 | The #1 Opera Album [Read More ...]
Description: The labels that are now gathered under the Universal Classics umbrella have a pretty impressive scorecard in the area of classical compilations. We've seen The Greatest Opera Show on Earth, The Yellow Guide: Classical Music, Best of the Millennium, and now there's The No. 1 Opera... |
 | Mascagni - Cavalleria rusticana / de Los Angeles · Corelli · Santini ~ Leoncavallo - Pagliacci / Corelli · Gobbi · Amara · von Matacic [Read More ...]
Review: Two Signature Roles of Franco Corelli:This set of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci has been assembled for Franco Corelli, as he stars in both. The set is recommended to listen to Corelli in controlled studio conditions, without background noise or the like, in two of his major ... |
 | Sentimento: Andrea Bocelli with Lorin Maazel and the London Symphony Orchestra [Limited Edition w/ Bonus Track] [Read More ...]
A Sensational Album featuring Truly Beautiful Songs and Arias that Evoke Feelings of Passion and Romance. The UK Special Edition of the Album Includes the Bonus Track "Non T'amo Pui" by Tosti. |
 | Carlo Bergonzi - The Sublime Voice ~ 40 Tracks from the Legendary Tenor [Read More ...]
Review: Wow!:Wow! What a voice! This 2 CD set features 40 of Carlo Bergonzi's works. It represents a remarkable portrait of his body of work. The "liner notes" observe that he had a reputation "as a singer of rare refinement, exemplary style, and impeccable taste. . . ."
Some exam... |
 | Maria Callas: La Divina 3 [Read More ...]
Review: Part III of La Divina:Maria Callas is an important singer in opera at mid-20th century. She helped fuel a renewed interest in bel canto, through her efforts in the works of Donizetti and Bellini--even thought she really had little of the classic coloratura soprano skills. But h... |
 | Beniamino Gigli - Opera Arias [Read More ...]
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 | Nedda Casei: A Portrait [Read More ...]
Review: A beautiful blend of sound and style.:I've seen Ms. Casei in concert,but never in an Opera. After hearing this CD and seeing the marvelous photos,I realize I've missed something major, something quite beautiful. She has a fire and vitality coupled with a quiet strength in both... |
 | Leoncavallo - Pagliacci / Pavarotti · Dessì · Coni · Gavazzi · Muti [Read More ...]
Review: Dessi lets it down:This performance is great in every way apart from Dessi's Nedda. Her voice is strained in the upper registers, and this is really apparent in "Stridono lassu" where she has problems hitting the high notes clearly. The result is a rather rough performance all ... |
 | Popular Songs - Beniamino Gigli (2 CDs) (EMI) [Read More ...]
Review: Naples' Musical Heart is here!!!.:Beniamino Gigli (1890 - 1957) was one of the greatest all times tenors. He can be compared with Enrico Caruso, Tito Schipa or more recent late Luciano Pavarotti.
My grandmother told me of the commotion this tenor produced in Buenos Aires when pe... |
 | Carreras · Domingo · Pavarotti ~ Favorite Arias by the World's Favorite Tenors [Read More ...]
One Of The Best:This album has got to be one of the best compilations in its genre. If you are into male opera singers, specifically tenors, then you should definitely buy this CD. Imagine their hearty expressive voices coming out of your home stereo system. It might make you cry! (in a good way) |
 | Jussi Bjoerling: Opera Arias Great Recordings of the Centrury [Read More ...]
Review: Voice of the 20th Century..:Björling tops most polls as "singer of the 20th century", and justly so. Whether one prefers his velvety,lyrically smooth voice of the 30s and 40s, or his more full-bodied, darker power-tenor of the late 50s (he was ready to take on Lohengrin and Ot... |
 | Leoncavallo: I Pagliacci / Muti, Tucker, Lorenzi [Read More ...]
Description: There are so many fine Pagliaccis available that this one should have something great to offer if it is to compete. What will make the difference to the buyer is the tenor Richard Tucker. Some may love his secure, ringing tone and overemotionalizing, while others may find his baw... |
![]() | Mischa Elman (violin) - The Victor Recordings with Frances Alda, Enrico Caruso and the Elman String Quartet [Read More ...]
Review: About this CD:I don't have any comments about this particular recording - I just want to give information on this listing. Biddulph releases, particularly from this era are of generally of somewhat poor audio quality, but of overwhelming historical significance. You can expect ... |
 | Joseph Schmidt sings Arias [Read More ...]
Review: Magnificant Singing in Every Way:These are all terrific performances, and it would be difficult to single out any one in particular, but if I had to, I would say "Una furtiva lagrima". I've heard a few different performances of this aria by Joseph Schmidt (he liked to record hi... |
 | Roberto Alagna ~ Serenades [Read More ...]
Description: Like many operatic crossover efforts, this one has its ups and downs, but at least Robert Alagna is at home with this mixture of popular songs and more song-like arias, such as Mozart's Serenade from Don Giovanni and works by Bizet and Rossini. At times, he stretches his voice... |
 | Leoncavallo - La Bohème / Mazzaria, Malagnini, Summers, Spagnoli, Senn, Latham-Koenig [Read More ...]
Review: Si, mi chiamano La Boheme (I):Source: Recorded during live performances at Teatro La Fenice in Venice, January 23-30, 1990.
Sound: Adequate digital stereo for a live performance. The audience is unusually quiet except for occasional bursts of applause at appropriate places. Me... |
 | Charles Craig - Operatic Arias & Italian Songs [Read More ...]
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 | Leoncavallo: I Palgiacci (Complete) [Germany] [Read More ...]
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 | Russian Treasure - Sergey Lemeshev, Vera Davydova & Alexander Pirogov Sing Opera Arias [Read More ...]
Description: Gaetano Donizetti. L'Elisir d'amore, Act 2 - Nemorino's romance. Giakomo Puccini. Tosca, Act I - Cavaradossi's aria. Ruggiero Leoncavallo. I Pagliacci, Act 2 -Harlequin's serenade. Julies Massenet. Manon, Act 3 - Des Griex aria. Friederich von Flotow. Martha, Act 3 - Lyonel's rom... |
![]() | Jose Carreras: Memories, Vol.5 [Read More ...]
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