Danza [Import]

1. Danza

2. C'e' Un Uomo Nel Mare

3. La Costruzione Di Un Amor

4. Canto Alla Luna

5. E Parlo Ancora Di Te

6. Buonanotte Dolce Notte

7. Ci Si Muove

8. Di Tanto Amore

9. Vola

10. La Luce Sull'insegna Dell

11. Buonanotte Dolce Notte (R

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
WEA LOC.

Tracks:

Serenade
Danza
Torna a Surriento
O Soave Fanciulla [La Boh]
Der Rosenkavalier- Di Rigori Armato
Trovatore - Di Quella Pria
Fedora - Amor Ti Vieta
Africaine - O Paradiso
Otello: Dio to Gioconda [Excerpt]
Otello: Dio Mi Potevi [Monologue]
Ave Maria - Mario Lanza,
Arlesiana - Lemento Do Federico
Turandot - Nessun Dorma
My Destiny
Serenade [Previoulsy Unreleased Bonus Track]
Lover, Come Back to Me
I've Told Every Little Star [From Music in the Air]
Donkey Serenade [From Firefly]
All the Things You Are
Giannina Mia [From the Firefly]
Rose Marie [From Rose Marie]
Yours in My Heart Alone (Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz) [from "The Land of]
Thine Alone [From Eileen]
Will You Remember? [From Maytime]
Only a Rose
Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! [From Naughty Marietta]

Album Description

UK twofer combines the legendary vocalists 1956 & 1957 albums. BMG.

Customer Reviews:

Lanza in (mostly) top form.......2004-11-28

This is a "twofer" CD, consisting of the 1955 soundtrack to the movie Serenade and the 1956 Cavalcade of Show Tunes album. Before I go any further, however, I should acknowledge that I was one of the liner note writers for this release. But I have no financial interest in the CD, and am simply reviewing it here because to date no one else has commented on it!

Serenade marked Lanza's return to films after an absence of three years, and revealed a voice that had darkened considerably, while still retaining its brilliant upper register. Stylistically, this is also a much-improved artist in many respects from the sometimes-wayward tenor of the early 1950s. Anyone who compares Lanza's superbly operatic renditions here of Amor Ti Vieta, Lamento di Federico, and O Paradiso with his earlier versions (all featured on the CD Mario Lanza Sings Opera Arias and Duets) will immediately detect the new-found control in his singing.

That's not to say that all of the Serenade material is outstanding. Lanza's renditions of Nessun Dorma, O Soave Fanciulla, Di Quella Pira, and the title song are below par, with the tenor uncharacteristically strained in the upper register and rough in his approach. But redeeming everything are the oustanding renditions of the arias mentioned in the previous paragraph, together with Lanza's sensitive singing of Di Rigori Armato from Der Rosenkavalier, a superb Torna a Surriento, and an unsurpassed Dio! Mi Potevi Scagliar from Otello. Lanza also recorded the Act III duet from Otello with Licia Albanese for this film, but time constraints have reduced it to a brief extract here. (The entire duet, however, can be heard on the aforementioned Arias & Duets CD.)

The other album featured here showcases the romantic side of Lanza. Beautifully recorded, Cavalcade includes passionate renditions of Yours is My Heart Alone, Only a Rose, Will You Remember, and other selections from operetta and musical comedy. Although Lanza may indeed be *too* zestful here for some tastes, vocally at least, he is at the height of his powers. The voice is rich and round - gloriously consistent throughout its registers - and the abundance of effortless B flats, Bs, and even a high C reveal a tenor in formidable form.

Highly recommended.

Rodrigo: Concierto De Aranjuez /Fantasia Para Un Gentilhombre Import

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Rodrigo: Concierto De Aranjuez /Fantasia Para Un Gentilhombre Import

Manufacturer: London
ProductGroup: Classical
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000K36KL0

Product Description

1-3.concierto de aranjuez 4.fantasia para un gentilhombre Villano y recercare Espanoleta e fanfare de la caballeria de napoles Danza de las hachas Canario

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A Great Pop Album
Al fin lo encontre en CD!!
very good CD
Wonder-Full
Once found, treasured forever.

La Danza de la Ciuda
Complices
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000006XQO
Release Date: 2000-05-02

Tracks:

Danza de la Ciudad
Es Por Ti
Hierba Mistica
Tren
Tejados
Presos del Tiempo
Siguiendo Al Mar
Amor
Dos Locos

Customer Reviews:

A Great Pop Album.......2002-10-23

I bought this cd for a friend and they loved it. If you like the pop tunes of the 80s and 90s you should get it. A great song is Es Por Ti. This song was a big hit and very popular in thier homeland. Get this pure pop cd.

Al fin lo encontre en CD!!.......2002-03-17

Este disco nos hace recordar la buena música rockera en español. Letras dirigidas al corazón de la gente.

very good CD.......1999-12-30

The song "Es por ti" alone is worth buying this album. It is a shame their albums are so hard to find.

Wonder-Full.......1999-12-16

I can't believe I found this CD! It's a dream come true. I bought this cassette years ago while traveling in South America and have worn it out listening to it. The lyrics and the music are simply beautiful. The vocals are delicious.

Once found, treasured forever........1999-10-25

Cómplices is in my oppinion, one of the best spanish groups of all time. Their recordings being discontinued, are almost impossible to find, but they're very well worth the search. Their track "Es por Ti" is one of their clearest examples of what good, heartwarming, conforting music is all about. This recording once found, will be treasured forever. I fully guarrantee it.

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Turina: Obras Para Piano Import

Manufacturer: Emi
ProductGroup: Classical
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000K3FSWW

Product Description

SONATA PINTORESCA PARA PIANO 1.en la torre del castillo 2.siluetas de la calzada 3.la plya-lv los pescadosres en bajo de guia DANZA FANTASTICAS 4.exaltacion 5.ensueno 6.orgia 7.zapateado 8.sacromonte

Verdi: La Forza del Destino/Die Macht Des Schicksals/La Force Du Destin

Average customer rating:

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

Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Verdi: Attila

ASIN: B000001G7F
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Customer Reviews:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Guitar Espanola

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

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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.

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.

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