Paris 1998 [Live]

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
If you think you've heard it all, you're wrong. The three big guys are indeed back, in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, with a rabidly enthusiastic crowd to welcome them. They sing many favorites-- "Granada," "Because," "Nessun dorma"--and there are a pair of medleys: one devoted to love songs, and one called "Medley of the World," which ends with a rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" that might just bring tears to your eyes. If the truth be known, the three tenors have put on 8 years since we first heard them together, and a fair amount of bloom is off their rose-like voices--with Domingo's ardency sounding a bit hard-edged, Carreras's tone even more spread than before, and some of Pavarotti's gold tarnished and his breath shorter. Suffice it to say that older CDs by these three formerly-really-great tenors are worth their weight in gold, compared to the bronze you'll find here. But the classy James Levine at the helm keeps the "event" going with passion, and it's hard not to get caught up in the excitement. --Robert Levine

USA Today
Pavarotti sounds old, Carreras' execution is haphazard and even Domingo is strangely uninteresting here.

Paris 1998 [Live]

Tracks:

Maristella: Io Conosco Un Giardino
Fedora: Amor Ti Vieta
Granada
T'estimo
Memoires De Danton
Caruso
Medley Of Romance: Sous Le Ciel De Paris
Medley Of Romance: Solamente Una Vez
Medley Of Romance: Maria, Mari
Medley Of Romance: Torero Quiero
Medley Of Romance: Parlami D'amore Mariu
Medley Of Romance: Tu, Ca' Nun Chiagne
Medley Of Romance: Manha De Carnaval
Medley Of Romance: Ti Voglio Tanto Bene
Voce E Notte
La Del Soto Del Parral: Quiero Desterrar De Tu Pecho El Temor
Turandot: Nessun Dorma
Because
O Sole Mio
Medley Of The World: O Surdato 'Nnamurato
Medley Of The World: Ay, Ay, Ay
Medley Of The World: Lolita
Medley Of The World: Standchen
Medley Of The World: Dicitencello Vuie
Medley Of The World: Core 'Ngrato
Medley Of The World: You'll Never Walk Alone

Amazon.com

If you think you've heard it all, you're wrong. The three big guys are indeed back, in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, with a rabidly enthusiastic crowd to welcome them. They sing many favorites-- "Granada," "Because," "Nessun dorma"--and there are a pair of medleys: one devoted to love songs, and one called "Medley of the World," which ends with a rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" that might just bring tears to your eyes. If the truth be known, the three tenors have put on 8 years since we first heard them together, and a fair amount of bloom is off their rose-like voices--with Domingo's ardency sounding a bit hard-edged, Carreras's tone even more spread than before, and some of Pavarotti's gold tarnished and his breath shorter. Suffice it to say that older CDs by these three formerly-really-great tenors are worth their weight in gold, compared to the bronze you'll find here. But the classy James Levine at the helm keeps the "event" going with passion, and it's hard not to get caught up in the excitement. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

For the last time!.......2006-12-23

The last of the great tenor concerts that is worth watching!

Standing Ovation !!!.......2001-09-24

Once again, the Tenors electrified the world. It was estimated that over 1.6 billion viewers saw this extraordinary display of musical genius.
The Pavarotti rendition of "Nessun Dorma" was breathtaking as he "hit" his famous high C with VINCERO!!!
With the exception of "Nessun Dorma & Caruso", I felt that it
was Domingo who carried the show. His voice style changes so dramatically to fit the mood and melody of each song.
Carreras, I felt, was lacking the "oomph" in his solos on this tour. However, no one can top Carreras when a line needs to be delivered that has "deep-gut" emotional feelings, almost mad sounding, i.e. the song "Because" -- listen when he sings "his love makes mangle of devile...", you'll understand what I mean.
Combine the Three together and you have pure brilliance. Listen to the song "You'll Never Walk Alone" is almost patriotic like.
"O' Sole Mio" and the show stopper "La Donna Mobile" left the people standing and cheering.
The Paris setting was spectacular. James Levine was his normal go lucky conductor self as he makes the viewing audience and the orchestra feel at ease with his upbeat facial expressions.
An awesome addition to your collection. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to see why the world has labled them "The Three Tenors." BRAVO

A mistake that we need to remember.......2001-09-10

I was blessed to have a chance to be in Paris at that time, and really one of the reasons I went to the City of Romance was because I was so eager to go to the Three Tenors Concert. I managed to get a very good seat at the front in order to really experience and enjoy the concert that I had been dreaming to go all my life, because I am so madly in love with classical and opera music. Also I am a great fan for all of these three tenors, particularly Placido Domingo.

Having watched the Three Tenors Concert in Los Angeles, which was so great and inspiring, I was hoping this one can turn out to be greater and more successful. However it really failed my expectation and turned me into disappointment. Several mistakes were made which surely caused this concert to be a failure.

First, the choice of the conductor. James Levine was really the wrong choice for the position which is actually the heart of such an important event. His style of conduct and taste of music was proven unsuitable. It did not make you feel excited, but at sometimes made you feel uneasy and uncomfortable.

Second, something seemed to be limiting Domingo's ability and talent to be fully expressed. In fact he appeared to be much older and less energetic. The usual powerfulness and beauty of his voice really disappeared somewhere that can be hardly known.
As for Pavarotti we can only give him an average mark for his performance.

Third, lack of common sense. Even three years old child knows Granada has to be and is best to be sung by Domingo, just like Nessun Dorma has to be by Pavarotti, but I just can't understand why the organiser or the music directors did not realize this? Were they too commercially motivated or too careless???

Jose was the best and played an instrumental role to keep this concert going, my admiration towards him grow more after this event. Anyway huamns do make mitakes including the famous and popular ones. Although this concert was not their greatest my support for them will still remain.

I Wish I Was There.......2000-12-11

I found this is one of my favorite of all "The Three Tenors" recordings. I would have loved to have been present one the night of this concert. I want to say all of the tenors do a superb job. I cannot understand why people put down Carreras because he proves here how much he appreciates his gift. Domingo is almost flawless. I have been a fan of Pavarotti since I 1980 (when I was just 12). Here is my personal favorite, Caruso.

Not the best tenors album........2000-05-03

First of all, the change of the conductor. We were used to the thundering conducting of Mehta. Then, Pavarotti is not the same man that he was in '94 and in '90. His range fell a lot. Then, he dared to sing a song that is traditionally sang by Domingo (Granada) It lacks opera arias. Not a good purchase. Buy the first or the second albums.

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Spectacular
i would give this musical more stars if i could
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A journey with Esmeralda
Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame De Paris (1998 Paris Cast)
Richard Cocciante , and Luc Plamondon
Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Ouverture
Temps des Cathales - Bruno Pelletier
Sans-Papiers - Luck Mervil
Intervention de Frollo - Patrick Fiori, Daniel Lavoie
Bohenne - Hne Sra
Esmerelda Tu Sais - Luck Mervil
Ces Diamants-La - Patrick Fiori, Julie Zenatti
Fete des Fous - Bruno Pelletier
Pape des Fous - Garou
Sorciere - Garou, Daniel Lavoie
Enfant Trouve - Garou
Portes de Paris - Bruno Pelletier
Tentative d'Enlevement - Patrick Fiori, Hne Sra
Cour des Miracles - Luck Mervil, Hne Sra
Mot Phcebus - Bruno Pelletier, Hne Sra
Beau Comme le Soleil - Hne Sra, Julie Zenatti
Dechire - Patrick Fiori
Anarkia - Daniel Lavoie, Bruno Pelletier
Boire - Garou, Daniel Lavoie
Belle - Patrick Fiori, Garou
Ma Maison C'Est Ta Maison - Garou, Hne Sra
Ave Maria Pa - Hne Sra
Je Sens Ma Vie Qui Bascule - Daniel Lavoie
Tu Vas Me d'Amour - Daniel Lavoie
Ombre - Patrick Fiori, Daniel Lavoie
Val d'Amour - Patrick Fiori, Bruno Pelletier
Volupt Patrick Fiori, Hne Sra
Fatalit Garou, Daniel Lavoie, Luck Mervil, Bruno Pelletier, Julie Zenatti

Tracks:

Florence - Daniel Lavoie, Bruno Pelletier
Cls - Garou, Daniel Lavoie, Bruno Pelletier
Ou Est-Elle? - Daniel Lavoie, Luck Mervil, Bruno Pelletier
Oiseaux Qu'on Met en Cage - Garou, Hne Sra
Condamnes - Luck Mervil
Proc- Daniel Lavoie, Hne Sra
Torture - Daniel Lavoie, Hne Sra
Phcebus - Hne Sra
Etre Pre et Aimer une Femme - Daniel Lavoie
Monture - Julie Zenatti
Je Reviens Vers Toi - Patrick Fiori
Visite de Frollo a Esmerelda - Daniel Lavoie, Hne Sra
Matin Tu Dansais - Daniel Lavoie, Hne Sra
Liberes - Garou, Daniel Lavoie, Luck Mervil, Bruno Pelletier, Hne Sra
Lune - Bruno Pelletier
Je Te Laisse un Sifflet - Garou
Dieu Que le Monde Est Injuste - Garou
Vivre - Hne Sra
Attaque de Notre-Dame - Patrick Fiori, Daniel Lavoie, Luck Mervil, Hne Sra
Deportes - Patrick Fiori
Mon Maitre, Mon Sauveur - Garou, Daniel Lavoie
Donnez-La Moi - Garou
Danse Mon Esmerelda - Garou
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Customer Reviews:

Spectacular.......2006-07-13

This music is simply breathtaking. Just especially beautiful. I have both this version, the two-CD complete version, and the English. The two-CD set (I think 52 tracks) is the best. This is second best. The music in this abridged CD is not presented in chronological order, however, and sometimes, due to this and the missing tracks, there is something lacking. However, it's just gorgeous music.

The acoustics are amazing. I'm not sure if this is really noticeable unless you hear it immediately before or after the English version. The cast is absolutely amazing. There is so much emotion in their voices.

I'm surprised there is so little about Richard Cocciante, the composer. This music is some of the best I've heard. I would have thought there was an abundance of music written by Richard Cocciante that I haven't heard. From what I can find out online, there isn't. This is just a masterpiece.

There are many reviewers who mention the translation issue. If you think of this as a popular musical, I can see that the translation may be an issue. However, think of it as an opera-- which it also is (not in the classical sense). We don't concern ourselves with the translation of La Traviata, La Boheme. Same with this. . . just enjoy the music.

If you can possibly find the 2 CD complete set (sometimes available for download elsewhere, find it before purchasing this. But, if you can't find it, get this. Also, as a side note. . . the DVD has the entire libretto included and offers English subtitles.

i would give this musical more stars if i could.......2006-05-07

i am so in love with this musical. it was the first french musical i'd ever seen. my french teacher showed it to the whole class after we had translated every single song into english. the hard work definitely paid off. the musical was amazing. i immediately fell in love and became obsessed. i couldn't stop listening to the CD. i love garou and bruno pelletier. they're both very talented, along with everyone else in the musical.

i really want to buy the two-disc CD, but i can't find it. does anyone know where i can buy it?

I would. . ........2006-01-26

. . . highly recommend this album. the songs are beautiful and the singers seem to carry over the emotions that the characters feel to the listener. AWESOME!

A journey with Esmeralda.......2006-01-19

When I first saw the perfomance of Notre Dame de Paris by original francophone troupe of singers for the first time, right away I fell in love with the music of Riccardo Cocciante and the gorgeous voices of the singers.

Being lucky to be able to understand the lyrics, I was pleasantly surprised by the awesome lyrics of Luc Plamondon, even if the lyrics are not necessary to understand the mood and the emotions that the songs transmit, knowing the words helps you to completely immerse into the play and feel the same emotions that the play characters, to live the story yourself.

With "Bohemienne" we see a clear picture of a young gypsy girl wandering in the mountains and valleys of Andalusia, playful and free, a little sad because she lives only for the present, every tomorrow is a new mystery, a new journey.

"Belle" depicts a stunning young woman, with sensual moves and penetrating eyes, dancing on the square while all the men are ready to do anything to be with her.

"Tu va me detruire" demonstrates the unconrolled desire of the priest towards Esmeralda, the man who dedicated all his life to sience and religion who now is ready to surpass all his beliefs, descend to hell only if she would be his. While he is discovering his dark side, Esmeralda falls in love with a beau captaine, Phoebus, who is betraying his fiancée with her.

Meanwhile his fiancée Fleur de Lys is reflecting on how to get her loved one back : in "La monture" she makes plan of vegeance to Esmeralda, she is calling her a witch, the hatred and jelousy are overtaking her while she says to Phoebus "I will come back to you only if Esmeralda will be executed ".

As the story ends the spectator/listener is taken over by
the desperation of innocent and proud Esmeralda before being executed, the depth and the eternity of Quasimodo's feelings.

I really love all the singers and ever since I have Notre Dame de Paris I don't miss an album by any of the singers from the musical. I have discovered for myself such great artists as Garou, Bruno Pelletier, Patrick Fiori.

It's a must for everyone!

Notre Dame de Paris.......2005-09-25

Excellent CD if you want to listen to opera in short. However, if you are really interested, it's better to buy a 2-disc edition or a DVD to enjoy this wonderful music in full.

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