Capricci

On this CD:

1. Tasteggio Soave for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

2. Arpeggiata a mio modo for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

3. Tasteggio in isprezzatura for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

4. Fantasia detta Pegasea for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

5. Ferita d'amore for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

6. Quella crudel for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

7. Gagliardina lesta for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

8. Chi vuol provare for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

9. Capricetto Galante for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

10. Saltarello allegro for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

11. Mustazzin for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

12. Hor che tutto for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

13. Novizza for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

14. Aurora for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

15. Al momorio for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

16. Jacopina for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

17. Triofante for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

18. Fantastica for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

19. Ohimč che non posso pił for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

20. Laurina for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

21. Tamburra for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

22. Perfidiosa for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

23. Arpesca for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

24. Tempestamento detto chiacchierino for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

25. Lusinghevole, passegio for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

26. Aita aita ben mio for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

27. La Follia for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

28. Florida for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

29. Cromatica for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

30. Fantasticheria detta gioviale for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

31. Pochina for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

32. Un bocconcino di fantasia for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

33. Cecchina for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

34. Sonata 1 for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

35. Sonata 2 for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

36. Sonata 7 for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

37. Sonata 11 for solo voice & continuo
Composed by Bellerofonte Castaldi
Performed by Diego Cantalupi

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Cecilia & Bryn ~ Cecilia Bartoli duets Bryn Terfel
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Cecilia & Bryn ~ Cecilia Bartoli duets Bryn Terfel
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Gioachino Rossini , Gaetano Donizetti , Myung-Whun Chung , Cecilia Bartoli , Bryn Terfel , Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia , and Gioacchino Rossini
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ASIN: B00000I92V
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

  1. Le nozze di Figaro: Act I - Duet : Cinaue... dieci... venti... trenta...
  2. Le nozze di Figaro: Recitative : Cosa stai misurando, caro il mio Figaretto?
  3. Le nozze di Figaro: Duet : Se a caso madama la notte ti chiama
  4. Le nozze di Figaro: Recitative : Or bene, ascolta, e taci
  5. Le nozze di Figaro: Cavatina : Se vuol ballare signor Contino
  6. Le nozze di Figaro: Act II - Un moto di gioia
  7. Le nozze di Figaro: Act III - Recitative : Signor... la vostra sposa ha i soliti vapori
  8. Le nozze di Figaro: Duet : Crude! perche finora farmi languir cosi?
  9. Cosan tutte: Act II - Recitative : Passeggiamo anche noi
  10. Cosan tutte: Duet : Il core vi dono, bell'idol mio
  11. Don Giovanni: Act I - Recitative : Alfin siam liberati, Zerlinetta gentil, da quel scioccone
  12. Don Giovanni: Duet : La ci darem la mano, la mi dirai di si
  13. Die Zauberfl Act II - Duet : Pa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Papagena
  14. Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Act I - Recitative : Ebben, signor Figaro?
  15. Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Duet : Dunque io son... tu non m'inganni?
  16. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act I - Duet : Ai capricci della sorte io so far l'indifferente
  17. L'Elisir d'Amore: Act II - Recitative : Come sen va contento!
  18. L'Elisir d'Amore: Duet : Quanto amore! Ed io spietata!

Amazon.com essential recording

Superlatives don't do justice to this priceless and incomparable collection of duets by opera's two most charismatic singers, whose interpretations are brimming with nuance only the truly gifted could capture. However pleasing Cecilia Bartoli's renditions of Cherubino and others in Mozart Arias, the depth of Susanna's emotional life that Bartoli conveys has yet to be even imagined by other sopranos, as she rips through opera's boundaries, creating her very own Fach and threatening the jobs of soubrettes the world over. Once she and Bryn Terfel draw you into their world of stellar, multidimensional creations, there's no escape from pleasure; in their talented hands, recitative becomes as interesting as any aria. The duo's inherent charm overcomes Bartoli's difficulties with German and the dramatic Terfel's with coloratura; however, their sincere attempts to meet these challenges are most endearing. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars chefkenneth.......2006-11-03

I can't stop listening to this CD! Anyone who is a fan of Bryn and Cecilia must have this in their collection!

5 out of 5 stars A dissapointment.......2003-01-20

I expected more from this recording. Both singers are wonderful and sound great in other recordings. I think the quality of this recording is poor.

5 out of 5 stars Marvelous.......2002-11-20

As splendid as Cecilia Bartoli and Bryn Terfel are individually, their glory is just that much expounded when singing together. At many points it seems almost as if they are competing in their melodic virtuosity, but you can tell they are just having the most magnificent time while competing thus. They sing a pleasant variety of duets, and are decidedly fine singing practically any style.

I probably enjoy this album more than either singer's individual albums, although they are wonderful themselves. For while solos are glorious, duets are ethereal.

5 out of 5 stars It's like butter!.......2001-07-27

I Adore Cecilia and Bryn!!! They are just so amazing! Thank the lucky stars above that we have such wonderful talent in the younger operatic world! Don't get me wrong, I love the more established singers, but these two are incredibly charming and it is a treat to be able to hear them sing together!

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5 out of 5 stars That is what it's all about!.......2000-05-10

The kind of collaboration, friendship and joyous love for the music evident on this CD is exactly what opera should be. It brings a ray of sunshine to us listeners, particularly to those of us who haven't yet gotten a chance to see Cecilia and Bryn live. (Thankfully, there is a video account of their splendid "Le Nozze di Figaro", selections from which are featured here.)

The CD is clearly subdivided into Mozart, Rossini, and Donizetti sections, with Mozart given a priority in terms of number of selections. Both artists are blessed with a gift for opera buffa, their personifications are very funny and very accurate without exaggerations. They may go full-out on stage (e.g. the way Suzanna hits Terfel's 6'6" Figaro is hilarious) but it does not distort their exemplary vocal lines. The recitatives included are extremely important and the lines are tossed back and forth with unrestrained enjoyment. Conductor Myung-Whun Chung gives the singing actors plenty of space to express their ideas, my favorite example being "Il Barbiere" where the tempi slows down as Rosina and Figaro work out the details of their plan.

The booklet does not include libretti, but since the selections are from well-known operas, it's not a problem. But it does include marvelous pictures of Cecilia and Bryn, this alone is guaranteed to put you in a good mood. Like the reviewer from San Francisco, I also loved the ice-cream shot.

After listening to this album, all I could say was "I want more." I hope these wonderful young artists would get together real soon and give us another album to treasure. By the way, if you liked this one, check out the one from Olga Borodina and Dmitri Hvorostovsky. They also shine, but in a different program (Dunque io son being the only common number) and they have completely different but also lustrous voices. But from pure fun standpoint, I've never heard a more delightful album than Cecilia and Bryn. Don't delay and get it now!
Follie all'italiana
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    Follie all'italiana

    Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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    ASIN: B000059QUZ
    Release Date: 2001-11-06

    Tracks:

    1. Vivaldi: Follia
    2. Corelli: Ciacona
    3. Falconiero: Folias Echa Para Mi Senora Dona Tarollila De Carallenos
    4. Falconiero: Passacalle
    5. Falconiero: Ciaconna
    6. Storace: Partite Sopra La Folia
    7. Pandolfi: Passacaglio
    8. Cazzati: Capriccio Sopra Sette Note
    9. Corbetta: Folia
    10. Vitali: Passagallo Primo
    11. Vitali: Ciacona
    12. Caldara: Chiacona
    13. Reali: Folia
    Alfredo Piatti: 12 Capricci, Op. 25
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      ASIN: B00005B81U
      Release Date: 2003-10-28
      Bell' Italia
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        Release Date: 1993-04-29

        Tracks:

        1. Sonata In A Major K. 274, Andante
        2. Sonata In E Minor K. 32, Aria
        3. Sonata In B Minor K. 377, Alegrissimo
        4. Sonata In A Major K. 62, Allegro
        5. Aria Detta ' La Frescobalda'
        6. Op. 3, No. 24 In D Major: Il Labirinto Armonico Facilis Aditus, Dificilis Exitus
        7. Op. 3, No. 18 in G Major, Fuga
        8. Suoni Notturni
        9. Capriccio No. 28 In D Major
        10. Sonata No. 4 In D Major Menuetto - Rondoncino
        11. Capriccio Diabolico, Op. 85 'Omaggio A Paganini
        12. Nunc
        13. Le Rossiniane, Op. 119
        The Art of Frescobaldi: Masterpieces of the Italian Baroque
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          The Art of Frescobaldi: Masterpieces of the Italian Baroque

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          Paganini:24 Capricci
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          • A just dazzling recording!
          Paganini:24 Capricci

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          ASIN: B000001G5O
          Release Date: 1984-11-28

          Tracks:

          1. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 1. Andante in E
          2. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 2. Moderato in b
          3. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 3. Sostenuto - Presto - Sostenuto in e
          4. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 4. Maestoso in c
          5. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 5. Agitato in a
          6. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 6. Lento in g
          7. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 7. Posato in a
          8. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 8. Maestoso in E-flat
          9. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 9. Allegretto in E
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          11. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 11. Andante - Presto - Tempo I in C
          12. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 12. Allegro in A-flat
          13. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 13. Allegro in B-flat
          14. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 14. Moderato in E-flat
          15. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 15. Posato in e
          16. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 16. Presto in g
          17. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 17. Sostenuto - Andante in E-flat
          18. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 18. Corrente - Allegro in C
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          23. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 23. Posato in E-flat
          24. 24 Capricci per vn solo, Op.1: 24. Tema. Quasi Presto - Variazioni - Finale in a

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars best of the best.......2006-10-29

          best ive ever heard, including those caprice recordings by perlman, ehnes, rabin, chang, or midori.

          shlomo mintz is allergic to kryptonite.

          i cant wait for the 24 caprices dvd to come out!

          5 out of 5 stars Beautiful!.......2006-06-22

          I just heard Mintz's Paganini Caprices for the first time, and I came immediately upstairs to my computer to write this review. I am amazed! I have heard a number of versions of these over the years, and I must say, none compare to this.

          Those who reviewed Mintz's cd ahead of me said it better than I can. I just want to put an exclamation point on theirs. If you have any doubt at all, put it aside. Shlomo Mintz makes the 24 Paganini Caprices sing, and with absolutely astonishing technique. The beauty of his playing of the 24th Caprice is unsurpassed, in my opinion, including the many renditions of Rachmaninov's Rapture on this theme.

          5 out of 5 stars Outstanding !.......2005-12-18

          I must agree with the last review. I have 6 recordings of the caprices and this ends up on top. Mintz plays in a very different way, unlike other violinists. Just hear the #24, because in other reccordings this one is always the same : It has the same duration(4:40), and its played like a study(specially the eight Var)
          Mintz's interpretation is unique (He repeats the second part of every Variation). He plays it in a musical way.
          this is really a "must have" for Paganini fans. I highly recomend this recording, forget about the other ones.

          3 out of 5 stars A students opinion.......2004-09-18

          This is probably the most popular recording of Paganini's Caprices. Mintz does a very good job. His sound quality is very good as well as intonation and speed. This is a good pick if you are looking a good recording of the 24 caprices. Salvatore Accardo also plays it very well although the recording job wasn't great.

          5 out of 5 stars A just dazzling recording!.......2002-06-10

          Mintz's recording of Paganini's Caprices is probably one of the best recordings if not the best. He is technically perfect and his sound has a wonderful quality. But the best thing for me in this recording is that unlike other violinists, who play those caprices just as studies, he makes a very musical interpretation of them, with his well-played dynamics. A "must have" recording for all Paganini fans.
          Johann Vierdanck: Capricci, Canzoni & Sonatas
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            Johann Vierdanck: Capricci, Canzoni & Sonatas

            Manufacturer: Cpo Records
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            ASIN: B000KC83FW
            Release Date: 2007-03-27
            Frescobaldi: Canzoni da Sonare
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • Marvelous musical canvas!
            Frescobaldi: Canzoni da Sonare

            Manufacturer: RCA
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            ASIN: B00000E6W8
            Release Date: 1994-11-22

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars Marvelous musical canvas! .......2005-11-15

            I must confess that every time I decide to read a biography of the Great Painters of the past, I use to harmonize it with this enraptured music. The serenity emanated and the astonishing equilibrium of the form is simply unequaled.

            Frescobaldi was organist for excellence and exerted that office in San Pedro, Roma between 1604 until his death in 1643 with a brief period as organist in Florence between 1628 and 1634.

            His Canzoni constitute perhaps, the most refined evidence of his creative talent. Admirable from all standpoint. Fortunately for us, in the second half of the century XX there was a sudden interest about his musical legacy, that allowed to many ensembles as this fabulous and relatively recent (1979), or Andrew Parrot soloists have made possible the rediscover of such appreciated and many times forgotten gems of this Period.

            Perfect tonal balance and aristocrat musicality characterize this excellent ensemble. Go for this CD without dilation.

            Paganini: Sonatas and Capricci
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              Paganini: Sonatas and Capricci

              Manufacturer: Tuxedo
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Paganini, Niccolò | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
              Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
              ViolinViolin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B000006RC2
              Release Date: 2000-09-30

              Tracks:

              1. Witch Dances
              2. Sonatina in a
              3. Sonatina in C
              4. Caprice Op.1 No.24 in a
              5. Sonatina in e
              6. Caprice Op.1 No.20 in D
              7. Caprice Op.1 No.23 in E flat
              8. Caprice Op.1 No.9 in E
              9. Caprice Op.1 No.14 in E flat
              10. Caprice Op.1 No. 19 in E flat
              11. Caprice Op.1 No.13 in B flat
              12. Caprice Op.1 No.17 in E flat
              Capricci Armonici per Chitarra Spagnola
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                Capricci Armonici per Chitarra Spagnola
                Ludovico Antonio Roncalli , and Giacomo Parimbelli
                Manufacturer: Tactus
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

                GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
                GuitarGuitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
                ASIN: B000FDEE9U
                Release Date: 2006-07-11

                Tracks:

                1. Preludio
                2. Allemanda
                3. Corrente
                4. Giga
                5. Sarabanda
                6. Govotta
                7. Preludio
                8. Allemanda
                9. Giga
                10. Sarabanda
                11. Gavotta
                12. Preludio
                13. Allemanda
                14. Corrente
                15. Sarabanda
                16. Minuetto
                17. Preludio
                18. Allemanda
                19. Corrente
                20. Giga
                21. Sarabanda
                22. Minuetto
                23. Preludio
                24. Allemanda I
                25. Giga
                26. Minuetto
                27. Allemanda II
                28. Corrente
                29. Sarabanda
                30. Preludio
                31. Allemanda
                32. Corrente
                33. Giga
                34. Minuetto
                35. Gavotta

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                6. Dream World
                7. Dulces Exuviae
                8. Einem: Dantons Tod
                9. Exposure: Robert Nathanson Guitar Solos
                10. Food, Wine, & Song - Music and Feasting in Renaissance Europe [Enhanced]

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