CD-Charts Position 171
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De Profundis

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
from: Harmonia Mundi

Release Date October 28, 2003
i purchased this CD recently and was a bit worried. i enjoy part and hillard, but the length of the pieces was often so short. i really enjoy it when part writes long, epic pieces and the vocal work really explores all types of music.

instead, what i found was a collection of many small gems, each of which combine to form the larger work i was looking for. i'm not particularily religious, but i find the deep spiritualism in part's work to be profound and soothing. this disc is no exception, as part and hillaird explore religion, theology and philosophy through music and voice.

this CD is well arranged and orchestrated, and ranks among the best of any of part's works. i've been leary of hearing part work outside of the ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 172
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Credo

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
by: Helene Grimaud

Release Date January 13, 2004
I purchased this disc primarily for the "choral fantasy" and "the tempest" written by Beethoven and was not in any manner dissapointed. In fact, this is the best "choral fantasy" I have heard. The emotion of this music literally pours from the speakers.

Much to my surprise, though, the work I have listened to most often, with rapt attention, is the title track "Credo" (by Arvo Part, a composer I thought I wasn't fond of). Upon first listening, I literally said "Wow!" This is powerful music and led me to change my opinion of Arvo Part. For those of you who, like me, disdain most modern works, this may change your opinion. Very highly recommeded!

CD-Charts Position 173
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Lux Aeterna

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
from: Hyperion

Release Date March 01, 2005
I purchased this disc primarily for the "choral fantasy" and "the tempest" written by Beethoven and was not in any manner dissapointed. In fact, this is the best "choral fantasy" I have heard. The emotion of this music literally pours from the speakers.

Much to my surprise, though, the work I have listened to most often, with rapt attention, is the title track "Credo" (by Arvo Part, a composer I thought I wasn't fond of). Upon first listening, I literally said "Wow!" This is powerful music and led me to change my opinion of Arvo Part. For those of you who, like me, disdain most modern works, this may change your opinion. Very highly recommeded!

CD-Charts Position 174
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Verdi, Giuseppe: Aida

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
starring: Aprile Millo, Plácido Domingo, Dolora Zajick, Sherrill Milnes, Paata Burchuladze
directed by: Brian Large

Release Date December 05, 2000
I second the comment of the last reviewer ,rockyshore-81 from Phoenix. I am a newbie to opera and my Aida (Pavaroti/SF Opera House) was listened to only a couple of times. Millo likely was not that warmed up in the beginning but by the time of Scene 2 "Che veggo...pugnai" I had to sit up realising that she must be somebody as she was very prominent among Milnes & Domingo. Her solo in Act 3 "Qui Ramamis...' further confirmed what I was suspecting. Apparently the whole cast, orchestra and audience were listening. And after that, the whole Met audience went nuts. The final curtain calls can only be described as an emotional tribute to Millo and she reciprocated. Really unfortunate that she does not have too many recordings/dvd likely ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 175
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Die Fledermaus

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
starring: Otto Schenk, Eberhard Wächter, Erich Kunz, Renate Holm, Gundula Janovitz
directed by: Otto Schenk

Release Date December 04, 2007
I second the comment of the last reviewer ,rockyshore-81 from Phoenix. I am a newbie to opera and my Aida (Pavaroti/SF Opera House) was listened to only a couple of times. Millo likely was not that warmed up in the beginning but by the time of Scene 2 "Che veggo...pugnai" I had to sit up realising that she must be somebody as she was very prominent among Milnes & Domingo. Her solo in Act 3 "Qui Ramamis...' further confirmed what I was suspecting. Apparently the whole cast, orchestra and audience were listening. And after that, the whole Met audience went nuts. The final curtain calls can only be described as an emotional tribute to Millo and she reciprocated. Really unfortunate that she does not have too many recordings/dvd likely ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 176
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Northern Lights

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
by: Sissel

Release Date November 20, 2007
I second the comment of the last reviewer ,rockyshore-81 from Phoenix. I am a newbie to opera and my Aida (Pavaroti/SF Opera House) was listened to only a couple of times. Millo likely was not that warmed up in the beginning but by the time of Scene 2 "Che veggo...pugnai" I had to sit up realising that she must be somebody as she was very prominent among Milnes & Domingo. Her solo in Act 3 "Qui Ramamis...' further confirmed what I was suspecting. Apparently the whole cast, orchestra and audience were listening. And after that, the whole Met audience went nuts. The final curtain calls can only be described as an emotional tribute to Millo and she reciprocated. Really unfortunate that she does not have too many recordings/dvd likely ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 177
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4 Ballades/Fantasie/Barcarolle

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
from: Universal Music Group

Release Date January 01, 1990
Krystian Zimerman demonstrates on this disc a truly fine-tuned and irridescent style in his interpretation of the Chopin works offered. With every work on this disc he achieves a multitude of colors and a commanding, yet disciplined technical treatment. The pianism here shimmers and excites while never seeming indulgent. Also, the sotto voce serenity that Zimerman manages to create in the slow sections of the Barcarolle and the Fantasy is a pleasure to experience. Zimerman's harmonic awareness illuminates even the most fleeting harmonies, as in the closing pages of the fourth ballade. These performances have few peers and no betters. Whole-heartedly recommended.

CD-Charts Position 178
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25 Classical Favorites

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
from: Vox

Release Date January 23, 1996
I had purchased an abundance of the "Favorites" collection, and some were better than others.

***This one stood out from many of them.***

Only flaw:
I was kind of perturbed when some same tracks on this CD were on another CD, and visa versa.

Excellent price for this CD.

CD-Charts Position 179
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My Heart

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
by: Sissel

Release Date March 23, 2004
Unlike many folks, I never saw the movie Titanic, nor did I catch the Lillihammer Winter Olympics. I first heard the voice of Sissel on The Chieftains album "Tears of Stone". I next heard a bit of her on a PBS video clip as I was outbound to China or San Francisco. The voice was unforgettable.

I saw this album in Borders in the States and picked it up knowing the quality of her voice. The beauty of the music just blew me away when I finally had a chance to sit down and listen to it. This recording is very well done with a mix of pop and classical that really showcases what this woman can do. I am serving the Lord in China currently, and the lyrics make think me a great deal of the woman over here that I have fallen in love with. She has listened to ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 180
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1993: My Hearts Delight: Live

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
from: London

Release Date February 02, 1994
Unlike many folks, I never saw the movie Titanic, nor did I catch the Lillihammer Winter Olympics. I first heard the voice of Sissel on The Chieftains album "Tears of Stone". I next heard a bit of her on a PBS video clip as I was outbound to China or San Francisco. The voice was unforgettable.

I saw this album in Borders in the States and picked it up knowing the quality of her voice. The beauty of the music just blew me away when I finally had a chance to sit down and listen to it. This recording is very well done with a mix of pop and classical that really showcases what this woman can do. I am serving the Lord in China currently, and the lyrics make think me a great deal of the woman over here that I have fallen in love with. She has listened to ... Read More: