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Non Sono Una Signora,Loredana Berte,Wea,Italian,World Music

Average customer rating: Refreshing and Surprising! Some of the most thought-provoking recordings ever, combined with some of the most perfect performances I have ever heard. Best ever!!

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro / Don Giovanni / Così fan tutte / Die Zauberflöte - The Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra & Chorus / Arnold Östman Barbara Bonney , Arleen Auger , and The Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra & Chorus Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9 (Fra) Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen Weber: Der Freischütz Mozart Opera Glyndebourne Collection: Cosi fan Tutte, Don Giovanni, Le Nozze di Figaro, Die Entfuhhrung aus dem Serail, Idomeneo, Die Zauberflote (6 DVDs) Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor (complete opera) with Maria Callas, Tito Gobbi, Giuseppe di Stefano, Tullio Serafin ASIN: B00006IU7V Release Date: 2003-03-11

Album Details

These Pioneering Performances of Four of Mozart's Greatest and Most Popular Operas under the Direction of Arnold Östman were Recorded at Nacka Aula, Stockholm. They all Attracted Great Critical Acclaim at the Time of their Original Release and have Been a Part of Decca's Vast Opera Catalogue Ever Since. The Da Ponte Trilogy (One of the Greatest Librettist/Composer Collaborations in the Entire History of Music), Comprising Le Nozze Di Figaro, Don Giovanni and Così Fan Tutte, is Paired with One of Mozart's Last Operas, Dating from the Last Year of his Life, Die Zauberflöte. The Superb Casts Assembled for These Recordings Include Such Experienced Mozart Interpreters as Arleen Auger (Countess, Donna Anna), Barbara Bonney (Susanna, Zerlina, Pamina), Håkan Hagegård (Count, Don Giovanni, Speaker), Sumi Jo (Queen of the Night), Della Jones (Marcellina, Donna Elvira), Petteri Salomaa (Figaro), Kurt Streit (Tamino), Lillian Watson (Papagena), Gösta Winbergh (Ferrando), Rachel Yakar (Fiordilig

Customer Reviews:

Refreshing and Surprising!.......2006-11-24

I would strongly recommend this collection to anyone who is seeking a new approach and sound world for these Mozart operas. Ostman opts for brisk tempi and transparent textures, but hardly ever at the expense of characterization or expressivity. The singers respond to the challenge with performances that bristle with excitement and fun. The cast blends with the orchestra like a chamber music ensemble, inspiring the listener to experience the opera as a conversation between the text and the intimations expressed in Mozart's musically and psychologically penetrating orchestration. Occasionally one may miss the lyric line and warmth associated with such great Mozart conductors as Bruno Walter or Karl Bohm; but the brio, virtousity, and brilliant insights of Ostman compensate with different kinds of rewards. Also, there is an intimate atmosphere in these recordings that is most faithful to the ethos and meaning of the libretti themselves. After listening to this period approach, my understanding of Mozart has changed radically, and I continue to relish the challenge that these performances have given to my interpretative sensibilities.

Some of the most thought-provoking recordings ever, combined with some of the most perfect performances I have ever heard........2005-09-14

First of all, I must state first that I was ANXIOUS to write this rave review. Ever since I got these cd's and realized the treause that is to be found in these recordings I just couldn't wait until I'd had the chance to tell everybody else about it... I honestly believe these recordings should be heard by anybody who is interested in this repertoire and music in general, since this are also some of the most perfect pieces of music in the repertoire.

As for the music itself, I am not going to write about. I think it is enough to read my last sentence to realize exactly what I think about it - and it is really just a must. That's composition taken to the highest possible level.

What I do want to write is about the performances.
Arnold Ostman, not the most known figure in the musical world, (not even amongst musicians- I come from Juilliard, and that name is definitely not one everybody knows) has created in the 80's in Mozart the equivalent of what Harnoncourt and Gardiner have done in Bach performance practice, i.e. has totally changed the conecption which was assimilated into everybody's mind regarding notions about how music of that era should sound like.

Trying to create a performance experience which emulates Mozart's period performance practice he changed everything starting from tempos, through ornamentation and of course- the voices themselves.

For us, most people indoctrinated by the post-romantisicm eastablished especially by Herbert von Karajan and the ilks of him, the first initial response will be a shock. The almost imperceptible swift tempos, the small voices etc. are sure to knock over anybody who haven't heard these recordings before. It might create an intial negative response but hang-on there, as the result is so much more gratifying then of hearing a recording of Karajan, Giulini, Furtwangler or any GREAT other conductor from that era- They were obviously incredible musical figures, but in terms of style and total perception of the piece it just doesn't work on the same level, in Mozart of course. (You'd still want to keep your Furtwangler's ninth copy...)

What is so great about Ostman is the freshness of mind with which he walks into every piece. Just like a real iconoclast
it seems as if he has landed from an entire different planet, and is just coming to conduct these pieces and give their debut. I can't give a more sincere and true compliment than that, musically speaking.

The results are the most fresh interpretations up to date of Mozart most important operas which also derive from some of the best vocal performances I have ever heard.
Under Ostman's direction it seems as though all the singers bloom and give their most musical and inspired performances,
holding on under the swiftest tempos in an admirable way. There is no point in pointing out names because it is as in a rule that the performances are just stellar one by one, even though not carrying around sometimes the most famous names.

This is not to say that all of the recordings in this set are equally perfect, and that I agree to all of the interprations and the insights given by Ostman, but you can't disregard the feeling that he knew EXACTLY what he wanted and executed it almost flawlessly. (the one exception might be small part of Cosi, mainly the overture, which was recorded very early in the stages of period instruments playing- therefore not always as perfect as you would have liked to hear it, but the performance as a whole is still the most beautiful Cosi I know.)

As for the packaging itself: The price is a complete steal, (incredible especially if you order it through other sellers, got mine for about 40$). What you DON'T get are the librettos, so you'd HAVE to get them from a different source. Either a different recording you might have, (you just might want one of the standard reference recordings one usually hears about like Giulini's) or you could just buy the librettos through Amazon, would still cost you very little.

Should not be missed by any terms by anybody who cares for music.

Ran

Best ever!!.......2004-01-12

Ostman created a stir when he made these recordings in the 1980s. And now it available in a collectors' edition box. I'm so excited. Sumi Jo's Queen of the Night here is even better than her recording for Solti. Ostman's Don Giovanni is the fastest I've ever heard, not to mention the most exciting. This Cosi Fan Tutte is Gramophone's reference Cosi. And this Figaro has many "alternative" arias that other recordings never bother with. Don't worry, the alternative is at the back so you can program it out. In fact, this is the only set of Mozart operas with ALL the alternative arias available. Even Gardiner does not have some of these. So this is a supreme set of importance.

I cannot recommend this too highly. Exciting performances now available in Decca's collectors' edition.

Average customer rating: A Funny side we dont hear often Delightful and surprising Callas So funny Deliciously funny! Only for Callas lovers

Rossini: Il Turco In Italia (complete opera) with Maria Callas, Nicolai Gedda, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan Gioachino Rossini , Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala , Gianandrea Gavazzeni , Maria Callas , Nicola Rossi-Lemeni , Nicolai Gedda , Mariano Stabile , Piero de Palma , and Franco Calabrese Manufacturer: EMI Records [All429] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Callas, Maria | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rossini: The Barber Of Seville with Maria Callas, Tito Gobbi, Alceo Galliera, Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus Verdi: Rigoletto (Complete Opera); Maria Callas; Tito Gobbi; Giuseppe di Stefano Bizet: Carmen (complete opera) with Maria Callas, Nicolai Gedda, Georges Pretre, Paris Opera Orchestra Verdi: La Forza Del Destino (complete opera) with Maria Callas, Richard Tucker, Tullio Serafin, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan Puccini: Turandot (Complete Opera) Maria Callas; Elisabeth Schwarzkopf: Eugenio Fernandi; Tullio Serafin ASIN: B000002RY2 Release Date: 1997-08-19

Tracks:

1. Il Turco In Italia: Sinfonia
2. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene 1- Nostra patria (Zaida, Albazar)
3. Il Turco In Italia: Act I: Ho da fare un dramma buffo (Poeta, Coro)
4. Il Turco In Italia: Act I: Ah! se di questi zingari l'arrivo (Poeta)
5. Il Turco In Italia: Act I: Vado in traccia di una zingara (Geronio)
6. Il Turco In Italia: Act I: Chi vuol farsi astrologar? (Geronio, Zaida, Coro)
7. Il Turco In Italia: Act I: Ah, mia moglie, san chi sono (Geronio, Zaida, Coro)
8. Il Turco In Italia: Act I: Non si da follia maggiore (Fiorilla)
9. Il Turco In Italia: Act I: Voga, voga, a terra, a terra (Coro, Fiorilla)
10. Il Turco In Italia: Act I: Bella Italia, alfin ti miro
11. Il Turco In Italia: Act I: Serva...Servo... (Selim, Fiorilla)
12. Il Turco In Italia: Act I: Amici...soccorretemi
13. Il Turco In Italia: Act I: Un marito-scimunito!
14. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene II: Ola tosto il caffe (Fiorilla, Selim)
15. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene II: Siete turchi, non vi credo
16. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene II: Io stupisco, mi sorprende
17. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene II: Come! si grave scorno soffrir potete in pace? (Fiorilla, Selim, Geronio, Narciso)
18. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene II: Un vecchio far non puo maggior follia (Geronio, Poeta, Fiorilla)
19. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene II: Per piacere alla signora
20. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene II: No, mia vita, mio tesoro (Geronio, Fiorilla)
21. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene III: Gran meraviglie (Coro, Zaida)
22. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene III: Per la fuga e tutto lesto (Selim, Poeta, Zaida)
23. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene III: Perche mai se son tradito (Norciso)
24. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene III: Evviva d'amore il foco vitale (Coro)
25. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene III: Chi servir non brama Amor s'allontani (Fiorilla, Selim)
26. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene III: Qui mia moglie ha da venire
27. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene III: Ah! che il cor non mi'ingannava (Geronio, Fiorilla, Selim, Narciso, Poeta, Zaida)
28. Il Turco In Italia: Act I Scene III: Vada via, si guardi bene di cercar l'amante mio (Zaida, Fiorilla, Selim, Narciso, Geronio, Albazar, Poeta)

Tracks:

1. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene I: A proposito, amico (Selim, Poeta, Geronio)
2. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene I: D'un bell'uso di Turchia
3. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene I: Se Fiorilla di vender bramate (Selim, Geronio)
4. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene I: Non v'e piacer perfetto se nol procura amor (Coro, Fiorilla)
5. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene I: Che turca impertinente! (Fiorilla, Zaida, Selim)
6. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene I: Credete alle femmine che dicon d'amarvi!
7. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene I: In Italia certamente non si fa l'amor cosi (Selim, Fiorilla)
8. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene I: Fermate...Cosa c'e? (Poeta, Geronio, Narciso)
9. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene I: E Selim non si vede!
10. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene I: Oh! guardate che accidente! (Fiorilla, Narciso, Selim, Zaida, Geronio)
11. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene II: Dunque seguitemi
12. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene II: Questo vecchio maledetto (Selim, Narciso, Selim, Zaida, Geronio)
13. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene III: Si mi e forza partir
14. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene III: Son la vite sul campo appassita (Fiorilla, Poeta, Geronio)
15. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene III: Rida a voi sereno il cielo
16. Il Turco In Italia: Act II Scene III: Restate contenti (coro, Selim, Zaida, Poeta, Fiorilla, Geronio, Narciso)

Customer Reviews:

A Funny side we dont hear often.......2005-11-07

Callas is so associated with her roles of tragic women such as Norma, Lucia ,Violeta and Tosca that her talent for other roles are overshadowed. The La Divina is so versatile and talented that people almost forget that she is equally good in tragic and light comedy roles. The light and comic side of Callas is not often revealed. This recording proves that the charming and witty music that suites the character of Fiorilla is suited for the great talent of Maria Callas .The other performers in this recording did a superb job in their performances. Selim is a charm, Nicolai Gedda shows youth, and Stabile creates an impression in his role as Prosdocimo. Overall this is the Best Il turco in Italia among the three versions I have heard. So for Callas fans who want to hear the other side of Callas purchase this recording its worth every penny.

Delightful and surprising Callas.......2005-08-13

I have been looking for this CD for a long time. I had an old set in tape format. When EMI first remastered this performance in CD, it was very expensive for me at the time. This performance goes in and out of production, I guess it does not sell well, which it is a shame, because these are superb performances from all the principals and supporting cast.

This recording is a joy to listen to. Who knew that all these singers known for their powerful dramatic performances in heavy hitters such as Bellini's "Norma" could be such great comedians. Their performances are a feast for the ears.

My most favorite scene is from Disc 1 tracks 18 to 21. It is hilarious to hear Callas singing the crafty Fiorilla, playing the "offended" wife to her husband's attempts to rein in her roving eye!. When she sings "No mia vita...mio tesoro" (No my darling... my treasure) with such fake sticky-honeyed-tongue,you can HEAR her fake tears. Callas subtly overplays her singing from such roles as Elvira and Medea in this very small scene alone. She does it with such mastery, you can hear the musical threads of Elvira from "Qui la voce" in Fiorilla's "voi crudele!... mi fatte oltraggio! mi offendete!" (you cruel one!, you humilliate me!, you offend me!) in such pitiable tones that her husband bids good-bye to his courage after listening to such demonstrations of wounded dignity and pride.

She sings her fake tears in such a way, that, for a moment you feel sorry for this wronged woman! then, through a subtle change in the shading of the notes,you realize, she's faking them! thorough the music, you can picture Fiorilla, looking thorough her fingers at her husband, pouring it on, laying it on thick, watching the effect her "tears" are having on the poor chap.

When he kneels at her feet defeated, begging forgiveness, she rounds on him with such a Medea-esque fury in "ed ossate minnaciarmi! maltratarmi, spaventarmi! (and you dare to threaten me, mistreat me, scare me!) that the unhappy, innocent, unsuspecting, antler-addled man has no idea how he lost the argument!!. When Fiorilla knows she's won, you can hear again on her music, how blythely, happily and carefree, she goes out enjoying her power. I replay this scene over and over. And along with her husband, I am caught unaware and became dumbstruck by her tears and her fury.

My other favorite scene is on track 28, when Fiorilla and Zaida have a fight. The have such a row, you cannot help but to picture these two women in an Italian open-air market, among the produce and fish stalls with those typical italian gestures, being dragged away from each other by their embarrased lovers hurling abuse at each other trying to have the last word.

If you want a more musical critique regarding this opera, John Ardoin's "The Callas Legacy" book is a superb source explaining Callas' musical genius. Ardoin will give you greater details on the music execution of the entire cast and interesting tidbits on one of the cast members, Aureliano Pertile.

The booklet that accompanies this set is very informative and in various languages. I love this set and hope that whoever listens to it will enjoy as much as I do. I wonder how Cecilia Bartoli's Turco would measure against Callas'. Although I love and admire Cecilia's ability to sing bel canto roles and her deft handling of Rossini's music,but, I'm afraid I know and love Callas's singing skills even more.

So funny.......2004-06-13

This is proof that those who say that Callas couldn't sing happy or funny parts. Her Fiorilla is deliciously funny. Absolutely exquisite, a must!

Deliciously funny!.......2004-01-28

I saw her live in this role... She was the funniest Fiorilla ever! An enchanting must for every operalover!

Only for Callas lovers.......2001-06-15

Yes, this recording is only for Callas lovers, because she do so well her part in this ultra-cut recording. Rossi-Lemeni doesn't reach the power of Ramey, but Stabile print his personal and arcaic way of singing and doing comedy. But for Rossini lovers, this recording seems a "demo" or "sample" one, because there are parts in pieces or complete pieces which has been cut (it must be because there was not a critic edition of this opera). I'm disapointed of Rossini when I listened Il Turco (i didnt never heard this opera) but when i heard the Marriner and Chailly recording, I disapointed from Gavazzeni and La Scala. If this was recorded in the critical and complete edition, it was the definitive recording (the same appreciation applies for the Puritani, Barbiere, Sonnambula, Lucia, Norma, etc)

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Rossini: Il turco in Italia Manufacturer: Opera D'oro ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000JMLCG Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Nostra Patria E Il Mondo Intero
3. Vado In Traccia D'una Zingara
4. Ah, Mia Moglie, San Chi Sono
5. Non Si Da Follia Maggiore
6. Bella Italia, Alfin Ti Miro
7. Serva...Servo
8. Un Marito Scimunito!
9. Ola, Tosto Il Caffe
10. Siete Turchi, Non Vi Credo
11. Come! Si Grave Scorno
12. Un Vecchio Far Non Puo
13. Per Piacere Alla Signora

Tracks:

1. Gran Meraviglie
2. Perche Mai Se Son Tradito
3. Evviva D'amore
4. Qui Mia Moglie Ha Da Venire
5. Vada Via, Si Guardi Bene
6. A Proposito, Amico
7. Che Turca Impertinente
8. Credete Alla Femmine
9. Fermate...Cosa C'e?
10. Non V'e Piacer Perfetto
11. E Selim Non Si Vede!
12. Oh! Guardate Che Accidente!
13. Questo Vecchio Maledetto
14. Si, Me E Forza Partir
15. Rida A Voi Sereno Il Cielo

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Non Sono Una Signora Gigliola Cinquetti Manufacturer: East West ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000IHJM Release Date: 1999-02-25

Tracks:

1. Dinah (Introduzione)
2. Tango Delle Capinere
3. Incantesimo
4. Tipi Tipitin
5. Creola
6. Catalinetta Bella (Cicci)
7. Spagnola
8. Miniera
9. Ti ParlerAmor
10. Tango Delle Rose
11. Notte Senza Luna
12. Mazurka Di Carolina
13. Violetera
14. Lucciole Vagabonde

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