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Sixteen Most Requested

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from: Castle

Release Date January 17, 2005
I received the item sooner than I expected.I am very pleased with my selection,especially the quality of it.This encourages me to make future purchases.

CD-Charts Position 72
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Kiri Te Kanawa Sings Verdi and Puccini Arias

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from: Sony

Release Date October 18, 2005
The original CD release of this collection of Verdi & Puccini arias was a major disappointment. On the CBS label, the sound levels were extremely low, and the depth of the sound field extremely limited. Recorded at a time when Te Kanawa's voice was at it's most glorious, and popularised by the use of two of the Puccini arias in the Merchant Ivory film "Room with a View" (Chi il bel sogno di Doretta (La Rondine) & O mio babbino caro (Gianni Schicchi))the CD release was a major disappointment. Sony have thankfully righted this wrong, and with the use of their proprietory Direct Stream Digital (DSD) remastering, the result is a massive improvement. In addition, as the original CD was a bit on the short side, they have included 5 welcome ... Read More:

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Great Operatic Duets

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from: RCA

Release Date August 09, 1991
I remember when this album was first released on vinyl disc so many years ago. Caballe and Verrett had sung and recorded together quite a few times, and there was definately a wonderful chemistry between them. Of the many duets here, I particularly remember "Mira Norma" and the "Barcarolle" as utterly haunting. It is rare for singers to have such a "magical" quality in performance, and RCA wisely captured them in their prime in some of the most wonderful duets of the operatic genre.
As an interesting sideline, your readers might like to know that Caballe and Verrett were engaged to sing Norma at the Paris Opera probably around the time of this recording. Because of a Chorus Union Strike with the Paris Opera Chorus, a performance was cancelled ... Read More:

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Arvo Part: Te Deum / Kaljuste, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

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by: Tonu Karljuste, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

Release Date November 16, 1999
Harold Bloom says reading is a private experience. That may be true when it comes to Arvo Pärt's music. For some, Arvo Pärt's "Te Deum" will be comforting, if perhaps haunting, background music on a Sunday morning while reflecting or a Friday evening while relaxing. But for a most mystical experience nothing can surpass the effect of listening to "Te Deum" while walking along the River Nidd on a pitch black moonless Yorkshire night, and ending the evening in a small church, listening once more to Arvo Pärt's "Te Deum."

CD-Charts Position 75
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The Very Best of Alfredo Kraus

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from: EMI Classics

Release Date April 26, 2005
I do not have formal schooling in music but I do know a great voice when I hear it..what a wonderful voice. Great recording.

CD-Charts Position 76
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Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius

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from: EMI Classics

Release Date January 25, 2000
Llevaba mucho tiempo tratando de conseguir El Sueño de Geroncio y ha sido la primera vez que he utilizado este servicio. Ha merecido la pena. La grabación es magnífica y es una versión diferente a todas las que había escuchado. La calidad es estupenda aunque sea una grabación que tiene ya unos añitos.

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Amor--Opera's Great Love Songs

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from: Decca

Release Date August 11, 1998
I absolutely love opera music, and this c.d. is great for the most part. However, I am completely shocked that Maria Callas is nowhere to be found! In my opinion Callas' versions of Vissi D'arte, Vissi D'amore, L'Amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle, Oh! MI Babbino Caro, Signore, Ascolta!, and Un bel di vedremo were much better than the versions feature on this c.d. Even Tribaldi made the list! If people enjoy amazing opera music, they would be better off buying a c.d. by Maria Callas. Of course, Pavarotti is also amazing.

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The Best of Kathleen Battle

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from: Deutsche Grammophon

Release Date November 09, 2004
K Battle is the 'Nat King Cole of opera!' So smooth, warm and beautiful yet surprisingly lyrical and a vocal range that is remarkable. The high notes are chrystal clear yet with that smoothness and warmth mentioned earlier. You won't be disappointed.

CD-Charts Position 79
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The Very Best of Beverly Sills

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from: EMI Classics

Release Date April 26, 2005
A sublime voice in an outstanding collection. This is a unique collection of Beverly Sills's arias and moving performances. Even if you are not a Beverly Sills fan this CD is a must in any opera lover's collection.

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For War Child

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from: Decca

Release Date November 19, 1996
I'm still looking for this album in karaoke DVD version, but I still don't found it at all. So, please tell me, where I can get it. Thanks.