, each has arias that the other lacks. Both are welcome additions to any vocal library, though if only one is possible, I'd recommend the 1998 recording over this one.

Contralto GODESS!.......2001-09-08

In the world of rare voices and trouser roles, Ewa Podles is quite possibly the MOST underappreciated singer in our generation. Her coloratura is near faultless, and her range of color and tone are something to be reckoned with. Having a range significantly larger than many low voices, she tends to create witty and daring cadenzas and ornaments that must make the golden singers of the past jealous. The only thing that kept this album from being a 5 is that, at times the sound quality is slightly less than perfection and that I prefer her baroque interpretations to the Rossini. Still an amazing album and an unbeatable price!

Average customer rating: the best Beautiful Music Terrific not as good as the others Pavarotti, Ricky et al

Pavarotti & Friends For Guatemala And Kosovo Luciano Pavarotti , Boyzone , Mariah Carey , Joe Cocker , Renato Zero , and Gianni Morandi Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Pavarotti & Friends: For Cambodia and Tibet Pavarotti & Friends - For The Children Of Liberia Pavarotti & Friends 2 Pavarotti & Friends Together for the Children of Bosnia ASIN: B00001QGKO Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

1. Hero
2. Mamma
3. Mi Tierra
4. No Matter What
5. Let The Good Times Roll
6. The Magic Of Love
7. Maria, Mar
8. The Thrill Is Gone
9. My All
10. Hey Man
11. Fiorin Fiorello
12. You Can Leave Your Hat On
13. Il cielo
14. You Needed Me
15. Tu che m'hai preso il cor
16. You Are So Beautiful
17. All Night Long
18. We Are The World

Amazon.com

Hmm. The sixth charitable & Friends endeavor by superstar tenor Luciano Pavarotti is one of the strangest, though it will undoubtedly delight the singer's legion of fans who hold him sacrosanct. Here, he duets with Mariah Carey, Joe Cocker, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Boyzone, B.B. King, and others in some of the most unexpected mixes of Europop, classic rock, and opera ever seen onstage--all for the sake of the children of Guatemala and Kosovo. The oddest moment belongs to B.B. King's trademark (and telling) "The Thrill Is Gone," where Luciano, obviously at a loss for words, simply hums a duet with Lucille. On Cocker's "You Are So Beautiful," Pavarotti sings an entirely different tune in Italian. Is this what our Nemorino (Pavarotti's glorious role in Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore) has come to? Is this the shape of classical to come? Is your money better spent by sending it directly to the War Child charity or perhaps by hearing one of Pavarotti's classic recordings? You decide. --Edward Garabedian

Customer Reviews:

the best.......2003-09-12

great album and for a great cause

Beautiful Music.......2002-02-21

This is one of the most beautiful CD's I have ever heard. The combination of Pavarotti, Mirah Carey, BB King, Lionel Richie and the children's choir is magnificent!!! Listening to those children singing in Italian was very beautiful.

I am a big fan of Pavarotti and have been for years. I have given this CD to many friends as a gift and they have all enjoyed and loved it. The Italian songs brought back memories of growing up in NY and I thoroughly enjoyed them.

Terrific.......2001-10-26

As always, Pavarotti and 'his friends' have made another great album. This time he is joined by such diverse acts as Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, B.B.King, Joe Cocker, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, and Boyzone, among others. These benefit concerts are a great way to raise money for children in war torn countries, as a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this album goes to 'War Child'. The 28 page book is packed with photos from the night, and of some of the children who will benefit from this. Recommended.

not as good as the others.......2001-09-24

Although it includes wonderful singers like Marriah Carrey, Boyzone, Gloria Estefan, B.B. King, and Joe Cocker, I don't think this is the one for you. Ricky Martin sounds awful in Mama; the music is way too high for him. surely, listen to track 1 (includes Marriah Carrey and Pavarotti singing a duet) but when it is done, skip track 2 and go on.

Pavarotti's range fell quite a bit, although he is still wonderful in Hero (track 1) and Mama (track 2) . But in "The Thrill is gone" he just hums the song, not even singing it. In "You are so beautiful" , he sings a totally new song, in Italian, and in a new key. And in "We are the world" , you can hear him yelling.

If you enjoy Gloria Estefan and BB King (as I love both these singers) get this right away. But if you agree with me on what I wrote above, it will be better to ignore this CD and get another.

Better go with either the Bosnia CD or the first CD; the 1992 one with Zuccherro, Sting, et.al . Once you hear this, you will regret buying it.

Pavarotti, Ricky et al.......2000-04-14

After accidently seeing the PBS show I rushed to find the CD and soon after found the video at Amazon. What an entertaining show and as all others have said, Ricky Martin shined and sang Mamma in Italian perfectly. Pavarotti blended in so beautifully with every guest and you should especially listen to Boyzone who are from Ireland but in my ears top the Back Street Boys and all other American boy groups. The only singer who really needs some developing was Laura Pausini of Italy. All in all, I highly reommend this CD and I will enjoy it for years to come.

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Vivaldi: Oboe Concerti, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Oboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vivaldi: Oboe Concerti, Vol. 2 Vivaldi: Complete Bassoon Concertos, Vol. 1 Vivaldi: Complete Bassoon Concertos, Vol. 2 Italian Oboe Concertos Vivaldi: Bassoon Concertos 3 ASIN: B0000013ZD Release Date: 1994-06-28

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Largo
3. Allegro
4. Allegro
5. Largo
6. Allegro
7. Allegro
8. Largo
9. Allegro
10. Largo - Allegro
11. Largo
12. Allegro Molto
13. Allegro
14. Adagio
15. Allegro
16. (Allegro)
17. Largo
18. Allegro
19. Allegro Molto
20. Larghetto
21. Allegro

Average customer rating: Some are great, some are not... Enjoyable A solid 5 out of 5

The Best of Vivaldi Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Bassoon | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Oboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piccolo | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Concertos | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Concertos | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Bach The Best of Beethoven The Best of Mozart The Best of Tchaikovsky The Best of Handel ASIN: B0000014H6 Release Date: 1997-09-15

Tracks:

1. Allegro - Takako Nishizaki
2. Andante - Budapest Strings
3. Allegro - Jiri Valek
4. Cantabile - Jiri Valek
5. Allegro - Jiri Valek
6. Largo E Pianissimo Sempre - Takako Nishizaki
7. Allegro Non Molto - Stefan Schilli
8. Larghetto - Stefan Schilli
9. Allegro - Stefan Schilli
10. Largo E Pianissimo Sempre - Takako Nishizaki
11. Allegro - C. Steele-Perkins
12. Largo - C. Steele-Perkins
13. Allegro - C. Steele-Perkins
14. Adagio Molto - Takako Nishizaki
15. Allegro Non Molto - Raphael Wallfisch
16. Adagio - Raphael Wallfisch
17. Allegro Ma Non Molto - Raphael Wallfisch
18. The Four Seasons: 'Winter', RV297 - Largo - Takako Nishizaki
19. Allegro - Jiri Stivin
20. Largo - Jiri Stivin
21. Allegro Molto - Jiri Stivin
22. Largo - Jindrich Pazdera
23. Allegro Poco - Frantisek Hermann
24. Andante - Frantisek Hermann
25. Allegro - Frantisek Hermann

Customer Reviews:

Some are great, some are not..........2007-07-25

This isn't a bad CD, and it serves as a useful introduction to the style of Vivaldi. However, there is one less than ideal concerto on this disc, namely the concerto for 'flautino'. Musicologists now agree that the instrument in question is the sopranino recorder (see the very good Naxos recording of Vivaldi's recorder concertos). However, here it is played on the piccolo. I imagine some people like this instrument, and I think it does have its place in the orchestra for ornaments and flourishes. However, I find it nauseating as a solo instrument. In addition, the tempo is way too fast and Jiri Stivins took some very non-baroque liberties in his ornamentation. It is a shame since I like this concerto.

Whatever problems there are with the Flautino concerto are made up for by the trumpet concerto and especially the cello concerto, which is very dark for Vivaldi. The others are also good, so this really makes a good introduction to Vivaldi (if you ignore the piccolo).

Enjoyable.......2007-03-08

Bought this for my husband for his birthday and he is thoroughly enjoying it. Nice varied selection of concertos with good mastering.

A solid 5 out of 5.......2006-10-17

This is an exciting album that showcases a relatively small collection of Vivaldi's MASSIVE output. At the last count, there were something like over 600 concertos to his name!! Given this, I believe that Naxos has done a brilliant job of compiling this album, choosing works of astonishing variety and excitement.

I assure you that you will never tire of this album. I have owned it for many years now, and I still listen to it regularly. It has provided many, many hours of listening pleasure, and it would be a crime to give the recording anything less than a solid 5 out of 5.

Average customer rating: Enjoy it very much

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Tracks:

1. O Fortuna - Slovac Philharmonic Chorus
2. Dies Irae - Hungarian State Opera Choir
3. Brides - Cracow Philharmonic Chorus
4. Moonlight Sonata - Jeno Jando
5. Second Movement - Adele Anthony
6. Adagio For Strings - Marin Alsop
7. Sanctus - Oxford Schola Cantorum
8. The Ring - Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
9. Lacrymosa - Slovak Philharmonic Chorus
10. Tranquillisimo - Zofia Kilanowicz
11. Pie Jesu - Clare College Choir, Cambridge

Customer Reviews:

Enjoy it very much.......2007-03-27

I really enjoy classical music. I heard one of the pieces on the radio and had to have it.

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C'era un Ragazzo/Best of Gianni Morandi Gianni Morandi Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Italian | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The World of Italian Hits of the 60's I Grandi Successi Piccolo Amore Italian Favourites Greatest Hits ASIN: B00006FSP7 Release Date: 2002-07-19

Tracks:

1. Andavo A Cento All 'Ora
2. Fatti Mandare Dalla Mamma
3. In Ginocchio Da Te
4. Non Son Degno Di Te
5. La Fisarmonica
6. Notte Di Ferragosto
7. C'era Un Ragazzo Che Come Me Amava (Beatles E Rolling Sto
8. Un Mondo D Amore
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11. Scende La Pioggia
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13. Ma Chi Se Ne Importa
14. Tenerezza
15. Il Mondo Cambiera
16. Sei Forte Papa
17. Canzoni Stonate
18. Grazie Perche
19. La Mia Nemica Amatissima
20. Nel Silenzio Splende
21. Uno Su Mille
22. Si Puo Dare Di Piu
23. Bella Signora
24. Banane E Lampone

Average customer rating: The Catharsis of Rossini Hot-blooded reading of one of Rossini's last "sins" Lovely and powerful music

Rossini - Stabat Mater / Pace · Scalchi · Siragusa · Colombara · Morandi Gioachino Rossini , Pier Giorgio Morandi , Antonino Siragusa , Gloria Scalchi , Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and Chorus , Patrizia Pace , and Carlo Colombara Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Opera & Vocal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000034CW2 Release Date: 1999-11-30

Tracks:

1. Stabat Mater
2. Stabat Mater: Cujus animam gementem
3. Stabat Mater: Quis est homo
4. Stabat Mater: Pro peccatis
5. Stabat Mater: Eja, Mater, fons amoris
6. Stabat Mater: Sancta Mater
7. Stabat Mater: Fac ut portem
8. Stabat Mater: Inflammatus et accensus
9. Stabat Mater: Quando corput morietur
10. Stabat Mater: In sempiterna saeccula

Customer Reviews:

The Catharsis of Rossini.......2003-10-05

In a word, Amazing. This composer of multiple operas, many famous the world over, shows an intense spiritual drive in one of his last works, Stabat Mater. The music is superb, with one song after another of memorable harmonies and melodies. As each song has something differrent to offer let me deal with each individually.

1 Stabat Mater dolorosa- Wonderful opening. Forboding in parts. The vocal line is good. Watch especially for the opening harmony between Patrizia Pace and Gloria Scalchi.

2 Cujus animam gementem- Starts off very forboding. But then it turns into an almost joyous lilt with Antonino Siragusa getting up there for those high notes.

3 Quis est homo- One of the best. Angelic harmony- all that needs to be said.

4 Pro peccatis- Bass Carlo Colombara comes into his own. A forboding song until the wonderful, heartfelt melody jumps in.

5 Eja, Mater, fons amoris- Look for the chorus singing. Again a bass song.

6 Sancta Mater- A quartet. Very nicely done. Balanced and well executed. Not to mention the song itself is perfect.

7 Fac ut portem- Reminds me of a solo "Quis est homo." Wonderful with a solid vocal line.

8 Inflammatus et accensus- Great. The ominous chords might throw you off, but wait till the solo line. Ornamentation is perfected executed. And watch out for the chorus backing her up- very catchy.

9 Quando corpus morietur- A complete group piece. Calming for the most part. Reminds you of a choir in church.

10 In sempiterna saecula- A fugue. Complicated at times but that just adds to it. A great concluding tour de force.

This CD is wonderful. Not only is the music itself wonderful, the performance is extraordinary. When listening it you will experience a catharsis. The whole piece will purge you of your simple emotions and you will be caught up in the whirlwind of Rossini's masterpiece.

Hot-blooded reading of one of Rossini's last "sins".......2002-05-28

To me, interpretation of Rossini's sacred music leaves one between a rock and a hard place. Rossini stated his intent to keep his work away from secular excess and the theatrical world of the operatic stage, and yet at the same time his Stabat Mater presents the same grand dramatic style one would find in his earlier stage work. Many conductors have opted to record the Stabat Mater in a more reverent style than Morandi, who gives us a most operatic and fiery interpretation of the work. Is this bad? It depends. For me, Morandi's zeal and the raw power of the orchestra behind him truly brings out the emotional depth of the latin text, even if it does at times seem to go against the composers original intent. As this is the case, I heartily recommend this set to anyone already familiar with Rossini's style who are interested in his sacred music.

For those seeking a more reverant account, I've also had the pleasure of hearing Chung's account on DG as well, and recommend it to anyone who wants a (for lack of better words) more 'serene' Stabat Mater.

Lovely and powerful music.......1999-11-24

There are many lovely settings to the text of "Stabat mater" (a Mother was standing), a part of the Roman Catholic liturgy and of only theoretical authorship, that has been a popular text for composers since the mid 1200s. The Dvorak version is particularly lovely, and it is rivaled by that of a composer more known for his comic operas. Rossini's was written on a commission; and, late as always, the Italian asked for help from other composers. But later on he finished it himself and it stands as a magnificent work from the composer of "The Barber of Seville" and "William Tell." Do not be surprised then to hear a good deal of operatic intensity in this work just as there is in the Verdi "Requiem." Naxos has done it again, offering us a budget priced edition (8.554443) with Pier Giorgio Morandi leading the Hungarian State Opera Chorus and Orchestra with soloists Patrizia Pace, Gloria Scalchi, Antonio Siragusa, and Carlo Colombara. The ten movements of this hour-long work pass by very quickly, thanks to the drama in the music and its reflection in the soloists' delivery. As always, the text in the original language (Latin in this case) and an English translation are provided. A terrific bargain at the price.

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Puccini: Messa di Gloria; Preludio Sinfonico; Crisantemi Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | 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: Rogamar ASIN: B00005Y0MJ Release Date: 2002-02-19

Tracks:

1. Kyrie Eleison
2. Gloria In Excelsis
3. Gratias Agimus Tibi
4. Qui Tollis Peccata Mundi
5. Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus
6. Cum Sancto Spiritu
7. Credo In Unum Deum
8. Et Incarnatus Est
9. Crucifixus
10. Et Resurrexit
11. Sanctus
12. Benedictus
13. Agnus Dei
14. Preludio Sonfonico
15. Crisantemi (Alla Memoria De Amadeo De Vavoia Duce D'Aosta)

Customer Reviews:

Price for Value.......2005-03-05

I really think this is the best rendition of the Messa di Gloria that you have. Somehow, the other versions either drag or the solo voices don't compliment one another.

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