Night in Venice

On this CD:

1. Eine Nacht in Venedig (A Night in Venice), operetta (RV 510) Overture
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

2. Eine Nacht in Venedig (A Night in Venice), operetta (RV 510) Sei Mir Gegrüßt, Du Holdes Venetia
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

3. Eine Nacht in Venedig (A Night in Venice), operetta (RV 510) Polka-Mazurka, Op. 415
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

4. Eine Nacht in Venedig (A Night in Venice), operetta (RV 510) Was Mir Der Zufall Gab...
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

5. Eine Nacht in Venedig (A Night in Venice), operetta (RV 510) Quadrille, Op. 416
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

6. Eine Nacht in Venedig (A Night in Venice), operetta (RV 510) Sie Sagten Meinem Liebesfleh'n...
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

7. Eine Nacht in Venedig (A Night in Venice), operetta (RV 510) Lagunen-Walzer, Op. 411
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

8. Der Opernball, operetta Gehen wir ins Chambre séparée
Composed by Richard Heuberger
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

9. La veuve, operetta Oh! Trust My Love
Composed by Calixa Lavallee
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

10. La veuve, operetta Smiling Hope
Composed by Calixa Lavallee
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

11. Das Land des Lächelns, operetta Act 1: Mein lieber Prinz...bei einem Tee en Deux
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

12. Das Land des Lächelns, operetta Act 2: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

13. Das Land des Lächelns, operetta Act 2: Alles vorbei!...Ich möcht wieder einmal die Heimat sehen
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

14. Gräfin Mariza, (Countess Maritza), operetta Komm Zigany & Csárdás
Composed by Imre (Emmerich) Kalman
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

15. Die Csárdásfürstin (The Gypsy Princess), operetta Machen wir's den Schwalben nach
Composed by Imre (Emmerich) Kalman
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

16. Die Csárdásfürstin (The Gypsy Princess), operetta Tanzen möchte ich
Composed by Imre (Emmerich) Kalman
Performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra with Mark DuBois, Joanne Kolomyjec
Conducted by Raffi Armenian

Tracks:

Ill Mio Tesoro
Un'aura Amorosa
Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon
La Ci Darem La Mano
Vani Sono I Lamenti...Svegliatevi Nel Core
Pays Merveilleux...O Paradis
Quel Trouble Inconnu Me Penetre...Salut ! Demeure Chaste Et Pure (Faust, Act III)
Ah! Tout Est Bien Fini... O Souverain, O Juge, O Pere (Le Cid, Act III)
None But The Lonley Heart
Lensky's Aria
Donna, Non Vidi Mai (Manon Lescauy Act, II)
Ah, Manon, Mi Tradisce
Dammi I Colori...Recondita Armonia
E Lucevan Le Stelle (Tosca, Act III)
Ch'ella Mi Creda (La Fanciulla Del West, Act III)
Dai Campi, Dai Prati (Mefistofele, Act I)
Virgini Muse...Quando Al Soave Anelito
O Sink Hernieder, Nacht Der Liebe
Was Am Besten Er Kann...Hoho! Hohei!

Tracks:

Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!...Celeste Aida
Su, Profetessa...Di Tu Se Fedele
Forse La Soglia Attinse...Ma Se M'e Forza Perderti
O Tu Che In Seno Agli Angeli
Su, Cacciator...Fontainebleau!...
Niun Mi Tema
Ach, Wie So Herrlich Zu Schau'n
Sckenkt Man Sich Rosen In Tirol
Gern Hab'ich Die Frau'n Gekusst
O Vaterland...Da Geh'ich Zu Maxim
Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz
Mi Aldea
Cancion Del Sembrador
No Puede Ser
Serenata
Copillas De Belen
Coplas Del Pastor Enamorado
En Aranjues Con Tu Amor
Jealousy Tango
La Golondina

Amazon.com

Placido Domingo is a phenomenon, and every aspect of his artistry is on display in this 2-CD compilation, which includes arias from his signature roles in Italian, French, German, and Russian operas, and songs from Viennese and Spanish operettas. The original recordings range from the early 1970s to the present and show that though over the years his bright golden voice has taken on a darker, more burnished glow, it has retained the melting lyricism, the heroic ring, the thrilling top notes, and the focused intensity that make it instantly recognizable. (Comparing the Verdi arias included here with their counterparts of later vintage in the all-Verdi set The Tenor Arias bears this out.) The program demonstrates his stylistic and expressive versatility and his ability to instantly establish character and mood, from Lenski's sorrow (in Eugene Onegin), Cavaradossi's heart-rending despair (in Tosca), Otello's shattering agony, to Tristan's passion, Siegfried's exuberance, Faust's ardor (first in French by Gounod, then in Italian by Boito). In three Mozart arias, Domingo spins endless, perfectly shaped phrases with incredible breath control, then adds an oddity: the famous duet between Zerlina and Don Giovanni, a role he has not performed. Five Viennese operetta songs, one of which he also conducts, are delightful; there is a smile of pleasure in his voice, but not a hint of kitsch. By contrast, Tchaikovsky's "None but the Lonely Heart" is spoiled by an orchestration that is pure Hollywood. In the final Spanish group, he is on home ground and incomparable. This is a glorious record, a must for all lovers of great singing. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

A great introduction to the art of Placido Domingo.......2007-07-04

Placido Domingo, of course, is one of the finest tenors of the latter part of the 20th century. This 2 CD set well captures his talent, showing the range of his singing. We hear cuts from Puccini and Verdi to Tchaikovsky and Wagner to Strauss and Handel. And even a traditional Spanish sung and some operetta thrown in for good measure!

This is a wonderful introduction to his artistry, and shows that he can sing well across a variety of styles and eras. Let's sample some cuts:

"Il mio Tesoro" (from Mozart's Don Giovanni) is a difficult aria to sing well. And Domingo is up to the challenge. He displays a smooth and rich voice. His is one of those distinctive tenor voices, like Tucker's or Pavarotti's, that is quickly recognizable. This is, as noted, a challenging piece and Domingo handles it well, showing off considerable vocal agility in the process.

From the same opera, "La ci darem la mano," a sweet duet with, in this instance, soprano Susan Graham. This seductive work is sung well by both parties and is a ravishing version.

From Puccini's "Tosca," "Recondita armonia." At the close, his voice rises above orchestra and chorus. Overall, well and richly sung.

And now for something very different. . . The "Forging Scene" from Siegfried. One may not think of Domingo as a heldentenor, but he does a serviceable job here. His voice sometimes appears a bit light, but, overall, he does estimable work. He catches Siegfried's spirit as he forges the shattered remains of his father's sword, "Nothung." When he sings the name of his sword at the close, with the leitmotif ringing out from the orchestra, it is an affecting moment.

Then, "Celeste Aida" (from Verdi's opera). A stentorian voice well deployed to meet the challenges of this wonderful aria. Some tenors scoop as they move from those lower to the higher notes; Domingo's voice is well controlled here. The final high note is well hit.

Strauss (Junior's) "Ach, wie so herrlich zu schau'n" is a romp! A fun piece and well sung by Domingo. He demonstrates, as before, excellent vocal agility.

Lehar's "O Vaterland" is also fun. It is a sprightly tune sprightly sung.

Finally, he ends the second CD with a traditional Spanish tune--"La Golondrina." He does not overpower this work with operatic technique. He sings it well and affectingly.

So, all in all, if one wants a good introduction to Placido Domingo's vocal oeuvre, this is a very strong starting point.

This is really the best........2007-05-16

I have many of Mr. Domingo's recordings but I really love this one. He seems to get better with age. Some of the songs are on some of my other recordings but they seem new and fresh on this CD. I really think this is the best of Placido Domingo.

If you like Placido at all, you must have this CD........2005-04-06

Placido Domingo has been around for so long, it is easy to take this great artist for granted. I totally agree with the previous reviews of this album; I can also say that I had the opportunity to hear him live in concert on April 2, 2005 in Biloxi, Mississippi, and his voice is still stunning. His opening aria that night was the prayer from El Cid, "O Souverain," which he dedicated to the memory of Pope John Paul II. This piece is the 8th selection on CD 1, and is from a 1997 live recording. His thrilling finish blew me away when I listened to it the first time, and and the crowd on the recording reacts the same way the Mississippi audience did when we heard him. That aria alone is worth the price of this CD set.

Rare And Great Domingo Classics.......2005-03-08

EMI's "The Very Best Of" series is a wonderful way for the opera lover/novice or even connoisseur in training to get acquainted with the great singers of opera in the 20th century. It is possible that in a few years, the great singers of today (from the 90's up to now and further into the future) will grace the album covers of The Very Best Of...The Very Best Of Renee Fleming, The Very Best Of Salvatore Licitra, etc. This is not exactly the best of Domingo. It is more of a collection of rare and wonderfully expressive arias from operas that range all over the map- Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Wagner, Meyerbeer, Gounod, Massenet. Now, here's the reason why so many people adore Domingo, myself included - Domingo is a Renaissance Opera Tenor. He has sung almost every tenor role in the opera universe. Even if he is, to some, the "tenor who sang with Pavoratti in the three tenors" he proves he's the strongest of the bunch, the most dedicated, the most prolific and most artistic. Domingo has a beautiful voice, with secure high register and dark, masculine middle chest voice and exciting dramatic electricity! He's sung more than 50 operas, in addition operetta and Spanish Zarzuela (the Spanish equivalent to musicals or operetta which is where he got started and his parents sung in Zarzuela) and he has also recorded Spanish mainstream love songs for Latin audiences. A winner of Grammies, an actor in movies about operas that he starred in (Tosca, La Traviata, Otello) and the most active tenor on tv broadcasts, he is just incredible and powerful.
He is a great force in opera.

Even in his old age, he does'nt seem to be slowing down or call it quits. Recent performances (2000-2005) include Eugene Onegin, the lead in Queen of Spades, Rasputin in Debra Dratell's Nicolas and Alexandra, Idomeneo and his next role Parsifal. He is the singular tenor who mastered every repertoire- Mozart (Don Ottavio, Tamino...unfortunately Domingo as Don Giovanni is a miscast because he is too noble and romantic and GOOD to be a bad guy)..to Puccini heros (Mario Cavaradossi in Tosca, Dick Johnson in Fanciualla Del West, Rodolfo in Boheme, Pinkerton in Madame Butterfly, Calaf in Turandot) Verdi heroes (Radames in Aida, Don Carlos, Stiffelio, etc) to the French repertoire...Gounod (Faust, Romeo) Meyerbeer heroes, Massenet hero (Des Grieux, Le Cid) and Saint Saens (Samson) the list goes on and on. When this man dies, an era will die with him. His legend will live on because he will leave behind dozens of albums, movies and memories......

A real Bobby Dazzler.......2004-02-19

Fans of Mr. Domingo would be lucky to find a selection of music that more profoundly explores and exhibits the diversity of his vocal ability and interpretation than is offered on these two discs. Delicious displays of Mozart, ringing renditions of the most challenging high Italian roles, powerfully rounded accounts of some of the heavy German/Russian repetoir, and some noticably nostalgic songs from the light Spannish tradition provide an impressive catalogue of the great man's rich, focussed, technically impecable and singularly beguiling vocal talent. Those who are yet to form an opinion on any particular genre of the operatic spectrum would do well to start here, so eclectic is this album. Also, you might be reassured to know that, should you become an admirer of P.D.'s talent as a result of listening to this compilation, (it is difficult to resist), you will have no trouble finding other recordings by him. A record-breaker with more than 110 roles to his repetoir (40 is a respected total for an opera singer), he is the most recorded tenor in history, leaving more than 80 complete accounts to date of operas in the Italian, French, German and Russian traditions.

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no texts -- shame on you EMI
Very Best of Fritz Wunderlich
Wunderlich.. ah what might have been,but glory in what was..
Elegant collection though everything...auf Deutsch!

Very Best of
Fritz Wunderlich
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Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Nur Ihrem Frieden - Berliner Symphoniker
Folget Der Heissgeliebten (Il Mio tesoro) - Berliner Symphoniker
Konstanze, Dich Wiederzusehen - Berliner Symphoniker
Der Odem Der Liebe (Un' Aura Amorosa) - Berliner Symphoniker
Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon - Berliner Symphoniker
Ombra Mai Fu - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Ach, So Fromm - Berliner Symphoniker
Mit Gewitter Und Sturm - Orchester Der Staatsoper Berlin
So Leb' Ich Noch...Vor Deinem Fenster - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Lebe Wohl, Mein Flandrisch' Madchen - Berliner Symphoniker
Selig Sind, Die Verfolgung Leiden - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Horch, Die Lerche Singt Im Hain - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Fenton! Mein Madchen - Edith Mathis
Armer Narr...Es Muss Gelingen - N/A
So Find' Ich Dich...Mein Lieber Schatz, Nun Aufgepasst - Bamberger Symphoniker
Wohin Bist Du Entschwunden (Lensky's Aria) - Berliner Symphoniker

Tracks:

Leb' Wohl, Mignon (Adieu, Mignon) - Berliner Symphoniker
Ich Schloss Die Augen (En Ferment Les Yeux) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Komm, O Holde Dame (Viens, Gentille Dame) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Welche Huld Und Welche Reize (Quanto E Bella) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Wohl Drang Aus Ihrem Herzen (Una Furtiva Lagrima) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Komm In Die Gondel - N/A
Ach, Wie So Herrlich Zu Schau'n - Berliner Symphoniker
Durch Diesen Kuss Sei Unser Bund Geweiht - Berliner Symphoniker
Freunde, Das Leben Ist Lebenswert - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Von Apfelbluten Einen Kranz - N/A
Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz - Symphonie - Orchester
Allein! Wieder Allein! (Wolgalied) - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Zwei Marchenaugen - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Wenn Es Abend Wird... Grub Mir Mein Wien - N/A
Auch Ich Was Ein Feiner Csardaskavalier...Komm, Zigany - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Kleinen Kindern...O Frag Mich Nicht - Symphonie - Orchester Graunke
Man Sagt Uns Nach...O Rose Von Stambul - N/A
Zwei Augen - Bayerisches Staatsorchester
Der Rattenfanger - FFB Orchester

Amazon.com

Fritz Wunderlich is one of those singers whose voice, while you are listening to it, seems to eclipse all others. Ravishingly beautiful, perfectly produced, radiant, even, mellow, it flows out with effortless ease like a golden stream. His breath is endless, and there is nothing that he cannot do. On these two very generous discs he sings arias ranging from Handel to Viennese operettas and sounds equally at home in all of them, vocally and stylistically. Mozart was one of his specialties, and the five arias opening the program have a beguiling, caressing lyricism that melts the heart. The selection includes familiar arias by Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Massenet, Donizetti, Smetana (including a duet with Pilar Lorengar), as well as several by composers whose operas were popular in the 1960s, when the records were made, but have now fallen into oblivion, such as Lortzing, Flotow, Cornelius, Kienzl, Nicolai, Thomas, Boieledieu. Wunderlich sings them all with the same seriousness and commitment, making the lesser ones sound better than they are, and creating real characters with color, nuance and expression. In keeping with the European tradition of performing opera in the local language, he sings everything in German, except the famous "Ombra mai fu" from Handel's Serse, which must have escaped the translators. Choosing from the best operettas by Lehár, Johann Strauss, Millöcker, Kálmán and Fall, he captures their smiling, tongue-in-cheek lightness and never lets the catchy tunes become corny or sentimental. (Listen also to his two very different, but equally wonderful recordings of Mahler's Song of the Earth under Schmidt-Isserstedt on BellaVoce and Klemperer.) In 1966, aged 36, at the peak of his artistry and his career, Wunderlich died after a fall, a month before he was to make his debut at the Metropolitan Opera. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

no texts -- shame on you EMI.......2007-02-11

This is not a gripe about Wunderlich, one of the greatest IMHO. It is about the EMI folks, who obviously think that song texts are irrelevant. Well, how do you know if the singing does justice to the text? And if you think that these texts are easily available elsewhere, I would be most thankful if you would share with me Lehar's "Das Land des L"achelns" Kalman's "die Zirkusprinzessin" or Neuendorff's "Der Rattenf"anger".

Very Best of Fritz Wunderlich.......2007-01-09

Fritz Wunderlich is still one of the Best. This CD is very good value for money, such a variety of songs, excellent tone quality.

Wunderlich.. ah what might have been,but glory in what was.........2004-12-29

Fritz Wunderlich died at the tragically young age of 36, just weeks before his scheduled Metropolitan Opera debut. I have no doubt that he would have been THE tenor of the 1960s and 70s. This collection is a compendium of some of Wunderlich's finest stuff (although his lieder are not represented here). Among the highlights, Granada.
I know, it's a Spanish song, and as the previous reviewer said, everything here is in German, which can get a little annoying with the Italian opera.. but for sheer vocal glory, Granada will make you want to stand up and shout, what a voice!!
If you don't know Wunderlich, get this disc.

Elegant collection though everything...auf Deutsch!.......2004-05-03

Among the lyric tenors, Wunderlich had one of the most handsome voices and a strength not usually related to this type of tenors. One melancholically wonders how much his repertoire could have expanded, had he lived longer.

This new VERY BEST collection has arias of some of his trademark Mozart roles, songs and arias of less popular composers as well as some famous arias of the Italian repertoire. He sings them all with memorable style, unparalleled beauty of tone and - where needed - the right vigour. I only wish he'd escaped the tradition of those decades and recorded the Italian and French arias in their original language and not in German. Only "Ombra mai fu" is sung in Italian and it doesn't reveal any bad Italian accent. Listening for example to his lovely "Una furtiva lagrima" in German is unique for sure but I prefer the Italian version.

Tracks:

Radetzky-Marsch, Op. 228
Sigh Galop, Op. 9
Blue Danube, Op. 314
Artist's Life, Op. 316
Tales From The Vienna Woods, Op. 325
Wine, Woman And Song, Op. 333
Vienna Blood, Op. 354
Roses From The South, Op. 388
Voices Of Spring, Op. 410
Emperor Waltz, Op. 437

Tracks:

Features Section Waltz, Op. 293
Flight Of Fancy, Op. 215
Accelerations, Op. 234
Ever More Cheerful, Op. 235
Carnival's Ambassador, Op. 270
Leading Article, Op. 273
Morning Papers, Op. 279
Pamphlets, Op. 300
New Vienna, Op. 342

Tracks:

Carnival Pictures, Op. 357
Where The Lemon Trees Blossom, Op. 364
Du Und Du, Op. 367
Kiss Waltz, Op. 400
Lagoon Waltz, Op. 411
Treasure Waltz, Op. 418
Viennese Women, Op. 427
Danube Maidens, Op. 427
Explosions-Polka, Op. 43
Champagner-Polka, Op. 211
Fancy-Dress Parade, Op. 240
Episode, Op. 296

Tracks:

Pleased As Punch, Op. 301
Express, Op. 311
Light As A Feather, Op. 319
Thunder And Lightning, Op. 324
Long Live Hungary, Op. 332
Im Krapfenwald'l, Op. 336
At The Double, Op. 348
From The Banks Of The Danube, Op. 356
Greetings From Austria, Op. 359
At The Hunt, Op. 373
I-Tipferl, Op. 377
Bandits' Galop, Op. 378
New Pizzicato Polka, Op. 449
The Carnival In Rome
The Bat
Cagliostro In Vienna
Blindman's Bluff

Tracks:

The Queen's Lace Handkerchief
A Night In Venice
The Gypsy Baron
Pearls Of Love, Op. 39
Village Swallows From Austria, Op. 164
Secret Powers Of Attraction, Op. 173
Delirious, Op. 212
Watercolours, Op. 258
My Life's Course Is Love And Joy, Op. 263

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Masks, Op. 33
Forward!, Op. 127
Off On Holiday, Op. 133
The Gossip, Op. 144
Woman's Heart, Op. 166
Sport, Op. 170
All Sorts, Op. 219
In Flight, Op. 230
Chatterboxes, Op. 245
Typographical Letters, Op. 252
Fireproof!, Op. 269
Without A Care!, Op. 271
Artists Greeting, Op. 274
Jockey, Op. 278
Line Clear!, Op. 45
Where One Laughs And Lives, Op. 108
Non-Stop, Op. 112
Below The Enns, Op. 121
Alpine Rose, Op. 127
Delight In Travel, Op. 166
Out Of Hand, Op. 168
Carnival Letter, Op. 203
With Pleasure, Op. 228
With The Breakes Off, Op. 238

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It contains songs not on other CD.
The Best Of The Mantovani Orchestra
The Best of the Mantovani Orchestra (vol 1 & 2)
Poor Recording
Top of the "Beautiful Music" Heap

Best of the Mantovani Orchestra

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Mantovani's Golden Hits
Many Moods of the Mantovani Orchestra
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Melodies of Love

ASIN: B000000L5X
Release Date: 1994-09-12

Tracks:

Some Enchanted Evening
Three Coins In The Fountain
The Impossible Dream
More
Send In The Clowns
Charmaine
Somewhere My Love
Elizabethan Serenade
Carnival Of Venice
Overture-Die Fledermaus
Merry Widow Waltz
Summertime In Venice

Tracks:

The Shadow Of Your Smile
The Sound Of Music
Italian Fantasy
For Once In My Life
Swedish Rhapsody
I've Grown Accustomed To His Face
The Entertainer
For Once In My Life
Skater's Waltz
Tales From The Vienna Woods
Londonderry Air
Autumn Leaves

Customer Reviews:

It contains songs not on other CD........2007-01-01

I am pretty happy with the CD I have. I noticed that these songs are not on other CD. Summer Time in Venice, Three Coins in the Fountain, The Impossible Dream, Send in The Clown, Somewhere My Love and Elizabethan Serenade. The sound quality is acceptable.

The Best Of The Mantovani Orchestra.......2004-04-13

This cd is an ok collection of tunes from Mantovani.It's not the best but it's ok.This 2 cd set features songs such as three coins in a fountain,send in the clowns,skater's waltz,for once in my life and others.This isn't the only version of for once in my life Mantovani did.This version is light strings.Manti's other version is with a harpsicord and heavy strings.It is on Mantovani Scene/Mantovani Sound which has just come out from Vocolion.It also has such songs as dear heart,both sides now,honey and a lot of others.Amazon doesn't have this yet but I have just recieved my copy from another website.Like the other viewer said unfortuanly the sound quality is bad on the best of collection.I even heard somebody coughing on one track and there is some tape hiss from the transfer.I would like to recommend a 2 cd set by John Fox going under the name of the starry night orchestra that is put out by yestermusic(good music group)and has 30 tracks by Mr.Fox.Every song has a heavy string contingment and it states that these were played on beautiful music stations.John Foxes Strings are so beautiful.
The John Fox I'm talking about isn't the same John Fox that is a commedian that is sold on this site.

The Best of the Mantovani Orchestra (vol 1 & 2).......2002-09-14

The Madacy Label has betrayed Mantovani's genious, and substituted poor recordings in these 2 CD's. I have immediately
cancelled all Madacy Label orders with everyone, and will investigate all future items with a Canadian origin prior to purchase.

Joseph C. Jernigan

Poor Recording.......2002-09-05

The quality of the recording is poor. You can hear flutter in the string passages, which is 90% of Mantovani's music! There is also hiss noise, and pops in piece transitions... Amateur transcription from tape to CD's, is my guess. Someone else made bad reviews regarding the poor recording on the same record label, so my suggestion is to stay away from the label Madacy Records.

Top of the "Beautiful Music" Heap.......2001-02-19

This CD has a nice collection of Mantovani's work. The combination of older standards with "newer" (such as Stevie Wonder's "For Once In My Life")is great. This is the stuff that is usually mocked as "elevator music" but also considered by many good romancing background music. Many of these arrangements were heard on a local Beautiful Music FM station where I live before the format change. The only negative I have is for a "box set" there is no write-up on the Orchestra. It would have been nice to read about Mantovani and what inspired his arrangements, and the orchestra personnell. My copy was made in Canada by Madacy. Maybe someone who has contact with that company could recommend a booklet for any future copies made.

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The Most Beautiful Music In The World
Dreaming with peace
Dreamy is how you feel
Too Dreamy
Same old soup warmed over

Dreaming
Andre Rieu
Manufacturer: Denon Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006LSPB
Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

Ballade
My Heart Will Go On - Theme to 'Titanic'
Sous Les Ciel De Paris (The Sky of Paris)
Autumn in Venice
Granada
Marino Waltz
Kirmesliebe
Yeux Noires
Send In the Clowns
True Love
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Intermezzo (Mascagni)
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The Most Beautiful Music In The World.......2007-06-25

Simply stated, Andre Rieu performs some of the most beautiful music in the world today. "Dreaming" is my favorite but in the end, I can likely say that anything he has done is my favorite. You are transported to a
beautiful universe where it is rather difficult to return to normal everyday life.

Dreaming with peace.......2007-02-10

Wonderful, peaceful music to make a quiet time a near spiritual experience.

Dreamy is how you feel.......2003-01-15

I am a great Andre Rieu fan and a Strauss fan. This was even more relaxing than Andre's other works. Great stress relief after a long day or just to sit and relax with your special someone. If people like Andre Rieu, you may also want to try Tim Janis who is a great composer/conductor. He will also relax you.

Too Dreamy.......2002-12-28

Music beautiful but too dreamy.........can easily put you to sleep. My fault...should have previewed first. I was looking for something more lush and upbeat like much of his other stuff.

Same old soup warmed over.......2002-12-25

There is entirely too much material in this CD that has been done (and done...) by others. In addiion, there are too many tracks that are easy listening. I was looking for light classical. And very few of the classical tracks stray very far from a very well beaten path. This CD is probably the last Andre Rieu CD I will buy. Sorry.

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Too bad we don't have the option of 10 stars....
The greatest lyric tenor of the recorded era.
Thrilling lyricism
German bel canto indeed

Fritz Wunderlich: Great German Tenor
Fritz Wunderlich
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Schumann: Dichterliebe / Wunderlich, Giesen
The Magic of Wunderlich [Includes Bonus DVD]
The Art of Fritz Wunderlich
Schubert: Die Schöne Müllerin, 3 Lieder / Fritz Wunderlich

ASIN: B000002S0N
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

Don Giovanni: Folget der Heissgeliebten, Act II
Don Giovanni: Welch ein graunvolles Bild, Act I
Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail: Konstanze, Dich wiederzusehen
Xerxes: Ombra mai fu, Act I
Die Weisse Dame: Komm', o holde Dame, Act II
Der Liebestrank: Welche Huld und welche Reize, Act I
Der Wildschutz: Bleiben soll ich - aus dem Parke erklingen die lieblichen Tone, Act II
Der Wildschutz: Ihr Weib? - Mein teures Weib!, Act II
Der Barbier von Bagdad: So leb' ich noch - Vor deinem Fenster die Blumen, Act I
Martha: Wie das schnattert, wie das plappert, Act I
Die Lustigen Weiber Von Windsor Act 2: Fenton! - Mein Madchen, Act II
Manon: Ich schloss die Augen, Act II
Mignon: Leb' wohl, Mignon, Act II
Mignon: Wo bin ich? - Wie strahlt das Gluck auf mich hernieder, Act III

Tracks:

Die Verkaufte Braut: Komm', mein Sohnchen, auf ein Wort, Act II
Die Verkaufte Braut: So find' ich dich, Feinsliebchen, hier-Mien lieber Schatz, nun aufgepasst, Act II
Eugen Onegin: Wohin bist du Entschwunden, Act II
Eugen Onegin: Mein Feind! Mein Feind! Wie konnte es geschehen, Act II
Pique Dame: Voll Unruh' ist mein Sehnen- Ich muss Sie sprechen, ich Beschwore Sie, Act I
Der Evangelimann: Selig sind, die Verfolgung leiden, Act II
Rigoletto: Freundlich blick' ich, Act I
Rigoletto: O wie so trugerisch, Act II
La Boheme: O du sussestes Madchen, Act I
La Boheme: In einem Wagen? - Ach, Geliebte, nie kehrst du mir wieder, Act I
Madame Butterfly: Ja, es ward Abend - Madchen, in deinen Augen liegt ein Zauber, Act I
Madame Butterfly: Leb wohl, Mein Blutenreich, Act III

Tracks:

Eine Nacht In Venedig: Ach, wie so herrlich zu schau'n, Act III
Eine Nacht In Venedig: Willommen, meine Freunde - Annina! Caramello, Act I
Eine Nacht In Venedig: Komm' in die Gondel, Act I
Der Bettelstudent: Durch diesen Kuss sei unser Bund geweiht, Act II
Giuditta: Frueunde , das Leben ist Lebenswert, Act I
Der Zarewitsch: Hab' nur dich allien, Act II
Das Land des Lachelns: Von Apfelbluten einen Kranz, Act I
Der Zarewitsch: Madel, wonniges Madel- Willst du?- Kosende Wellen- Warum hat jeder Fruhling, ach, nur einen Mai, Act III
Grafin Mariza: Wenn es Abend wird- Gruss mir mein Wien, Act I
Grafin Mariza: Auch ich war einst ein feiner Csardaskavalier - Komm, Zigany, Act I
Der Fidele Bauer: Kleinen Kindern und auch sussen kleinen Frauen- O frag' mich nicht' mein susser Schatz, Act II
Die Rose Von Stambul: Man sagt uns nach - O Rose von Stambul, Act I
Die Rose Von Stambul: Willst du an die Welt vergessen - Ein Walzer muss es sein, Act II
Die Rose Von Stambul: Ihr stillen, sussen Frau'n, Act II
Die Rose Von Stambul: Zwei Augen, die wollen mir nicht aus dem sinn, Act III
Die Rose Von Stambul: Wenn sich ein Madchen stolz dir zeigt - O Rose von Stambul, Act III
Der Rattenfanger
Zwei dunkle Augen

Customer Reviews:

Too bad we don't have the option of 10 stars...........2006-05-24

I just finished again listening to this CD that I've had for maybe fifteen years. I most often prefer complete operas, but of course those are not always available. For me, Fritz Wunderlich can do not wrong, although a very knowledgeable friend of mind objects to his German. I think his German is top drawer, but it's not my native language.

Il mio tesoro... has never been high on my list of arias, but when Wunderlich sings it as Folget der Heiffgeliebten... it took me many hearings before I stopped crying at the first two notes. Tearing is one thing, crying is a bit silly, but there it is.

His exquisite singing is only once slightly under pitch (I really don't care; I only remember it). Moreover, he has friends on this CD -- Grummer, Lorengar, Prey, Frick...

I think I have everything he recorded that appears on CD and I also have a DVD of the Barber -- in German, of course. My only discomfort is with Koeth who is a good singer, but of course a lyric and not a mezzo or even close to one.

The greatest lyric tenor of the recorded era........2002-07-24

Fritz Wunderlich had it all -- an incredibly beautiful voice and the artistry to use it with drama or tenderness, as the music called for. He also had genuine emotional and musical integrity. He was almost certainly the greatest lyric tenor of the recorded era. Regretably, he died in an accident in his mid 30s. But, although his recorded career was short, he left a surprisingly large legacy of outstanding recordings, many of which are included in this 3-CD set. Some people may be put off because Wunderlich sang famous Italian, French, and Russian arias in German. PLEASE don't let that keep you from acquiring these recordings. When you hear Wunderlich sing, the language in which he is singing will seem inconsequential. Only the incredible beauty and artistry of his singing will matter. This man was special and so is this collection.

Thrilling lyricism.......2001-10-10

Fritz who? You may well ask, for the great Fritz Wunderlich died before he'd ever achieved true international stardom. But to my ears, at least, he possessed the most beautiful lyric tenor voice on record. He had it all - superb musicality, power, warmth, and a gorgeous and immediately recognisable timbre. He could also be exciting when he wanted to, as his tour de force performance of Granada (available elsewhere) thrillingly proves. Wunderlich's death in 1966 - a few days short of his 36th birthday - deprived music lovers of a fantastic talent.

This 3CD set reinforces that loss. Among the many highlights included here is an unforgettable Folget der Heissgeliebten (Il Mio Tesoro) from Don Giovanni. It matters not a jot that Wunderlich is singing in German rather than Italian. He knew how to overcome the relative harshness of the German language with his poetic phrasing and honeyed diction. Here his breath control is amazing, and his passion transforms the character of Don Ottavio from a one-dimensional fop into a red-blooded hero. Tremendous stuff.

But for me his greatest achievement is his rendition of the aria Komm, O Holde Dame from Boieldieu's La Dame Blanche, featured on Disc One. Play this first, and you'll be entranced by the beauty of Wunderlich's faultless legato, then thrilled by the intensity and energy of the conclusion. (Admirers of Mario Lanza will note how similar Wunderlich sounds here when he reaches for the high notes.)

Showcasing Wunderlich's achievements in both opera and operetta, this set is the perfect introduction to one of the greatest tenors of them all. If you enjoy this, I'd also recommend his Deutsche Gramophon 5-CD set (simply entitled "Fritz Wunderlich"), which includes a sublime Pearlfishers Duet with Herman Prey and the aforementioned Granada.

German bel canto indeed.......1999-06-13

This three CD set of Wunderlich is a gem. It features one of the most beautiful pure lyric tenor voices of the century at its absolute best. Though Wunderlich sings all the arias, including the Italian and French ones, in German, his innate musical understanding of the composers and the pieces conveys a musical and emotional authenticity rarely matched in other recordings. Listening to these arias, one can understand why Wunderlich's singing is described as "German bel canto": Wunderlich combines the German fine sense of musicianship, musical intelligence, and style with the Italian attributes of purity and evenness of timbre, open throated singing and excuisite legato phrasing. Just listen to the perfect rendition of "Komm holde dame" in the first CD, with its effortless, floating high notes and even bel canto style singing. Compare this with Wunderlich's interpretation of Pinkerton in the duet and aria from Butterfly, with its perfect diction and phrasing, singing that displays a complete understanding of Puccini's melodic line. And, for sheer joy and delight, to feel good about yourself and humanity, listen to the operetta arias of the third CD. This is the greatest recording of operetta arias in the world. Wunderlich loved to sing these songs and brought an enthusiam and flair to these arias that is simply infectious for the listener. If you've never heard Wunderlich, this is your golden opportunity to acquient yourself with one of the greatest voices of the century.

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Operetta recording lyrics
Great intro to Viennese operettas
A Great Introduction to Operetta
Terrific value!

The Best of Operetta, Vol. 1

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000014CF
Release Date: 1997-02-04

Tracks:

Der Ziegeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron): Overture
Giuditta: Freunde, das Leben ist lebenswert!
Giuditta: Meine Lippen, sie kussen so heiss
Freiderike: O Madchen, mein Madchen
Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron): Wer uns getraut
Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron): Als flotter Geist
Fruhlingsstimmen(Voices Of Spring), Walzer
Das Land des Lachelns (The Land Of Smiles): Dein ist mein ganzes Herz
Das Land des Lachelns (The Land Of Smiles): Wer hat die Liebe uns ins Herz gesenkt?
Das Land des Lachelns (The Land Of Smiles): Immer nur lacheln
Das Land des Lachelns (The Land Of Smiles): Von Apfelbluten einen Kranz
Die lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow): Lippen schweigen
Eine Nacht in Vendig (A Night in Venice): Komm in die Gondel
Grafin Mariza (Countess Mariza): Komm mit nach Varasdin

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Operetta recording lyrics.......2007-01-23

I need the lyrics word to the CD I purchasedGreat Operetta REcordings,Viennese operettas Gems 8.110292 , Naxos
Let me know of the purchase price so that I can receive the lyhrics now Thank you Irving Korr

Great intro to Viennese operettas.......2007-01-09

The quality of this recording is superlative, the voices are romantic and strong. This is a delightful introduction to the world of Viennese operettas.

A Great Introduction to Operetta.......2004-03-29

An analogy describing operetta music could be as follows: operetta is to serious classical music as bubble gum pop tunes are to the music of the Beatles. While many opera fans enjoy operetta, it is not seen as all that serious, yet the musicianship that is required to perform many of the showpieces of operetta is the same as that of more serious opera. For this reason, when a full orchestra with competent singers performs operetta music, it is usually worth listening to, and this disc is certainly well worth listening to over and over again.

The disc contains showpieces from many of the great operettas including Strauss' GYPSY BARON, Lehar's GUIDETTA, THE LAND OF SMILES, and MERRY WIDOW, and Kalman's GRAFIN MARIZA among others. The Hungarian Operetta Orchestra is conducted by Laszlo Kovacs and the soloists are sopranos Ingrid Kertesi, Zsuzsu Csonka and tenor Janos Berkes. Perhaps the best pieces on the recording are "Fruhlingsstimmen", "Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" and the duet from Grafin Mariza. The disc does not give credit to the individual performers, so it we do not know which soprano is performing, but in all cases the voices are strong and beautiful. Berkes' tracks are well performed, but "O Madchen mein Madchen" is not as strong as other pieces he performs, but then again, he has great competition from other tenor greats who have attempted many of these pieces. In most cases, he performs admirably.

Perhaps the greatest accomplishment of this disc is the authenticity. Many operetta recordings include excerpts from studio recordings of the entire work. This recording seems to be a studio recording where the pieces are performed individually, but the listener would not know this from the overall quality. The disc also contains liner notes that provide the lyrics of the pieces performed, which is an added benefit to this disc.

Terrific value!.......2000-01-15

I bought all three discs in this series and heartily recommend them. At the price, you can't go wrong. My favorite is the first volume--after the opening waltz and two OK numbers, you'll find one lovely tune after another. I listen to this in my car and it shortens my perception of the commute.The recording is very good and the artists are pleasing to listen to. I don't care as much for the Fledermaus songs in the third volume, as the voices don't stand up to the caliber of Kiri Te Kanawa and others on the Previn Fledermaus disc--but they are still nice renditions.

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Wicked Funny Music
Gift Idea
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Opera's Greatest Drinking Songs

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ASIN: B000003FV4
Release Date: 1995-04-11

Tracks:

La Traviata: Brindisi
Martha: Lasst mich euch fragen
The Student Prince: Drink, Drink, Drink
Il Trovatore: Anvil chorus
Cavalleria Rusticana: Intanto, amici
Carmen: Votre toast (Toreador Song)
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What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor
Das Lied von der Erde: Der trunkene im fr
Wiener Blut: Stoss an!
Lucrezia Borgia: Il segreto per esser felici
Der Freischutz: Hier im ird'schen Jammertal
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Tafellied
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Customer Reviews:

Wicked Funny Music.......2007-05-18

Excellent choices for drunken idiots to sing to. Get some culture while you get smashed!

Gift Idea.......2007-01-17

This was a gift for a man in my life who is a beer conosouir and fluent in German. I fell in love with the cover art because it was so humourous. According to him, the music is also fun and entertaining. This could make an excellent unique gift for someone, even as a joke.

Octoberfest fun.......2000-12-12

My father got this as a joke, ... I heard it and had to have it,, perfect for drinking beer in October. Just a wonderful hearty mix!

A great CD!.......1998-12-12

This CD is so much fun, and has great music! Buy it...you'll love it

Wien, du Stadt meiner Träume (Vienna, City of My Dreams)

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Wien, du Stadt meiner Träume (Vienna, City of My Dreams)

Manufacturer: Angel Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002RO8
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

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Act I: When You Give Roses In The Tyrol
Act I: Come, Gipsy
Act II: Sweet, Silent Ladies
Vienna, City Of My Dreams
Act I: Softly, So Softly
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Act II: You Are My Heart's Delight
Act II: Do Not Ask Me
Act I: Greet For Me My Vienna

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The Real Thing
Fantastic Collection of Favorites!!!

The Mantovani Orchestra

Manufacturer: St. Clair Records
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Customer Reviews:

The Real Thing.......2007-01-27

I'm a HUGE Mantovani fan and have had mixed results trying to upgrade my collection to CDs. This collection is the original orchestra arrangements of all the classics. This is the one to buy.

Fantastic Collection of Favorites!!!.......2003-07-02

The Mantovanti Orchestra shows off their "marvelous versatility" in this "wonderful" collection of "8 CDs", with titles that tell you "just what to expect", such as: "The Love Songs", "Memorable Classics", "Itallian Favorites", "On Broadway", etc. You can set the MOOD for practically ANY occassion! There are even some "popular" selections that we all know and treasure like: "Moon River", "Over the Rainbow" and "Autum Leaves"!
You will NOT want to remove these GREAT CDs from your CD Player, once you have listened to them! They make "nice" background music for small get-togethers or "lovely" background music for those "ROMANTIC DINNERS", for you and your "SPECIAL SOMEONE"!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SET!!! It is a GREAT DEAL for the money, even at the full price!!!

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