Pilar

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Like her compatriot Thalia, the Mexican-born, grupero diva Pilar Montenegro is a popular recording artist and actress. Since 1996, this ex-member of the pop band Garibaldi has recorded two CDs, Son del Corazón and Desahogo. Now on a new label, Montenegro gives her fans the regional sounds they know and love, and seeks to win over Anglo listeners. Co-produced by Rudy Pérez, Montenegro's Gloria Estefan and Jennifer Lopez-like vocals, illuminate the ballads like the José José hit "Vamos a darnos Tiempo," and the Julio Iglesias number, "Lo Voy a Dividir." "Se me Hizo Fácil," swings with a Norteña groove, while the English language "Love is All You Need," bounces to an R&B beat. Montenegro's Middle Eastern, ballad, and cumbia-influenced versions of "Prisionerá" the theme song of the new telenova, will generate the most radio airplay and it might help her crossover all borders, musical and otherwise. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

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Average customer rating: Correction to the entry by "sergiocqh" Fantastic! HATE OPERA? THIS ONE WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND "Ultimate" only if you like your opera "al fresco"! Wonderful Performance but Average Recording Quality

The Ultimate Puccini Collection Giacomo Puccini , Herbert von Karajan , Riccardo Chailly , Stephen Barlow , Tullio Serafin , Lorin Maazel , Sir Edward Downes , Giuseppe Patane , Zubin Mehta , Alberto Erede , John Mauceri , Plácido Domingo , José Carreras , Kiri Te Kanawa , John Alldis Choir , Luciano Pavarotti , London Philharmonic Orchestra , Bologna Community Theater Orchestra , Ettore Bastianini , Carlo Bergonzi , Renato Cesari , Fernando Corena , Cesare Siepi , Renata Tebaldi , Gianna D'Angelo , Saint Cecilia Academy Orchestra , Franco Corelli , Alfredo Mariotti , Regine Crespin , Royal Opera House Orchestra Covent Garden , London Symphony Orchestra , Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra , Rome Opera House Orchestra , Pilar Lorengar , Berlin Philharmonic Brass Ensemble , Mirella Freni , Rolando Panerai , Jussi Bjorling , Leontyne Price , and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Caballe, Montserrat | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Crespin, Regine | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Freni, Mirella | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Gheorghiu, Angela | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Nilsson, Birgit | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Price, Leontyne | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Sutherland, Joan | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Te Kanawa, Kiri | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Essential Verdi Nessun Dorma ~ 20 Great Tenor Arias / Pavarotti, Carreras, Domingo, Bergonzi, Aragall, Björling, Di Stefano, Kollo, Corelli, Del Monaco... Puccini Without Words Puccini: Great Opera Arias The #1 Opera Album ASIN: B000007OU1 Release Date: 1998-06-09

Tracks:

1. Turnadot: Nessun Dorma!
2. Gianni Schicchi: O Mio Babbino Caro
3. Manon Lescaut: Donna Non Vidi Mai
4. La Boheme: Musetta's Waltz Song
5. Tosca: Recondita Armonia
6. Madame Butterfly: Un Bel Di
7. TOSCA: E Lucevan Le Stelle
8. La rondine: Il Sogno Di Doretta
9. La Boheme: Che Gelida Manina
10. La Boheme: Si, Mi Chiamano Mini
11. La Boheme: O Soave Fanciulla - Love Duet, Act I
12. Ch'ella mi creda libero
13. TOSCA: Ah, Quegli Occhi...Qual'occhio Al Mondo - Love Duet, Act I
14. TOSCA: Vissi D'Arte
15. Madame Butterfly: Vogliatemi Bene - Love Duet, Act I
16. La Boheme: Donde Lieta Usci
17. Turandot: Signore, Ascolta!
18. Turandot: In Questa Reggia

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Ordinarily, it pays to be wary of collections such as these, which often promise a lot but deliver a mishmash of disconnected excerpts. This disc, however, is something of an exception: you really do get just about all of Puccini's best arias, which is possible, because he didn't write so many operas that choosing the best moments becomes a matter of the producer's personal taste. Also, Puccini's operas are so popular that every major label has excellent complete recordings of all of them, so in making this compilation it was possible to cast from strength: all the singers here are fine. In fact, the only proviso that needs to be made before you rush out and add this disc to your collection is that it's wrong to assume that all of Puccini's best tunes lie in his arias. The opening 10 minutes of any one of his operas will tell you that's not true. So by all means enjoy this disc--then start sampling the operas complete. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Correction to the entry by "sergiocqh".......2005-11-08

"Quando m'en vo" is not omitted from this CD; it is just called "Musetta's waltz song." It is the same aria.

Fantastic!.......2003-10-14

This is one of the first opera CDs I ever got. It's wonderful for just about any body;from the newbies like me or the opera fanatics. I especially like 'In Questa Reggia'. Buy it now!!

HATE OPERA? THIS ONE WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND.......2003-09-04

The Ultimate Puccini Collection features some of Puccini's most arias and will appeal to even the most ardent operaphobes.

A great listening experience featuring some of the greatest opera performers of all time.

"Ultimate" only if you like your opera "al fresco"!.......2002-06-13

The music is without question, among the most beautiful ever written. But the quality of the fidelity tells me that many of the selections were recorded live in concert in outdoor venues. I wish that was clear to me before I bought the disc. So, is the music the ultimate? YES! Is the recording the ultimate? NO!

Wonderful Performance but Average Recording Quality.......2002-02-18

I love opera! I love Puccini! Not only is the vocalism important to me, but the quality of the recording as well. I enjoy my hi-tech sound system. I like to feel as if I am sitting in the front row of the first balcony when I listen to opera. This CD is excellent! The vocalists were well chosen. The technical performances are eloquent and emotional, as Puccini should be. However, the quality of the recording is not very good. No matter how you adjust your sound system, the recording is a bit tinny and as a result, the emotional high points of the arias are not as vibrant as they could be if the recording were of better quality. I would recommend this CD to anyone who loves Puccini and who is not as finicky as I!

Average customer rating: A great intro for ... opera fans A great introduction to Puccini Delightfully fun album; Opera for YOU! Arrows straight to your heart. A great first taste of opera's famous arias

Puccini and Pasta: A Romantic Italian Feast for Your Ears Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Puccini, Giacomo | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Caballe, Montserrat | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Freni, Mirella | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Chopin and Champagne: Set Your Mood for Romance Tchaikovsky At Tea Time: A Refreshing Blend For Body And Spirit Liszt for Lovers: Piano Dreams of Love and Passion Vivaldi for Valentines: Romantic Interludes for the One You Love Rachmaninoff for Romance: Passionate Music for Love and Desire ASIN: B0000041FP Release Date: 1996-08-13

Tracks:

1. Turandot: No One Shall Sleep
2. Gianni Schicchi: O My Dear Daddy
3. La Boheme: Your Tiny Hand Is Frozen
4. La Boheme: They Call Me Mimi
5. La Boheme: O Gentle Girl
6. La Boheme: Musetta's Waltz Song
7. La Boheme: Whence Happily She Came
8. La Boheme: Mimi's Farewell
9. Manon Lescaut: I Have Never Met A Woman Like Her
10. Madame Butterfly: One Fine Day
11. The Girl Of The Golden West: Let Her Believe I Am Free
12. TOSCA: Strange Harmony
13. TOSCA: Love Duet, Act I, Part I
14. TOSCA: Love Duet, Act I, Part II
15. TOSCA: For Love And Art
16. TOSCA: The Stars Were Shining
17. La rondine: Doretta's Dream
18. Madame Butterfly: Love Duet, Act I, Part II

Customer Reviews:

A great intro for ... opera fans.......2002-02-14

I adore Italian opera -- particularly Puccini. That makes this CD a real gem. All my favorite arias and duets are here, sung by well-known and talented artists.

If you're new to opera, you can't go wrong with this album. Puccini was the Spielberg of his time, and his work still has a lot of popular appeal. (It's much easier to like "La Boheme" than Wagner's Ring cycle -- that's for sure!)

If you have a lot of opera already, you probably have most of these songs. Still, if you want them all in one place, this is a worthy buy.

A great introduction to Puccini.......1999-09-23

This disc exposed me to the wonderful world of Puccini's melodious opera. It piqued my interest and turned me into a Puccini lover. Listening to full opera recordings has only solidified that love.

Delightfully fun album; Opera for YOU!.......1999-04-30

Opera unfortunatley has the reputation for being uppity and pretentious, but this album shows that Opera can be fun and entertaining. This album is SUPERB for just listening to as you work, eat, or sleep. Especially if you've recently been turned on to Opera by Mr. Andrea Bocelli, you'll enjoy the rich diversity of this album. You know the tenor; how about soprano, etc? Grab a bowl of spaghetti, pour a glass of wine (or grape juice) and enjoy "Puccini & Pasta"!

Arrows straight to your heart........1999-03-28

These beautiful arias will give you goose-bumps from head to toe, pierce your life's stress-tempered armor, and home straight into your heart. Bravo!!!

A great first taste of opera's famous arias.......1999-03-04

Think you might like to try some opera? The arias on this disc are fabulous! Sylvia McNair has a voice like an angel. A must have for a beginning opera collection.

Average customer rating: Gloriously melodic Gounod: Messe Solennelle de Sainte Cécile; Petite Symphonie for wind instruments Listen with pleasure Still The Best Recording of this work!

Gounod: Messe Solennelle de Sainte Cécile; Petite Symphonie for wind instruments Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Nonets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gounod: St. Cecilia Mass; Hendricks, Dale, Lafont, Pretre Lehár: Waltzes Liszt: Piano Concertos; Totentanz; Hungarian Fantasy Franck: Symphony in Dm; Chasseur maudit Lalo: Symphonie espagnole; Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen: Massenet: Thaïs - Meditation ASIN: B00005NPJ7 Release Date: 2003-03-25

Tracks:

1. Messe Solennelle De Sainte Cecile: I. Kyrie - Pilar Lorengar/Heinz Hoppe/Franz Crass/Henriette Puig-Roget/Chor Rene Duclos...
2. Messe Solennelle De Sainte Cecile: II. Gloria - Pilar Lorengar/Heinz Hoppe/Franz Crass/Henriette Puig-Roget/Chor Rene Duclos...
3. Messe Solennelle De Sainte Cecile: III. Credo - Pilar Lorengar/Heinz Hoppe/Franz Crass/Henriette Puig-Roget/Chor Rene Duclos...
4. Messe Solennelle De Sainte Cecile: IV. Offertorium - Pilar Lorengar/Heinz Hoppe/Franz Crass/Henriette Puig-Roget/Chor Rene Duclos...
5. Messe Solennelle De Sainte Cecile: V. Sanctus - Pilar Lorengar/Heinz Hoppe/Franz Crass/Henriette Puig-Roget/Chor Rene Duclos...
6. Messe Solennelle De Sainte Cecile: VI. Benedictus - Pilar Lorengar/Heinz Hoppe/Franz Crass/Henriette Puig-Roget/Chor Rene Duclos...
7. Messe Solennelle De Sainte Cecile: VII. Agnus Dei - Pilar Lorengar/Heinz Hoppe/Franz Crass/Henriette Puig-Roget/Chor Rene Duclos...
8. Messe Solennelle De Sainte Cecile: VIII. Domine Salvum (Priere De L'Eglise; Priere De L'Armee...) - Pilar Lorengar/Heinz Hoppe/Franz Crass/Henriette Puig-Roget/Chor Rene Duclos...
9. Petite Sym: I. Adagio Et Allegretto - Halle Orch/Sir John Barbirolli
10. Petite Sym: II. Andante Cantabile - Halle Orch/Sir John Barbirolli
11. Petite Sym: III. Scherzo - Halle Orch/Sir John Barbirolli
12. Petite Sym: IV. Finale - Halle Orch/Sir John Barbirolli

Customer Reviews:

Gloriously melodic.......2007-02-22

Gounod's Saint Cecelia Mass is one of my favorite religioius/choral compositions. It is filled with moving, melodic parts and should be a part of the music collection of anyone who loves choral works.

Gounod: Messe Solennelle de Sainte Cécile; Petite Symphonie for wind instruments.......2006-07-07

Gounod: Messe Solennelle de Sainte Cécile; Petite Symphonie for wind instruments~ Franz Crass is an astounding recoding of an incredible piece of work. The mass is magnificent and being a devout Christian at heart it verily touches my spirit in so many ways. The book-let is a not so well done but the wonderful painting on the cover is a treat indeed. I love portraits and especially art made in the 16th, 17th and 18th century which I consider to be the pinnacle of what art has accomplished so far. The little wind symphony is also a nice piece of work and whilst Gonoud is not one of my favorite composers by any means one can still acknowledge a truly gifted composers when one hears it. Highly recommended indeed.

Listen with pleasure.......2004-04-09

This is the only performance of the Gounod mass I know. Had it on LP years ago, bought the CD, and it is better than I remember. An old recording, but lovely transfer and delectable sound. Gounod is a sadly underappreciated composer; the guy could write a memorable tune, and in this mass he wrote several. This works as religious and as choral music. A stirring Credo, a galvanizing Kyrie, and a glorious Agnus Dei are just some of the highlights. This is a massive, important work, lovingly performed by a clearly attentive team. The soloists shine, the orchestra is great. And considering the bargain cost and the great pairing--quite a change of pace but a scrumptious little piece--this is a delightful disc that will get a lot of use in your CD player.

Still The Best Recording of this work!.......2003-06-17

EMI has done me and many others a great favor by re-issuing this
recording of Gounod's Messe Solonnelle de Sainte Cecile on CD
in their Encore series. This is the second time this recording has been issued on CD the first was in their Studio series. Frankly this recording makes the digital recording by Georges Pretre also made by EMI as an attempt to replace this one in the catalog pale into complete insignificance by the comparison.
and having the Petite Symphony as a filler is only icing on the cake. Also the price makes this a clear first choice.

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Tracks:

1. Sevilla
2. El Grito De America
3. Andalucia
4. Sonadores De Espana
5. Malaguena
6. Te Quiero Morena
7. Siboney
8. Amor, Mi Raza Sabe Conquistar
9. Adios Mariquita Linda
10. Maria La O
11. Serenata Tapatia
12. De Este Apacible Rincon
13. Un Viejo Amor
14. Cancion Para Una Reina
15. Damisela Encantadora
16. Adoro
17. Yo Sere Tu Primer Hombre
18. Canto Karabali

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Tracks:

1. A L'entrada Del Temps Clar (Anonyme Fin XIIe Siecle) - Unlisted
2. Vida - Rene Clemencic
3. Sitot Me Soi - Clemencic Consort
4. Volez Vous Que Je Vous Chant (Anonyme) - Unlisted
5. Efforcier M'estuet Ma Voiz (Instrumental) - Julian Podger
6. Conduit : Hyer Matin A L'enjornee - Julian Podger
7. Motet : Hyer Matin/Benedicamus Domino - Julian Podger
8. Ja Pour Yver - Julian Podger
9. Deus Est Ensi Conme Li Pellicanz - Andrew Lawrence-King
10. Entre Adan Et Anikel/Chies Bien Seans - Paul Hillier
11. Bailemos Nos Ja Todas Tres CSM 116 (Texte : Airas Nunez) - Unlisted
12. Todos Los Santos CSM 15 (Instrumental) - Unlisted
13. Quantas Sabedes Amar (Cantigas De Amigo) - The Dufay Collective
14. Sic An, Guldin Huon! - Unlisted
15. Ich Lobe Ein Wip (Instrumental) - Unlisted
16. Owe Dirre Not - The Newberry Consort
17. Bacche, Bene Venies (CB 200) - Clemencic Consort
18. Deduc Syon Uberrimas (CB 34) - Clemencic Consort

Average customer rating: Petit Messe:lovely piece,uneven performance Disappointing The best performance of this enchanting mass

Rossini - Petit Messe Solonnelle ~ Stabat Mater / Pavarotti, Freni, Lohrenger, Minton, Valentini-Terrani, LSO, Gandolfi, Kertesz Gioachino Rossini , London Symphony Chorus & Orchestra , Romano Gandolfi , Istvan Kertesz , Mirella Freni , Lucia Valentini-Terrani , Luciano Pavarotti , Ruggero Raimondi , Pilar Lorengar , Yvonne Minton , Hans Sotin , Leone Magiera , Vittorio Rosetta , and Coro Polifonico del Teatro alla Scala di Milano Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Rossini - Stabat Mater / Orgonasova, Bartoli, Giménez, Scandiuzzi, Wiener Phil., Chung Rossini: Ciro in Babilonia Puccini: Tosca (1953) with Callas, di Stefano, Gobbi, cond. by de Sabata Rossini: Stabat Mater; Petite Messe Solennelle Peter Lieberson: Neruda Songs ASIN: B0000041MB Release Date: 1997-08-26

Tracks:

1. Petite Messe Solennelle (Beginning): Kyrie eleison
2. Petite Messe Solennelle (Beginning): Gloria in excelsis Deo
3. Petite Messe Solennelle (Beginning): Gratias agimus tibi
4. Petite Messe Solennelle (Beginning): Domine Deus
5. Petite Messe Solennelle (Beginning): Qui tollis peccata mundi
6. Petite Messe Solennelle: Quoniam tu solus Sanctus
7. Petite Messe Solennelle (Beginning): Cum Sancto Spiritu
8. Petite Messe Solennelle: Credo in unum Deum
9. Petite Messe Solennelle (Beginning): Crucifixus etiam pro nobis
10. Petite Messe Solennelle (Beginning): Et resurrexit
11. Petite Messe Solennelle (Beginning): Preludio religioso
12. Petite Messe Solennelle (Beginning): Sanctus

Tracks:

1. Petite Messe solennelle (conclusion): O salutaris hostia
2. Petite Messe solennelle (conclusion): Agnus Dei
3. Stabat Mater
4. Stabat Mater: Cuius animam
5. Stabat Mater: Quis est homo
6. Stabat Mater: Pro peccatis
7. Stabat Mater: Eia, Mater
8. Stabat Mater: Sancta Mater
9. Stabat Mater: Fac ut portem
10. Stabat Mater: Inflammatus et accensus
11. Stabat Mater: Quando corpus
12. Stabat Mater: Amen, in sempiterna

Customer Reviews:

Petit Messe:lovely piece,uneven performance.......2004-06-29

The gorgeous Kyrie from the Peit Messe Solonnelle has recently been used to good effect in the film 'Bad Education' prompting me to get to know the piece better and purchase this recording.The whole work is a delight,much lighter in tone and broader in length than the title would suggest.However,i suspect this is not the recording to have(i'm going to try Muti/EMI)as the soloists(a glamorous team)are unfocused and intonation a particular problem.There's a surprisngly tentative feeling about the whole performance.The piano part(a few splashy moments here) is normally taken on 2 pianos but here they make do with 1.....seems a shame to me.
Stabat Mater receives an authorative account,another very approachable work which i shall enjoy getting to know better.

Disappointing.......2003-05-05

First of all, the composition itself (Petite Messe Solennelle) may not be for everyone. There are some fine moments, but I find many of the choral movements to be sprawling and unfocused. The martial-sounding tenor aria is a little goofy and operatic for it's sacred text, but if you really like Rossini, you might get some guilty pleasure out of it. The soloists are uneven (I find the bass and mezzo to be especially disappointing). In general, there are some terrifying intonation moments, especially during the treacherous (a cappella) Sanctus. Wish I could recommend a better recording, but this is my first acquaintence with the piece. All things considered, I plan on dumping my copy. I haven't even listened to the Stabat Mater, which of course is much more widely recorded work.

The best performance of this enchanting mass.......2000-06-14

Rossini's last major work, the petite messe solennelle, is in the tradition of haydn's last six masterful masses in the geniality and at many times happiness of the music. The version recorded here is the first version as soloists and chor are accompanied by piano and harmonium. The first version is genarally regarded as superior to the second one which Rossini orchestrated himself and asked not to perform it during his lifetime. Gandolfi is helped by four excellent italian soloists to convey the joy and power of the music. While the coupling of the spectacular stabat mater is very generous, some may want to purchase the stabat mater separately conducted by Hickox on Chandos.

Average customer rating: De lo nuestro lo Mejor - Eso es Pilar Great Songs, but if ONLY she could Sing a little Better!!! desahogo Great cd. EXELENTE TRABAJO DE PILAR MONTENEGRO

Desahogo Pilar Montenegro Manufacturer: Univision Music Grp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Nicaragua | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music GRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Pilar Seré una Niña Buena Déjame Volar La Niña Buena Cuando el Corazon Se Cruza ASIN: B00005O6LE Release Date: 2001-09-25

Tracks:

1. Cuando Estamos Juntos
2. Alguien Que Una Vez Ame
3. La Puerta Del Amor
4. Algo Especial
5. Yo Se Que Te Amo
6. Quitame Ese Hombre
7. Desahogo
8. Y Volvere
9. Los Ojos No Mienten
10. Bella
11. Alguien Que Una Vez Ame (Version Ranchera)
12. Quitame Ese Hombre (Version Nortena)
13. Cuando Estamos Juntos (Club Mix Radio Edit)

Customer Reviews:

De lo nuestro lo Mejor - Eso es Pilar.......2004-10-25

Compre este CD y lo quede sin escucharlo por varios dias, y cuando al fin lo escuche por primero vez, quede completamente desconcertado y enamorado de Pilar, su voz y su manera tan elocuente y profunda de interpretar las canciones del album. Su rendicion de "Desahogo" original de Roberto Carlos es prueba del talento que posee Pilar. Espero pronto tener la oportunidad de escucharla en vivo. Para mi sera un verdadero placer. A Pilar...me postro ante su talento.

Great Songs, but if ONLY she could Sing a little Better!!!.......2004-08-01

The lyrics to the songs portray real life situations. You feel like you really identify with each and one of the songs of the album. The only little flaw here is that she does not have a great voice. One some songs, you wish she would improve her vocal ability, but I think she is gettting there. Pilar has always been known not to have the best vocal voice, but she manages to try to improve. The album is worth buying it. Hopefully, next time she improves a little more.

desahogo.......2004-04-05

Buenisimo trabajo, el que ha realizado Pilar Montenegro con este disco.. sin duda es uno de los mejores que he escuchado en los ultimos tiempos... y cada dia esta bellisima cantante se va superando, recomendado el 100 por 100.. y no dejen de escuchar el tema de "Cuando estamos juntos" está genial...

Great cd........2003-04-26

Pilar started her career in the early 90's with a group called "Garibaldi" that had a big hit for a while, she's also known as an actress but her previous cd's as a solo singer really didn't do it in the international market.
But "Desahogo" (Relief) has nothing to do with it. The album is full of success. The first single "Quitame ese hombre" (Take away from me that man) became a #1 hit for several weeks in the US and other countries including Spain. The hit of the song was so big that it also charted on The Hot 100 that it's actually for songs in English. It reached #72.
"Desahogo" has been certified Platinum x2 in the US and Mexico and Platinum and Gold in other countries.

Pilar's music is pop and she also sings some tropical mexican music that sounds very good on this beautiful woman.

EXELENTE TRABAJO DE PILAR MONTENEGRO.......2003-03-05

Realemente el mejor cd de La Montenegro, inclusive, superando el anterior trabajo discográfico que ya era muy bueno. Recomendable 100 por 100.-

Average customer rating: Szell's Memorial The best, most complete recording of Beethoven's Egmont music All Talking, All Singing, All Playing

Beethoven: Egmont / Szell, Lorengar, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000042DX Release Date: 1997-07-15

Tracks:

1. Complete Incidental Music To Egmont, Op. 84: Overture
2. Complete Incidental Music To Egmont, Op. 84: No.1Lied Vivace 'Die Trommel geruhret'
3. Complete Incidental Music To Egmont, Op. 84: No.2 Zwischenakt I Andante
4. Complete Incidental Music To Egmont, Op. 84: No.3 Zwischenakt II Larghetto
5. Complete Incidental Music To Egmont, Op. 84: No.4 Lied Andante con motto 'Freudvoll und leidvoll'
6. Complete Incidental Music To Egmont, Op. 84: No.5 Zwischenakt: III. Allegro
7. Complete Incidental Music To Egmont, Op. 84: No.6 Zwischenakt IV Poco sostenuto e risoluto
8. Complete Incidental Music To Egmont, Op. 84: No.7 Clarchens Tod Larghetto
9. Complete Incidental Music To Egmont, Op. 84: No.8 Melodrama Poco sostenuto
10. Complete Incidental Music To Egmont, Op. 84: No.9 Siegessymphonie Allegro con brio

Customer Reviews:

Szell's Memorial.......2006-11-15

This was Dr. Szell's last official recording and a special one, as he maintains his disciplined appraoch but tenderly works with the famed Vienna Philharmonic in producing a performance which is at times beautiful beyond words. The sound on my LP and also on my CD excerpts (mated with the Beethoven 3rd symphony conducted by Schmidt Isserstedt) is wonderful. Highest recommendation for this digital version of the complete Egmont music. He hums along with the coda of every Egmont overture performance I own, including this one.

The best, most complete recording of Beethoven's Egmont music.......2006-08-17

Klemperer made a prominent recording of four excerpts from Beethoven's music to Schiller's drama, Egmont, but only Szell gives us stretches of interwoven dialogue from the play. These readings are particularly moving at the climax when Egmont is executed--one catches the tragic nobility of this martyred revolutionary who appealed to Beethoven's fervent feelings about political freedom. In adddition, Szell's cnducting is crisp and authoritative, Lorengar's singing is lovely, if not always steady, and the Vienna Phil. plays gloriously. The CD is short shrift so far as timing goes, but I've treasured this collection since its release in the Sixties.

Note: All tis music can be had in Decca's bargain collection of Szell's complete recordings for that company.

All Talking, All Singing, All Playing.......2001-01-23

I had this on LP ages ago and always loved it because it was unfamiliar Beethoven, and because it had the lovely singing of Pilar Lorengar. In addition, there's spoken text delivered by narrator Wussow, who makes the German language sound positively beautiful. Even if you don't understand German at all, you'll be impressed. The wonderful Egmont overture is powerfully delivered by Szell (who decides to hum along during the closing bars), and the rest of the music is Beethoven you don't hear every day, including a number of lovely melodies sung by the wonderful Lorengar. This is a little jewel of a CD.

Average customer rating: Lots of Szell Brings A Re-evaluation George Szell is best known from his Columbia recordings

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Customer Reviews:

Lots of Szell Brings A Re-evaluation.......2005-09-21

Kudos to Decca for bringing together in one convenient set George Szell's recordings that were made for the Decca & Philips labels from the early 1950s and to mid 1960s (minus those recordings where he acted in the role of accompanist, ie: those with pianist Curzon). These recordings are very well known and have been collector's items for many years, so to have them together in a mid-price box is self recommending.

The Philips recordings were issued a few years ago as a 2-CD set in their "Early Years" series while a few of the Decca recordings have already been released as singles in their Classic Sound series (both series saw very spotty distribution Stateside). I detect very little change in the sound quality in these new Decca Classic Sound versions, though the couplings from CD to CD are better programmed here than they were before (Philips had to cram alot of music on those 2CDs).

The most-recommendable recordings in the bunch are Szell's Mozart 34, Dvorak 8, Beethoven Egmont, Mendelssohn Midsummer's Night and Brahms 3. Here, the usual Szell trademarks are fully on display: tight rhythms, crisp articulation and finely graded dynamics. However, I was unexpectedly disappointed in two recordings long held to be top Szell & basic repertoire recommendations: the Beethoven 5 and Sibelius 2.

The Beethoven 5 has always been touted as more relaxed and in better sound than Szell's CBS 5th with Cleveland. But comparing this new Decca re-issue to Sony's recent "Original Jacket" issue of the Cleveland 5th, I didn't find that to be true at all. The Sony version now stands - to me, at least - as the better representation of Szell in this warhorse, both as an interpretation and in recorded sound. Indeed, the Concertgebouw recording suffers from an extremely lackluster and sloppy second movement that probably could have used a retake. Something just isn't right here - conductor and orchestra are not on the same page of the playbook...which is not what one expects in a recording by such a strong-willed technician as Szell. As an overall performance, this Concertgebouw recording is now easily surpassed by Szell's Sony effort, not to mention alternate versions by Kleiber, Karajan, Bernstein and others (but, again, you need to hear the Szell/Sony in the Original Jackets remastering, not the earlier Essential Classics version).

As for the Sibelius 2, we have a situation where poor intonation and hesitant execution in the orchestra knock this version off the pedestal of received opinion. And, with Szell's live Tokyo performance with Cleveland now widely available, his Concertgebouw version comes in direct competition with - Szell himself, and in a much better and much more cohesive recording. With the "if only he had recorded this with Cleveland" caveat removed, the choice is now clear - get the Cleveland version if you want Szell in Sibelius 2. That recording remains a top recommendation, though Ormandy, Maazel, Vanska and even Karajan have all brought their particular strengths to this piece as well, strengths that are much different than Szell's forte(s). There's plenty of room at the top when it comes to great recordings of great music.

Having lived with both the Beethoven and Sibelius for years, it's a bit disconcerting to have to make the above observations, but there you have it.

For the rest of the set, it is good to have Szell's interpretations of Tchaikovsky and Schubert on hand in such good sound. But truth be told, there are better versions out there of these works as well, the Tchaik 4 in particular (which in Szell's hands hangs fire in the least-expected places). The Baroque recordings included here are testament to a long-gone era when the standard Baroque works (worques?) were made acceptable to orchestral audiences by beefing them up to quasi-Wagnerian proportions. And even here, Szell is bettered by his contemporaries like Adrian Boult and Karl Richter in similar repertoire. A Baroque curate's egg if there ever was one.

Having said all of the above, I can still safely recommend this set to just about anyone interested in Szell or the repertoire on offer. Yes - work to work, there are better versions available, some from Szell himself. But *overall,* this set will provide plenty of pleasure and musical excitement to everyone save the anti-Szell wing of the classical music zealotry.

Enjoy.

George Szell is best known from his Columbia recordings.......2005-08-31

George Szell (1897-1970) is best known from his recordings made in the 1950s and 60s for Columbia records, mostly with the Cleveland Orchestra, many of which are now on Sony Classical. But he also made a number of recordings during the same period for Decca and Philips in Europe, with the Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam; Vienna Philharmonic, and London Symphony, all of which are included in this box. If you think of Szell as a cold, calculating technician - and he could be in some of his Columbia recordings - he has precision here in spades, but also warm sound, perhaps partly from the remastering for this release.

Szell's Concertgebouw Beethoven Symphony 5 is MUCH BETTER than his Cleveland recording. The precision is there, but it also sings, and is warmer than the Cleveland recording (Sony, coupled with Symphony 2). Szell's Vienna EGMONT is one of the best recordings of the work, if not THE best recording of the stereo age, even 36 years after it was recorded. The Sibelius 2 (also with the Concertgebouw) is warm and fine in every way. The Concertgebouw played beautifully for him, and it shows.

The Mendelssohn MIDSUMMER NIGHT's DREAM, Schubert ROSAMUNDE, Mozart Symphony 34, Handel WATER MUSIC and ROYAL FIREWORKS MUSIC are all excellent, too. Some may have favorite performances, but I cannot imagine anything better than Szell's Concertgebouw Mozart 34: perhaps Bohm (DG) and Krips (Philips).
The 5th disc has two classic mono recordings of the early 1950s:
Dvorak's Symphony 8, and Brahms 3, both with the Concertgebouw. The sound is just fine: beautifully remastered, and Szell's performances very solid and musical.

As you can tell, I'm very happy with this, and would advise anyone with $30.00 spare change to pick it up at their first opportunity.

Average customer rating: The Best of Rossini this is a magnificent recording for the price

The Best of Rossini Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rossini, Gioacchino | Q to T | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Caballe, Montserrat | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Callas, Maria | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Strauss: The Best of Vienna Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana & Leoncavallo: Pagliacci (complete operas) with Maria Callas, Giuseppe di Stefano, Tito Gobbi, Tullio Serafin, Chorus & Orchestra of La Scala, Milan The Ultimate Puccini Collection The Most Famous Opera Arias The Most Famous Opera Duets ASIN: B000002SC0 Release Date: 1992-04-14

Tracks:

1. The Barber Of Seville: Overture
2. The Barber Of Seville: Largo al factotum (Figaro, Act I)
3. The Barber Of Seville: Una voce poco fa (Rosina, Act 1)
4. The Barber Of Seville: La calunnia (Basilio, Act I)
5. La Cenerentola: Overture
6. La Cenerentola: Nacqui all'affanno...non piu mesta (Angelina, Act II)
7. The Thieving Magpie: Overture
8. The Thieving Magpie: Di piacer mi balza il cor (Ninetta, Act I)
9. Semiramide: Overture
10. Semiramide: Bel raggio lusinghier (Semiramide, Act I)

Tracks:

1. William Tell: Overture
2. William Tell: Ils s'eloignent enfin...Sombre foret (Mathilde, Act II)
3. William Tell: Pas de six (Act I)
4. William Tell: Ne m'abandonne pas, espoir de la vengeance.. Asile hereditaire (Arnold, Act IV)
5. The Silken Ladder: Overture
6. Petite Messe solennelle: Domine Deus
7. Stabat Mater: Inflammatus et accensus
8. Peches de vieillesse: La Passeggiata
9. Peches de vieillesse: Un petit Train de plaisir
10. Peches de vieillesse: La Chanson du bebe
11. Peches de vieillesse: Toast pour le nouvel an
12. Peches de vieillesse: Duetto buffo di due gatti
13. Peches de vieillesse: La Danza

Customer Reviews:

The Best of Rossini.......2000-04-03

This album contains the overtures and the highlights of his main operas. "Sins of old age" is the favorite part, especially "the Cat's Duet".

this is a magnificent recording for the price.......1999-09-11

this is a great recordin

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