Patto

Patto

ASIN: B00028G1VM

Track Listings

1. Man

2. Hold Me Back

3. Time To Die

4. Red Glow

5. San Antone

6. Government Man

7. Money Bag

8. Sittin' Back Easy

9. Hanging Rope (Bonus Track)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Reissue of the jazz-rock act's 1970 album. Vertigo. 2004.

Tracks:

Hold Your Fire
You, You Point Your Finger
How's Your Father
See You at the Dance Tonight
Give It All Away
Air Raid Shelter
Tell Me Where You've Been
Magic Door
Beat the Drum [*][Demo Version]
Bad News [*][Demo Version]
Air Raid Shelter [Alternative Version][Alternate Take][*]

Customer Reviews:

Buy This For Patto's Voice and Ollie Halsall's Guitar.......2005-07-06

"Give It All Away" may contain one of the ten best guitar solos of all time-- Ollie Halsall's manic runs up and down the frets are almost completely out of control-- almost. He careens up and down and back and forth and somehow ends up in the perfect place every time. It's a bravura performance on a perfect song. The rest of the album is excellent, but this is my favorite Patto album, and "Give It All Away" stands as their great achievement.

If you liked The Replacements' anarchic energy in the 80s, see what Patto was doing to lay down the foundations in the 70s. This is glorious stuff.

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Classic.

Patto
Patto
Manufacturer: Repertoire
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00028G1VM
Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

Man
Hold Me Back
Time To Die
Red Glow
San Antone
Government Man
Money Bag
Sittin' Back Easy
Hanging Rope (Bonus Track)

Album Description

Reissue of the jazz-rock act's 1970 album. Vertigo. 2004.

Album Details

Includes the Bonus Track "Hanging Rope".

Customer Reviews:

Classic........2006-12-26

I dont know how I stumbled on this album, but I am glad that I did. It is absolutely amazing to an extent that I cant bare to describe, the singing and guitars are some of the best I have ever heard.Its is funky, jazzy, heavy rock with a hint of blues and folk.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro / Don Giovanni / Così fan tutte / Die Zauberflöte - The Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra & Chorus / Arnold Östman

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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
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Complete Mozart Symphonies / Pinnock, English Concert

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.

Tracks:

Sinfonia/Overture - Chor Der Wiener Staatsoper
Notte E Giorno Faticar - Otto Edelmann
Non Sperar, Se Non M'uccidi - Otto Edelmann
Lasciala, Indegno!...Leporello, Ove Sei? - Various Artists
Ma Qual Mai S'offre, Oh Dei - Anton Dermota
Fuggi, Crudele, Fuggi! - Anton Dermota
Orsu, Spicciati Presto - Otto Edelmann
Ah, Chi Mi Dice Mai - Otto Edelmann
Chi E La? - Otto Edelmann
Madaminia, Il Catalogo E Questo - Otto Edelmann
Giovinette, Che Fate All'amore - Walter Berry
Manco Male E Partita - Various Artists
Ho Capito, Signor, Si! - Walter Berry
Alfin Siam Liberati - Cesare Siepi
La Ci Darem la Mano - Cesare Siepi
Fermati, Scellerato!...Ah! Fuggi Il Traditor! - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Mi Par Ch'oggi Il Demonio Si Diverta...Non ti Fidar, O Misera...Povera Sventurata! - Various Artists
Don Ottavio, Son Morta! - Anton Dermota
Or Sai Chi L'onore - Elisabeth Grummer
Come Mai Creder Deggio...Dalla Sua Pace - Anton Dermota
Io Deggio Ad Ogni Patto - Otto Edelmann
Finch'han Dal Vino - Cesare Siepi

Tracks:

Massetto, Senti Un Po'! - Walter Berry
Batti, Batti, O Bell Masetto...Guarda Un Po' - Walter Berry
Presto, Presto, Pria Ch'ei Venga - Various Artists
Tra Quest'arbori Celata - Walter Berry
Bisogna Aver Coraggio - Various Artists
Protegga Il Giusto Cielo - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Riposate, Vezzose Raggzze - Various Artists
Venite Pur Avanti - Various Artists
Ecco Il Birbo Che T'ha Offesa! - Various Artists
Trema, Trema, O Scellerato! - Various Artists
Eh Via, Buffone, Non Mi Seccar...Leporello!...Signore? - Otto Edelmann
Ah Taci, Ingisusto Core! - Otto Edelmann
Amico, Che Ti Par? - Otto Edelmann
Deh, Vieni Alla Finestra...V'e Gente Alla Finestra - Walter Berry
Meta Di Voi Qua Vadano - Cesare Siepi
Zitto, Iascia Ch'io Senta! - Walter Berry
Verdrai, Carino, Se Sei Buonino - Erna Berger
Di Molte Faci Il Lume...Sola, Sola In Buio Loco - Various Artists
Mille torbidi Pensieri - Various Artists
Dunque Quello Sei Tu...Ah, Pieta, Signori Miei!...Ferma, Perfido, Ferma! - Various Artists
Il Mio Tesoro Intanto - Anton Dermota
In Quali Eccessi, O Numi - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Mi Tradi Quell'alama Ingrata - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

Tracks:

Ah, Ah, Ah, Questa E Buona - Otto Edelmann
O Statua Gentilissima - Otto Edelmann
Calmatevi, Idol Mio! - Anton Dermota
Crudele? Ah No, Mio Bene! - Elisabeth Grummer
Non Mi Dir, Bell'idol Mio - Elisabeth Grummer
Gia La Mensa E Preparata - Otto Edelmann
L'ultima Prova Dell'amor Mio - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Che Grido E Questo Mai - Otto Edelmann
Don Giovanni A Cenar Teco - Otto Edelmann
Da Qual Tremore Insolito - Otto Edelmann
Ah, Dov'e Il Perfido? - Various Artists
Or Che tutti, O Mio Tesoro - Various Artists
Questo E Il Fin - Various Artists

Customer Reviews:

A great Don (except for the sound).......2007-06-27

I have to agree with the previous reviewer that as an operatic production, this recording is superb. The only downside is the sound quality, which probably could not be helped; one must simply take it on faith that EMI did their best to re-master the original tapes (though I feel that they may have overdone the bass parts in some places). The singers are superb, and you can hear the stage effects, which gives the recording a charming immediacy. Anyone who has only heard only modern recordings of the opera, which emphasize "period" instruments and tempos, should be warned that Furtwängler did not feel obliged to stick to any one particular set of tempi - he varies the speed quite a bit, even within particular numbers, but this reflects an overall aesthetic conception of the opera which he formed over many years (this recording was made in 1954, the year of his death) and which fits together perfectly in its own way.
Moreover, like the previous reviewer, I am glad that EMI is releasing this set for a reasonable price, and it is a good companion to the classic Giulini set (although I would recommend other versions of the opera as well - even some of the "period" interpretations).

IT'S A GREAT ONE!.......2006-01-29

"Don Giovanni" is a very great, but difficult opera. It requires a charasmatic bass-baritone (or bass) for the title role, another equally great bass-baritone with a comic flair (for Leporello), two great leading sopranos for two very difficult roles (Donnas Anna and Elvira), a flawless lyric tenor (Don Octavio), and a pair of appealing younger singers for Zerlina and Massetto. It also doesn't hurt to have a sonorous Commandatore (a real bass)who can terrify Don Giovanni and take him to down at the end of the opera. This is an opera better left alone than presented even decently. The 1950's was a great time for Mozart singers, and many of them are right here on this live recording from Vienna in 1954. Cesere Siepi made the role of Don Giovanni his own and performed it many times (as well as on a commercial London recording which still is available). Elisabeth Schwarzkopf owned the role of Donna Elvira, and, in fact, can be heard on the EMI commercial recording made five years after this performance took place. Elisabeth Grummer was primarily a singer of the lighter Wagnerian roles, but her Donna Anna has power and passion. All of the other artists - Otto Edelmann, Erna Berger, Anton Dermota, Walter Berry, etc, were well known for their Mozart performances all through the decade. They mesh beautifully together in this performance, all under the exciting leadership of the legendary Wilhelm Furtwangler, who really finds the dramatic elements in this piece --- at the price of perhaps less emphasis on the lighter moments. Still, this is a towering performance, in excellent monophonic sound (yes, there are some stage noises, but no distortion or peaking). EMI has made it available at an incredibly low and wonderful price, and I can't see how anyone who loves Mozart would want to be without it under any circumstances. This is a great companion to the EMI Giulini set, and quite probably the superior of all the others.
It's a winner!

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A Blast From The Past: Corelli And Tebaldi in Gioconda

La Gioconda: Two Performances
Franco Corelli , Mary Curtis-Verna , and Renata Tebaldi
Manufacturer: Bel Canto Society
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ASIN: B00006YXAK
Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

Prelude - Anton Guadagno
Feste! - Anton Guadagno
E Cantan Su Lor Tombe! - Cesare Bardelli
L'ora Non Giunse Ancor - Anton Guadagno
Suo Covo E Tugurio - Anton Guadagno
Assassini! - Anton Guadagno
Ribellion! - Anton Guadagno
Voce Di Donna - Anton Guadagno
Che Fai? Vaneggi - Franco Corelli
Enzo Grimaldo, Principe Di Santafior - Franco Corelli
O Grido Di Quest'anima - Franco Corelli
Maledici? Sta Ben - Cesare Bardelli
Vanne. O Monumento! - Cesare Bardelli
Carneval! - Anton Guadagno
Angele Dei - Anton Guadagno
Ho! He! Ho! He! - Anton Guadagno
Pescator, Affonda L'esca - Anton Guadagno
Pescator, Affonda L'esca - Anton Guadagno
Sia Gloria Ai Canti Dei Naviganti! - Anton Guadagno
Ed Or Scendete A Riposarvi - Anton Guadagno
Cielo E Mar - Franco Corelli
Ma Che Vien? - Franco Corelli
Deh! Non Turbar - Franco Corelli
Deh! Non Tremar - Franco Corelli
Laggiu Nelle Nebbie Remote - Franco Corelli
E Il Tuo Nocchier Or La Fuga T'Appresta - Franco Corelli
Ho Il Cor Gonfio Di Lagrime - Mignon Dunn
Stella Del Marinar! - Mignon Dunn

Tracks:

E Un Anatema - Mignon Dunn
L'amo Come Il Fulgor Del Creato! - Mignon Dunn
Il Mio Braccio T'afferra! - Mary Curtis-Verna
Maledizion! - Cesare Bardelli
Laura, Laura, Ove Sei? - Franco Corelli
Taci! Taci! - Anton Guadagno
Si, Morir Ella De! - Bonaldo Giaiotti
Qui Chiamata M'Avete! - Mignon Dunn
Morir! - Mignon Dunn
Invan Tu Piangi - Mignon Dunn
E Gia Che Ai Nuovi Imeni - Anton Guadagno
O Madre Mia - Mary Curtis-Verna
Delle Virtu L'allor - Anton Guadagno
Grazie Vi Rendo - Anton Guadagno
Vieni! - Anton Guadagno
Un Agonia! - Anton Guadagno
Gia Ti Veggo Immota E Smorta - Anton Guadagno
Nessun V'ha Visto? - Mary Curtis-Verna
Suicidio! - Mary Curtis-Verna
Ecco Il Velen Di Laura - Mary Curtis-Verna
Ehi! Dalla Gondola Che Muove Porti? - Mary Curtis-Verna
Gioconda! Enzo! Sei Tu! - Franco Corelli
Donna! Col Tuo Delirio - Franco Corelli
Ebben, Corri Al Tuo Voto - Franco Corelli
O Furibonda Jena - Franco Corelli
Enzo! Amor Mio! - Franco Corelli
La Barca S'avvina - Franco Corelli
A Te Questo Rosario - Mary Curtis-Verna
Sulle Tue Mani - Franco Corelli
Ora Posso Morir - Mary Curtis-Verna
Il Ciel S'oscura - Cesare Bardelli
Si, Il Patto Mantengo - Mary Curtis-Verna
Ebbrezza! Delirio! - Cesare Bardelli

Tracks:

Cielo E Mar - Franco Corelli
Ma Chi Vien? - Franco Corelli
Deh! Non Turbar - Franco Corelli
Deh! Non Tremar - Franco Corelli
Laggiu Nelle Nebbie Remote - Franco Corelli
E Il Tuo Nocchier Or La Fuga T'Appresta - Franco Corelli
Ho Il Cor Gonfio Di Lagrime - Mignon Dunn
Stella Del Marinar! - Mignon Dunn
E Un Anatema - Renata Tebaldi
L'amo Come Il Fulgor Del Creato! - Renata Tebaldi
Il Mio Braccio T'afferra! - Renata Tebaldi
Maledizion! - Renata Tebaldi
Laura, Laura, Ove Sei? - Franco Corelli
Taci! Taci! - Anton Guadagno
Qui Chiamata M'Avete! - Mignon Dunn
Morir! - Mignon Dunn
Invan Tu Piangi - Mignon Dunn
E Gia Che Ai Nuovi Imeni - Anton Guadagno
O Madre Mia - Renata Tebaldi
Vieni! - Renata Tebaldi
Un Agonia! - Anton Guadagno
Gia Ti Veggo Immota E Smorta - Renata Tebaldi
Nessun V'ha Visto? - Renata Tebaldi
Suicidio! - Renata Tebaldi
Ecco Il Velen Di Laura - Renata Tebaldi
Ehi! Dalla Gondola Che Muove Porti? - Renata Tebaldi
Gioconda! Enzo! Sei Tu! - Renata Tebaldi
Donna! Col Tuo Delirio - Renata Tebaldi
Ebben, Corri Al Tuo Voto - Renata Tebaldi
O Furibonda Jena - Renata Tebaldi
Enzo! Amor Mio! - Renata Tebaldi
La Barca S'avvicina - Renata Tebaldi
A Te Questo Rosario - Renata Tebaldi
Sulle Tue Mani - Renata Tebaldi
Ora Posso Morir - Renata Tebaldi
Il Ciel S'Oscura - Renata Tebaldi
Si, Il Patto Mantengo - Renata Tebaldi
Ebbrezza! Delirio! - Anselmo Colzani

Album Description

Two Performances: (Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1964; complete performance). Corelli, Curtis-Verna, M. Dunn, Bardelli, Giaiotti; Guadagno, cond.; Philadelphia Lyric Opera. Plus: La Gioconda (October 18, 1966; 71 mins. of highlights). Corelli, Tebaldi, M. Dunn, Chookasian, Colzani, Hecht; Guadagno, cond.; Philadelphia Lyric Opera . Booklet includes synopsis, biographies and an article by Steve Cohen about The Philadelphia Lyric Opera. (3 CDs)

Corelli sang Gioconda many times with the Met but never elsewhere%GÃ¢Â€Â"%@apart from these two Philadelphia performances. These are his only available Enzos, and this is their first-ever release. The CDs were made from tapes supplied by Steve Cohen, the official recording engineer for The Philadelphia Lyric Opera.

Corelli uses a mechanistic vocal method involving manipulating the position of the larynx. In dramatic passages he sings with his larynx lowered to the bottom of his neck, to give his voice maximum heft, core and brilliance. In lyric passages he repositions his larynx somewhat upward.

He sings caressingly in the love scenes with Dunn and with anguish in the third act ensemble. In both performances he is in wonderful voice and even interpolates a high C in Act I and another in Act IV. Above all, as in no other role, he expresses blind fury, in his confrontations with Curtis-Verna and Tebaldi.

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A Blast From The Past: Corelli And Tebaldi in Gioconda.......2005-07-31

Where was this recording all my life ? Two of the most renowned soprano and tenor pair of the 50's, Renata Tebaldi and Franco Corelli sing their hearts out in full-blooded, passionate, fiery Italian in this powerful performance of La Gioconda. Ponchielli's La Gioconda is perhaps the most fiery, intense Italian opera in the repertoire.

I'm not much of a music expert per se, but this opera is, to me, a blend of verisimo opera (the vogue of the late 19th century and early 1900's) and Romantic Puccini-esque opera. Tebaldi and Corelli do justice to the lead roles and live up to their own hype. Further to singing with dramatic musicianship, they provide the work with beautiful tone, with the greatest example of how to sing in true Italian form- with deep sultry richness and vocal bravura. Very few tenors truly sing in the Italian manner, and the ones who did were old school- Mario Del Monaco, Franco Corelli and Giuseppe Di Stefano. Even fewer sopranos sang with Italian fire. Not even Callas had it. Rosa Ponselle and Leontyne Price had it and of course Renata Tebaldi. In this old recording, the sound is not perfect but has been digitally remastered from the old tapes and sounds fair and fresh. This is a rare recording in that it offers the same opera in two different performances. Both have Corelli singing the tenor lead, but the first has a no-name soprano in the lead soprano role. While she lacks the strength of La Tebaldi, that performance is blessed with mezzo-soprano Mignon Dunn. Mignon Dunn was one of the more illustrious sopranos of the Golden Age of the Met, and her voice is velvety, deep and dramatic as well. In addition, she was a very attractive woman herself. She immerses herself in her role with dramatic flair. Mignon Dunn should be in everyone operaphile's top mezzo soprano list. Whenever you can, look for other recordings of Mignon Dunn.

The second performance is that of Renata Tebaldi in the soprano role. She interprets the character with more vocal splendor and musical artistry. Callas sang La Gioconda and her "Suicidio!" is far more dramatic but Tebaldi holds her own because she is in fine vocal shape, with none of the whoops and wobble that Callas often used in her singing. Hers is a pure, clean, smooth, creamy, Italian sound. The fact that Tebaldi sang the same roles at the same time (the 50's) as Callas is what lead to the rumored rivalry between them. I frankly believe that there was no rivalry between them. Both artists were simply different in their approach on singing opera- Callas was ever the actress, willing to sound ugly and harsh for the purely dramatic effect in the textual passages of the arias while Tebaldi would rather sacrifice credibility in character in order to sound gorgeous. This same beauty vs dramatic effect was present in the "other" famous rivalry - Joan Sutherland and Beverly Sills and in the tenor side Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavoratti. This performance is a must have if you're a Tebaldi fan. Tebaldi died around a year or two ago, and she is fondly remembered as a great soprano of the 20th century and her legacy lives on her recordings. Tebaldi and Corelli were on fire on stage, and they had really great chemistry - watch the filmed performance on DVD or VHS of their La Forza Del Destino of the 50's in order to see what I mean, or hear their recordings in which they sang together, among these a glorious Adrianna Lecrouvreur and Andrea Chenier. This is a terrific recording that ought to be more critically acclaimed.

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A discovery of pleasure
We don't get to see recordings like this issued anymore
Beautiful!

Boito: Mefistofele

Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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ASIN: B000006M8U
Release Date: 1985-06-17

Customer Reviews:

A discovery of pleasure.......2005-08-27

I found this opera becuase I was tracking Caballe's recordings... Alas! I listened to it once, and twice and a million times! I didn't know anything about this opera and it is now one of my favorites... I've read about its shortcomings, etc... Who cares! It has the geat prologue, the coral parts, and the great solos and duets... Everything is here if one wants to enjoy, I guess.
This was my first MEFISTOFELE, I got many more afterwards, but I keep coming back to this and to the DVD from San Francisco Opera (thanks for that visual feast!).
What can I say about the singers here? First rate! Sound is great too.

We don't get to see recordings like this issued anymore.......2003-11-26

In our day and age when corporate interests, contracts, and big egos prevail over the interests of Art, can anyone imagine a collaboration of four megastars for a complete opera recording? The most we're ever likely to get is a tired husband-and-wife cutesy that EMI supplies in abundance lately - a venture that attests to corporate interests before anything else. However, back in 1985, when Decca wasn't busy recording another installment of the Watson tragedies, it issued this incredible complete recording of Boito's most known opera with two leading lyric sopranos - Montserrat Caballé and Mirella Freni as Helen of Troy and Marguerite respectively. To make the set better still, Nicolai Ghiaurov and Luciano Pavarotti, both in very good voice, are cast as Mephistopheles and Faust. Sadly, this recording wasn't available for the longest time, and people turned to inferior versions instead. Well, you have got to hurry and get this set before it becomes unavailable once again.

For me personally, the purchase decision was mainly influenced by the fact that conductor Oliviero de Fabritiis cast the most demonic-sounding basso in history - Nicolai Ghiaurov - to sing the title role. Well-known for his several recordings of Gounod's version of the devil, Ghiaurov's recordings of Boito are scarce. His interpretation is of larger-than-life, no-holds-barred type; he fires all the canons of his huge basso for the maximum effect. His Mefistofele is definitely a ruler of its own kind, defiant and triumphant. As the title character, he holds the action together and forcefully propels it forward.
Mirella Freni's gorgeous silky soprano is incredibly suited for the role of Marguerite, Gounod's or Boito's equally. Boito's version is more touching and less rebellious than Gounod's, and there's a great achingly beautiful verismo-style aria "L'altra notte in fondo al mare". She also looks the part, and I can't wait until Decca opens up its vaults and we get to see her Marguerite on video. Freni isn't afraid to make an "ugly" sound when the situation calls for it, Marguerite's plight is vividly depicted and her nobility shines as she resist the love that's tingled with evil.
In a brilliant stroke of luxury casting, Montserrat Caballé (an equally good Marguerite in Rudel's EMI recording) is cast as Helen of Troy. While great diva's heyday is often said to be 1960's and 70's, this 1982 recording finds her in excellent vocal shape, easily gliding over Helena's difficult tessitura. Unlike most of her heroines, Helena is very seductive and even ethereal. Needless to say, Caballé's mesmerizing voice is a perfect vehicle for conveying these qualities of a love goddess.
Luciano Pavarotti's bright silvery tenor can sound a bit too youthful at times to portray a world-wary, chivalrous, and seductive Faust. But he heavily draws on the ardent and cajoling resources (familiar to his fans from "Rigoletto") to present a convincing, if not particularly likable character. Boito deliberately keeps Faust in the shadow of Mephistopheles to show that the latter acts like a puppeteer to the former. It's obvious that Faust cannot resist the devil's temptations and plunges into his new feelings heart and soul. The duet "Lontano, lontano", and aria "Dai campi dai prati" are absolutely lovely and sang gloriously.
A lot of critics said that Act IV seems like a strange add-on and takes away from the opera's central story. Well, with these singers, it makes for a great listening experience, regardless of the Act IV relevance.
Oliviero de Fabritiis works up a storm with National Philharmonic Orchestra, and the choruses are first rate.
The recording is early DDD and it's actually pretty good, save for just a couple of moments when singers' voices overwhelm the equipment. Most buyers' choice will be between this set and EMI budget set with Normal Treigle in title role. While the latter set is very good, it does not have a) digital recording, b) a Helen of Caballé's caliber, c) Nicolai Ghiaurov (although Treigle is an excellent, if smaller, basso), and d) Decca's wonderful presentation with 186-page booklet and slip case. These factors combined swayed this customer in favor of Decca's set.

Beautiful!.......2003-04-06

This is a vastly underrated opera. Filled with some of the most beautifully melodic music, this recording is a must for all Italian opera lovers. Yes, the story may lack focus, with a rather strange trip to Helen of Troy in the last act.
The orchestra is in top shape under the baton with Fabritiis. He conducts with strength and sweep.
Freni is the star here. In her long scene in act II she sounds like the crazed Margarita, full of passion, anger, tenderness and great breath control. She is so dramatic, dropping into chest register frequently, never covered by the orchestra as so many sopranos are (who don't use chest). Her spoken "Taci" in act II gives me shivers and goose bumps. The death scene is breath-taking!
Pavarotti also gives a magnificent recording, done well before he sang as if he doesn't care. Golden tone and excellent diction help him build the character of Faust. He and Freni blend beautifully in their "Lontano" duet, some of the most incredible singing I've ever heard.
Ghiaurov sings very well, as well. His voice is HUGE and so well suited to devils. A few moments of strain add to the dominance of the character.
Caballe is Elena of Troy. I've never been a great fan of her singing but she is dramatic and passionate. Her duet with Pavarotti is one of my favorite all time melodies that always makes me smile. Her high C at the end is less that perfect (I wish Freni had taken the role as well).
Great recording of a great opera! Highly recommended

Lebendige Vergangenheit: Giannina Arangi Lombardi

Average customer rating:

Incredibly Facilitated Soprano!

Lebendige Vergangenheit: Giannina Arangi Lombardi

Manufacturer: Preiser Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000023LZ
Release Date: 1995-02-07

Tracks:

Lucrezia Borgia: Com' E Bello, Quale Incanto
Lucrezia Borgia: M'odi, Ah! M'odi
I Lombardi: Te Vergin Santa Invoco
I Lombardi: O Madre, Dal Cielo
Ernani: Da Quel Di Che T'ho Veduta
Il Trovatore: Tacea La Notte Placida
Un Ballo In Maschera: Ma Dall' Arido Stelo
Un Ballo In Maschera: Morro, Ma Prima In Grazia
Aida: Ritorna Vincitor!
La Gioconda: O Cor Dono Funesto
La Gioconda: Cosi Mantieni Il Patto?
Cavalleria Rusticana: Voi Lo Sapete, O Mamma
La Boheme: Si, Mi Chiamano Mimi
Tosca: Vissi D'arte

Customer Reviews:

Incredibly Facilitated Soprano!.......2005-03-17

Madame Arangi-Lombardi was a great singer with a rich recorded legacy. Her virtues are so amazing as a singer that it is difficult to know where to start but perhaps with the fact that she began as a mezzo and never lost that significantly rich sound throughout her range. The piano tones are very strong and her diminuendi are unrivalled perhaps in the history of recorded song. Her legato is unique and flawless.

Her portrayals of Verdi roles were said to be "unforgettable" and a "model of style." You only need listen to Aida, Ernani, Forza, Trovatore, and I Lombardi with score in hand to observe how obediant she was without losing individuality or expression. She is perfect in Verdi. Her Vissi d'arte is quite similar stylistically to that of Caballe.

She finished comparatively early and reports are that the once glorified high notes became quite strained leaving many to believe that she was always a mezzo, but mezzo or soprano this woman had skills!

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The Mastersinger

Fischer-Dieskau Edition (Box Set)

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Musical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Passions | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music

Opera & Vocal | Box Sets | Stores | Music

Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music
ASIN: B00004SC5S
Release Date: 2000-06-13

Tracks:

Winterreise: Gute Nacht - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Die Wetterfahne - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Gefrorene Trn - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Erstarrung - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Der Lindenbaum - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Wasserflut - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Auf dem Flusse - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Rck - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Irrlicht - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Rast - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Frstraum - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Einsamkeit - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Die Post - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Der greise Kopf - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Die Kr - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Letzte Hoffnung - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Im Dorfe - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Der sthe Morgen - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Tchung - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Der Wegweiser - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Das Wirtshaus - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Mut! - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Die Nebensonnen - Franz Schubert
Winterreise: Der Leiermann - Franz Schubert

Tracks:

Die schone Mullerin: Das Wandern
Die schone Mullerin: Wohin?
Die schone Mullerin: Halt!
Die schone Mullerin: Danksagung an den Bach
Die schone Mullerin: Am Feierabend
Die schone Mullerin: Der Neugierige
Die schone Mullerin: Ungeduld
Die schone Mullerin: Morgengruss
Die schone Mullerin: Des Mullers Blumen
Die schone Mullerin: Tranenregen
Die schone Mullerin: Mein!
Die schone Mullerin: Pause
Die schone Mullerin: Mit dem grunen Lautebande
Die schone Mullerin: Der Jager
Die schone Mullerin: Eifersucht und Stolz
Die schone Mullerin: Die liebe Farbe
Die schone Mullerin: Die bose Farbe
Die schone Mullerin: Trockne Blumen
Die schone Mullerin: Der Muller und der Bach
Die schone Mullerin: Des Baches Wiegenlied
4 Lieder: Nacht und Traume D 827
4 Lieder: Standchen
4 Lieder: Du bist die Ruh
4 Lieder: Erlkonig

Tracks:

Schwanengesang: Liebesbotschaft
Schwanengesang: Kriegers Ahnung
Schwanengesang: Fruhlingssehnsucht
Schwanengesang: Standchen
Schwanengesang: Aufenthalt
Schwanengesang: In der Ferne
Schwanengesang: Abschied
Schwanengesang: Der Atlas
Schwanengesang: Ihr Bild
Schwanengesang: Das Fischermadchen
Schwanengesang: Die Stadt
Schwanengesang: Am Meer
Schwanengesang: Der Doppelganger
Schwanengesang: Die Taubenpost
9 Lieder: Vollendung
9 Lieder: Die Erde
9 Lieder: An die Musik
9 Lieder: An Silvia
9 Lieder: Heideroslein
9 Lieder: Im Abendrot
9 Lieder: Der Musensohn
9 Lieder: Die Forelle
9 Lieder: Der Tod und das Madchen

Tracks:

An die Leier
Philoktet
Memnon
Fahrt zum Hades
Lied des Orpheus, als er in die Holle ging
Orest auf Tauris
Der entsuhnte Orest
Fragment aus dem Aeschylus
Der zurnenden Diana
Lied eines Schiffers an die Dioskuren
Heliopolis I
Freiwilliges Versinken
Das Weinen
Schiffers Scheidelied
Der Kreuzzug
Vor meiner Wiege
Fruhlingslied
Jagers Liebeslied

Tracks:

Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Im wunderschonen Monat Mai
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Aus meinen Tranen spriessen
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube, die Sonne
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Wenn ich in deine
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Ich will meine Seele tauchen
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Im Rhein, im schonen Strome
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Ich grolle nicht
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Und wussten's die blumen die kleinen
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Das ist ein Floten und Geigen
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Hor ich das Liedchen kiligen
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Ein Jungling liebt ein Madchen
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Am leuchteden Sommermorgen
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Ich hab im Traum geweinet
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Allnachtilch im Traume
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Aus alten Marchen winkt es
Dichterliebe Op. 48 Les Amours du poete Heinrich Heine: Die alten bosen Lieder
12 Gedichte Op. 35 Justinus Kerner: Lust der Sturmnacht
12 Gedichte Op. 35 Justinus Kerner: Stirb, Lieb und Freud
12 Gedichte Op. 35 Justinus Kerner: Wanderlied
12 Gedichte Op. 35 Justinus Kerner: Erstes Grun
12 Gedichte Op. 35 Justinus Kerner: Sehsucht nach der Waldgagend
12 Gedichte Op. 35 Justinus Kerner: Auf das Trinkglas einet verstorbenen Fredes
12 Gedichte Op. 35 Justinus Kerner: Wandrung
12 Gedichte Op. 35 Justinus Kerner: Stille Liebe
12 Gedichte Op. 35 Justinus Kerner: Frage
12 Gedichte Op. 35 Justinus Kerner: Stille Tranen
12 Gedichte Op. 35 Justinus Kerner: Wer machete dich so krank?
12 Gedichte Op. 35 Justinus Kerner: Alte Laute
7 Lieder: Freisinn
7 Lieder: Schneeglockchen
7 Lieder: Standchen
7 Lieder: Laute di menien
7 Lieder: Des sennen Abschied
7 Lieder: Des sennen Abschied
7 Lieder: Talismane

Tracks:

Liederkreis Op 24: Morgens steh ich auf und frage
Liederkreis Op 24: Es treibt mich hin
Liederkreis Op 24: Ich wandelte unter den baumen
Liederkreis Op 24: Lieb liebchen
Liederkreis Op 24: Schone Wiege meiner leiden
Liederkreis Op 24: Warte, warte, wilder Schiffmann
Liederkreis Op 24: Berg' undBurgen schaun herunter
Liederkreis Op 24: Anfangs wolt ich fast verzagen
Liederkreis Op 24: Mit Myrten und rosen
11 Lieder: Der Kontrabandiste
11 Lieder: Zigeunerliedchen I
11 Lieder: Zigeunerliedchen II
11 Lieder: Tief im Herzen
11 Lieder: Melancholie
11 Lieder: Sehnsucht
11 Lieder: Gestandnis
11 Lieder: O wie lieblich
11 Lieder: Weh, wie zornig
11 Lieder: Der Hidalgo
11 Lieder: Romanze
Myrten op. 25: Widmung
Myrten op. 25: Der Nussbaum
Myrten op. 25: Lied aus dem Schenkenbuch I
Myrten op. 25: Lied aus dem Schenkenbuch II
Myrten op. 25: Die Lotosblume
Myrten op. 25: Du bist wie eine Blume
Myrten op. 25: Auden hebraischen Geangen
Myrten op. 25: Du bist wie eine Blume
Myrten op. 25: Zum Schluss
5 Lieder: Die feindlichen Bruder
5 Lieder: Abends am Strand
5 Lieder: Die beiden Grenadiere
5 Lieder: Mein schoner Stern
5 Lieder: Wein Wagen

Tracks:

An die ferne Geliebte, op.98: Auf dem Huegel sitz ich, spaehend - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Wo die Berge so blau - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Beethoven: Leichte Segler in den Hoehen - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Diese Wolken in den Hoehen - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Es kehret der Maien, es bluehet die Au - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Nimm sie hin denn, diese Lieder - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Lieder: Adelaide, op.46 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Ich liebe dich, so wie du mich, WoO 123 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
L'amante impaziente, op.82-3 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
L'amante impaziente, op.82-4 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Ariette (Der Kuss), op.128 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
In questa tomba oscura, WoO 133 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Die Ehre Gottes aus der Natur, op.48-4 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Maigesang, op.52-4 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Marmotte, op.52-7 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Seufzer eines Ungeliebten-Gegeliebe, WoO 118 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Andenken, WoO 136 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Der Wachtelschlag, WoO 129 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Aus Goethes Faust (Mephistos Flohlied), op.75-3 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
3 Gesaenge, op.83: I. Wonne der Wehmut - Ludwig Van Beethoven
II. Sehnsucht - Ludwig Van Beethoven
III. Mit einem gemalten Band - Ludwig Van Beethoven
An die Hoffnung, op.94 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Lied aus der Ferne, WoO 137 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Der Juengling in der Fremde, WoO 138 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Der Liebende, WoO 139 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Abendlied unterm gestirnten Himmel, WoO 150 - Ludwig Van Beethoven

Tracks:

Es muss ein Wunderbares sein
Benedetto sia 'l giorno
Pace non trovo
I' vidi in terra angelici costumi
Oh, quad je dors S282
die drei zigeuner
Die vatergruft
Der alpen jager
Blume und Duft
Vergiftet sind meine Lieder
Tristesse
Ihr Glocken von Marling
Hohe Liebe
O lieb, so lang du lieben kannst
Im Rhein, im schonen Strome
Ein Fichtenbaum steht einsam
Morgens steh ich auf und frage
der traurige Monch

Tracks:

Denn es gehet dem Menschen wie dem Vieh
Ich wandte mich und sahe an alle
O Tod, wie bitter bist du
Wenn ich mit Menschen - und mit Engelszungen redete
Sommerabend
Mondenschein
Es liebt sich so lieblich im Lenze
Meerfahrt
Es schauen die blumen
Der Tod, das ist die kuhle Nacht
Mit vierzig Jahren
Steig auf , geliebter Schatten
Mein Herz ist schwer
Kein Haus, keine Heimat
Herbstgefuhl
Alte Liebe
Abenddammerung
Heimweh II
Auf dem Kirchhofe
Verzagen
Regenlied
Nachklang
Fruhlingslied
Auf dem See
Feldeinsamkeit

Tracks:

Hugo Wolf: In der FrHugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Fussreise - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Neue Liebe - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Der Feuerreiter - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Jrlied - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Storchenbotschaft - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Verborgenheit - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Verborgenheit - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Im Fr - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Auf einer Wanderung - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: An die Geliebte - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Peregrina I - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Peregrina II - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Lebewohl - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Begegnung - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Der Jr - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Bei einer Trauung - Hugo Wolf
Hugo Wolf: Abschied - Hugo Wolf

Tracks:

Es war einmal ein Bock
Einst kam der Bock als Bote
Es liebte einst ein Has
Drei Masken sah ich am Himmel stehn
Hast du ein Tongedicht vollbracht
O lieber Kunstler, sei ermanhnt
Unser Feind ist, gober Gott
Von Handlern wird die Kunst bedroht
Es war mal eine Wanze
Die Kunstler sind die Schopfer
Die Handler und die Marcher
O Schropferschwarm, o Handlerkreis
Gefunden
Das Roseband
Einerlei
Winterweihe
Stiller Gang
Der Arbeitsmann
Blindenklage
Heimkehr
Wer wird von der Welt Verlangen
Hab ich euch denn je geraten
Wanderers Gemutsruhe

Tracks:

Aeolsharfe
Winterahnung
Traum durch die Dammerung
Nelken
Flieder
Minnelied
Der Himmel Hat eine Trane Geweint
Waldeinsamkeit
Schlecht Wetter
Gluckes genug
Einsamkeit
Gottes Segen
Das sterbende Kind
Ein Drangen
Trost
Heimat
Ihr, ihr Herrlichen!
Der zerrissne Grabkranz
Das Blatt im Buche
Im April
Brablied
Sie haben heut Abend Gesellschaft
In Danzig
Eingelegte Ruder
Saerspruch
Hussens Kerker
Zorn
An die Mark
Zum Abschied meiner Tochter
Tragische Geschichte
Sonett Nach Petrarca

Tracks:

Ein Tagewerk I
Ein Tagewerk II
Fruhgesicht
Reisefantasie
Das Ende des Festes
Nachruf
Jugendgedenken
Peregrina II
Auf ein Kind
Dammrung senkte sich
Ach, wie schon
Nachklang
Hore den Rat
Venezianisches Epigramm
Jetzt rede du
Auskunft
Aus zwei Talern
Kennst du das auch?
Ravenna I
Das Ziel
Keine Rast
Kindheit
Im Kreuzgang von Santo Stefano
Nachtgefuhl
Magie der Farben
Verwelkende Rosen
Abends
Mittag im September
Blauer Schmetterling
Pfeifen
Sommernacht
Fur Ninon
Verganglichkeit

Tracks:

Ballade de Villon a s'amye
Ballade que Villon feit a la requeste de sa mere pour prier nostre Dame
Ballade des femmes de Paris
Nahandove
Aoua!
II est doux
Chanson de la mariee
La-bas, vers l'eglise
Quel galant m'est comparable
Chanson des cueilleuses de lentisques
Tout gai!
Chanson romanesque
Chanson epique
Chanson a borie
At The River
Elegie
Anne Street
A Chirstmas Caro
From 'The Swimmers'
West London (A Sonnet)
A Farewell To Land
Abide With Me
Where the eagle
Disclosure
The White Gulls
The Children's Hour
Two Little Flowers (And Dedicated To Them)
Autumn
Tom Sails Away
Ich Grolle nicht
Feldeinsamkeit
Weil' auf mir
In Flanders Fields

Tracks:

Phantasie aus Don Juan
Ablosung im Sommer
Selbstgefuhl
Des Antonius von Padua Fischpredigt
Zu Strabburg auf der Schanz
Booh, Wie Ist Die Barmhezigkeit des herrn
Willst du Gottes Diener sein
Alles, was aus der Erde kommt
Tod, wie bitter bist du
Lied des Mephistopheles
Zigeunerlied
Schlechter Trost
Lied des Mephistopheles
Liederseelen
Alle
Der Gesang des Meeres
In einer Sturmanacht (Nikodemus)
Nun die Schatten dunkeln
Wonne der Wehmut
Aus den Himmelsaugen
Musikantegrub
Der juge Ehemann
Der Soldat
Uomo del mio tempo
Con una fronda di mirto

Tracks:

1. Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht
2. Ging heut morgen uebers Feld
3. Ich hab ein gluehend Messer
4. Die zwei blauen Augen
1. Um Mitternacht
2. Ich atmet' einen Linden Duft
3. Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder
4. Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen
1. Nun will die Sonn' so hell aufgehn
2. Nun seh ich wohl, warum so dunkle Flammen
3. Wenn dein Mutterlein
4. Oft denk ich, sie sind nur ausgegangen
5. In diesem Wetter, in diesem Braus

Tracks:

Ich will den kreuzstab gerne tragen: Arie
Ich will den kreuzstab gerne tragen: Rezitativ
Ich will den kreuzstab gerne tragen: Choral
Ich will den kreuzstab gerne tragen: Arie
Ich will den kreuzstab gerne tragen: Rezitativ
Ich habe Genug: Arie
Ich habe Genug: Rezitativ
Ich habe Genug: Arie
Ich habe Genug: Rezitativ
Ich habe Genug: Arie
Ich bin eine blum zu saron: Arie
Ich bin eine blum zu saron: Arie
Ich bin eine blum zu saron: Arie
Ich suchte des nachts: Duett
Ich suchte des nachts: Duett
Ich suchte des nachts: Duett
Ich suchte des nachts: Arie
Ich suchte des nachts: Arie
Ich suchte des nachts: Duett
Ich suchte des nachts: Arie
Ich suchte des nachts: Duett

Tracks:

Hir ist sas rechte Osterlamm
Gerne will ich mich bequemen
gebt mir meine jesum wiender
Mache dich, mein herz, rein
Et in Spiritum Sanctum
Achzen und erbarmlich weinen
Duett - Wann kommst du, mein heil
O Memory! Still Bitter To My Soul-Opprest WIth Never - Casting Greif
Aus der Tiefe rufe ich
Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir
Meine Hande ringen sich
Jedennoch bleib ich stets an dir
Aus der Tiefe rufe ich
Duett - Holde Gattin, dir zur Seite
Solo & Chor - Herr, lehre doch mich

Tracks:

Frondi tenere e belle - Ombra mai fu
Cara pianta
Presti omai l'Egizia terra
Non e si vago e bello
Che faro senza Euridice
Udite, tutti udite
Io deggio ad ogni patto
Finch'han dal vino
Deh, vieni alla finestra
Hai gia vinta la causa
Vedro, mentr'io sospiro
Der Vogelfanger bin ich ja
Ein Madchen oder Weibchen
Ha! Welch ein Augenblick!
Wie Todesahnung Damm'rung - O du, mein holder Abenstern
Was duftet doch der Flieder
Wahn! Wahn!
Zur Burg fuhrt die Brucke - Abendlich strahlt der Sonne Auge

Tracks:

Botre toast... je peux vous le renre
avant de quitter ces lieux
L'orage s'est calme
Resta immobile
Morir! ... Tremenda cosa!
Di Provenz il mar
Nemico della patria?!
Si puo? Signore!
Povero Rigoletto!
Cortigiani, vil razza dannata
Brav, alter Hans
Lebt wohl ihr suben studen

Tracks:

Schlafst oder wachst du?
Heimkehr
Maggy Lauder
Dort, wo durchs ried
Fileb leise, mein bachlein
Horch auf, mein liebchen
Da brava, Cantina
O kostliche Zeit
Trinklied
Der treue Johnie
Kommt, schliebt mir einen forhen Kreis
Once more I Hail Thee
Sunset
Put Round The Bright Wine
Could Ill World
Could Ill Be fate
Oh, Had My Fate
The Return Of Ulster
Ein entmutigter liebender
Ein begluckter Liebender
Bewuderug
Gluhende Liebe
Trinklied
Weine, weine, weine nur nicht

Customer Reviews:

The Mastersinger.......2000-06-24

If the second half of the 20th Century has musical signs, they must include that phenomenal German singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau who dominated the recital and concert halls, the opera stages and the recording studios in a way no other artist has done it, except maybe Leonard Bernstein. In celebration of this great artist's 75th birthday we have here a set which includes the gems of his lieder repertoire, starting with those great Schubert cycles in their most vivid performances. Just listen to those early renditions of the Schone Mullerin or with Jorg Demus, or to Schuman's Dichterliebe cycle (with the same pianist). And you shall not miss the artistry of this most sensitive voice in full volume of Mahler lieder with piano and orchestral songs. And what about the Morike lieder by Hugo Wolf? Well, you shall probably wonder at that special cooperation between the singer and the Russian pianist Svitoslav Richter. It is a performance of lifetime, and so it is with the Wintereise of Schubert with Barnboim at the piano. Those who know the artistry of Fischer-Dieskau and even those who have already other recordings of those great works will not regret having this special set. For the newcomers to this great artist there will be a lot to discover, The music itself, sure, but mainly the art of interpratation. In this alone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau shine high and above all other singers.

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Early Verdi at its best
Verdi's Ernani

Verdi: Ernani

Manufacturer: Opera D'oro
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | 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

Caballe, Montserrat | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Donizetti: Roberto Devereux
Verdi: La Forza del Destino
Verdi - Giovanna d'Arco (Joan of Arc)/ Caballé · Domingo · Milnes · LSO · Levine
Rossini - Guillaume Tell / Bacquier, Caballé, Gedda, Mesplé, Kovacs, Howell, RPO, Gardelli
Eugene Onegin

ASIN: B000000UO3
Release Date: 1997-09-16

Tracks:

Ernani: Preludio
Ernani - Act One - Scene One: 'Evviva!...Beviamo!'
Ernani - Act One - Scene One: 'Merce, diletti amici...Come rugiada al cespite'
Ernani - Act One - Scene One: 'Dell' esilio nel dolore'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Surta e la notte'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Ernani!...Ernani, involami'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Tutto sprezzo che d'Ernani'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Qui mi trasse amor possente'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Da quel di' che t'ho vedurta'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Tu se' Ernani!...'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Che mak vegg'io!...Infelice!...e tuo credevi'
Ernani - Act One - Scene Two: 'Vedi come il buon vegliardo' - Bruno Prevedi - Ernani
Ernani - Act Two: 'Esultiamo!...Letizia ne innorndi' - Bruno Prevedi - Ernani
Ernani - Act Two: 'Oro, quant'oro ogni avido' - Bruno Prevedi - Ernani
Ernani - Act Two: 'Tu perfida...' - Bruno Prevedi - Ernani
Ernani - Act Two: 'No, vendetta piu tremenda' - Boris Christoff - Silva

Tracks:

Ernani - Act Two: 'Cugino, a che munito'
Ernani - Act Two: 'Lo vedremo, veglio audace'
Ernani - Act Two: 'Vieni meco, sol di rose'
Ernani - Act Two: 'A te...scegli...seguimi'
Ernani - Act Three: 'E questo il loco?...'
Ernani - Act Three: 'Gran Dio!'
Ernani - Act Three: 'Oh de' verd'anni miei'
Ernani - Act Three: Un patto, un giuramento...Si ridesti il Leon di Castiglia'
Ernani - Act Three: 'Oh sommo Carlo'
Ernani - Act Four: 'Oh come felici...gioiscon gli sposi'
Ernani - Act Four: 'Tutto ora race intorno'

Customer Reviews:

Early Verdi at its best.......2001-03-13

This recording finds Caballe in the very best voice, and Christoff at the top of his game. The tenor, Bruno Prevdi, was one of those three or four year sensations, and, listening to this recording, I am not at all sure what all the fuss was about. He does very little with the music except sing it, and the tone isn't all that great either. Peter Glossop is the Don Carlo. While not in the league of the Italians who have recorded this role, he is more than adaquate in it. You will take this recording from your shelf many times because Caballe and Christoff are in it--they make this recording more than worth the little bit of money it costs.

Verdi's Ernani.......2001-02-07

Verdi has given us a virtual songfest!!!This two disc CD has a wonderful ensemble. I really enjoyed hearing Monserat Caballe in this recording. Her lower register or "chest tones" make you really appreciate her great range. It is a good CD to have in your car when you take that long commute.......... it is a real bargain!!!!!

The Golden Age of Singing, Volume One 1900 - 1910

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The Golden Age of Singing, Volume One 1900 - 1910

Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Hungarian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
Similar Items:

Golden Age of Singing Vol.2 (1910-20)
The Golden Age of Singing, Vol. 4; 1930-1950
The Golden Age of Singing: Vol. 3 1920-1930
Prima Voce Treasury of Opera, Vol. 1
The Prima Voce Treasury of Opera, Vol. 2

ASIN: B00004RJIY
Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

The Queen Of Spades: Forgive Me, Heavenly Being - Nikolay Figner
Marta: Chi Mi Dira (Porter Song) - Edouard de Reszke
La Sonnambula: Il Mulino, If Fonte... Vi Ravviso, O Luoghio Ameni - Pol Plancon
Otello: Niun Mi Tema - Francesco Tamagno
L'Elisir D'Amore: Una Furtiva Lagrima - Enrico Caruso
Aida: Fuggiam Gli Andori Inospiti (Nile Scene) - Celestina Boninsegna/Giovanni Valls
Otello: Era La Notte - Victor Maurel
Otello: Credo In Un Dio Crudel - Eugenio Giraldoni
Lohengrin: Einsam In Truben Tagen (Elsa's Dream) - Felia Litvinne
Don Pasquale: Quel Guardo Il Cavaliere... So Anch'io La Virtu Magica - Rosina Storchio
Ernani: O Sommo Carlo - Mattia Battistini/Emilia Corsi/Luigi Colazza/Aristodemo Sillich/La Scala Chor
Luisa Miller: Ah Fede Negar Potessi... Quando Le Sere Al Placido - Alessandro Bonci
Romeo Et Juliette: Je Veux Vivre Dans Ce Reve (Waltz Song) - Emma Eames
L'Elisir D'Amore: Chiedi All'aura Lusingheira - Maria Galvany/Aristodemo Giorgini
Die Zauberflote: O Isis Und Osiris - Wilhelm Hesch
A Life For The Tsar: They Guess The Truth - Vladimir Kastorsky
La Sonnambula: Ah, Non Credea Mirarti - Adelina Patti/Alfredo Barili
Le Roi De Lahore: Promesse De Mon Avenir - Maurice Renaud
Le Prophete: Sopra Berta L'amor Mio - Francesco Vignas
La Favorita: A Tanto Amor - Mario Ancona
Don Pasquale: Sogno Soave E Casto - Giuseppe Anselmi

Tracks:

La Gioconda: Cosi Mantieni Il Patto?... Ebbrezza! Delirio! - Eugenia Burzio/Giuseppe De Luca
Carmen: L'amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle (Habanera) - Emma Calve
Manon: Il Sogno (En Fermant Les Yeux) - Fernando De Lucia
Le Nozze Di Figaro: Heil'ge Quelle - Lilli Lehmann
Lucrezia Borgia: Di Pescatore Ignobile - Francesco Marconi
Rigoletto: Caro Nome - Nellie Melba
Simon Boccanegra: A Te L'estremo Addio... Il Lacerato Spirito - Francesco Navarrini
Hunyadi Laszlo: Ah Rebeges - Lillian Nordica
Hamlet: O Vin, Discaccia La Tristezza - Titta Ruffo
Madama Butterfly: Con Onor Muore - Emmy Destinn
Les Huguenots: A Ce Mot - Olimpia Boronat
Il Barbiere Di Siviglia: La Calunnia E Un Venticello - Adamo Didur
Le Cid: O Souverain! O Juge! O Pere! - Vilhelm Herold
Les Huguenots: O Beau Pays De La Touraine - Antonina Nezhdanova
Rienzi: Grechter Gott! - Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Semiramide: Bel Raggio Lusinghier - Marcella Sembrich
Lucrezia Borgia: Il Segreto Per Esser Felice - Clara Butt
Gotterdammerung: Fliegt Heim Ihr Raben - Johanna Gadski
Falstaff: Quand' Ero Paggio - Antonio Scotti
Die Konigin Von Saba: Magische Tone - Leo Slezak
Mefistofele: Giunto Sul Passo Estremo - Dmitri Smirnov
May Night: Sleep, My Beauty - Leonid Sobinov
Simon The Cellarer - Sir Charles Santley

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