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Bellezza vocale ~ Beautiful Opera Duets(more) »rank: 31687from: Teldec
: :This generous disc of duets for soprano and mezzo-soprano offers a wonderful selection: from the very familiar 'Barcarolle' of Tales of Hoffmann, the 'Flower Duet' of Madama Butterfly, and the Presentation of the Rose in Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier to the more exotic Anna Bolena-Giovanna Seymour duet from Donizetti's opera and Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito, there's not a bad piece of music or performance here. To be sure, these two singers do certain things better than others--Hei-Kyung Hong's silvery soprano is not ideal for the emotional outpourings (and low notes) of either Anna Bolena or Butterfly, but it's a perfect fit ... |
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The Original Jacket Collection: Montserrat CaballĂ© [Limited Edition](more) »rank: 54705from: Sony Classics
: :This generous disc of duets for soprano and mezzo-soprano offers a wonderful selection: from the very familiar 'Barcarolle' of Tales of Hoffmann, the 'Flower Duet' of Madama Butterfly, and the Presentation of the Rose in Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier to the more exotic Anna Bolena-Giovanna Seymour duet from Donizetti's opera and Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito, there's not a bad piece of music or performance here. To be sure, these two singers do certain things better than others--Hei-Kyung Hong's silvery soprano is not ideal for the emotional outpourings (and low notes) of either Anna Bolena or Butterfly, but it's a perfect fit ... |
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Classical Lullabies(more) »rank: 93177from: EMI Special Products
: :This generous disc of duets for soprano and mezzo-soprano offers a wonderful selection: from the very familiar 'Barcarolle' of Tales of Hoffmann, the 'Flower Duet' of Madama Butterfly, and the Presentation of the Rose in Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier to the more exotic Anna Bolena-Giovanna Seymour duet from Donizetti's opera and Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito, there's not a bad piece of music or performance here. To be sure, these two singers do certain things better than others--Hei-Kyung Hong's silvery soprano is not ideal for the emotional outpourings (and low notes) of either Anna Bolena or Butterfly, but it's a perfect fit ... |
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Ultimate Classical: Chill Out(more) »rank: 21499from: Decca
:Album Description:The most popular composers of all-time now offered at an incredible price! FIVE CDs for the price of ONE--who could resist! Collections of the essential works of the most popular composers and their greatest hits! Outstanding artists and recordings from the Decca and Philips Classic's catalogues. Each package is a slipcase loaded with FIVE jewel boxes - that's over 5 HOURS of great music in each boxed set. Five discs jam-packed with the greatest classical hits of all time. Includes: Bach: Jesu, joy of man's desiring, Sheep may safely graze, Ave Maria Beethoven: 'Emperor' Concerto, Ninth Symphony 'Choral' (Ode to ... |
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Opera's Greatest Drinking Songs(more) »rank: 88992from: RCA
:Album Description:The most popular composers of all-time now offered at an incredible price! FIVE CDs for the price of ONE--who could resist! Collections of the essential works of the most popular composers and their greatest hits! Outstanding artists and recordings from the Decca and Philips Classic's catalogues. Each package is a slipcase loaded with FIVE jewel boxes - that's over 5 HOURS of great music in each boxed set. Five discs jam-packed with the greatest classical hits of all time. Includes: Bach: Jesu, joy of man's desiring, Sheep may safely graze, Ave Maria Beethoven: 'Emperor' Concerto, Ninth Symphony 'Choral' (Ode to ... |
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Offenbach: Gaite Parisienne; Rossini-Respighi: La Boutique Fantasque(more) »rank: 11838from: RCA
:Album Description:The most popular composers of all-time now offered at an incredible price! FIVE CDs for the price of ONE--who could resist! Collections of the essential works of the most popular composers and their greatest hits! Outstanding artists and recordings from the Decca and Philips Classic's catalogues. Each package is a slipcase loaded with FIVE jewel boxes - that's over 5 HOURS of great music in each boxed set. Five discs jam-packed with the greatest classical hits of all time. Includes: Bach: Jesu, joy of man's desiring, Sheep may safely graze, Ave Maria Beethoven: 'Emperor' Concerto, Ninth Symphony 'Choral' (Ode to ... |
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Essential Choral Classics(more) »rank: 78798from: Decca
:Album Description:The most popular composers of all-time now offered at an incredible price! FIVE CDs for the price of ONE--who could resist! Collections of the essential works of the most popular composers and their greatest hits! Outstanding artists and recordings from the Decca and Philips Classic's catalogues. Each package is a slipcase loaded with FIVE jewel boxes - that's over 5 HOURS of great music in each boxed set. Five discs jam-packed with the greatest classical hits of all time. Includes: Bach: Jesu, joy of man's desiring, Sheep may safely graze, Ave Maria Beethoven: 'Emperor' Concerto, Ninth Symphony 'Choral' (Ode to ... |
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Elina Garanca - Aria Cantilena(more) »rank: 51371from: Deutsche Grammophon
:Album Description:The young mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca has quickly established herself as one of the music world's newest stars through her performances with leading opera theaters and symphony orchestras around the world. She has captured critical and popular acclaim for her beautiful voice, intelligent musicianship, and compelling stage portrayals. For her debut recording on Deutsche Grammophon, Aria Cantilena, Elina Garanca has selected some of her favorite arias and scenes from current and future stage roles--ranging from the coloratura tour-de-force of Rossini's Cenerentola to the sparkling wit of Offenbach's Grande-Duchesse to the emotional intensity of Charlotte's 'Letter Scene' from Massenet's Werther. : Latvian ... |
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Solo(more) »rank: 78985by: Yo-Yo Ma, Bright Sheng, David Wilde, Mark O'Connor
: :Born in Paris of Chinese parents, educated and anchored in America, performing on every continent, Yo-Yo Ma is a true citizen of the world by heritage, disposition, and choice. Dauntlessly adventurous, he has explored musical styles from baroque and classical to bluegrass, jazz, and electronic; now he has embarked on a study of the cultural traditions of the peoples along the historic Silk Road that brought Asia and Europe together. This disc is the first step on that journey of discovery; it is fascinating, and Ma is the perfect guide. Sheng's Seven Chinese Tunes are beautiful and each has its own ... |
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The Best of the Royal Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestras [Box Set](more) »rank: 16652from: Platinum Disc
: :Born in Paris of Chinese parents, educated and anchored in America, performing on every continent, Yo-Yo Ma is a true citizen of the world by heritage, disposition, and choice. Dauntlessly adventurous, he has explored musical styles from baroque and classical to bluegrass, jazz, and electronic; now he has embarked on a study of the cultural traditions of the peoples along the historic Silk Road that brought Asia and Europe together. This disc is the first step on that journey of discovery; it is fascinating, and Ma is the perfect guide. Sheng's Seven Chinese Tunes are beautiful and each has its own ... |