Act. 1 [Import]

Act. 1 [Import]

Act. 1 [Import]

Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. Confused
2. Go!
3. XX Live
4. Party
5. Mundo
6. 18H 27
7. Nickson
8. Car Video
9. Never Trust a Guy... (Who's Never Been a Punk)
10. Gimme Five
See all 13 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2
1. Yardie's Night [In-Edit]
2. XX Live [Remix by I. Smith Lane]
3. Buster [Remix by Mon Oncle]
4. Mundo [Remix by Analog Bronca]
5. Mundo [Remix by Troublemakers]
6. Go! [Classic Version by Tommy Hools]
7. Respect It [In-Edit]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Includes a Seven Track Bonus CD.

Act. 1,Sporto Kantes,Wagram Records,Dance,Dance Music,Pop
Lehár: The Merry Widow (Highlights) (Sung In English)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • This One Is Good---But Not "The Best"
  • Joan Sutherland under the baton of Richard Bonynge
  • Performances better than the recording
 Lehár: The Merry Widow (Highlights) (Sung In English)

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  5. The Best of Operetta, Vol. 1

ASIN: B0000263HG
Release Date: 2002-01-28

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. March & Duet A Highly Respectable Wife
  3. Hanna's Entrance Gentlemen, No More
  4. Solo I'm Off To Chez Maxim
  5. Duet Proceed, One Girl Has Almond Eyes
  6. Finale Ladies Choice
  7. Vijla Song Let's All Now Waken Memories
  8. Duet Such A Silly Soldier Boy
  9. Romanza Love In My Heart Was Dying
  10. Finale This Match Should Last At Least A Year
  11. The Cake Walk
  12. Njegus' Aria I Was Born By Cruel Fate
  13. Cancan We're The Famous Maxim Playgirls
  14. Duet Love Unspoken, Faith Unbroken

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars This One Is Good---But Not "The Best".......2006-09-12

Type the following into the search on Amazon to find the best English version of The Merry Widow: Léhar: The Land of Smiles; The Merry Widow; The Count of Luxembourg (Highlights)

Arguably "The Best" English "Merry Widow ", September 11, 2006

The "best version" of the "Merry Widow" is NOT this one. The best version is the one with English translation by Christopher Hassel sung by June Bronhill. I loved that rendition ever since I first heard it in about 1960. What's to love? First the translation is the best I've heard. The language doesn't sound "stilted" as some others. And, you can understand almost every word sung. Plus, the famous song, "Vilja" has some wording that moves me every time I hear it: The soprano sings, "Love me and I'll DIE for you!" with "die" somewhat emphasized. I don't know, there's just something "powerful" about someone saying they'd "die" for love! AND, at the end of "Vilja" the chorus and soprano raise to a crescendo hitting a high note together. In many renditions the chorus is heard but not the soprano on the final high note. In THIS version, the soprano, June Bronhill, can be heard rising to the final high note LOUDER than the chorus---which gives a very thrilling effect as she holds that final note, I assure you!

The "problem" is that this June Bronhill, Reid, and Hassel version is hard to find on CD. For example, the Bronhill CD is made in Holland and "there is one left", so it says on Amazon. But, if you can find it, I think it would be very much worth a listen. Then, after hearing it, if you think there's a "better" Merry Widow, please let ME know! Thanks. Email:boland7214@aol.




4 out of 5 stars Joan Sutherland under the baton of Richard Bonynge.......2004-02-24

THE MERRY WIDOW, Franz Lehar's dizzying and delightful operetta chestnut, is given the grand treatment in this highlights album featuring Joan Sutherland.

There have been many widows (including June Bronhill, Anna Moffo, Beverly Sills), though Joan Sutherland's WIDOW has always been especially grand. The supporting cast on this recording features Werner Krenn as Count Danilo with Valerie Masterson as Valencienne, Regina Resnik as Zo-Zo and John Brecknock as Camille, with Francis Egerton, John Fryatt, Graeme Ewer and the Ambrosian Singers.

Sutherland's performance as Hanna Glawari is full of masterful strokes and she approaches the score with a twinkle in her eye, aware of the comedy in the piece. Richard Bonynge conducts the National Philharmonic Orchestra and they are especially chill-inducing with the Overture.

All-in-all a superlative recording at a bargain price.

4 out of 5 stars Performances better than the recording.......2004-01-18

Unfortunately this CD was made from the Australian TV tapeing of The Merry Widow, a shame that the microphones are not of high enough quality to capture the really fine performances, it is hard enough to understand what is being sung when properly recorded let alone when the equipment stinks, however if you enjoy Joan Southerland as much as I do you can overlook the flaws in the recording and just get carried away with the voice, it would be nice if a libretto had been included, a rarity today, that used to be common in the era of the LP
Dreaming
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A great selection
  • Wonderful CD
  • Dreaming
 Dreaming
André Rieu
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  2. Romantic Moments
  3. At The Movies
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ASIN: B00005ONOU
Release Date: 2002-01-22

Tracks:

  1. Ballade
  2. Intermezzo Sinfonico [Cavalleria Rusticana]
  3. Air
  4. Romance [The Gadfly]
  5. Romance in F
  6. Send in the Clowns
  7. Overture "La Traviata"
  8. Swan [Carnival of the Animals]
  9. Morning [Peer Gynt Suite]
  10. Salut d'Amour
  11. Greensleeves
  12. Adagio G-Moll
  13. Aimer [From Romeo and Juliet]
  14. Serenade
  15. Andante from the Piano Concerto No. 21 KV 467
  16. Aria [From Madame Butterfly]
  17. Aase's Death [Peer Gynt Suite]
  18. Adagio [Spartacus]

Album Details

The Concertmaestro Conducts Popular Favorites Used in Films and Other Media. A Generous 18 Tracks Occupies the 'films' (As Opposed to Grooves) of this Disc.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A great selection.......2007-01-12

There are many beautiful classical works in this great cd... A selection for relaxing and absorbng some quality music. You dont have to be a classical music fan to enjoy this, and if you re not, this selection of works will most definately get you "hooked on classics" I recommend it for moments where you need to relax, take a long bath, have a romantic dinner, bust most importantly when you need to clean your ears from all the garbage that invade them daily..

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful CD.......2005-09-02

This is a very beautiful CD that we used for our wedding. It's a good collection of classical music and one that is easy to listen to over and over again.

5 out of 5 stars Dreaming.......2003-01-06

Excellent composition and interpretation. Both the CD and the video are excellent therapy when the hustle and bustle starts to get to you.
Guitar Espanola
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
  • OUT OF STOCK INDIVIDUALLY BUT NOT OUT OF MIND
 Guitar Espanola

Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
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ASIN: B00006L6RN
Release Date: 2002-10-29

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.......2003-09-20

I cannot recommend this retrospective of just a small amount of Yepes's work highly enough.

No matter what popular and lay opinions may be about Williams, Bream, Segovia, and others, the greatest classical guitarist of the 20th century was Narciso Yepes. It is a pity and a shame that the fear of the older generation of guitarists and their associates made Yepes a marginal figure.

In this box set you will find the definitive performance of Rodrigo's now famous "Aranjuez" concerto, which, incidentally, was recorded by Yepes before any other guitarist. There are also the rare concertos by Salvador Bacarisse, Antonio Ruiz-Pipo, and Maurice Ohana.

Every guitarist and every lover of the instrument should own this set. If it is not available, also refer to a similar box set with the ASIN number B0000B09Z5 or another B000026ZRL.

5 out of 5 stars OUT OF STOCK INDIVIDUALLY BUT NOT OUT OF MIND.......2003-08-22

I bought this 4 cd set under the title Gitarra Espanola for about fifteen dollars more used than under its correct title Guitarra Espanola. It and the individual four volumes are out of stock. Volume 1 Sanz, Soler and Sor are pretty good. Volume 2 Albeniz, Granados, Tarrega, De Falla, and Turina are more the Spanish or Classical guitar I am used to from the likes of Romero, Williams, and Villa Lobos.
Volume 3 has the first recording of Joaaquin Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjeuz from 1947. My seller said that volume 3 was defective though it was just the recording capability of 1947.
Salvador Bararisse, another Twentieth Century composer for the guitar, was thrilling. Antonio Ruiz-Pipo challenged me. He was born in 1933.
There is a volume 5 with Joaquiln Rodrigo: Fantasia para un Gentilhombre/Concierto Madrigal for 2 Guitars & Orchestra/Marurice Ohana: Concerto Three Designs for Guitar & Orchestra that I will try to get used or new as it is also out of stock. These are way high in the Amazon Sales Rankings, but for a retrospecitive of the 10-string guitarist who died in 1997, this will do.
Nutcracker Casse-noisette Import Box Set
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Nutcracker Casse-noisette Import Box Set

    Manufacturer: Emi
    ProductGroup: Classical
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000IK2EOC

    Product Description

    CD 1 complete ballet op.71 miniature overture & act 1 CD 2 complete ballet op.71 act 2
    Puccini: Opera Arias
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      		Puccini: Opera Arias
      Maria Callas
      Manufacturer: Japanese Import
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      ASIN: B00006ITW8
      Release Date: 2002-11-04

      Tracks:

      1. In Quelle Trine Morbide ( From "Manon Lescaut", Act 2 )
      2. Sola Perduta, Abbandonta ( From "Manon Lescaut", Act 4
      3. Un Bel Di, Verremo ( From "Madama Butterfly"
      4. Con Onor Muore ( From " Madama Butterfly" , Act 2 )
      5. Si, Mi Chiamano Mimi ( From La Boheeme" Act I )
      6. Donde Lieta Usci ( From "La Boheme", Act 3 )
      7. Senza Mamma ( From Suor Angelica" )
      8. O Mio Babbino Caro ( From " Gianni Schicci" )
      9. Signore, Ascolta! ( From " Turandot ", Act I )
      10. In Questa Reggia ( From Turandot", Act 2)
      11. Tu Che Di Gel Sei Cinta ( From Turandot", Act 3 )

      Album Details

      Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.
      Karajan Festival
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Beautiful
      		 Karajan Festival

      Manufacturer: Mca Import
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      ASIN: B00000E4GJ
      Release Date: 2002-10-29

      Tracks:

      1. No.5: Allegro
      2. No.6: Vivace
      3. No.17: Andantino
      4. No.3: Allegretto
      5. No.1: Allegro Molto
      6. No.20: Poco Allegretto - Vivace
      7. No.19: Allegretto
      8. No.18: Molto Vivace
      9. Dance Of The Polovtsian Maidens
      10. Introduzione. Andantino
      11. Allegro Vivo
      12. Allegro
      13. Presto
      14. Moderato Alla Breve
      15. Presto
      16. Allegro Con Spirito
      17. Polonaise
      18. Waltz
      19. Polka
      20. Furiant
      21. Dance Of The Comedians

      Tracks:

      1. I. Morning Mood - Allegretto Pastorale
      2. II. Ase's Death - Andante Doloroso
      3. III. Anitra's Dance - Tempo Di Mazurka
      4. IV. In The Hall Of The Mountain King - Alla Marcia E Molto Marcato
      5. I. The Abduction Of The Bride - Andante Doloroso
      6. II. Arabian Dance - Allegretto Vivace
      7. III. Peer Gynt's Homecoming - Allegro Agitato
      8. IV. Solvejg's Song - Andante - Allegretto Tranquillamente
      9. Tone-Poem - Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Moderato - Allegro
      10. Lento
      11. Tondichtung - Largamente - Allegro Moderato - Allegro - Allegro Moderato - Allegro - Allegro Moderato

      Tracks:

      1. Tempo Di Bolero Moderato Assai
      2. I. De L'aube A Midi Sur La Mer. Tres Lent
      3. II. Jeux De Vagues. Allegro
      4. III. Dialogue Du Vent Et De La Mer. Anime Et Tumultueux
      5. Lever Du Jour (Lent) Pantomime (Lent - Tres Lent - Vif - Tres Lent Temp =80) Danse Generale (Lent - Anime)
      6. Tres Modere

      Tracks:

      1. The Barber Of Seville
      2. The Italian Girl In Algiers
      3. The Thieving Magpie
      4. The Silken Ladder
      5. Nabucco
      6. Prelude To Act 1
      7. The Sicilian Vespers
      8. A Masked Ball - Vorspiel Zum 1. Akt
      9. The Force Of Destiny
      10. Aida - Vorspiel Zum 1. Akt

      Tracks:

      1. La Moldava
      2. Vysehrad
      3. Scherzo Capriccioso Op.66
      4. Symphonic Poem No.3
      5. Hungarian Rhapsody No.4

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Beautiful.......2003-10-20

      It is rare in this world where experience has relegated itself to Macdonald meals to meet something that still provides an excuse for arguing that we, humans, are above other animals. The music contained in this album enchants the ear providing for a further invocation of fantasy in which we may achieve to find the beauty that is so much absent from the desertification of the everyday. Karajan il maestro dei maestri provides for a perpetual inebriation of the animal self with his perfect conduct of the Berliner Philarmoniker. This record may not be the one to have if indeed you only strive to obtain complete individual works but nevertheless it is a superb selection.
      Verdi: La Forza del Destino/Die Macht Des Schicksals/La Force Du Destin
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • A most enjoyable forza
      • Wonderful conducting, but problematic leads
      • Lively conducting and fine Bruson, Pons and Baltsa!
      • very mixed
      • A+
      		 Verdi: La Forza del Destino/Die Macht Des Schicksals/La Force Du Destin

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      Release Date: 1990-10-25

      Tracks:

      1. Ov - Philharmonia Orchestra/Sinopoli
      2. Act One: Intro - Scena: ' Buona notte, mia figlia' - Tomlinson/Plowright
      3. Act One: Recitativo: 'Temea restasse qui fino a domani' - Rigby/Plowright
      4. Act One: Romanza: 'Me pellegrina ed orfana' - Plowright
      5. Act One: Scena: 'M'aiuti, signorina' - Rigby/Plowright
      6. Act One: Duetto: 'Ah, per sempre, o mio bell'angiol... Seguirti fino... - Carreras/Rigby/Plowright
      7. Act One: Scena - Finale I: 'E tardi... Vil seduttor' - Carreras/Rigby/Plowright/Tomlinson
      8. Act Two, Scene One: Coro - Ballabile: 'Hola, hola, hola! Ben giungi... - Ambrosian Opera Chorus
      9. Act Two, Scene One: Scena: 'La cena e pronta' Recitativo: 'Viva la... - Allan/Chorus/Plowright/Bruson/Curtis/Baltsa
      10. Act Two, Scene One: Canzone: 'Al suon del tamburo' - Baltsa/Bruson/Allan/Chorus
      11. Act Two, Scene One: Preghiera: 'Padre Eterno Signor... Pieta di noi' - Chorus/Bruson/Allan/Plowright/Baltsa/Curtis
      12. Act Two, Scene One: Scena: 'Viva la buona compagnia' Recitativo: 'Poich... - Bruson/Baltsa/Allan/Chorus/Curtis
      13. Act Two, Scene One: Ballata: 'Son Pereda, son ricco d'onore' - Bruson/Chorus
      14. Act Two, Scene One: Scena, Coro e Ripresa della Danza: 'Sta bene' - Allan/Baltsa/Bruson/Chorus

      Tracks:

      1. Act Two, Scene Two: Aria: 'Son giunta! grazie, o Dio!...Madre, pietosa Vergine - Plowright/Chorus
      2. Act Two, Scene Two: Scena: 'Chi siete?' - Pons/Plowright
      3. Act Two, Scene Two: Scena e Duetto: 'Chi mi cerca?...Infelice, delusa, reietta - Burchuladze/Plowright/Pons
      4. Act Two, Scene Two: Finale II: 'Il santo nome di Dio Signore... - Burchuladze/Pon/Plowright/Chorus
      5. Act Three, Scene One: Scena: 'Attenti al gioco' - Chorus
      6. Act Three, Scene One: 'La vita e inferno all'infelice' - Carreras
      7. Act Three, Scene One: Romanza: 'Oh, tu che in seno agli angeli' - Carreras
      8. Act Three: Scene One: Scena e Duettino: 'Al tradimento... - Bruson/Carreras
      9. Act Three, Scene One: Scena: 'All'armi!' - Chorus/Bruson/Carreras/Salomaa
      10. Act Three, Scene Two: Battaglia: 'Arde la mischia!' Scena: 'Piano... qui posi' - Bruson/Carreras
      11. Act Three, Scene Two: Scena: 'Morir! Tremenda cosa!' - Bruson
      12. Act Three, Scene Two: Aria: 'Urna fatale del mio destino... Egli e salvo!... - Bruson/Salomaa

      Tracks:

      1. Act Three, Scene Three: Ronda: 'Compagni, sostiamo' - Chorus
      2. Act Three, Scene Three: Scena E Duetto: 'Ne gustare m'e dato un'ora di... - Bruson/Carreras/Chorus
      3. Act Three, Scene Three: Coro: 'Lorche pifferi e tamburi' - Chorus
      4. Act Three, Scene Three: Strofe: 'Venite all'indovina' - Baltsa/Chorus
      5. Act Three, Scene Three: Scena: 'Qua, vivandiere, un sorso' - Chorus/Baltsa
      6. Act Three, Scene Three: Arietta: 'A buon mercato' Coro: 'Pane, pan per... - Curtis/Chorus
      7. Act Three, Scene Three: 'Che vergogna!' - Baltsa/Chorus
      8. Act Three, Scene Three: Coro - Tarantella: 'Nella guerra, e la follia' - Pons/Chorus
      9. Act Three, Scene Three: Predica: 'Toh, toh! Poffare il mondo!' Recitativo:... - Pons/Chorus/Baltsa
      10. Act Three, Scene Three: Rataplan: 'Rataplan' - Baltsa/Chorus
      11. Act Four, Scene One: Coro Ed Aria Buffa: 'Fate la carita...Che? Siete... - Chorus/Pons/Burchuladze
      12. Act Four, Scene One: Scena E Duetto: 'Auf! Pazienza non v'ha che basti... - Pons/Burchuladze/Bruson
      13. Act Four, Scene One: Scena E Duetto: 'Invano, Alvaro, ti celasti al mondo... - Bruson/Allan
      14. Act Four, Scene Two: Melodia: 'Pace, pace, mio Dio' - Plowright
      15. Act Four, Scene Two: Scena E Terzetto Finale: 'Io muoio...Confessione!... - Bruson/Carreras/Plowright/Burchuladze

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars A most enjoyable forza.......2005-10-12

      I have to say this opera has worked its way upwards in my esteem the past couple of months or so. The first time I listened to it I thought the choice of soprano for this recording was a terrible one, but as time goes by I find that I get more and more used to her way of singing. I wouldn't take it as far as saying that Rosalind Plowright is a perfect Leonora; but even so her performance is good enough and she gets better towards the end of the opera.

      The one that puts in an excellent performance here is my favourite mezzo soprano Baltsa who sings the part of Preziosilla. As always she's throwing herself heart and soul into the singing and she's adding that little extra to her performance that makes it a joy listening to her.

      Renato Bruson who has a beautiful baritone is singing the part of Don Carlo di Vargas. In the duet "solenne in quest'ora" with Carreras he sounds wonderful. And his aria "urna fatale" is pure delight.

      The one I have reservations about is Mark Curtis who sings the part of Trabucco. As always it's a matter of taste, but I find his voice to be unpleasant listening to.

      José Carreras sings the part of Don Alvaro and to my ears he sounds wonderful even if this was recorded in 1985 and many claim that his voice was way past his sell by date. I read a review from BelCanto regarding his "Forza" video performance in 1978 and they states that "In the aria Solenne in quest'ora he sings the phrase "vi stringo al cor mio" in one breath, a feat not even managed by Franco "big breath" Corelli". This made me curious to check whether he could still do the same in this recording 7 years later, so I sat down and listened closely to this particular aria. And guess what - HE DID IT!!!! And it sounds heavenly; absolutely heavenly. Carreras is like always a committed singer from beginning to end of this opera and gives it all in every aria. And when the result is as good as this; what more can one possibly want? To me, the most important thing isn't how loud a singer can be; what I'm looking for is a singer who can stir my emotions and in this respect Carreras is unsurpassed.

      The rest of the supporting cast is adequate and makes this "Forza" an enjoyable experience.

      3 out of 5 stars Wonderful conducting, but problematic leads.......2005-09-27

      Sinopoli was a very imaginative Verdi conductor and deserved better here. In ruth there was no Verdi dramatic soprano at the time who could sing Leonora to a high standard, and with Domingo already tired to the Levine set on RCA, and Pavarotti not having this role in his repertory (Don Alvaro is almost as heavy as Rhadames, which also was a strain for Pavarotti), Carreras was the logical choice, He does as good a job as you could want, and Rosalind Plowright has the notes for the part, despite having a peculiarly covered voice with curdled high notes.

      I owuld still defend this La Forza for the atmospheric sound and Sinopoli's wonderful conducting, but of course that's not enough to make a successful opera overall.

      3 out of 5 stars Lively conducting and fine Bruson, Pons and Baltsa!.......2004-05-16

      Sinopoli's usually bombastic conducting is more controlled in this Forza than on some of his other Verdi recordings. The problems lie in his cast.

      By the time this recording was made, Carreras' voice had lost most of the qualities that made him one of the greatest Verdi tenors ever! Granted, the sense of drama and understanding of Verdi's music is still legendary but, alas, the wear and wobble in the voice are unbearable especially if you have in mind the prime Carreras. He was in pristine shape for his La Scala Forza with Caballe in 1978.

      It was a good idea to finally hear a new soprano in a studio recording but casting Plowright wasn't the wisest choice. She has a some fine moments but her high notes are pinched and her Leonora on the whole forgettable. I wonder why DG didn't consider Millo or Barstow. Newcomers and both wonderful Verdi sopranos. Millo especially would have made a great Leonora di Vargas.

      Bruson, Pons and Baltsa are this set's strengths. Bruson remains one of the best Verdi baritones of any time! His big, handsome voice is exactly what this role needs. Burchuladze is adequate. The less famous Juan Pons impressed me since I first heard him during the Barcelona Olympic Games. His warm, firm bass is terrific though he could sing more excitingly. The also underrated Agnes Baltsa gives a superb performance of Preziosilla's thankless role. It's such a pity that her scenes are this opera's less memorable moments.

      In general, this is neither the worst nor the ultimate Forza del Destino. Mitropoulos' live '53 Firenze reading with the unequalled Mario Del Monaco and Renata Tebaldi remains the golden standard.

      2 out of 5 stars very mixed.......2000-04-02

      This recording is typical of the thrown together casts which got classical record companies into trouble. The vagaries of style and diction between the Padre Guardiano and Leonora in their dialogue - for example - makes you wonder if they are indeed supposed to be singing the same language. Carreras copes heroically with his dimishing resources and Bruson handles his under-sized voice very capably. Sinopoli's conducting, hasty, ill tempered and poorly organized, is particularly sad when compared to Serafin, Marinuzzi or Schippers on other (more or less) complete recordings. Overall, Levine's RCA cast pulls together for the best Forza in stereo.

      5 out of 5 stars A+.......1999-04-10

      This is, of course, a matter of preference, but this La Forza has been my favorite for the last five years. From it's most dramatic thunderous rendition of the famous overture to "Salita a Dio", it simply has no flaws. It has a great combination of principals - Carreras, Bruson and Plowright, all singing with utmost sincerity and power. The supporting roles are just as nicely cast. We can enjoy a real "gitana" portrayal by Agnes Baltsa as Preziosilla, unmatched on record, an imposing patriarchal image of Padre Guardino conveyed with ease by Paata Burchuladze, and interesting and amusing choice of Juan Pons for Fra Melitone. All these singers are well versed in Verdian repertoire, having performed numerous roles many times on stage and on record. Fantastic "Solemne in quest'ora" is reminiscent of well-known Del Monaco/Bastianini duet. Carreras's "La vita e inferno all'infelice" narrative is unique on record. It's not pitiful whining, as so many tenors sang it before, but it's a challenge to the cruel destiny! Grim determination of Bruson's Don Carlo makes him a perfect weapon in the hands of fate. Rosalind Plowright has a lovely voice and fine breath control; her romanza "Me Pellegrina ed orfana" is a real treat. (The only very minor nuisance is Mark Curtis' Trabuco; his weak and practically cracking voice is quite irritating, so I was glad Trabuco has only 3-plus minutes of "fame".) Sinopoli's intense rendition, sometimes maybe too loud for some ears, is appropriate since it provides good background for action. It's more similar to Gergiev's great vehement attempt at the original St. Petersburg 1863 version than to Muti's carefully polished presentation of familiar 1869 revision used for this recording as well. Overall, any serious Verdi fan cannot call his/her collection complete without this set, even if you have the celebrated Gardelli or Levine sets already. Not to mention the fact that DG provides great digital recording and comprehensive informative booklet.
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