An Evening with Montserrat Caballé

On this CD:

1. Tosca, opera Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Royal Opera House Orchestra Covent Garden with Montserrat Caballe
Conducted by Sir Colin Davis

2. Lucia di Lammermoor, opera Il dolce suono
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Jesus Lopez-Cobos

3. Lucia di Lammermoor, opera Ardon gli incensi
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Jesus Lopez-Cobos

4. Lucia di Lammermoor, opera S'avanza Enrico
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Jesus Lopez-Cobos

5. Lucia di Lammermoor, opera Spargi d'amaro pianto
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Jesus Lopez-Cobos

6. Così fan tutte, opera, K. 588 Ah, guarda, sorella
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Royal Opera House Orchestra Covent Garden
Conducted by Sir Colin Davis

7. Così fan tutte, opera, K. 588 Stelle! Che ardir!
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Royal Opera House Orchestra Covent Garden
Conducted by Sir Colin Davis

8. Così fan tutte, opera, K. 588 Come scoglio
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Royal Opera House Orchestra Covent Garden
Conducted by Sir Colin Davis

9. I Masnadieri, opera Venerabile, o padre
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Lamberto Gardelli

10. I Masnadieri, opera Lo sguardo avea degli angeli
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Lamberto Gardelli

11. I Masnadieri, opera Tu del mio Carlo
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Lamberto Gardelli

12. I Masnadieri, opera Carlo vive?
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Lamberto Gardelli

13. Un ballo in maschera, opera Ecco l'orrido campo
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by Royal Opera House Orchestra Covent Garden
Conducted by Sir Colin Davis

14. Un ballo in maschera, opera Ma dall'arido stelo divulsa
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by Royal Opera House Orchestra Covent Garden
Conducted by Sir Colin Davis

15. Elisabetta, regina d'Inghilterra, opera Questo cor ben lo comprende
Composed by Gioachino Rossini
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Gianfranco Masini

16. Il Corsaro, opera Nè sulla terra creatura alcuna
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Lamberto Gardelli

17. Il Corsaro, opera Vola talor dal carcere
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Lamberto Gardelli

18. Il Corsaro, opera Seide celebra con gioia e festa
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Lamberto Gardelli

19. Il Corsaro, opera La terra, il ciel m'abborrino
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Lamberto Gardelli

An Evening with Montserrat Caballé, Music, Gaetano Donizetti, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giacomo Puccini, Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi, Gianfranco Masini, Jesús López-Cobos, Lamberto Gardelli, Sir Colin Davis, London Symphony Orchestra, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Opera House Orchestra Covent Garden, Montserrat Caballé, Classical, Classical Music, Classical Vocals, German/Austrian Classical Period Opera, Italian Romantic Opera, Opera, Opera/Operetta

Average customer rating: TRUE-TO-LIFE

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Tracks:

1. Il pirata: 'Sorgete, e in me dover'
2. Il pirata: 'Lo sognai ferito'
3. Il pirata: 'Oh! s'io potessi'
4. Il pirata: 'Co! sorriso d'innocenza'
5. Madama Butterfly: 'Un bel di vedremo'
6. Un Ballo in Maschera: 'A tal colpa e nulla il pianto'
7. Un Ballo in Maschera: 'Morro, ma prima in grazia'
8. Ernani: 'Surta e la notte'
9. Ernani: 'Ernani, involami'
10. Il Trovatore: 'Che piu t'arresti
11. Il Trovatore: 'Tacea la notte placida'
12. Il Trovatore: 'Siam giunti'
13. Il Trovatore: 'D'amor sull'ali rosee'
14. Il Trovatore: 'Miserere di un'alma'

Customer Reviews:

TRUE-TO-LIFE.......2001-06-01

In Il Pirata, which Caballe herself avows that the role of Imogene is more difficult than Norman, Caballe turns in a beautiful rendition of the scene and aria. Her "Col sorriso d'innocenza" is as good as it gets, with her trademarks generously displayed for our benefit. An immaculately beautiful voice combined with impeccable technique and formidable breath control, renders the performance with an intangible quality that lends itself to legend.

Her "Un bel di" from Butterfly is no less charming. No doubt she may not look the part and she also gave up the role early in her career, but she transcends the physical aspect of the role when she sings. Her voice is gorgeously plush and velvety and she soars as the spirit of Butterfly soars as she aspires for the return of Pinkerton.

Other selections from Un balla in maschera and Ernani are less popular and famous, but are worth a listen, especially for the harvest reaped by Caballe's reading of the roles.

In Il Trovatore, Caballe sings one of the two Leonoras Verdi wrote. She excelled in both and this is clearly evident here. Her "Tacea la notte" and "D'amor sull'ali rosee" are wondefully spun with the requisite deftness and delicacy when necessary.

One good gauge of the excellent and recommendable singing here is the thunderous applause given by the audience. This evening with Montserrat Caballe may not be an intimate tete-a-tete, but it sure is one evening you will etch in your memory for a long time to come.

Average customer rating: Collection of Caballe esoterica

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Tracks:

1. Tosca: Vissi D'arte, Vissi D'amore
2. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Il Dolce Suono
3. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Ardon Gli Incensi
4. Lucia Di Lammermoor: S'avanza Enrico
5. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Spargi D'amaro Pianto
6. Cosi Fan Tutte: Ah, Guarda, Sorella - Montserrat Caballe/Janet Baker
7. Cosi Fan Tutte: Stelle! Che Ardir!/Come Scoglio - Montserrat Caballe/Janet Baker
8. I Masnadieri: Venerabile, O Padre
9. I Masnadieri: Lo Sguardo Avea Degli Angeli
10. I Masnadieri: Tu Del Mio Carlo
11. I Masnadieri: Carlo Vive?
12. Un Ballo In Maschera: Ecco L'orrido Campo
13. Un Ballo In Maschera: Ma Dall'arido Stelo Divulsa
14. Elisabetta: Questo Cor Ben Lo Comprende
15. Il Corsaro: Ne Sulla Terra Creatura Alcuna/Vola Talor Dal Carcere/Seide Celebra Con Gioia E Festa - Montserrat Caballe/Alexander Oliver
16. Il Corsaro: La Terra, Il Ciel M'abborrino... - Montserrat Caballe/Jose Carreras

Customer Reviews:

Collection of Caballe esoterica.......2002-06-29

The up side is that the voice gains a silvery edge that is thoroughly unique, and adds a certain clarity to her singing. And she absolutely commits to the notes and to the dramatic situations. On the down side, her voice is edging out of its prime. Yet her singing is still excellent, even if not the level of her prime years.

What works best on this disc is probably Caballe's forays into early Verdi and Rossini, which allows her to show off her amazing coloratura and breath control. Most compelling are the extracts from "I Masniaderi" and "Elisabetta d'Ingleterra" where we see Caballe's flexibility and attention to detail. The voice is a bit heavier than is normal for this repertoire, but at the same time it is nice to hear a voice with heft take on what can be songbird-oriented material. Her performance on the Rossini track is a sheer delight and a technical marvel, perhaps the best on the disc. She is supported beautifully by the sadly uncredited chorus and Gianfranco Masini's intuitvive conducting (and conductor with whom she had a fruitful recording career).
Not as compelling in this repertoire, but still exhilarating, are the excerpts from "Il Corsaro" and the duet with the excellent Jose Carreras in particular. Verdi knew how to write cabalettas, and this zippy one is no exception.

Mid-career Verdi gets a nod with the excerpts from "Un Ballo in Maschera," in which Caballe acquits her self admirably, if not always in a convetionally pretty fashion. By this point her voice was a dramatic soprano (though ever capable of brilliant coloratura). There is a harsh edge to the singing, but she is technically adept, so it becomes a matter of taste and not musicianship. Her rendition of Amelia's famous aria is powerful and totally committed, and thrilling.

More questionable is Caballe's foray into Mozart. There are live recordings from early in her career that show her off in this repertoire to much better effect than here. While certainly good, the "Cosi fan tutte" excerpt (to me) is not her best work, and her voice does not quite seem a perfect fit. Again, it is a committed performance nevertheless and there is much beauty in her tone. Though I wish she had recorded this earlier in her career.

Another question is her assuming the role of Lucia. It will not be everyone's cup of tea, but I like the power she brings to the part (not at all written for her lyric-dramatic soprano). It is not always "pretty", but there are gorgeous moments. You won't soon forget it.

So while this disc does not show Caballe at her utmost best, it still demonstrates what an accomplished artist she is and just how wide her range is. It is very recommendable both for the esoterica and for the fact that she does not through anything away, even in music that is not standard repertoire.

Music Track:

1. André Marchal: 1956 Zodiac Recordings
2. Andreas Klein, Piano/Klavier
3. Arturo Toscanini: His Romantic Rarities
4. Bach: Orchestersuiten Nos. 1-3 (Air)
5. Barbara Strozzi: Primo Libro de' Madrigali (1644)
6. Beethoven: Piano Trios Vol. 5
7. Beethoven: The Complete Piano Sonatas Vol. 5
8. Beethoven: The Complete Piano Sonatas Vol. 6
9. Boykan: Elegy/String Quartet 4/Epithalamion
10. Brahms Sextets

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