Il Sospiro

Il Sospiro

ASIN: B0000665FP

Track Listings

1. Séduction: Qawarma

2. Séduction: Charab et Tout

3. Séduction: Arouss Labneh

4. My Favorite Feet

5. Serenade to a Mule

6. Jardin de Chine

7. Ghantous

8. Ladra Di Cuori

9. Yakhbeir John

10. Bofinger

11. Oyster in Paris

12. Birthday Gift

13. Afterthought

Tracks:

Overture
Cinque, Dieci...
Bravo, Signor Padrone!
Se Vuol Ballare, Signor Contino
La Vendetta
Non So Piu Cosa Son
Non Piu Andrai
Porgi Amor
Voi, Che Sapete
Venite, Inginocchiatevi
Susanna, Or Via Sortite?
Hai Gia Vinta Causa!
Vedro, Mentr'io Sospiro
Riconosci In Questo Amplesso
E Susanna Non Vien!
Dove Sono I Bei Momenti?
Sull'aria...
Tutto E Disposto
Aprite Un Po' Quegl'occhi
Giunse Al Fin Il Momento
Deh Vieni Non Tardar
Pace, Pace, Mio Dolce Tesoro!
Final Scene: Gente! Gente!

Customer Reviews:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Average customer rating:

This is a fantastic deal!
Excellent, Broad Selection
$70....when was this???
$70/40... you do the math.

Vivaldi: The Masterworks (Box Set)

Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00062FLHY
Release Date: 2004-11-30

Customer Reviews:

This is a fantastic deal!.......2007-02-25

If you are a fan at all of the Four Seasons you should love this music. I will admit right now that I am a classical music fan. I don't write or perform it. I am a novice listener. I have never taken any music lessons(though I am leaning in that direction) and certainly have not gone through any university music training. I started out in rock and roll but found classical as I got older and fell in love with it a few years ago.

With that context in mind I do hope I am able to recognize quality and this work is of the highest. It helps when you are starting with good ingredients in the first place. You can't bake great bread without great ingredients and Vivaldi's music library has some of the greatest musical ingredients of the last 300 years. They are very much the foundation for modern western culture and music. His talent is woven through what we are

The first 26 CDs are instrumental starting with the four seasons and working through many of the Master's many popular works. I will admit the four seasons are not the best interpretation I have heard but it is definitely acceptable. The rest of the music shows us many facets of the Baroque style and you can see themes emerging through some of the pieces that give us a 'fingerprint' of Vivaldi's style and the parameters of the stylistic leanings of the genre at the time. If you want to immerse yourself in 18th century music this is your chance

This music would be ideal for someone who owns a store and is looking for background music. With over 26 CDs of instrumental music alone you could have those constantly looping and you'd probably never get bored of them(OK I may be stretching it a little there). The reason is that the music does not leave a bad 'aftertaste' in your mind. It fits into the background as easily and naturally as it is to listen to it consciously in the foreground. If you are a fan of classical Baroque you don't usually need to be in the mood for this, it will adjust your mood to itself and Vivaldi's music is almost always of an uplifting sort if this collection is any indication. If you want something to listen to at your job 8 hours per day this is good for the mind and it would take you over a week to get through it if you listened to it every minute of every work day. You will also work without the worry of the music distracting your concentration. I find it enhances it when I'm working. I don't know how well this would work on school kids but teachers might want to try playing this during school time. You may create a few geniuses, we certainly could use more!

If you are looking for something to ease your sleep and oil your dreams I have put these CD's on in the background. Not only can I easily fall asleep when they are playing quietly in the background but it helps you sleep and you wake up in a very pleasant atmosphere if the music is still playing quietly when you wake(you probably would need to rip them to your MP3 player to do that). It's like napping at a classical music concert without the worry of being nudged by your spouse or offending the other concert goers with your snoring. That will be quite a unique experience for you and possibly give you some real sweet dreams. It has for me

So to wrap it up this is very intelligent, uplifting music that is great for your mind and your soul. It is definitely worth the purchase if you are a fan of the Four Seasons and the Baroque genre in my novice classical music fan's opinion

Excellent, Broad Selection.......2007-01-25

This 40-cd collection affords me a rare pleasure almost daily: the thrill of hearing something new by Vivaldi. Despite my best efforts over the years, I've managed to miss hearing a lot of great works by the master. Listening to a single CD now and then, catching tunes on the radio... you can't possibly get a comprehensive understanding of Vivaldi's output that way.

But when you work your way systematically from CD 1 through 40, you're sure to find many pleasant surprises. I've been skipping through everything I already know -- in some cases, it has only taken me about a minute to get through a whole CD (first 3 seconds of each track is usually enough). But then I stop and listen carefully three or four times to anything that's new.

Ah, what a pleasure. I've already acquired some new favorites. And some old standbys have proved even more rewarding, e.g. at first I thought RV 127 (CD 7, tracks 10-12) was performed too slowly (Naxos No: 8.553742 is much faster), but now I'm not sure; maybe it's BETTER that way! I can't recommend this set highly enough.

$70....when was this???.......2006-11-25

Wish the cost was $70 now. Guess the record producer (or Amazon) got tired of making less than $2 per CD.

$70/40... you do the math........2006-04-07

No, I don't own this collection...yet. However, the price of the collection compels me to review it beforehand. Never have I seen such a complete collection of Vivaldi compositions at such an incredibly low price. At $1.75 dollars a CD, the record producer (Brilliant Classics) isn't making much of a profit. The compilation pulls some of its works from DG Achiv Produktion's vault (see Standage), such as the violin concertos, as well as from unknown producers (the Poland Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra is heavily featured). The collection is so complete that it is academic, and I would not be surprised if music libraries quickly emptied it from Amazon's shelves. The collection is simply worth it for the incredible price (English Concert's recording of the violin concertos cost nearly 30 bucks, and is exactly featured here). Overall, the price alone makes this collection exceptionally attractive, and the ensembles featured aren't bad either.

Average customer rating:

I got it for the same reason....
Where's the full-length version?
"Che belle voci!"
Great opera
amazing

Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro (Highlights)
Gundula Janowitz , Barbara Vogel , Klaus Hirte , Patricia Johnson , Martin Vantin , Erwin Wohlfahrt , and Chor und Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001GDO
Release Date: 1990-05-16

Tracks:

Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Overture
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 1: Duettino: 'Se a caso Madama la notte ti chiama' - Figaro, Susanna
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 1: Cavatina: 'Se vuol ballare signor Contino' - Figaro
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 1: Aria: 'La vendetta, oh, la vendetta' - Bartolo
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 1: Aria: 'Non s piu cosa son, cosa faccio' - Cherubino
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 1: Aria: 'Non piu andrai farfallone amoroso' - Figaro
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 2: Cavatina: 'Porgi amor' - Contessa
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 2: Canazona: 'Voi che sapete' - Cherubino
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 2: Aria: 'Venite, inginocchiatevi' - Susanna
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 3: Act III: Aria: 'Vedro, mentr'io sospiro' - Conte
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 3: Recitativo: 'E Susanna non vien!' - Contessa
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 3: Aria: 'Dove sono i bei momenti' - Contessa
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 3: Duettino: 'Che soave zeffietto' - Susanna, Contessa
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 4: Aria: 'L'ho perduta' - Barbarina
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 4: Aria: 'Aprite un po' quegli occhi' - Figaro
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 4: Recitativo: 'Giunse alfin il momento' - Susanna
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Act 4: Aria 'Deh vieni, non tardar' - Susanna
Le nozze di Figaro - The Marriage of Figaro: Finale: 'Gente, Gente, all'armi, all'armi' - Conte,Tutti

Customer Reviews:

I got it for the same reason...........2006-03-07

as many of the others...because that one song that echoed over the courtyard of Shawshank Prison grabbed me. So, I looked in the credits and discovered this. OK, so it's just the highlights, but it's an AMAZING album from start to finish. Presented with passion, humanity, and sometimes even humor. Sometimes opera will drive me up the wall when I don't like one of the singer's voices, but this one has a wonderful collection of talent, and is very easy to listen to.

Where's the full-length version?.......2003-05-03

I have both the highlights and the full recording of this version of Figaro. For some reason, though, Amazon doesn't seem to carry the full version, which is too bad. This is one of the few operas I actually think needs the recitiatives.
Anyway, so since the acting doesn't matter too much on a highlights version I won't get into that. The singing is very good, in fact I think it's probably the best version of Figaro out there. The only exception is in regards to Gundula Janowitz's performance of Dove Sono, which seems to be very ill-suited to her voice. The rest of her part is done beautifully. I also think it's sad that Marcellina's aria was left off, since that is always one of my favorite songs and I will never intentionally buy a recording where it has not been included, but due to how frequently it gets cut, I am not surprised.
Anyway, I recommend the highlights version if you are after something you can listen to in the car and don't want to bother with a full three disc set. For all other purposes I would advise you to track down the full-length recording, which is definitely worth it.

"Che belle voci!".......2002-06-26

This recording is fantastic. Bohm is a lively, exciting conductor who can also make one wet-eyed in the final scene. Prey has the perfect blend of mischievousness and richness of sound for Figaro's character, and he is well-matched by Edith Mathis as Susanna who is delightful and full-voiced. Gundola Janowitz as the Countess is also amazing, and her "Dove sono" is really moving. Fischer-Dieskau is a powerful Count, too. Troyanos (Cherubino) is beyond praise and her "Voi che sapete" ranks with Frederica von Stade. The sound quality is crisp and clear, and the selections are good, though I wish the sextet "Riconosci in questo amplesso" was included. In all, great!!!

Great opera.......2001-08-18

The Marriage of Figaro is arguably one of the best operas ever developed, and it's great to know that this cd contains the best songs from the fabulous opera. The orchestra, along with the singers, give a grand performance of high caliber. If you enjoy classical music, then this will make a magnificent addition to your musical collection.

amazing.......2000-12-30

After watching Shawshank Redemption I looked everwhere for this recording. This is some of the most emotionaly moving pieces of music I have ever heard. Im a 17 year old guy in a punk rock band, and I cried probably the hardest Ive ever cried in my life when listening to the duettino sull aria. Its one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard in my entire life. I cant imagine not having it.

Average customer rating:

beautiful perfomances of exsquisite madrigals

Carlo Gesualdo: Madrigali Libri I-III

Manufacturer: Cpo Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AMMSH6
Release Date: 2005-09-20

Customer Reviews:

beautiful perfomances of exsquisite madrigals.......2005-10-01

The first 3 books of Gesualdo's madrigals don't have the startling chromaticism and the violent rhythmic contrasts of the 5th and 6th books, but they're rich pieces nonetheless and here and there are hints of the over the top imagination of the later works. These performances are characterized by accurate intonation and lovely timbre. This is one of my favorite recordings of Italian madrigals.

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A good collection
A Musician of Great Dignity and Style
Passed the "Opera in English" test with flying colors.

Great Operatic Arias

Manufacturer: Chandos
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Great Baritone Arias

ASIN: B0006SGF1Y
Release Date: 2005-02-22

Tracks:

'Even Bravest Heart My Swell'
'I Am The Barber Everyone Wants, I Am!
'Must I Be Made To Suffer'
'Look Down, Oh Gentle Evening Star'
'You Have My Love And My Devotion
'Oh Wine, Deliver Me From Sadness' - Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
'Marriage Is Sacred' - I Was Right To Be So Suspicious'
'Turning My Gaze Upon This Proud Assembly'
'O Nadir, Best Of Friends'
Billy In The Darbies
'Though I'm Somewhat Out Of Practice' - Janice Watson
'Hello, Here's A Soldier Bold' - Janice Watson
'I Wonder What He'll Think Of Me!'
'In Visions, Illusions'

Customer Reviews:

A good collection.......2007-05-14

Unlike the huge names, collections by Allen are not many - plenty of his opera performances are recorded, but there are only a few collections. My voice teacher recommended I listen to him to understand better how to deliver power without weight, something we've been working on. Yes, it's all in English, but that's fine, and the quality of Allen's instrument comes through very well.

A Musician of Great Dignity and Style.......2005-07-27

Sir Thomas Allen is one of the enduring baritones who has been able to move throughout the operatic repertoire and the recital stage with intelligence, informed characterization, and immaculate musicianship. To have a recording of some of the roles he has inhabited at this point in his career is a gift (this CD was recorded in 2003). To have the added challenge of retaining the stature of the roles while sung in English translations at the request of Chandos is a credit to his abilities and communicative powers.

English is a difficult language to make musical, though saying that abruptly is countered by the fact that some of the most beautiful operas in history are by Benjamin Britten, a composer who truly understood his native tongue and kept it as fluid as the soaring melodies he wrote, as Thomas Allen proves here in 'Billy in the Darbies' from Britten's 'Billy Budd'. It is the other major arias from Korngold to Wagner to Tchaikovsky to Rossini, Bizet, Mozart, Gounod, Verdi, Thomas, Strauss, and Lehar that Allen proves that English translations do not detract at all from the performances!

For those purists who prefer opera sung in the original language (and for those who don't even need supertitles in the opera house!), then this recording may provide a temporary barrier to respecting Allen's singing. But once caught up in the ease with which he moves from style to style and comedy to drama, it is hard not to relinquish old preferences and not be wholly impressed with the beauty of the voice and the warmth and dignity of this fine musician. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, July 05

Passed the "Opera in English" test with flying colors........2005-07-04

For me, the test here was Figaro's Cavatina, from Rossini's Barber of Seville - sung in English, as is this entire compilation of 14 operatic favorites, sung by baritone Sir Thomas Allen. Could he pull it off? Could Chandos pull it off? The answer is an unequivocal, unqualified yes! The secret in singing classics in English, that were written and scored in another language, is in three things: pacing, vocal agility and appreciation for "fit", and what greater test for tongue and timing than Figaro? When you listen to this one song, you will understand why Chandos and its benefactor, Sir Peter Moores have such a passion for their Opera in English series. Sir Allen's voice is a matured unmistakably settled baritone voice that contains a lifetime's worth of understanding of the music and words he imparts through his magnificent delivery. For example, when he sings, Tchaikovsky's "You have my love and devotion" from The Queen of Spades, he delivers a smooth and deeply emotional rendition that lacks nothing in translation. Wagner's "Turning my gaze upon this proud assembly", from Tannhäuser is another example of how fine, full orchestration behind a seasoned voice that waxes eloquent with every phrase, can create a mood of relaxed familiarity with word and music, that may be lacking when sung in another tongue. Great Operatic Arias, serves up a smorgasbord of tunes that are familiar, made more so by the care and attention given to creating a place for the Opera in English series in every home library. The mood here is romantic, relaxed and with few exceptions consistent throughout. If you haven't heard Opera in English, this might be a good way to start, given the fact that the listener gets to sample how different composers might sound in other than German, Italian or French. You might be surprised to discover that when done with care, as is obviously the case here, the sound is about as good as it gets. As an added bonus, the booklet that comes with the CD is full of pictures, libretto in English, and biography that gives us a good insight into history of the singer and his identifying rolls.

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Devia and Canonici rock!
I love it
A must-have
Good recording of an average work
Mariella Devia MUST be heard!

Donizetti: Linda di Chamounix

Manufacturer: Arts Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000006BZE
Release Date: 1996-06-18

Tracks:

Linda di Chamounix: Sinsonia
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Coro d'Introduzione, Scena e Romanza - Presti! Al Tempio! (Antonio, Maddalena, Marchese)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Coro d'Introduzione, Scena e Romanza - Ambo Nati Questa Valle... (Antonio, Maddalena)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e cavatina - Viva! Viva!... Quai Grida? Eccelenza! (Antonio, Maddalena, Marchesee, Intendente, Coro)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e cavatina - Oh! Gia In Collera Non Sono (Antonio, Maddalena, Marchesee, Intendente, Coro)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Recitatiivo e Cavatina - Ah! Tardai Troppo (Linda)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Recitatiivo e Cavatina - O Luce Di Quest'anima (Linda)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena, Romanza e Ballata - Qui Pria Della Partenza (Linda, Pierotto, Coro)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena, Romanza e Ballata - Per Sua Madre Ando Una Figlia (Pierotto, Linda, Coro)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e Duetto - Non So Quella Canzone (Linda, Carlo)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e Duetto - Da Quel Di Che T'incontrai (Carlo, Linda)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e Duetto - A Consolarmi Affrettisi (Carlo, Linda)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e Duetto - Qui Buon Antonio, Qui Soli (Prefetto, Antonio)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e Duetto - Quella Pieta Si Provvida (Prefetto, Antonio)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Scena e Duetto - Esultiam La Tua Potenza (Antonio, Prefetto)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Finale Primo - Corro A Dispor La Moglie (Antonio, Linda, Prefetto, Maddalena, Pierotto)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Primo: La Partenza - Finale Primo - Miei Figli, Tetro Sovrasta Il Vento (Prefetto, Antonio, Linda, Pierotto, Coro, Maddalena))

Tracks:

Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Gia scorsero tre mesi... (Linda, Pierotto)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Al bel destin che attendevi... (Pierotto, Linda)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Come calma e conforta... (Linda, Marchese)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Io vi dico che partiate!... (Linda, Marchese)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Andate! Andate!... (Linda, Marchese)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Romanza - Linda! Si ritiro. (Carlo)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Romanza - Se tanto in ira agli uomini... (Carlo)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Carlo!... Ah!... Il mio cor... (Carlo, Linda)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Scena e Duetto - Ah!... Dimmi... dimmi, io t'amo... (Carlo, Linda)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Finale Secondo - Per quannnto io penero!... (Linda, Antonio)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Secondo: Parigi - Finale Secondo - lo vi lasciom permettete... (Antonio, Linda, Pierotto)

Tracks:

Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Coro d'Introduzione e Brindisi - Sentili... Eccoli... Eviva! Eviva!
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scena e Duetto - Tutta La Valle E In Giubilo (Prefetto, Carlo)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scena e Duetto - Ciel, Che Dite? Linda E Morta! (Carlo, Prefetto)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scena de Aria buffa - Eccoci Ancora Qui... (Marchese)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scena de Aria buffa - Ella E Un Giglio Di Puro Candore... (Marchese)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Preludio
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scenna ed Aria - Ed Ecco In Qual Maniera... (Pierotto, Linda, Prefetto, Carlo, Marchese, Antonio, Maddalena)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scenna ed Aria - E La Voce Che Primiera... (Carlo, Linda, Pierotto, Antonio, Maddalena, Marchese, Prefetto)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Preghiera - Quintetto a voci sole - Compi Q Ciel... La Nostra Speme... (Pierotto, Prefetto, Carlo, Antonio, Marchese)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scena e Duetto finale - Un Sospiro... Si Rinviene... (Linda, Maddalena, Pierotto, Antonio, Marchese, Prefetto, Carlo)
Linda di Chamounix: Atto Terzo: Il Ritorno - Scena e Duetto finale - Carlo, Ah! Dimmi Ch'io Non Sogno... (Linda, Carlo, Pierotto, Antonio, Marchese, Prefetto, Maddalena))

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Devia and Canonici rock! .......2005-08-03

What a shame that this is their only studio collaboration. The Devia - Canonici partnership in the late 80s and 90s reminds me of the old Sutherland - Pavarotti, Caballe - Carreras, Ricciarelli - Carreras, Callas - Di Stefano etc. operatic couples. They might not have achieved the fame of their predecessors but I enjoy Devia and Canonici at least as much, and quite often much more than the previous couples. And I always sense a feeling of respect they have for each other.

Devia's gifts are unique among any generation of singers and to cut the long story short, I regard her as the finest lyric coloratura I've heard. Canonici is a simpler singer but this is often the case with tenors. He is rarely spectacular but his sense of style, clean cut singing and handsome voice have made me appreciate him tremendously. So far, my favourite Devia/Canonici performance is their live Amsterdam Beatrice di Tenda but this studio Linda finds them in great form too and it's a must have.

Devia would make her Linda even more exciting in later years (the '97 live performances are unbelievable) but I also like this more reserved studio portrayal. I don't regard much of Linda's music very interesting and this is the reason I've avoided recordings of this work but Devia fascinates me and I now listen to this opera more and more and actually quite like it. As for the famous o Luce, it becomes not only playful but exciting! The other roles are quite meaty and therefore good singers are needed. Apart from Canonici whom I prefer to Kraus and Valetti cause of his warmer sound, I wasn't much impressed by the others who nevertheless sing well.

Though not the perfect Linda recording due to the rather bland secondary casting, I still find this the best Linda recording on the market. Serafin's 50s recording has his very fine conducting and perhaps a bit more character from some of the cast (Cappecchi especially) but Stella's rather hard-toned Linda who's made me stay away from this opera until now, is an acquired taste. Gruberova also offers a lovely and impressive account of the title role but I like Devia's balsamic vinegar voice even more.

I love it.......2004-05-13

I wrote a review of this CD set (not a very good review) and it doesn't look like it's going to be posted. I hope not. This one is better, as though either were good. I had Gruberova singing this opera, but with all her facility and the beauty of her voice, I just couldn't take her sliding up to the last high notes instead of jumping (which she could have done), and then flipping them off with insoucience. I suppose this is her trademark. I don't like it. I finally replaced her Linda with this wonderful one. It is a studio recording, good clear sound, as one reviewer noted, it is hardly second-rate Donizetti, and the soprano's voice and acrobatics are flawless, beautiful and perfect. This set costs only a little over $30 + shipping and has 3 discs in it. Donizetti (who lived to be 51) was prolific, turning out something like 73 or 76 operas. I have dozens. He has been praised and vilified (I'd say maligned). He's been called everything from a consummate genius to (this from a popular book on opera by Matthew Boyden) a producer of spaghetti, that he goes down easy but there's nothing there. (This writer, incidentally, a cocky cad of the first water, threw Donizetti's own humility and modesty back in his face as though they proved his (the writer's) point. Donizetti wasn't the only musician to be cruelly and foolishly trounced.) But Donizetti doesn't need my ignorant defense. The music (like on this set) speaks for itself.

A must-have.......2002-02-22

Linda di Chamounix is a very good opera and certainly NOT second-rate Donizetti. The story may be naïve, but the music is inspired and well written. It is true that it can only make it's mark when it is well sung, and here it has the best possible cast. Mariella Devia is one of the finest sopranos of our time, far better in my opinion than any other coloratura around, and her truly lovely singing is spectacular. Don't miss it!!

Good recording of an average work.......2000-12-30

I've seen Mariella Devia perform this role and she has a wonderful controlled voice with perfect technique coupled with jeweled accuracy,pity we aren't given the pleasure of hearing on CD the many high E flats that were given with spot on brilliance live,however she is withoutdoubt the main reason for deciding to purchase this recording,Chamonix has some beautiful music but cannot match Donizetti's best works,his genius coming through only spasmodically,the rest of the cast are more than adequate,Bellini the conducter shows too much reserve at times but generally judges the change of moods well and the playing of the orchestra is solid.

Mariella Devia MUST be heard!.......1999-02-05

Linda di Chamounix is a lovely opera, and we must thank the ARTS label for making this stupendous recording at such a modest price. But the chief glory, is soprano Mariella Devia, perhaps the finest lyric coloratura since the young Renata Scotto. In this age of anonymous divas, you certainly KNOW who is singing when la Devia opens her mouth. She is a very individual artist and very musical too. Tenor Luca Canonici has a most atractive voice and all the secondary roles are very well taken. Don' t miss this beautiful recording.

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Great Recordings Of The Century - Mozart: Le Nozze Di Figaro / Karajan, London, Schwarzkopf, Seefried, et al

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No Recitative?
A miss on most cylinders
There's more than one way to conduct "Figaro"
Brilliant, nevertheless - THE BEST EVER !!!
Brilliant!

Great Recordings Of The Century - Mozart: Le Nozze Di Figaro / Karajan, London, Schwarzkopf, Seefried, et al
Erich Majkut , Irmgard Seefried , Marjan Rus , Elisabeth Schwarzkopf , Rosl Schwaiger , Herbert von Karajan , and Vienna Philharmonic
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ASIN: B00000K4GB
Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

Le nozze di Figaro: Overture - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Cinque...dieci..venti - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Se a caso Madama - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Se vuol ballare - Figaro, Susanna - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: La Vendetta, oh, la vendetta - Bartolo - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Via resti Servita, madama brillante - Marcelina, Susanna - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Non so piu cosa son,cosa faccio - Cherubino - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Cosa sento! - Conte, Basilio, Susanna - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Giovani liete, fiori spargete - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Non piu andrai - Figaro - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Porgi, amor - Contessa - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Voi, che sapete che cosa e amor - Cherubino - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Venite, inginocciatevi - Susanna - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Susanna, or via sortite - Conte, Contessa, Susanna - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Aprite, Presto, aprite - Susanna, Cherubino - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Esci omai, garzon mainato - Conte, Contessa - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Signore! Cos e quel stuppore? - Susanna, Conte, Contessa, Figaro - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Conoscete, signor Figaro - Conte, Figaro, Susanna, Contessa, Antonio - Wiener Philharmoniker
Le nozze di Figaro: Voi signor, che giusto siete - Marcellina, Bartolo, Basillo, Conte, Susanna, Contessa, Figaro - Wiener Philharmoniker

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Act III - W.A. Mozart
Act III - W.A. Mozart
Act III - W.A. Mozart
Act III - W.A. Mozart
Act III - W.A. Mozart
Act III - W.A. Mozart
Act III - W.A. Mozart
Act IV - W.A. Mozart
Act IV - W.A. Mozart
Act IV - W.A. Mozart
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Herbert von Karajan's 1950 Vienna recording of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro was the first that was made for the then-new LP medium. Like its EMI predecessor on 78s (the 1934 Fritz Busch/Glyndebourne version), this recording omits all of the recitatives--a ploy that's analogous to removing all of the bridges from Amsterdam's canals. As a result, you get all of Mozart's wonderful arias and group numbers, but not one iota of dramatic continuity and not much character development. More often than not, Karajan substitutes speed for finesse, letting chips of good ensemble playing and singing fall where they might. Still and all, the Vienna Philharmonic's vital work, so full of character, attests to its reputation as a singer's orchestra. And, boy--what singing! It's a joy to encounter Elisabeth Schwarzkopf in her silvery prime as the Countess. Sena Jurinac spins out Cherubino's arias with irrepressible elegance and richness of tone. The same comment holds true for George London's fresh, youthful Almaviva. Irmgard Seefried shines as Susanna, most tellingly so in her lovely Letter Duet with Schwarzkopf. The true heart of the title role lies within the missing recitatives, yet one still can tell that Erich Kunz's Figaro commands vivid presence and style. All in all, Karajan's first recorded Figaro, if hardly the one from which to learn this indestructible masterpiece, will appeal chiefly to aficionados of Mozart singing at its zenith. --Jed Distler

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No Recitative?.......2006-10-31

I saw this a couple years ago at the Chicago Opera Theater, and one of the things I loved most about it was the recitatives. I had no idea when I bought this that the recitatives were taken out. So, to me, there are these awkward pauses. It's disappointing.
Plus, Schwarzkopf is not at par with her best here; often enough she sounded too breathy. I have her EMI's same series release of Der Rosenkavalier. That's definitely worth buying.

A miss on most cylinders.......2005-09-18

Any performance of Figaro without the dialogue is out of hte running for me, but even as vocalism the singing here often misfires. These were great or at least notable singers with lots of experience in Vienna, and Karajan was in his prime, but nothing seems witty or graceful enough--it's almost prissy at times. I would go straight for the classic reading under giulini, also on EMI.

There's more than one way to conduct "Figaro".......2005-02-06

One of the great things about recorded performances of classical music is that they allow us to experience different performances on our favorite works, even if we personally consider one to be the "definitve" performance. For example, you may think that Angela Hewitt's Bach recordings are fantastic, the best way to play Bach. However, they are not the only way to play Bach, as Glenn Gould demonstrates. Their views regarding interpretive niceties are radically different. Neither are, irrespective of the views of many self-proclaimed musicologists, in and of themselves "correct" or "incorrect." Whether I like Hewitt or Gould better depends on many factors; oftentimes, these factors are extramusical, such as weather or mood, and they vary from one day to the next. Some days, I prefer Edwin Fischer. If I were asked to choose, I'm not sure I could. Luckily, there's no need to, for I can own and enjoy several different recordings of my favorite pieces.

Now, I understand fully well that collecting opera is an expensive habit. For this reason, I shied away from Karajan's "Figaro" for some time. Why spend the money required on an "incomplete" recording of the opera, with the secco recitatives excised? To many, these omissions put Karajan's set out of court. Then I read about his preferences for "unnaturally fast" speeds. I don't know, I thought to myself, is this a "Figaro" worth having?

The answer is a resounding "yes," and I'm glad I have not wasted another moment in adding it to my collection. Because of the number of very different recordings out there, no one is holding a gun to our head, forcing us to pick a "Figaro." This actually makes it more fun; we can compare Karajan's to other, treasured versions.

Yes, he omits the recitatives. If this truly puts the set out of court for you, there is nothing I can do to change your mind, except perhaps say that the recitatives remain in versions by Giulini, Solti, Gardiner, and others. They won't disappear from those classic recordings just because you listen to Karajan's version. Yes, I understand that they tell a vital part of the story. But that doesn't relegate Karajan's version to "Cliffs Notes" status; it's more like seeing the story from a different perspective.

As far as speeds are concerned, there are several points to be made on this end. First of all, in spite of notable exceptions, such as the Overture, Karajan's recording is not as fast when compared with other popular versions as some wild claims would have you believe. Second of all, Karajan's speeds reflect his personal view of the score as being more bracing than the interpretations of others. Karajan's speeds reflect a breathlessness that make the score almost frightening, rather than comedic. Thirdly, the most important factor in opera is not necessarily speed, but pacing. Karajan's pacing, his control, is remarkable, as it so often is in his recordings of the 1950s and 1960s. How many opera conductors have this kind of sense of pacing and structure? Even at high speeds, Karajan's grip never loosens, and he understands completely the structure of the opera.

Well, what's left is the cast, and--well, look at the cast. It's fantastic, one of the best on records. Little else need be said on this subject.

So, is Karajan's "Figaro" the only recording you should own, or even the first? Probably not. But it's a fresh, invigorating perpective. It guarantees, along with other great recordings of its era, that this great masterpiece will never become a museum piece. Remember, there's more than one way to conduct "Figaro." It's a great work, and thanks to recordings, we now can experience many differing interpretations. Give Karajan's a try. It's quite a ride!

Brilliant, nevertheless - THE BEST EVER !!!.......2003-09-20

This CD is excellent, Schwarzkopf WITH HER BEAUTIFUL FEMALE VOICE just brigns elegance, London with his strong masculine voice overwhelms the listener. Brilliantly played and performed, No problems (maybe if they had the recitivos but there nothing much to worry). Orchestra is smooth, and touching, can be abit stronger. Karajan coonducting is graceful - a partically flawless Figaro - THE BEST EVER.

Brilliant!.......2003-09-18

How can you describe this performance? Perfect Great Orchestra Great esemble ? That all you need to know - the Best Recordigns ever - Just buy it It won't do you wrong !!

Philips and Decca Recordings, 1961-1979 (Limited Edition)

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Essential Performances from a Great & Beloved Singer

Philips and Decca Recordings, 1961-1979 (Limited Edition)
Janet Baker , John Shirley-Quirk , Graham Sheen , Johann Sebastian Bach , Ludwig van Beethoven , Hector Berlioz , Giovanni Bononcini , Benjamin Britten , Giulio Caccini , and Antonio Caldara
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Essential Performances from a Great & Beloved Singer.......2004-01-09

For those of us who grew up on Janet Baker's recordings (and were lucky enough to hear her "live" as well), the sound of her voice and her singular artstic personality - British restraint coupled with fierce emotional and spiritual commitment - are indelibly imprinted in our minds and hearts. The closest current equivalent is Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, another superb artist who has charted her own course, and not surprisingly there is some overlap of repertoire, in the music of J.S. Bach, of course, but also Berlioz's Didon and Beatrice, Handel's Ariodante and Britten's Phaedra (composed for Baker).
This wonderful compilation is complementary to EMI's 2-CD "The Very Best of Janet Baker" -- no overlap of repertoire whatsoever. Unlike that set, which focused on concert repertoire (with orchestra or piano) there's a generous sampling here of Baker's operatic roles including Handel, Mozart, Purcell, Rameau, Gluck, and Britten. Also welcome is "Phaedra," one of Britten's strongest late works. And it's good to have the Berlioz: "Cleopatre" and "Herminie" complete, the big aria from "Beatrice et Benedict." (Why EMI included nothing from her recording of the last 2 scenes of "Les Troyens" is unfathomable.) The wide time-span allows us to hear Baker's voice in all its youthful, "sappy" warmth, as well as in its artistic maturity (though truth to tell she was pretty much a complete artist from the start). There are a few signs of wear in later items, nothing serious, in fact rather less than I remembered. I could have done with fewer of the "Arie Amorose" in favor of more cuts from her Gluck LP, which I believe has never been issued complete on CD, but that's just personal preference. The focus here is entirely on orchestrally accompanied works (or, in the case of the marvelous early disc of Ravel, Chausson & Delage songs, with chamber ensemble) so for Baker the supreme interpreter of English, German and French song you'll need to go elsewhere (the EMI has a fair sampling, especially of her Schubert). But everything here is indispensible.

Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro / Te Kanawa, Popp, Ramey, Solti [Highlights]

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What a great CD!
The best Figaro on record!

Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro / Te Kanawa, Popp, Ramey, Solti [Highlights]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Georg Solti , Kiri Te Kanawa , Lucia Popp , Frederica von Stade , Samuel Ramey , Thomas Allen , Kurt Moll , and London Philharmonic Orchestra
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Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Le nozze di Figaro: Overture
Le nozze di Figaro: Act I, No. 3: Se vuol ballare (Figaro)
Le nozze di Figaro: Act I, No. 4: La Vendetta (Bartolo)
Le nozze di Figaro: Act I, No. 6: Non so piu cosa son (Cherubino)
Le nozze di Figaro: Act I, No. 9: Non piu andrai (Figaro)
Le nozze di Figaro: Act II, No. 10: Porgi, amor (Contessa)
Le nozze di Figaro: Act II, No. 11: Voi che sapete (Cherubino)
Le nozze di Figaro: Act II, No. 12: Venite che inginocchiatevi (Susanna)
Le nozze di Figaro: Act III, No. 17: Hai gia vienta la causa!... Vedro mentr'io sospiro (Conte)
Le nozze di Figaro: Act III, No. 18: Riconosci in questo amplesso (Sextet)
Le nozze di Figaro: Act III, No. 19: E Susanna non vien!... Dove sono (Contessa)
Le nozze di Figaro: Act III, No. 20: Cosa mi narri?... Che soave zeffiretto (Contessa, Susanna)
Le nozze di Figaro: Act IV, No. 26: Tutto e disposto...Aprite un po' quegli occhi (Figaro)
Le nozze di Figaro: Act IV, No. 27: Giunse alfin il momento...Deh vieni, non tardar (Susanna)
Le nozze di Figaro: Act IV, Finale: Pace, pace mio dolce tesoro

Customer Reviews:

What a great CD!.......2007-02-15

This is a dream cast, recorded for posterity. I've seen/heard many productions of Nozze, and have never heard it better.

The best Figaro on record!.......2000-07-27

This is a recording that ranks with the greatest. The sparkling, crisp overture and a remarkable cast, this is one for every classical music lover's library. Solti conducted with his usual unerring command, and you will never hear a better Countess or Figaro than Te Kanawa and Ramey. No one beats von Stade as Cherubino, and Thomas Allen and Lucia Popp as the Count and Susanna are wonderful. Obviously, I can't say enough good things about it. The recit's are stylistically correct, and not under- or over-done, and the arias all seem "right" in tempo, in feel, in motivation. I always feel that this is the realization/interpretation that Wolfgang would have loved.

If you are looking for the best recording of Figaro, stop here!

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