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Beethoven: The Piano Concertos Nos. 1-5 (C Major: 708904) [Blu-ray] [2012]
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Read More »| 15 of 15 people found the following review helpful  The 'Kaufmann Phenomenon'., By Abel "AMY" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews This review is from: Verismo (Audio CD) Jonas Kaufmann has of late been a sensation in the operatic world. The frenzy actually got its momentum from his Grammophone Award recording of Strauss's lieder.I have got most, if not all, of Kaufmann's DVDs and vocal albums. Like most German tenors, he started out as a 'lyrical tenor' singing Mozart and Schubert and some baroque roles. Indeed, he has been a strikingly good interpretor even in his earlier years. His debut album for Decca was 'Romantic Arias' for tenor. That album contained mostly Italian (and a number of French) operatic arias, and he struck me as being better in the French stuff than the Italian. Hence it is not without trepidation that I approached his recent solo release on Italian 'verismo' opera arias. An instant relief was gained when I finished off the second track and approahced the third. Yes - the album is a consistently high-standard performance of some of the most dramatically intense operatic arias. Kaufmann is never... Read more 28 of 30 people found the following review helpful Another definitive recital showcasing a great and unique voice, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Verismo (Audio CD) Despite my impatience to see Jonas Kaufmann move into the great Wagner roles, I realise that to rush that process could be fatal to one of the few very great voices singing today and I am delighted by his evident intention to keep his voice still light and flexible enough to sing Mozart, even at this stage of his career. While I do not find that he has the sweetness and "ping" ideal for Puccini, he is very fine in Verdi and the movement into verismo is not too great a leap. Kaufmann is now forty; his powerful, smoky voice is now presumably at its peak, and while it will never have the juicy resonance of Corelli he is a superb vocal actor who throws himself into his characterisations and utterly convinces the listener of the sincerity with which he inhabits his roles. There is a plaintive as well as a heroic quality to his singing; he has virtually eliminated the glottal, "gulping" tic - presumably injected for emotive effect - which was beginning to infect his vocal production and he... Read more 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful Kaufmann is King, By tony israel (London) - See all my reviews This review is from: Verismo Arias (MP3 Download) In the operatic world, there are now many fine lyrical tenors, almost a 'United Nations' of fine singers. However for me, Jonas Kaufmann is the greatest. I first heard him at Covent Garden in September last year in 'Don Carlo' and was immediately impressed by the voice of this man, his stage presence and his superb acting ability.Kaufmann is a German, as was the late, great Fritz Wunderlich. Wunderlich sang the Italian repertoire too, but almost all his recorded work is sung in German, as was the fashion in the Germany of his day. Not so Jonas Kaufmann, he sings in the language in which the opera was written, be it German or French or Italian. He first CD explored the familiar Italian and French repertory followed by a second CD where he concentrated mainly on Wagner plus a little of Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven. Now with this new disc, he is back in the Italian field, all the items from the 19th century, but this time, he mixes the familiar with some lesser known works,... Read more |
titolo-live in berlinartista-sting orchestra-royal philharmonic orchestra direttore-steven mercurio etichetta-deutsche grammophon-n. dischi2data-30 novembre 2010supporto-cd audio+dvd videogenere-pop e rock internazionale----------brani1.if i ever lose my faith in you 2.englishman in new york 3.fields of gold 4.why should i cry for you? 5.all would envy 6.tomorrow we'll see 7.the end of the game 8.whenever i say your name 9.shape of my heart 10.moon over bourbon street 11.mad about you 12.king of Read More »| 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful sting live in berlin, This review is from: Live In Berlin (Audio CD) I love Sting so I could be bias, But I sat down to watch and listen and was glued to my seat, I felt that Sting & the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra were in the lounge with me. it was truly wonderful I have nearly wore it out playing it to everybody, its so good.I love the new arrangements of old favourites. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful Simply beautiful, By Katherine Almassy (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews This review is from: Live In Berlin (Audio CD) A wonderful album that I cannot recommend highly enough. Absolutely magic! Particular highlights include "Desert Rose", "Moon over Bourbon Street" and "Englishman in New York". 22 of 25 people found the following review helpful A touch of class..., This review is from: Live In Berlin (Audio CD) When Sting originally announced that he was going to tour with a full fifty piece orchestra and perform his best known songs I was a little sceptical. How could that possibly work? Well, five months in, it is apparent just how wrong I was to harbour any doubts. The 'Symphonicity' shows have been spectacular successes since the tour launched in Vancouver earlier this year and have since garnered glowing accolades in the media. When I attended several of the shows, I was totally blown away by the whole experience and quickly realised how short-sighted my initial scepticism had been.'Live in Berlin' is produced by Jim Gable and Ann Kim who have been responsible for previous Sting releases such as 'A Winter's Night... Live from Durham Cathedral', 'The Journey and the Labyrinth', 'Inside The Songs of Sacred Love', and '...All This Time' as well as 'The Police: Certifiable'. They have successfully captured the feel of the 'Symphonicity' concerts and while there are obvious... Read more |
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Read More »| 36 of 38 people found the following review helpful The best John Williams collection CD, By This review is from: The Ultimate Guitar Collection (Audio CD) John Williams is the most outstanding classical guitarist of our time. He has explored, extended and redefined the repertoire for the guitar and made many first class recordings. Unfortunately many of his recordings focus on particular genres and can therefore feel a bit intense.But this collection is different as it covers a wide range of pieces and styles - a true "best of" and more like an extended private concert of all his best performances. Throughly enjoyable and recomended. 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful Serene, By This review is from: The Ultimate Guitar Collection (Audio CD) This is the most beautiful serene and relaxing classical guitar playing I have heard in a long time - but then it is John Williams! Money well worth spent and a must for all fans. 18 of 20 people found the following review helpful FAB GUITAR PIECES BY THE MASTER, By RD (London) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Ultimate Guitar Collection (Audio CD) Terrific collection of guitar performances, covering most of the genres that John Williams can perform so well, including some real classics, eg Cavatina. Would make a good gift, or an introduction to classical guitar to someone who had not listened to it before. A perfect aid to contemplation, meditation or study. |
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