Israel, Oh Israel

On this CD:

1. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Kol Yisrael
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

2. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Ho Ree Dee
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

3. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Debra
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

4. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller I Know When It's Raining
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

5. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller The Soft Touch of You
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

6. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Zelda
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

7. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller My People
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

8. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller The Six Day War
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

9. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Mama Lights a Candle
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

10. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Miracles and Dreams
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

11. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Shalom, Shalom
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

12. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Anwar Sadat
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

13. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Lust for Gold
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

14. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Once Was Enough for Me
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

15. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller The Miracle of Life
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

16. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Time Will Make My Hurt Go Away
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

17. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller A Handful of Dust
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

18. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Shabbus Night
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

19. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller I Hurt So Bad
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

20. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller The Free Life of a Whore
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

21. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Come Home
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

22. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller Who Do We Turn To
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

23. Israel, Oh Israel, orchestrated & arranged by R. J. Miller A Time in History
Composed by Morris Bernstein
Performed by Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra / R.J. Miller
Conducted by R.J. Miller

Tracks:

Il Trovatore: Di quella pira (Il Trovatore)
Il Trovatore: Ah si, ben mio (Il trovatore)
Rigoletto: La donna e mobile (Rigoletto)
Un Ballo in Maschera: Di'tu se fedele (Un ballo in maschera)
Un Ballo in Maschera: Ma se m'e forza perditi (Un ballo in maschera)
Rigoletto: Ella mi fu rapita (Rigoletto)
Rigoletto: Possente amor mi chiama (Rigoletto)
Aida: Celeste Aida (Aida)
La Traviata: De' miei bollenti spiriti (La traviata)
La Traviata: oh mio rimorso (La traviata)
I lombardi: La mia letizia infondere vorrei (I lombardi)
Ernani: Merce, diletti amici (Ernani)
Don Carlo: Io la vidi e il suo sorriso (Don Carlo)
Luisa Miller: Quando le sere al placido (Luisa Miller)
La forza del destino: La vita e inferno all'infelice (La forza del destino)

Amazon.com Classical Music Reviews

With this CD devoted solely to operatic arias--by none less than Giuseppe Verdi, the greatest Italian opera composer of all time--pop crossover phenomenon Andrea Bocelli throws his hat into the operatic ring with the big boys. The hat occasionally fits, and occasionally it doesn't. The beauty of the voice is undeniable, as is the relative ease in all registers. But, regardless of what the engineers do, it is clearly a small voice. For "Celeste Aïda"--Radames's great aria from Aïda--Bocelli opens with fine, as-big-as-possible exclamation and sounds confident; the long diminuendo on the aria's final high B-flat is stunning (whether or not the engineers were twiddling with the knobs, we'll never know). The tenor is more at home with Alfredo's Act Two music from La Traviata; he sings with grace and charm, ending the rarely performed cabaletta (a brief and showy piece that usually follows an aria) with one of the longest, most solid high Cs ever recorded. Elsewhere, there are mixed results: "Di' tu se fedele" from Un ballo in maschera is so free of feeling that it seems digitally produced. A big, unnecessary high D at the close of the Duke's cabaletta "Possente amor" from Rigoletto is screamed, and Bocelli sounds at times as if he's about to collapse from exhaustion during a heavy aria from Ernani. But "Ah si, ben mio" from Il Trovatore is beautiful, as is the Luisa Miller aria; Don Carlo also seems to fit Bocelli well. Needless to say, the singer's fans will certainly want to have this--and it might encourage them to try other recordings of music by Verdi. Newcomers and the curious will find plenty to admire, too. The sound itself remains alluring, and Bocelli has taken steps also towards improving his technique. In short, some nice surprises for the opera lover, and many for the Bocelli fan. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Not as good as Amore.......2007-03-24

This CD came perfectly, I just prefer the Amore CD better.

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-02-14

It is said that from the age of eleven years, Guiseppe Verdi (1813-1901) wanted to write operas. He left his post as organist to study music in Milan, a move made possbile by his patron,Barezzi, whose daughter he eventually married in 1836. Shortly thereafter he composed his first opera 'Oberto" which was so successful that his future seemed secure. However, the death of his wife and two babies some time later forced him into a state of depression. The impressario Mirelli gave him the book 'Nabucco' (Nebuchadnezzar) to read, and he immediately began to write music for it. Therewith he embarked on the career which eventually made him the "Grand Old Man" of Italian opera. In modern slang, he was a "natural".From "Oberto", written in his twenties, to "Falstaff", completed when he was eighty, his characteristic integrity and intensity persisted; as he wrote his 30 operas, his powers of expression broadened and deepened. By the time he wrote 'Aida', commissioned by the Khedive of Egypt, Verdi was 56. 'Aida' is often named as his greatest opera. The live elephants used in the production, the authentic costumes and musical instruments copied from ancient Egyptian tombs made an attractive picture, and his music made a "Celeste Aida" of the whole.
Lets face it; Bocelli is no Pavoratti, and perhaps it was not wise to choose some of the arias associated with tenors of his ilk, but Bocelli makes the best of his talents, which are considerable. And he has done a lot to create interest among young voice students,(male) and as a voice teacher I make use of his appearance and his youthfulness to engage their interest, and he does that!!!!I think his record sales tell the tale.

Verdi.......2007-01-03

Excellent Verdi selections. As usual, top tonal quality with excellent breath control. The best tenor to come along with such diversification as to sing just about anything presented to him. A superb choice for the connoisseur of italian operas.

The triumph of mediocrity.......2006-02-04

No, Bocelli is not an awful singer, he is an awful OPERA singer, and it shows here. His colorless, uneducated and bland voice make me wonder why people like him so much. As a baritone in training I'm able to say that my voice teacher's STUDENTS sing much better than this guy.
His tessitura is nowere near adequate for singing any of the arias from Rigoletto, "La donna è mobile" sounds much like a kid would sing it. "Celeste Aida" is one of the worst selections, and one of the most electronically enhanced, as it requires a precise voice placement (which Bocelli doesn't posses) since much of it lies very high in the register, and a heavier, rounder voice; if the role is not adequate for many REAL tenors, it is much less adequate for a pop singer. The "feeling" raving reviewers talk about is nothing more than a voice coming (incorrectly) from the throat, and the "beautiful" high D in "Possente amor" is a beautifully screamed falsetto, the same could be said about "Di quella pira"'s C; what's amazing about all this is the fact that electronic enhancement doesn't make his voice sound better. Some have ludicrously compared him to the likes of Vargas, Domingo, and Corelli, even saying he's better; this is nothing more than ignorance and bad taste.
Maybe his fans are tired of detractors bringing out the big names in their defense, so let's be honest: he's one of the WORST opera interpreters out there, I wish great singers like Mariusz Kwiecen, Matthew Polenzani, and René Pape received the publicity he gets, though it won't happen; at least some consolation lies in the fact that these people are true artists willingly and GLADLY offering their art to the people in order to make a living; I'm sure if Andrea didn't make so much $$$$ with his opera experiment, he would've dropped this travesty long ago.

no expert.......2005-12-17

I'm not a genuine, dyed-in -the-wool opera fan. The sound of the soprano voice makes me grit my teeth. Some of the great tenors are very pleasing, but mostly I'm just not especially enthusiastic or impressed. Actually, I think it's rather stupid for good singers to abuse their voices by bellowing. This was necessary before the invention of amplification, but not any more.
So, obviously, I'm not in the position to compare Bocelli's arias to those of the tenors considered the greats. I can hear that his voice lacks the robustness of the Pavarottis of this world. BUT - I like many of the famous arias, and to my ear, Bocelli's performances, electronically enhanced or not, are melodic and pleasant to the ear. As a result of listening to Bocelli, I've become familiar with some great music that I would otherwise be likely to ignore.
So I listen and enjoy and really don't care about all the criticism.

National Anthems of the World: Swarovski Orchestra

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Large collection for the price, but not perfect
excellent selection & quality sound

National Anthems of the World: Swarovski Orchestra

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Collections of National Anthems, Vol. 1
World Anthems
The World of National Anthems
National Anthems of the World
The Complete National Anthems of the World

ASIN: B00029J1XQ
Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

Algeria
Arab Emirates
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Egypt
Barbados
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil
Germany
Bulgaria
Denmark
Ecuador
England
Estland
Europe
Finland
France
Georgia
Greece
Iraq
Iran
Ireland
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Cameroon
Canada
Colombia
Cuba
Latvia
Luxembourg

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Lithuania
Malta
Morocco
Mexico
Mozambique
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
New Zealand
The Netherlands
Norway
Oman
Austria
Peru
The Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Sweden
Switzerland
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
South Africa
Syria
Thailand
Czech Republic
Tunisia
Turkey
Hungary
Uruquay
United States
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zimbabwe

Customer Reviews:

Large collection for the price, but not perfect.......2006-07-30

As with these sorts of all-inclusive collections, there are issues to be had with 'National Anthems of the World' as performed by the Swarovski Orchestra. Primary--to me--is that these performances and arrangements come off as being rather sterile and bland, though it's perhaps not surprising since I doubt very much that most of the nationalities of the nations represented here have citizens actually in the Swarovski Orchestra. There's little of the passion that a national band or orchestra would have in playing their own nation's anthem, much like listening to a generic studio band play play a collection of college fight songs (and there ARE CDs of those out for sale as well).

That said, this 2-disc CD set does offer a wide spectrum of national anthems, though it does a far better job of covering European nations more so than any other region. For instance, Central America is poorly represented in this collection as is Africa which, aside from Cameroon, the heart of that continent is conspicuously ill-depicted. But the biggest omission is China; neither the mainland or Taiwanese anthems are included in this set. Considering that The People's Republic of China is the most populous nation on earth, as well as a global political and economic force to be reckoned with, even in 1996 (this CD set dates from 2004, but at least one online database list the contents from the mid-1990s), this is a glaring oversight in my opinion.

The final gripe deals with the included documentation. Each of these anthems DO have titles to them, none of which the producers of this collection ever bother to mention and provide. One has to go to Wikipedia or some other resource to look up the actual name of the anthems included here. This is information that is relatively cheap to research and out of courtesy to the consumer should've been provided for this set, especially since this collection has been around in some form for over a decade already.

For the money, it's a fairly good buy for those who want a collection of national anthems. But the producers could've done a better job of compiling the contents of this collection, and what music there is would've certainly benefitted from a bit more impassioned play.

excellent selection & quality sound.......2005-08-27

Swarovski Orchestra did an excellent job in this compilation. I work in Foreign Service & I use this CD to play US anthem & the host country anthem during events. Unlike other compilations which shorten the pieces, this offers full-length pieces saving me from embarrassment.

Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story; Three Dance Episodes from On The Town; Candide (Selections)

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Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue/An American In Paris
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Symphonic Dances & Songs from West Side Story

ASIN: B00008J2P0
Release Date: 2003-03-11

Tracks:

Prologue: Allegro Moderato - Leonard Bernstein
'Somewhere': Adagio - Leonard Bernstein
Scherzo: Vivace Leggerio - Leonard Bernstein
Mambo: Presto - Leonard Bernstein
Cha Cha: Andantino Con Grazia - Leonard Bernstein
Meeting Scene: Meno Mosso - Leonard Bernstein
'Cool' Fugue: Allegretto - Leonard Bernstein
Rumble: Molto Allegro - Leonard Bernstein
Finale: Adagio - Leonard Bernstein
The Great Lover (Allegro Pesante) - Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Lonely Town-Pas De Deux (Andante Sostenuto) - Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Times Square, 1944 (Allegro) - Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Overture - Della Jones
The Best Of All Possible Worlds - Della Jones
Oh Happy We - Della Jones
Glitter And Be Gay - Della Jones
I Am Easily Assimilated (Old Lady's Tango) - Della Jones
Make Our Garden Grow (Finale) - Della Jones

Jane Eaglen - Mozart & Strauss / Zubin Mehta

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Jane Eaglen Is A Force Not To Be Reckoned With
Unidiomatic singing
Jane - A Force of Nature
Weakness exposing attempt
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Jane Eaglen - Mozart & Strauss / Zubin Mehta
Richard Strauss , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Israel Philharmonic Orchestra , Zubin Mehta , and Jane Eaglen
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ASIN: B000008A4Y
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Salome: Final Scene
Guntram: Fass' ich sie bang
Lucio Silla: Ah, corri, vola... Quest'improvviso tremito
Don Giovanni: Crudele? Ah no, moi bene...Non mi dir
Adriane auf Naxos: Es gibt ein Reich
Idomeneo: Oh smania! Oh furie! D'Oreste, d'Aiace
Arabella: Mein Elimer!
Don Giovanni: Or sai chi l'onore
Idomeneo: Idol moi
Die Agyptische Helena: Zweite Brautnacht!

Customer Reviews:

Jane Eaglen Is A Force Not To Be Reckoned With.......2005-05-18

Contrary to the previous review, I find that Jane Eaglen is the very definition of the dramatic soprano. Her voice is a Niagra Falls of vocal artistry- full or rich fullness and soaring upper register, generous mezzo di voce, and soothing pianissimi. Her voice is fine in this studio recording album. Eaglen has sung through the 90's and her voice is in its prime in this album. She comfortably takes on the demanding dramatic roles of Strauss Ariadne, Mozart's Dona Ana, Strauss' Salome, Strauss Arabella, the heroine in Guntram and Die Egytpian Helena and the heroine in Mozart' Idomeneo. She is an apt interpreter of bel canto and Wagner, her voice reminding me of such versatile sopranos as Edda Moser, who could sing both Wagner and Mozart.

Please give this album a chance and ignore any bashers' remarks. Her rendition of the Finale in Salome blew me away. She sends chills down my spine, with a voice that is a hurricane, full of storm and glory. Her Dona Ana is a steely victim, her Arabella a determined woman and her Ariadne very noble. Eaglen has a number of great diva roles under her belt- Tosca, Norma, Brunhilde, Isolde, each a magnificent portrayal. Look for her other albums, which are also available on Amazon.com, which continues to be a great source of opera for me, even rare and hard to find albums. Though that critic before me blindly criticized her Strauss method, I find that she is terrific as a singer of Strauss, finding herself the equal to Leontyne Price and Jessye Norman. In fact it would seem Jane Eaglen has a powerfully lunged black woman inside her!! I love this album and also recommend her Wagner/Bellini album, in which she sings the heck out of Casta Diva from Norma and other bel canto arias, as well as a fine Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde and Brunhilde's Immolation Scene. Also look for Strauss' Four Last Songs sung to perfection by Jane Eaglen. She can also be heard singing Tosca in English under the Chandos label as well as a towering Turandot.

Unidiomatic singing.......2003-11-06

Eaglen's performances of Mozart and Strauss are generally disappointing, for her singing doesn't have the simplicity for Mozart and the lustrous quality for the Strauss. It's far too over-generalised and the result is insipid.

Jane - A Force of Nature.......2002-01-25

Listening to Jane Eaglen is being caught in the midst of a wonderful storm of music. Each bell-like note is perfection, nothing strained, nothing overly melodramtic, just marvelous singing. The sweetness in her voice comes through again and again. I will borrow from another reviewer to say "BRAVA JANE! And thank you for reminding us that Wagner,and Strauss don't have to be screamed to be sung well."

Weakness exposing attempt.......2001-11-11

I'm afraid Jane Eaglen doesn't quite know of her own capabilities and limitations. Opera singing is not just a matter of beautiful sound. There has to be emotion, drama and charisma, none of these Eaglen has. Her Mozart is at least competent, though far from outstanding. But her Strauss definitely doesn't work! Just pull down any (yes, any) recording of Strauss by any (yes, any) soprano and you'll at once note how deficient Eaglen's interpretations are. No, she definitely is not for such repertoire. Besides, her top register isn't glorious at all - a liability in Strauss. This is just an ill-considered attempt which exposes her weakness as an artist.

Than you God for Jane Eaglen!.......2000-02-17

Words fail me when trying to describe the awe one gets after listening to this singer. Live or on Disc few can match Jane in Talent, musicality, or beauty of tone. What a blessing she is to those who love opera. I Love this CD and all the wonderful excerpt featured here. I would love to hear a complete recording of every opera sung from here. It is so refreshing to hear the Egyptian Helen sung so beautifully, listen to how she soars over the orchestra, and listen to how easily her voice manages the high notes. AHHH! How enchanting, and the excerpt from Guntram WOW! . And then she tops it off with an excerpt from a different type of Strauss opera Arabella. This is how Strauss should be sung. Forget Ljuba, Birgit, or Hildegard Jane is your woman!

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Haendel: Saul [Hybrid SACD]

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ASIN: B000A169OK
Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

Symphony: Allegro - Larghetto - Allegro - Andante Larghetto
1. Chorus: How Excellent Thy Name, O Lord
2. Air (Soprano): An Infant Raised By Thy Command - 3. Trio (Alto, Tenore, Basso): Along The Monster Atheist Strode
4. Soprano, Alto, Tenore, Basso: The Youth Inspired By Thee, O Lord - 5. Chorus: How Excellent Thy Name, O Lord
6. Recit & 7. Air (Michal): He Comes, He Comes! - O God-Like Youth! - 8. Recitative (Abner, Saul, David): Behold, O King, The Brave, Victorious Youth
9. Air (David): O King, Your Favours With Delight - 10. Recitative (Jonathan): Oh Early Piety!
11. Air (Merab): What Abject Thoughts A Prince Can Have! - 12. Recitative (Merab): Yet Think, On Whom This Honour You Bestow
13. Air (Jonathan): Birth And Fortune I Despise!
14. Recitative (High Priest): Go On, Illustrious Pair! - 15. Air (High Priest): While Yet Thy Tide Of Bood Runs High
16. Recitative (Saul, Merab): Thou, Merab, First In Birth, Be First In Honour - 17. Air (Merab): My Soul Rejects The Thought With Scorn - 18. Air (Michal): See, With What A Scornful Air - 19. Air (Michal): Ah, Lovely Youth, Wast Thou Designed
20. Symphony: Andante Allegro - 21. Recitative (Michal): Already See The Daughters Of The Land - 22. Chorus: Welcome, Welcome, Mighty King!
23. Accompagnato (Saul): What Do I Hear? - 24. Chorus: David His Ten Thousands Slew - 25. Accompagnato (Saul): To Him Ten Thousands - 26. Air (Saul): With Rage I Shall Start Burst His Praises To Hear
27. Recitative (Jonathan, Michal): Imprudent Women! - 28. Air (Michal): Fell Rage And Black Despair Possessed
29. Recitative (High Priest): This But The Smallest Part Of Harmony - 30. Accompagnato (High Priest): By Thee This Universal Frame
31. Recitative (Abner): Racked With Infernal Pains - 32. Air (David): O Lord, Whose Mercies Numberless
33. Symphony: Largo - 34. Recitative (Jonathan): 'Tis All In Vain, His Fury Still Continues
35. Air (Saul): A Serpent, In My Bosom Warmed - 36. Recitative (Saul): Has He Escaped My Rage?
37. Air (Merab): Capricious Man
38. Accompagnato (Jonathan): O Filial Piety! - 39. Air (Jonathan): No, Cruel Father, No!
40. Air (High Priest): O Lord, Whose Providence - 41. Chorus: Preserve Him For The Glory Of Thy Name
42. Chorus: Envy! Eldest Born Of Hell!
43. Recitative (Jonathan): Ah! Dearest Friend - 44. Air (Jonathan): But Sooner Jordan' Stream, I Swear
45. Recitative (David, Jonathan): Oh Strange Vicissitude! - 46. Air (David): Such Haughty Beauties Rather Move

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47. Recitative (Jonathan): My Father Comes - 48. Recitative (Saul, Jonathan): Hast Thou Obeyed My Orders
49. Air (Jonathan): Sin Not, O King, Against The Youth - 50. Air (Saul): As Great Jehovah Lives - 51. Air (Jonathan): From Cities Stormed, And Battles Won
52. Recitative (Jonathan, Saul): Appear, My Friend - 53. Air (David): Your Words, O King, My Loyal Heart - 54. Recitative (Saul): Yes, He Shall Wed My Daughter!
55. Recitative (Michal): A Father's Will Has Authorised My Love - 56. Duet (Michal, David): O Fairest Of Ten Thousand Fair - 57. Chorus: Is There A Man
58. Symphony: Largo - Allegro
59. Recitative (David): Thy Father Is As Cruel - 60. Duet (David, Michal): At Persecution I Can Laugh
61. Recitative (Michal, Doeg): Whom Dost Thou Seek - 62. Air (Michal): No, No Let The Guilty Tremble
63. Recitative (Merab): Mean As He Was, He Is My Brother Now - 64. Air (Merab): Author Of Peace, Who Canst Controul
65. Symphony: Allegro
66. Accompagnato (Saul): The Time At Length Is Come - 67. Recitative (Saul, Jonathan): Where Is The Son Of Jesse?
68. Chorus: Oh Fatal Consequence Of Rage
69. Accompagnato (Saul): Wretch That I Am - 70. Recit - Accompagnato (Saul): 'Tis Said, Here Lives A Woman
71. Recitative (With, Saul): With Me What Would'st Thou - 72. Air (Witch Of Endor): Infernal Spirits
73. Accompagnato (Samuel, Saul): Why Hast Thou Forced Me From The Realms Of Peace
74. Symphony: Allegro
75. Recitative (David, Amalekite): Whence Comest Thou? - 76. Air (David): Impious Wretch, Of Race Accurst!
77. March: Grave
78. Chorus: Mourn, Israel
79. Air (High Priest): Oh Let It Not In Gath Be Heard
80. Air (Merab): From This Unhappy Day
81. Air (David): Brave Jonathan His Bow Never Drew - 82. Chorus: Eagles Were Not So Swift As They
83. Air (Michal): In Sweetest Harmony They Lived! - 84. Solo (David And Chorus): O Fatal Day! - 85. Recitative (Abner): Ye Men Of Judah, Weep No More!
86. Chorus: Gird On Thy Sword, Thou Man Of Might

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Cerquetti's Abigaille
Good soloists, mediocre chorus, mono recording
Blistering Vocalism
Glorious Cerquetti in very good Nabucco
Verdi at the most exciting way!

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Release Date: 2000-06-06

Tracks:

Nabucco: Part One - Introduzione
Nabucco: Part One - Recitativo e cavatina
Nabucco: Part One - 'D'Egitto la sui lidi'
Nabucco: Part One - 'Qual rumore?'
Nabucco: Part One - 'Come notte a sol fulgente'
Nabucco: Part One - 'Guerrieri e presto il Tempio'
Nabucco: Part One - 'Io t'amava!'
Nabucco: Part One - Corco - 'Lo vedeste?'
Nabucco: Part One - 'Finale ''Viva Nabucco!'
Nabucco: Part One - 'Che tenti?'
Nabucco: Part One - 'Tremin gl'insani del mio furore'
Nabucco: Part One - O vinti'
Nabucco: Part One - 'Mio furore'
Nabucco: Part Two, Scene One - Scena ed aria
Nabucco: Part Two, Scene One - Anch'io dischiuso un giorno'
Nabucco: Part Two, Scene One - 'Chi s'avanza'
Nabucco: Part Two, Scene One - 'Salgo gia deltrono aurato'
Nabucco: Part Three, Scene One - 'Donna,chi sei?'
Nabucco: Part Three, Scene One - 'Oh,Di qual'onta aggravasi'
Nabucco: Part Three, Scene One - 'Ah, qual suon!'
Nabucco: Part Three, Scene One - 'Deh, Perdona'
Nabucco: Part Three, Scene Two - Coro e profezia (Introduczione - Introduction)
Nabucco: Part Four, Scene One - 'Dio Di Giuda'
Nabucco: Part Four, Scene One - 'Porta fatale, or t'apriral!'
Nabucco: Part Four, Scene One - 'Cadran, cadranno i perfidi'
Nabucco: Part Four, Scene Two - Finale ultimo 'Oh,dischiuso e il firmento'
Nabucco: Part Four, Scene Two - 'Ah, torna Ieraello'
Nabucco: Part Four, Scene Two - 'Immenso jeovha

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Cerquetti's Abigaille.......2003-09-06

First off, it should be known to the potential buyer that these are HIGHLIGHTS only. The mono sound is acceptable. Orchestra and chorus are average at best. The focus clearly is on Anita Cerquetti and her rendition of Abigaille. Even though in the booklet listing of tracks her name is omitted on the last cue point. I never heard this singer live. My first encounter with her voice was the studio GIOCONDA with del Monaco and Simionato and I liked it very much. As Abigaille I find her less convincing. The voice is beautiful and even. But she cannot convey Abigaille's high flying ambitions. She sounds noble most of the time. Never aggressive or infuriated or spiteful or menacing. Her repentance/dying scene is superficial. Which makes me wonder how often Miss Cerquetti may have had the chance to sing this role during her brief career and develop a feeling for it. At times she unexpectedly breaks a phrase to catch her breath, which I find somewhat irritating. And some climax seem "rushed". It's also a bit disappointing to me that the "Salgo gia" cabaletta gets no repeat. Guess such were the customs in those years, even for concert performances. I am pleased with Messrs. Dondi (in the title role) and Trama. Aside from their vocal qualities I find them very much in character. Also the singers of Fenena and Ismaele made me prick up my ears. Taken all in all, it's worthwhile to have this document. It will nicely supplement your studio NABUCCO. It's been a guilty pleasure of mine to compare Anita Cerquetti to Elena Suliotis and Dino Dondi to Tito Gobbi. And I wish that one day the Metropolitan Opera's NABUCCO with Leonie Rysanek under the baton of Thomas Schippers will appear on CD.

Good soloists, mediocre chorus, mono recording.......2002-10-24

The soloists are very good, but the chorus (key in this opera) is not on the same level. "Va Pensiero", the famous chorus piece, is very weakly done. The mono recording is only just adequate, OK for the soloists but flat and dull for stage presence and orchestration.

Blistering Vocalism.......2001-02-23

I first heard this rare pearl over 20 years ago on some faded third-generation cassette. Despite the dim sonics, I was thrilled to hear a diva who could actually negotiate the scorching roulades of Abigaille's music while still sounding like a singer and not some wounded forest creature howling in pain. Apart from Callas' live performance, we've had precious little to celebrate in recorded Abigailles. Sure, Scotto lit a few fires with her EMI pressing, but who wouldn't with a microphone clenched betweeen her teeth and the volume control nailed in place at the top of the control panel? For Heaven's sake, most of the current generation of half-wit dimpled divettes and "sound-enhanced" melody muffins could come off like an Abigaille with the right studio wizards calling the shots.

Cerquetti was the REAL thing. Like Margharita Roberti (listen to her in Christoff's ATTILA recording), Caterina Mancini and Fedora Barbieri, she came from a school of barnstormers who could shake the foundations of San Carlo or La Scala with truly schooled, crafted voices that emanated from the viscera and not the top of the larynx. Cerquetti was one of the Queens of Can Belto, and this new release in great sound is one of the treasures among re-releases of the past decade. I cast aside all conservatory terminology and call this type of performance a ripsnorter for the ages. With Callas, Cerquetti, and Dimitrova on disc, and the rare likes of Linda Roark-Strummer performing the role onstage, the other studio bunnies can turn their attention to gentler repertoire and give the rest of us a break.

Glorious Cerquetti in very good Nabucco.......2000-07-19

With the exception of the famous Hebrew's choir 'Va pensiero', the number of recordings of 'Nabucco' is notably low. One possible reason is the extraordinary vocal demand of the female leading role, King Nabucco's daughter Abigaille. Very few sopranos have succeeded with this difficult role: Maria Callas, Elena Suliotis, Renata Scotto, Ghena Dimitrova (arguably the best). Now we have a live recording of the great Italian soprano Anita Cerquetti, and she is probably so good as Dimitrova. Cerquetti was one of the greatest sopranos of the century, although she had an astonishingly short carreer (she retired at the age of 30!). Most of her (scarce) recordings are live performances, so having any single piece of recording of her extraordinary voice is a real must. This Nabucco was one of the last documents of her operatic carreer, and here she sounds so splendid that it remains a mystery why she decided to give up singing so soon afterwards. The rest of the cast is very good, especially the bass Ugo Trama as the High Priest Zaccaria. Dino Dondi is a good Nabucco, but his interpretation of the title role is not a reference. The orchestra sounds well, and the choir efficiently provides the necessary support. The quality of sound is good for the time (1960). To Summarize: This incredibly low priced recording has an adequate combination of the elements needed for a good Nabucco: A very good choir, an excellent bass (Trama), a good baritone (Dondi) and a star of stars as princess Abigail: the great soprano Anita Cerquetti. Enjoy it!

Verdi at the most exciting way!.......2000-01-05

You have to buy this recording! Cerquetti is our and Verdi's dreams Abigaille! If you really are an opera fan or have any concern about Verdi you need this recording. Go for it!

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Panorama: Leonard Bernstein

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Release Date: 2001-01-23

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Symphonic Ste from the Film 'On The Waterfront': Ste: Adagio - Israel PO/Leonard Bernstein
Symphonic Ste from the Film 'On The Waterfront': Andante Largamente - Israel PO/Leonard Bernstein
Symphonic Ste from the Film 'On The Waterfront': Moving Forward, With Warmth - Israel PO/Leonard Bernstein
Symphonic Ste from the Film 'On The Waterfront': Allegro Non Troppo, Molto Marcato - Israel PO/Leonard Bernstein
Symphonic Ste from the Film 'On The Waterfront': A Tempo (Poco Piu Sostenuto) - Israel PO/Leonard Bernstein

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