| 1. Awake |
| 2. Wherever You Are |
| 3. Ready to Go Home |
| 4. Last Time |
| 5. Forgive Me |
| 6. Kings of the Day |
| 7. On the Coldest Day in Hell |
| 8. Free |
| 9. You're the Stranger |
| 10. Longest Night |
| 11. Aura |
| 12. Under the Gun [*] |
| 13. Come Make My Day [*] |
| 14. Hands of Tim [*] |
Editorial Reviews
Limited digipak edition of 2001 album, described as, 'a return to form' for the orchestral rock act. Highlights include, 'Ready To Go Home' (written by Andrew Gold and 10cc's Graham Gouldman) and 'Free' (an eight-minute epic featuring stunning guitar work
Aura,Asia,Universal/Absolute,Album Rock,Arena Rock,Prog-Rock/Art Rock,Rock,Rock/Pop
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Rapture: Opera's Most Heavenly Moments
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006L3K2 Release Date: 2002-10-08 |
Tracks:
- Casta Diva - Renee Fleming
- Barcarolle - Edita Gruberova
- Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - Maria Chiara
- Intermezzo - Herbert Von Karajan
- Letter Duet - Edith Mathis
- Che Faro Senza Euridice - Grace Bumbry
- Va Pensiero - Giuseppe Sinopoli
- Una Furtiva Lagrima - Gosta Winbergh
- Porgi Amor - Gundula Janowitz
- Humming Chorus - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
- Soave Sia Il Vento - Kiri Te Kanawa
- Overture (Excerpt) - Philharmonia Orchestra
- Un'aura Amorosa - Hans-Peter Blochwitz
- Un Bel Di - Mirella Freni
- Depuis Le Jour - Montserrat Caballe
- La Ci Darem La Mano - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
- Quando Le Sere Al Placido - Placido Domingo
- Mir Ist So Wunderbar - Lucia Popp
Tracks:
- Flower Duet - Joan Sutherland
- The Pearl Fishers Duet - Bryn Terfel
- Lascia Ch'io Pianga - Kiri Te Kanawa
- Prelude - Bayerisches Staatsorchestra
- O Silver Moon - Renee Fleming
- When I Am Laid In Earth - Tatiana Troyanos
- Miserere - Placido Domingo
- Vissi D'arte - Mirella Freni
- Intermezzo - Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
- Softly Awakes My Heart - Grace Bumbry
- Ombra Mai Fu (Largo) - Bryn Terfel
- Pilgrim's Chorus - Chorus Of The Bayreuth Festival
- Ruhe Sanft - Kiri Te Kanawa
- Flower Duet - Teresa Berganza
- Entr'acte - Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
- Mira O Norma - Marilyn Horne
- Hochsten Heiles Wunder - Chorus Of The German Opera Berlin
Customer Reviews:
Opera for Aficianados as well as Newbies.......2007-06-11
superb! .......2007-05-12
beatiful music.......2007-02-23
I listen to the CD everyday and it is always soothing, uplifting and inspiring. I wish I could find another as wonderful.
Best Opera CD ever.......2007-02-16
Most were phantastish but this one is the best.
I listen so often to this CD that it should have grooves.
I never get tired of it.
I recommend this CD highly.
Roswitha
Rapture.......2007-01-24
This compilation of Opera's finest moments is positively wonderful!!!!Unquestionably the best buy I have made in Opera Music..No kidding,I have trays full of CDs covering every facet of Opera,but none as beautiful...A full 2 1/2 hours of the best of the best....Heavenly Moments says it ALL...I vote 6 stars!!!!!
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Little Night Music - Ultimate Mozart Collection [20 CD Set]
Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00012QLTG Release Date: 2003-12-09 |
Tracks:
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Allegro - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Romance. Andante - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Menuetto. Allegretto - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Rondo. Allegro - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Divertimento in D, K.136: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.136: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.136: Presto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in B Flat, K.137: Allegro Di Molto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in B Flat, K.137: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in B Flat, K.137: Allegro Assai - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in F, K.138: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in F, K.138: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in F, K.138: Presto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
Tracks:
- Serenata Notturna in D, K.239: Marcia. Maestoso - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Peter Wohlert
- Serenata Notturna in D, K.239: Menuetto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Peter Wohlert
- Serenata Notturna in D, K.239: Rondeau. Allegretto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Peter Wohlert
- Divertimento in D, K.131: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.131: Adagio - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.131: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.131: Allegretto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.131: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.131: Adagio- Allegro Molto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.205: Largo-Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.205: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.205: Adagio - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.205: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.205: Finale. Presto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 34 in C, K.388: Allegro Vivace - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 34 in C, K.388: Andante Di Molto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 34 in C, K.388: Finale. Allegro Vivace - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Allegro Con Spirito - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Presto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Adagio/Allegro Spiritoso - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Poco Adagio - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Presto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 38 in D, K.504, Prague: Adagio/Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 38 in D, K.504, Prague: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 38 in D, K.504, Prague: Finale. Presto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Adagio/Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Andante Con Moto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Menuetto. Allegretto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Finale. Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Menuetto. Allegretto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Allegro Assai - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Allegro Vivace - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Andante Cantabile - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Menuetto. Allegretto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 10 in G, K.74: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 10 in G, K.74: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 10 in G, K.74: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 10 in D, K. 81 (73l): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 10 in D, K. 81 (73l): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 10 in D, K. 81 (73l): Allegreo Molto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 11 in D, K. 84 (73g): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 11 in D, K. 84 (73g): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 11 in D, K. 84 (73g): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in F, K.75: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in F, K.75: Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in F, K.75: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in F, K.75: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
Tracks:
- Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K.414: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
- Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K.414: Andante - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
- Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K.414: Allegretto - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
- Piano Concerto No. 25 in C, K.503: Allegro Maestoso - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
- Piano Concerto No. 25 in C, K.503: Andante - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
- Piano Concerto No. 25 in C, K.503: Allegretto - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
Tracks:
- Piano Concerto No. 13 in C, K.415: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
- Piano Concerto No. 13 in C, K.415: Andante - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
- Piano Concerto No. 13 in C, K.415: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
- Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K.488: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
- Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K.488: Adagio - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
- Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K.488: Allegro Assai - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
Tracks:
- Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313: Allegro Maestoso - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
- Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313: Adagio Non Troppo - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
- Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313: Rondo: Tempo Di Minuetto - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
- Flute Concerto in D Major, K.314: Allegro Aperto - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
- Flute Concerto in D Major, K.314: Andante Ma Non Troppo - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
- Flute Concerto in D Major, K.314: Rondo. Allegro - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
- Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K.299: Allegro - Cologne Concerto, Saskia Kwast, Martin Sandhoff
- Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K.299: Andantino - Cologne Concerto, Saskia Kwast, Martin Sandhoff
- Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K.299: Rondo. Allegro - Cologne Concerto, Saskia Kwast, Martin Sandhoff
Tracks:
- Clarinet Concerto in A, K.622: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra, David Glasser, Geoffrey Simon
- Clarinet Concerto in A, K.622: Adagio - English Chamber Orchestra, David Glasser, Geoffrey Simon
- Clarinet Concerto in A, K.622: Rondo. Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra, David Glasser, Geoffrey Simon
- Oboe Concerto in C, K.314: Allegro Aperto - C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra, Burkhard Glaetzner, Hartmut Haenchen
- Oboe Concerto in C, K.314: Adagio Non Troppo - C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra, Burkhard Glaetzner, Hartmut Haenchen
- Oboe Concerto in C, K.314: Rondo, Allegretto - C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra, Burkhard Glaetzner, Hartmut Haenchen
- Bassoon Concerto in B Flat, K.191: Allegro - Klaus Hellman, Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Bassoon Concerto in B Flat, K.191: Andante Ma Adagio - Klaus Hellman, Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Bassoon Concerto in B Flat, K.191: Rondeau, Tempo Di Minuetto - Klaus Hellman, Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Tracks:
- String Quartet in a Major K.464: Allegro - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in a Major K.464: Menuetto - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in a Major K.464: Andante - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in a Major K.464: Allegro - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Adagio, Allegro - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Andante Cantabile - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Menuetto. Allegro - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Allegro - Petersen Quartett
Tracks:
- Vioin Concerto No. 3 in G, K.216: Allegro - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Vioin Concerto No. 3 in G, K.216: Adagio - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Vioin Concerto No. 3 in G, K.216: Rondo. Allegro - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Vioin Concerto No. 4 in D, K.218: Allegro - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Vioin Concerto No. 4 in D, K.218: Andante Cantabile - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Vioin Concerto No. 4 in D, K.218: Rondeau. Andante Grazioso - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Fantasy in F Minor, K.608 - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
Tracks:
- Violin Concerto No. 5 in A, K.219: Allegro Aperto - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Violin Concerto No. 5 in A, K.219: Adagio - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Violin Concerto No. 5 in A, K.219: Rondeau, Tempo Di Minuetto - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat for Violin and Viola, K.364: ... - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat for Violin and Viola, K.364: Andante - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat for Violin and Viola, K.364: Presto - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
Tracks:
- Requiem, K.626: Requiem - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Dies Irae - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Tuba Mirum - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Rex Tremendae - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Recordare - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Confutatis - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Lacrimosa - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Domine Jesu - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Hostias - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Sanctus - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Benedictus - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Agnus Dei - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Lux Aeterna - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Laudate Dominum - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Ivan Fischer, Jeunesses Musicales Chorus, Maria Zadori
Tracks:
- Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Kyrie - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Gloria - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Credo - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Sanctus - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Benedictus - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Agnus Dei - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Misericordias Domini, K.222 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Inter Natos Mulierum, K.72 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, K.273 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Venite Populi, K.260 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
Tracks:
- Ave Verum Corpus [From Lorenzo's Oil] - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Marcus Creed, Rias Chamber Chorus
- Exsultate, Jubilate, K.165 - Gabrielle Fuchs
- Church Sonata in C, K.328 - Robert Kuppelwieser
- Laudate Dominum - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Gabrielle Fuchs, Ernst Hinreiner
- Fantasy in F Minor, K.608
- Ah, Lo Previdi...Ah, T'Invola Agl'occhi Miei, K.272 - Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Ervin Lukacs, Sylvia Sass
Tracks:
- Magic Flute, K.620 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Marriage of Figaro, K.492 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Ascanio in Alba, K.111 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Idomeneo, K.366 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Impresario, K.486 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Cosi Fan Tutte, K.588 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Finta Giardiniera, K.196 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Lucio Silla, K.135 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Clemenza Di Tito, K.621 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Don Giovanni, K.527 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
Tracks:
- Five Minuets, K.461: No. 1 in C - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Five Minuets, K.461: No. 2 in E Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Five Minuets, K.461: No. 3 in G - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Five Minuets, K.461: No. 4 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Five Minuets, K.461: No. 5 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six Contredances, K.462: No. 1 in C - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six Contredances, K.462: No. 2 in E Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six Contredances, K.462: No. 3 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six Contredances, K.462: No. 4 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six Contredances, K.462: No. 5 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six Contredances, K.462: No. 6 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Two Quadriles, K.463: No. 1 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Two Quadriles, K.463: No. 2 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.509 - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Contredanse, K.534, Das Donnerwetter - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Contredanse, K.535 la Bataille - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Contredanse, K.587 Der Sieg Vom Helden Koburg - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.600: No. 1 in C - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.600: No. 2 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.600: No. 3 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.600: No. 4 in E Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.600: No. 5 in G, The Canary - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.600: No. 6 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Two Contredanses, K.603: No. 1 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Two Contredanses, K.603: No. 2 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Three German Dances, K.605: No. 1 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Three German Dances, K.605: No. 2 in G - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Three German Dances, K.605: No. 3 in C, The Sleighride - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
Tracks:
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Overture - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Der Vogelfer Bin Ich Ja, ... - Bratislava Philharmonic, Hermann Prey
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: O Isis and Osiris, The Priest's Chorus - Bulgarian National Choir, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Svetoslav Obretenov Bulgarian Choir
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Der H Rache, Queen of the ... - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sumi Jo, Roberto Paternostro
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Ies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Sch... - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Ein Mhen Oder Weibchen, ... - Bratislava Philharmonic, Hermann Prey,
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Heil Sei Euch Geweihten, Final Chorus - Bulgarian National Choir, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Svetoslav Obretenov Bulgarian Choir
- Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Vedrommi Intorno, Idomeneo's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
- Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Ballet Music - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
- Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Il Padre Adorato, Idamente's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
- Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: d'Oreste, d'Ajace, Electra's Aria - Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Ervin Lukacs, Sylvia Sass
- Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Torna la Pace, Idomenco's Aria - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
Tracks:
- Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Overture - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Madamina, Il Catalogo Questo, ... - Renato Bruson, NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro
- Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Li Darem la Mano, Duet ... - Renato Bruson, Sona Ghazarian, NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro
- Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Dalla Sua Pace, Don Ottavio's Aria - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
- Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Mi Traduell'alma Ingrata, ... - Sona Ghazarian, NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro
- Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Il Mio Tesoro, Don Ottavio's Aria - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
- Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384: Ich Baue Ganz Auf Deine ... - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
- Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384: Singt Dem Gron Bassa Lieder, ... - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rias Chamber Chorus, Hanns Martin Schneidt
- Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384: Wenn Der Freude Trn ... - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
- Cosan Tutte, K. 588: Come Scoglio, Fiordiligi's Aria - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Vassil Stefanov, Anna Tomowa Sintow
- Cosan Tutte, K. 588: Un'aura Amorosa, Ferrando's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
- Clemenza Di Tito, K.621: Ah Se Fosse Intorno Al Trono, Tito's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
Album Description
Enjoy a little night music with Mozart and this ultimate collection of his music. This incredible 20-CD set presents the listener with all of Mozart's most famous works, from Symphonies and Concertos, to highlights of his best operas The Magic Flute and Don Giovanni. Take in his Missa Solemnis, Ave Verum and Requiem and don't forget Eine Kleine Nachtmusik...this set truly is the most definitive Mozart collection ever assembled!Customer Reviews:
A Wonderful Collection.......2007-04-11
Celebrate Mozart's 250th at a Budget Price.......2006-01-11
This 20-CD box set gathers all of his major symphonies, concertos and operas into one massive collection. All of the selections are performed by European musicians (eg. the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berliner Kammerorchester, etc.). While not household names, the music is uniformly excellent.
If you're looking for an inexpensive purchase (I got mine at a national retailer that rhymes with "Clam's Tub" for under $20!) to kick off your "Rock Me Amadeus" party, this is a great choice. RECOMMENDED
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The Swingle Singers - Bach Hits Back ~ A Capella Amadeus
Johann Sebastian Bach , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , and The Swingle Singers Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000632P Release Date: 1998-05-05 |
Tracks:
- Ein' feste Burg - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Organ Fugue from Fantasia and fugue - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- The Well -Tempered Clavier: Prelude XVIII - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Cantata No. 140: Chorale prelude from Cantata No. 140 'Wachet Auf' - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Wachet Auf: Chorale from 'Wachet Auf' - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- In Dulci Jubilo - Chorale Prelude - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- In Dulci Jubilo - Chorale - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Andante fromSonata No. 2 for unaccompanied violin - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- First movement from Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Cantata No. 208: Schafe konnen Sicher Weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze) from Cantata No. 208 - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Badinerie from Suite No. 2 - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Fugue VIII fromThe Well-Tempered Clavier - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Three - Part Invention - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Mass In B Minor: Et Resurrexit from Mass in B minor - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Bist Du Bei Mir - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- St. Mathew Passion: Blute Nur, Du Liebes Herz - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Organ Fugue: Alla Gigue - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Suite No. 3: Air from Suite No. 3 (Air on a G String) - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Little Organ Fugue - Johann Sebastian Bach_
- Cantata No. 60: Es Ist Genug from Cantata No. 60 - Johann Sebastian Bach_
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 40: Die Zauberflote - Overture - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Symphony No. 40: I Molto Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Symphony No. 40: II Andante - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Symphony No. 40: III Minuetto: allegretto - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Symphony No. 40: IV Finale: Allegro assai - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- String Quartet In G Major: Finale from String Quartet in G major - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Cosi fan tutte: Un' Aura Amorosa from Cost fan tutte - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: Finale: Rondo from Eine kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Finale from Horn Concerto No. 4 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Canzonetta from Don Giovanni - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Terzettino from Cosi Fan Tutte - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Gigue - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Piano Concerto No. 21: Andante from Piano Concerto No. 21 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Hostias from Requiem - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Requiem: Quam Olim Abrahae from Requiem - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Piano Sonata In A Major: Finale: Alla Turca from Piano Sonata in A major - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Fantasia In F Minor And Major - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Customer Reviews:
Flats and Sharps.......2007-05-18
Still new... and fantastic.......2007-03-25
A Swingle Singers Half Treasure -.......2007-03-10
A capella reigns.......2007-01-12
Best Swingles Ever.......2006-02-16
Precise rhythm, clear vocal lines, everything you expect from the Swingles without the jazz. This is a really great album that should be bought by all Swingle lovers and all Bach lovers.
P.S. i bought this cd when it first came out,so I have never even heard the Mozart. With all due deference to fans of the worthy Wolfgang, i have always found the artful Amadeus rather a bore, so I will remain silent about that part of the album. No matter. The Bach alone is worth twice the price, so enjoy. And, hey, the Mozart is a nice bonus.
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Cecilia Bartoli - The Vivaldi Album / Il Giardino Armonico
Antonio Vivaldi , Giovanni Antonini , Cecilia Bartoli , and Il Giardino Armonico Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00002CF52 Release Date: 1999-10-26 |
Tracks:
- Dell'aura al sussurrar
- Dopo un'orrida procella
- Di due rai languire costante
- L'Orlando finto pazzo: Qual favellar? ... Andero, volero, gridero
- Zeffiretti, che sussurrate
- La fida ninfa: Alma oppressa
- La fida ninfa: Dite, oime
- Giustino: Sventurata navicella
- Giustino: Sorte, che m'invitasti ... Ho nel petto un cor si forte
- L'Olimpiade: Tra le follie ... Siam navi all'onde algenti
- Farnace: Gelido in ogni vena
- Anch'il mar par che sommerga
- Teuzzone: Di trombe guerriere
Amazon.com
Mezzo Cecilia Bartoli could easily rest on her laurels as one of today's most charismatic, characterful singers for her lively portrayals of Mozart and Rossini heroines. But it's been particularly exciting to observe her growth as an artist in exploring the exuberant world of baroque opera, with its range of pyrotechnic demands--both vocal and emotional. Bartoli's show-stopping virtuosity in a Vivaldi aria from her Live in Italy recital gave a tantalizing sample of her finesse in that style. For The Vivaldi Album, Bartoli conducted extensive research into the composer's manuscripts, (a documentary tracing her quest is planned for subsequent international screening). Although he's best known for his concertos--in typically baroque fashion, two of the arias in fact recycle material from The Four Seasons--Vivaldi was a ferociously prolific composer of operas for the cutting-edge theaters of his time, and the arias gathered here demonstrate the word-painting magic of his music, from the sylvan setting of dueting flageolets in "Di due rai languire costante" to the storm-tossed passions of "Anch'il mar par che sommerga," where Bartoli spins out ripples of rapid-fire coloratura with a gravity-defying accuracy that will leave your head spinning. In addition to many such examples of vocal acrobatics, Bartoli brings exquisite nuance and limpid tone to the delicate echo effects of "Zeffiretti, che sussurrate," and there's no better test for the remarkable flexibility of her range--full and dusky at the bottom and thrilling at the top--than the huge intervallic leaps of "Dopo un'orrida procella." With her naturally large voice, Bartoli can at times tend to histrionic excess (in the recitative to the short aria from "L'Orlando finto pazzo"), but the expressive color of her phrasing is wonderfully matched throughout by the Giardino Armonico's lively panache. All power to Bartoli in her goal of reviving this neglected aspect of Vivaldi's output. --Thomas MayCustomer Reviews:
Cecilia Bartoli brings Baroque music to life.......2005-08-24
A Revelation.......2003-11-05
Now getting to the performance by Bartoli. She really loves this music, as you can tell. Yes, she is mannered in some of the things she does, but that is her way of seeing the music. Her technical skills are amazing, and her interpretations (the "drama" behind the music) is just as intense. Some think Bartoli has a strong voice. Actually, her voice is very small, if you have heard her in performance (they weren't even sure she would be heard when she sang at the Met), and it has a very delicate quality, even when being "brash." Recordings give you the impression she has a much larger sound than she does, but that is because small voices record truer and better than large ones (the industry still can't capture large voices at all). However, even with a small voice, in performance she is breathtaking. She makes the music live. She has weird mannerisms one sees that to American trained singers are completely unacceptable (weird facial expressions, strange things done with he mouth and teeth, head bobbing, etc), but that has never distracted from her overall intensity. Yes, she is intense. You are literally taken away with her interpretation, and her skills. Interestingly, she is more famous in music circles for her cancelations (she cancels more performances in a year than she actually sings). I love this recording, not only because of the music, but because I have seen her sing some of this music live. She really LIVES what she sings, and that comes across in this recording.
A special note: in the little booklet that comes with the recording, Bartoli herself writes her impressions of this music. It is extremely insightful. Whether you like her or not, you have to admire the work she has done to make this music live and be as authentic in interpretation as she can. It is her love of this music that has caused her to record this album. I am thankful she did, for now, I can take those old scores I have and get a better understanding of what the composer was doing. Would that more singers would explore new/old works, and I think it would be far more interesting to have them write their impressions of the music they are singing than the standard academic essays we must read. Reading about how she came to this music, in her own words, gave a different dimension to listening. Now I was listening to see if she was successful in communicating what she felt this music had to offer. SHE WAS.
The best work of Cecilia Bartoli.......2003-08-15
The art of singing, still with us.......2003-02-09
a favor, and get this record. Music hidden in some obscure
library for centuries, brought to pulsating life by a minor
voice, here used with passion and artistry reminding one of
vocal artists of the past. An enriching experience for anyone
enjoying the art of singing.
Great music, but disappointment.......2002-10-01
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Romantica: The Very Best Of Luciano Pavarotti
Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005Y204 Release Date: 2002-02-05 |
Tracks:
- Caruso
- Non ti scordar di me
- Torna a Surriento
- Core 'ngrato
- Mamma
- Mattinata
- Chitarra Romana
- O sole mio
- Passione
- La strada del bosco
- Funiculi, funicula
- Ti voglio tanto bene
- Che gelida manina
- Una furtiva lagrima
- Amor ti vieta
- M'appari
- Dalla sua pace
- Un' aura amorosa
- La Danza
- Nessus dorma
Customer Reviews:
Okay so track #1 aside..........2005-12-14
What the heck?.......2005-09-12
Why on earth is this listed under classical music?.......2004-03-22
Why on earth is this listed under classical music?.......2004-03-22
The Very Best Of Luciano Pavarotti.......2004-01-28
Pavarotti is good, but I think that the title is misleading.
Classical music should be with real musical instruments. Lesson #1, if it takes electricity, it's NOT a musical instrument.
My $.02
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Very Best of
Placido Domingo Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000083GOJ Release Date: 2003-04-22 |
Tracks:
- Ill Mio Tesoro
- Un'aura Amorosa
- Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon
- La Ci Darem La Mano
- Vani Sono I Lamenti...Svegliatevi Nel Core
- Pays Merveilleux...O Paradis
- Quel Trouble Inconnu Me Penetre...Salut ! Demeure Chaste Et Pure (Faust, Act III)
- Ah! Tout Est Bien Fini... O Souverain, O Juge, O Pere (Le Cid, Act III)
- None But The Lonley Heart
- Lensky's Aria
- Donna, Non Vidi Mai (Manon Lescauy Act, II)
- Ah, Manon, Mi Tradisce
- Dammi I Colori...Recondita Armonia
- E Lucevan Le Stelle (Tosca, Act III)
- Ch'ella Mi Creda (La Fanciulla Del West, Act III)
- Dai Campi, Dai Prati (Mefistofele, Act I)
- Virgini Muse...Quando Al Soave Anelito
- O Sink Hernieder, Nacht Der Liebe
- Was Am Besten Er Kann...Hoho! Hohei!
Tracks:
- Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!...Celeste Aida
- Su, Profetessa...Di Tu Se Fedele
- Forse La Soglia Attinse...Ma Se M'e Forza Perderti
- O Tu Che In Seno Agli Angeli
- Su, Cacciator...Fontainebleau!...
- Niun Mi Tema
- Ach, Wie So Herrlich Zu Schau'n
- Sckenkt Man Sich Rosen In Tirol
- Gern Hab'ich Die Frau'n Gekusst
- O Vaterland...Da Geh'ich Zu Maxim
- Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz
- Mi Aldea
- Cancion Del Sembrador
- No Puede Ser
- Serenata
- Copillas De Belen
- Coplas Del Pastor Enamorado
- En Aranjues Con Tu Amor
- Jealousy Tango
- La Golondina
Amazon.com
Placido Domingo is a phenomenon, and every aspect of his artistry is on display in this 2-CD compilation, which includes arias from his signature roles in Italian, French, German, and Russian operas, and songs from Viennese and Spanish operettas. The original recordings range from the early 1970s to the present and show that though over the years his bright golden voice has taken on a darker, more burnished glow, it has retained the melting lyricism, the heroic ring, the thrilling top notes, and the focused intensity that make it instantly recognizable. (Comparing the Verdi arias included here with their counterparts of later vintage in the all-Verdi set The Tenor Arias bears this out.) The program demonstrates his stylistic and expressive versatility and his ability to instantly establish character and mood, from Lenski's sorrow (in Eugene Onegin), Cavaradossi's heart-rending despair (in Tosca), Otello's shattering agony, to Tristan's passion, Siegfried's exuberance, Faust's ardor (first in French by Gounod, then in Italian by Boito). In three Mozart arias, Domingo spins endless, perfectly shaped phrases with incredible breath control, then adds an oddity: the famous duet between Zerlina and Don Giovanni, a role he has not performed. Five Viennese operetta songs, one of which he also conducts, are delightful; there is a smile of pleasure in his voice, but not a hint of kitsch. By contrast, Tchaikovsky's "None but the Lonely Heart" is spoiled by an orchestration that is pure Hollywood. In the final Spanish group, he is on home ground and incomparable. This is a glorious record, a must for all lovers of great singing. --Edith EislerCustomer Reviews:
A great introduction to the art of Placido Domingo.......2007-07-04
This is a wonderful introduction to his artistry, and shows that he can sing well across a variety of styles and eras. Let's sample some cuts:
"Il mio Tesoro" (from Mozart's Don Giovanni) is a difficult aria to sing well. And Domingo is up to the challenge. He displays a smooth and rich voice. His is one of those distinctive tenor voices, like Tucker's or Pavarotti's, that is quickly recognizable. This is, as noted, a challenging piece and Domingo handles it well, showing off considerable vocal agility in the process.
From the same opera, "La ci darem la mano," a sweet duet with, in this instance, soprano Susan Graham. This seductive work is sung well by both parties and is a ravishing version.
From Puccini's "Tosca," "Recondita armonia." At the close, his voice rises above orchestra and chorus. Overall, well and richly sung.
And now for something very different. . . The "Forging Scene" from Siegfried. One may not think of Domingo as a heldentenor, but he does a serviceable job here. His voice sometimes appears a bit light, but, overall, he does estimable work. He catches Siegfried's spirit as he forges the shattered remains of his father's sword, "Nothung." When he sings the name of his sword at the close, with the leitmotif ringing out from the orchestra, it is an affecting moment.
Then, "Celeste Aida" (from Verdi's opera). A stentorian voice well deployed to meet the challenges of this wonderful aria. Some tenors scoop as they move from those lower to the higher notes; Domingo's voice is well controlled here. The final high note is well hit.
Strauss (Junior's) "Ach, wie so herrlich zu schau'n" is a romp! A fun piece and well sung by Domingo. He demonstrates, as before, excellent vocal agility.
Lehar's "O Vaterland" is also fun. It is a sprightly tune sprightly sung.
Finally, he ends the second CD with a traditional Spanish tune--"La Golondrina." He does not overpower this work with operatic technique. He sings it well and affectingly.
So, all in all, if one wants a good introduction to Placido Domingo's vocal oeuvre, this is a very strong starting point.
This is really the best........2007-05-16
If you like Placido at all, you must have this CD........2005-04-06
Rare And Great Domingo Classics.......2005-03-08
He is a great force in opera.
Even in his old age, he does'nt seem to be slowing down or call it quits. Recent performances (2000-2005) include Eugene Onegin, the lead in Queen of Spades, Rasputin in Debra Dratell's Nicolas and Alexandra, Idomeneo and his next role Parsifal. He is the singular tenor who mastered every repertoire- Mozart (Don Ottavio, Tamino...unfortunately Domingo as Don Giovanni is a miscast because he is too noble and romantic and GOOD to be a bad guy)..to Puccini heros (Mario Cavaradossi in Tosca, Dick Johnson in Fanciualla Del West, Rodolfo in Boheme, Pinkerton in Madame Butterfly, Calaf in Turandot) Verdi heroes (Radames in Aida, Don Carlos, Stiffelio, etc) to the French repertoire...Gounod (Faust, Romeo) Meyerbeer heroes, Massenet hero (Des Grieux, Le Cid) and Saint Saens (Samson) the list goes on and on. When this man dies, an era will die with him. His legend will live on because he will leave behind dozens of albums, movies and memories......
A real Bobby Dazzler.......2004-02-19
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Luciano Pavarotti - Nessun dorma (Arias & Duets)
Luciano Pavarotti , Mirella Freni , and Katia Ricciarelli Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004Z32N Release Date: 2001-03-27 |
Tracks:
- La Traviata: Libiamo ne' lieti calici (Brindisi)
- Werther: Pourquoi me reveiller
- L'Elisir d'Amore: Una parola ... Chiedi all'aura
- La Gioconda: Cielo e mar
- La Traviata: Parigi, o cara
- L'africana: Mi batte il cor ... O paradiso
- Turandot: Nessun dorma
- Petite Messe solennelle: Domine Deus
- Requiem: Ingemisco
- La Traviata: Lungi da lei ... De' miei bollenti spiriti
- Macbeth: Ah, la paterna mano
- I lombardi: La mia letizia infondere
- Otello: Gia nella notte densa
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Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set)
Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00062FLI8 Release Date: 2004-11-30 |
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Priest = Aura
The Church Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002VLR Release Date: 1992-03-10 |
Tracks:
- Aura
- Ripple
- Paradox
- Lustre
- Swan Lake
- Feel
- Mistress
- Kings
- Dome
- Witch Hunt
- Disillusionist
- Old Flame
- Chaos
- Film
Customer Reviews:
understated brilliance - awesome music for the mind.......2006-10-22
Priest = Aura is a groundbreaking album. And to back my sweeping statement, I will indulge in some explanatory remarks on a few of its songs. But first I would like to say thanks to a fellow reviewer who highlighted that the Churchs's finest moments are not classified by chart rating sucess.
Sure, they have written some very catchy (and lasting) chart busters, but they are merely an aknowledgement by the masses that this band is a truly outstanding and coherent team of artists. But as in most cases, the masses can't handle or comprehend the true masterpieces, and that's one reason why Priest = Aura is above the mentality of the average chart-tracking pseudo-fan. This is a "deep" album. Its in the same league as Pink Foyd's The Wall, NIN Fragile, or U2's Zooropa.
So to now the tracks...
Aura = Is there a quintessential Church song? Add this one to your list. Poetrey and sonic lushness without comparison. Awesome song, cleverly placed on the album. The gates to the Etherworld open....
Paradox = just listen to the words. Kilbey's doing what he does oustandingly well, walking the fine line between cliche and clever poetry.
Kings = Step aside The Edge, here comes the Koppes/Wilson-Piper duo taking guitars from where Dave Gilmour left them. Probably one of the lushest Church guitar arrangements ever. When you hear this you will realise how influential these two guys have been: this album came out '92.
Dome = Steve's subtle social comentary lyrics that on the surface sound like a side episode to Aeon Flux. A definite play again track.
Dissilusionist = one of those magic Kilbey cabaret-tale moments. This is one of those songs that i am sure Nick Cave or Tom Waits would be proud to have their name on.
Old Flame = Ever had caught up with an ex-girl/boy? Dangerous temptations summed up in a minute of music. This goes straight to the heart. And messes with yourt head.
Chaos = Falling. The kind of falling that makes you wake up from your sleep in a sudden panic. Only this fall will last 9 minutes and land you safely. Epic, of the magnitude of "Is this where you live" only darker, deeper, more mature and somehehow drifting off into deep-purple-like psychedelic mayhem, but so much classier.
Film = I am not sure what to say about this instrumental number, besides the fact that it an amazing piece of music. And it closes the album so well. I love it, and it often gets played twice. In a way its that delicious feeling the you get after watching a great movie, and you have to sit through the end credits because the music is so good!
If you are a church fan you must buy this. I was given this CD by a friend who bought it and didnt like it. After one listen I said to him "i'll take it". The Church is one of the most amazing bands in the world. Forget Elvis and the Beatles, they are more like Tom Waits and Johhny Cash, you either get it or you don't.
not an album, a trip to somewhere else.......2006-07-21
If you are lucky enough to have this cd, take my humble advice... sit back in a dark room, light a candle and close your eyes. Play this cd at a high volume, on your home system or earphones. Don't skip tracks, just let it roll out in its fullness, like a slow ocean wave. It will take You somewhere...somewhere dark, sweet, spooky and unforgettable. If you get it, it is so good. see You there
Wasn't expecting this..........2005-11-10
When the pain comes back I don't want to know.......2005-10-19
But, I'm not here to argue, I'm simply stating the otherside of the argument. Most new fans will want to start with something like "Starfish" (with "Under the Milky Way" on it), but that album is a little sterile and unfortunately suffers from the other band members singing on them. "Priest=Aura" is a determined, focused album that has all the spacey coolness of Kilbey's vocal delivery, but with warmer production values, while not being very interested in a hit single.
Tracks like the Church archetypical title track, "Dome" "The Disillusionist" and "Chaos" are all absolute classics.
It should be remembered that this album came out exactly at the moment when Nirvana made "alternative" a non-alternative catagory. There was a great purging of bands like the Church and Robyn Hitchcock who fell in the psychadelic catagory (and had no punk street cred). Its hard to imagine that in the space of a few months all those artists could go from top 5 in the college charts to ... well, without a record contract. But, they survived because they were good. Now, finally, Church fans are starting to assert clear-voiced that "Priest=Aura" is a masterpiece.
Difficult to listen to in its entirety.......2005-07-29
I just find "Priest=Aura" to be too lumbering and atmospheric, with an odd Eastern European tinge to it. Other than the breathers "Feel" and "Kings," I felt I was being almost suffocated by the music, especially by the time I reached "The Disillusionist." At about the middle of the way too lengthy "Chaos," I felt like taking off all my clothes and running straight into the ocean. In fact, I believe "Priest" would have greatly benefited if the band had omitted these last two named songs, cutting almost 16 minutes off the album, and perhaps replacing them with a 4 minute uptempo song along the lines of "Reptile." But, I do respect the other type of Church fan, and am encouraged by the fact that we can all appreciate "Hologram of Baal," which, I think, perfectly blended the two styles of The Church.
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Mozart - Così fan tutte / Cuberli, Bartoli, Rodgers, Streit, Furlanetto, Tomlinson, Berlin Phil., Barenboim [highlights]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Berlin Philharmoniker , Daniel Barenboim , Cecilia Bartoli , Kurt Streit , Lella Cuberli , Ferruccio Furlanetto , Joan Rodgers , and John Tomlinson Manufacturer: Erato ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD |