La Scala: Concert [Import] [Live]
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1. Melodia Africana
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2. I Due Fiumi
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3. In Un Altra Vita
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4. Stella Del Mattino
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5. I Giorni
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6. Limbo
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7. Nascita Delle Cose Segrete
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8. Bella Notte
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9. Fuori Dalla Notte
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10. Al Di La Del Vetro
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11. White Night
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12. Linea Scura
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13. Giorni Dispari
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14. Passaggio
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15. Nefeli
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16. Password
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17. Questa Notte
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18. Julia
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19. Lady Jane
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20. Fuori Dai Mondo
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See all 21 tracks on this disc
Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Ludovico Einaudi is fast becoming one of the most popularly acclaimed contemporary classical/composer/performers of our time. This 2CD set was recorded live at La Scala, Milan and features most of his most popular pieces amongst the 21 tracks. It reflects his ability to electrify an audience during the concert. Einaudi is clearly a man who is passionately in touch with his music. Ricordi. 2004.
La Scala: Concert, Music, Ludovico Einaudi, Classical, World Beat
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- Landmark Soprano. An essential work for opera listeners.
- Terrific introduction to the art of Callas
- Callas was the greatest
- Great starter CD
- The epitome of divinity
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Maria Callas - La Divina
Giacomo Puccini , Vincenzo Bellini , Georges Bizet , Gioachino Rossini , Alfredo Catalani , Camille Saint-Saëns , Giuseppe Verdi , Charles Gounod , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Pietro Mascagni , Amilcare Ponchielli , Tullio Serafin , Georges Prêtre , Nicola Rescigno , Franco Ghione , Antonino Votto , Maria Callas , Alfredo Kraus , Ebe Ticozzi , Giuseppe di Stefano , London Philharmonia Orchestra , Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala , Orchestre National de la R.D.F. , Conservatory Concert Society Orchestra , and Lisbon Orquesta Sinfonica del Teatro Nacional de San Carlos
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Release Date: 1993-09-14 |
Tracks:
- Madama Butterfly: Un bel di, vedremo (Atto ll)
- Carmen: L'amour est un oiseau rebelle (Habanera) (Acte l)
- La Wally: Ebben? ne andro lontana (Atto l)
- Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Una voce poco fa (Atto l)
- Norma: Casta Diva (Atto l)
- Samson et Dalila: Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix (Acte ll)
- Rigoletto: Caro nome (Atto l)
- La Traviata: Sempre libera (Atto l)
- Romeo et Juliette: Je veux vivre dans ce reve (Acte l)
- La Boheme: Si, mi chiamano Mimi (Atto l)
- Don Giovanni: Mi tradi quell'alma ingrata (Atto ll)
- Cavalleria Rusticana: Voi lo sapete, o mamma
- La Gioconda: Suicidio! (Atto lV)
- Gianni Schicchi1: O mio babbino caro
- Turandot: In questa reggia (Atto ll)
- TOSCA: Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore (Atto ll)
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If you want to know the reason behind all the fuss about Maria Callas, buy this CD. Callas's great gift was not purity of tone or emission, reliability, or sheer loveliness; it was, rather, her ability to change her vocal color and style to suit not only particular periods of opera but to get under the skin of the individual characters she portrayed. Here you will hear the 18-year-old Butterfly imagining the return of her beloved; the sultry, adult Carmen seducing all around her; the youthful Wally telling her cruel father that she will go off into the cold wilderness rather than give up her boyfriend; the sly Rosina planning to outfox her guardian; the priestess Norma performing a sacred rite; Dalila wrapping Samson around her little finger and more; Gioconda contemplating suicide when all hope is gone; Gilda recalling the name of the boy she's just fallen for; and the icy princess Turandot reliving the rape of her ancestor and swearing that no man will possess her. And you'll believe them all. At times Callas's vocalism is a bit wiry (Juliette sounds stressed, for instance); but, in all, this is like a visit with 16 women, all of them interesting, and all of them great singers! --Robert Levine
Customer Reviews:
Landmark Soprano. An essential work for opera listeners........2007-05-26
Maria Callas may be the only female 'superstar' working in my lifetime. In the 1950s and early 1960's, she had all the star power and paparrazi draw of Jackie and Marilyn, far outstripping the fame to the world at large of her primary rival, Renita Tibaldi. I am not an expert, or even an experienced amateur at evaluating operatic sopranos; however I've listened to several of the modern crop, and while the newbies probably do a better job of keeping on key, none of them can match the drama emoted by Ms. Callas on any given aria. All three releases are especially good buys, as they all run to over 72 minutes; however the recording quality does show its early (pre-multitrack, pre-digital) recording technology. Each is as good as the next regarding content, but 2 and 3 are a bit better in sound quality.
Terrific introduction to the art of Callas.......2007-04-24
This album is entitled "Divina," not to be confused with "Divina 2," itself a very nice example of Callas at her best. This CD samples a variety of her roles, indicating the range of her art. A few examples. . . .
"Un bel di" from Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" is very well done. She displays a rich voice and a passionate rendering of this aria. At greater volume, her voice remains under control and attractive sounding (something that does not always occur as her career developed further).
The "Habanera" from Bizet's "Carmen" is normally a mezzo soprano work. However, Callas features a good lower tone, and it works pretty well here. She shows nice breath control, too. The orchestral backing is exceptional.
"Sempre libera," from Verdi's "La Traviata," is a soprano's dream. Here, though, Callas' voice is not as attractive as in other cuts. There is some harshness with higher notes. Alfredo Kraus' singing, by the way, is most attractive. There is some unpleasantness with Callas technique in this work, although there is a nice characterization as well (this is the price you pay for Callas). She shows off some nice runs, but zero in the way of trills (some other sopranos display nice trills in this piece).
Finally, a very well done version of "Si, mi chiamano Mimi" from Puccini's "La Boheme." Sweet sounds at the outset. She seems to capture the character well. Smooth singing, done well.
Thus, a good introduction to the art of Maria Callas. There are cuts here that feature some of the wondrous nature of her work. There are other cuts where one hears some unattractive aspects of her singing and one wonders about her technique. But, in the end, this is a good representation of the work of Callas.
Callas was the greatest.......2007-02-06
It's amazing how the anti-Callas claquers continue to thrive. I'll side with Leonard Bernstein, who labeled Callas "The Bible of Opera," and who described her 1952 performance of La Sonnambula under his baton as "pure electricity." Unfortunately, recordings don't do justice to any artist, given the lack of spontaneity and a full audience, as well as a host of other reasons. Even Callas withheld many recordings from release because she was her own worst critic and they did not meet her high standards. I've been listening to opera for over 30 years and although I can appreciate the artistry of Tebaldi, Sutherland, Sills, Freni, Carteri, Moffo, Price, etc., some of whom had better pure voices, there was none that could match Maria's intensity, passion, range, personality, acting ability and pure emotion. Callas could sing bel canto colaratura but drop down to a near-mezzo voice that included many dramatic roles.
The Callas bashers will always be with us, but thankfully they will always be in the tiny minority. True connossiers of opera know there never has been and never will be as great a singer as La Divina.
Great starter CD.......2005-11-24
As simplistic as this sounds, this is a perfect CD if you know you like opera, but don't know exactly what you want to hear. You'll definitely recognize some of the more popular arias, and will grow to love the others.
The epitome of divinity.......2005-03-31
Divine and then some.
A unique mezzo voice delivering a 'one-two-three punch': one in the gut, one in the heart and one in the head.
The listener instinctually senses all she imparts-regardless of French,Italian,German literacy or opera knowledge.
Her gifts were many-the 'voice'(simultaneously:sharp,buttery,bright and dark),inimitable phrasing,timing,dramatic intensity and versatility.
A fine jumping off point for Callas neophytes and Opera 'sissies' who say they don't like Opera, but never really listened to any.
For all of us already converted, I say turn it up!
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- Operatic icon. Performer against which others are measured.
- La Divina set the stage
- The queen of opera
- Essential!
- The entire La Divina series is AMAZING!
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ASIN: B000002RTT
Release Date: 1994-07-19 |
Tracks:
- Alceste: Divinites du Styx Acte 1
- Carmen: Les tringles des sistres tintaient Acte ll
- Ernani: Surta e la notte......Ernani! Ernani, involami Atto l
- Manon Lescaut: In quelle trine morbide Atto ll
- Aida: Ritorna vincitor Atto l
- Orphee et Eurydice: J'ai perdu mon Eurydice Acte lV
- I vespri siciliana: Bolero: Merce, dilette amiche Atto V
- Louise: Depuis le jour Acte lll
- La Boheme: Donde lieta usci Atto lll
- Mignon: Ah, pour ce soir...Je suis Titania Acte ll
- La Traviata: Teneste la promessa...Addio, del passato Atto lll
- Don Carlo: O don fatale Atto lll
- Samson et Dalila: Printemps qui commence Acte l
- La Sonnambula: Compagne, teneri amici...Come per me sereno Atto l
- Adriana Lecouvreur: Ecco: respiro appena...Io son 'lumile ancella Atto l
- Lucia di Lammermoor: Spargi d'amaro pianto Atto lll
Customer Reviews:
Operatic icon. Performer against which others are measured........2007-05-26
Maria Callas may be the only female operatic 'superstar' working in my lifetime. In the 1950s and early 1960's, she had all the star power and paparrazi draw of Jackie and Marilyn, far outstripping the fame to the world at large of her primary rival, Renita Tibaldi. I am not an expert, or even an experienced amateur at evaluating operatic sopranos; however I've listened to several of the modern crop, and while the newbies probably do a better job of keeping on key, none of them can match the drama emoted by Ms. Callas on any given aria. All three releases are especially good buys, as they all run to over 72 minutes; however the recording quality does show its early (pre-multitrack, pre-digital) recording technology. Each is as good as the next regarding content, but 2 and 3 are a bit better in sound quality.
La Divina set the stage.......2007-01-05
Maria Callas, as I understand it (I'm not a music expert), helped create a new interest in the bel canto tradition of Donizetti and Bellini at mid-twentieth century. This album represents those composers, plus many others as well.
Callas' range in choice of operatic material is great indeed. Selections on this CD run from Gluck to Donizetti to Bizet and Puccini. Her voice, uneven on occasion, does not define her importance. As noted, she helped spark a renewed interest in bel canto works. The irony is that she did not have great coloratura skills. In the selection from Lucia di Lammermoor, a trill is scarcely heard. Think a few years later, to Joan Sutherland, later still to Beverly Sills, and more recently to sopranos such as Angela Gheorghiu. They all have much better technique, trill well, and exhibit much more agile coloratura singing. But Callas was an important predecessor.
More important than technique is the passion that many heard in her voice and her presence on stage. This is a good introduction to the range of Callas' repertoire and a reminder of this fiery singer from decades ago.
The queen of opera.......2004-05-16
Absolutely beautiful! Divine is the only word to do her justice! Viva La Divina, BRAVISSIMA!
Essential!.......2004-04-04
All three La Divina Albums are essential indeed! I bought them all and enjoy them! A very beautiful, dramatic voice!
The entire La Divina series is AMAZING!.......2004-02-26
I bought all three La Divina Releases and they're all splendid. Brilliant, for Callas and beyond!
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- Fantasic
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Maria Callas at Juilliard
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ASIN: B000002S6X
Release Date: 1995-09-19 |
Tracks:
- Don Giovanni: Non mi dir (Act II)
- Don Giovanni: Non mi dir (Act II) - Master Class: Kyu Do Park
- Don Giovanni: Non mi dir (Act II) (With Recit: 'Crudele...')
- Fidelio: Abscheulicher! (Act II) - Master Class: Pamela Hebert
- Medea: Dei tuoi figli (Act I) - Master Class:Luba Tcheresky
- Medea: Dei tuoi figli (Act I)
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- Norma: Casta diva (Act I) - Master Class: Pamela Hebert
- Norma: Casta diva (Act I)
- Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Una voce poco fa (Act I) - Master Class: Syble Young
- Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Una voce poco fa (Act I)
- Rigoletto: Cortigiani, vil razza dannata (Act II) - Master Class: Sung Kil Kim
- Don Carlo: Nei giardin del bello (Act II) - Master Class: Sheila Nadler
Tracks:
- Werther: Qui m'aurait dit...Des cris joyeux (Act III) - Master Class: Anita Terzian
- Werther: Qui m'aurait dit...Des cris joyeux (Act III)
- La Boheme: Si, mi chiamano Mimi (Act I) - Master Class: Kyu Do Park
- La Boheme: Si, mi chiamano Mimi (Act I)
- Madama Butterfly: Che tua madre (Act II) - Master Class: Akiko Ikuo Hayashi
- Madama Butterfly: Che tua madre (Act II)
- Callas' Farewell To The Students
Customer Reviews:
Fantasic.......2006-09-26
This is the first time I have heard Callas speak outside of operatic performance, and even in her normal speaking voice you Listen. It is amazing to hear this passionate teacher share her love of music, and in mid-sentence come out with examples of her singing - like a higher power.
I highly recommend this to true music lovers and musicians.
Sorry, not that impressed........2006-09-21
If you are a voice major, then buy this set. It is more instructional perhaps in that sense. But for true enjoyment? It is just not for me.
Take the money you would spend on this set and buy the LA DIVINA CALLAS set. Well worth the money if you want to hear the divine Miss Callas. There are also numerous EMI classic sets out there for her opera performances that I think would be much more of an enjoyable listening experience than the Julliard recordings.
MUST have 4 Callas fans and singers!.......2005-12-11
This is a treasure recording! Totally an amazing! I'M THRILLED!!!
My favorite part is the "Cortigiani, vil razza dannata" lesson! It is interesting how Callas is teaching Baritone part and she is absolutely amazing! I cry almost everytime I listen to this track. You will learn a lot! A MUST have!
AN INVITATION INTO CALLAS' WORLD.......1999-05-17
Long acknowledged for its contribution to the teaching of singing, Callas at Juillard is indeed worth a listen. Recorded during her sessions at Juillard, Callas goes through the sung repertoire ranging from Mozart to Bellini to Verdi with both roles that she was famed for as well as roles that she had never sung. What is special about this record is that each session covering an aria is paired up with the same aria as performed previously by Callas if possible. This allows us to compare the differences that may have resulted in the gap of the performances. Callas shows us the insight she had gained as a student while she took a sabatical from the stage and takes this as an opportunity to impart her experience and knowledge to the students. Covering arias like "Non mi dir" from Don Giovanni, Norma's "Casta Diva" which was her calling card, to even the veil song for Princess Eboli in Don Carlos and even Rigoletto's aria, Callas reveals her natural instinct and understanding of roles and how they are to be sung. At a time while she was not in her vocal prime, Callas astounds when she accompanies the students demonstrating a phrase or two. Her voice still shows the beauty and tenacity that she was known for, at times matched that of her voice at its peak. Peppering the sessions with comments, she shows the students what is done and why it is done and at times, even shows her sense of humour. This recording is as precious as any can get and more so than any of her records, show Callas at her most relaxed and natural and thereby at her best. Combined with John Ardoin's book, this CD is unmatched for its value and worth as a study guide.
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- Landmark Soprano. Essential for Opera lovers
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- Wonderful conclusion of the La Divina Series
- A milestone!
- Wow im the first to review this masterpiece
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Maria Callas: La Divina 3
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ASIN: B000002RUH
Release Date: 1995-01-17 |
Tracks:
- 'La Mamma Morta'
- 'O Nume Tutelar'
- 'Je Ne Suis Que Faiblesse... Adieu, Notre Petit Table'
- 'Oh, Saro La Piu Bella... Tu, Tu Amore?'
- Seguedille: 'Pres Des Remparts De Seville'
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- 'Qui Radames Verra!... O Patria Mia'
- 'O Soave Fanciulla'
- 'Signore, Ascolta!'
- 'Qual Fiamma Avea Nel Guardo...Hui!' Stridono Lassu'
- 'D'Amor Sull' Ali Rosee'
- 'Vogliatemi Bene, Un Bene Piccolino'
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Landmark Soprano. Essential for Opera lovers.......2007-05-26
Maria Callas may be the only female operatic 'superstar' working in my lifetime. In the 1950s and early 1960's, she had all the star power and paparrazi draw of Jackie and Marilyn, far outstripping the fame to the world at large of her primary rival, Renita Tibaldi. I am not an expert, or even an experienced amateur at evaluating operatic sopranos; however I've listened to several of the modern crop, and while the newbies probably do a better job of keeping on key, none of them can match the drama emoted by Ms. Callas on any given aria. All three releases are especially good buys, as they all run to over 72 minutes; however the recording quality does show its early (pre-multitrack, pre-digital) recording technology. Each is as good as the next regarding content, but 2 and 3 are a bit better in sound quality.
music lover.......2007-04-22
I got this for a friend and she was happy with it. I didn't care for it personally.
Wonderful conclusion of the La Divina Series.......2004-11-06
Before buying this recording one should check how many of Callas' EMI-recordings are in one's collection because the La Divina Series aren't independent recitals Callas recorded but very good compilations of her great art. This recording starts out with the piece that is famous beyond all other recordings, Callas singing "La mamma morta" from "Andrea Chenier" as used in the fantastic movie "Philadelphia". Tom Hanks' reaction to this voice is not uncommon for Callas goes straight to the heart and will remain there forevermore. Her tormented timbre as Maddalena is so intense, it'll make you weep. Being recorded as part of her glorious "Lyric and coloratura arias" recital this shows Callas in her prime, the prime we know from her divine Tosca for example. "Io son la vita, io son L'amor!" Callas sings, her voice soaring to the stars. Tom Hanks was crying when he listened to this, this true divine sound. The next track is from the "Callas at La Scala" recital, Spontini's forgotten "La Vestale". Only Maria Callas and Rosa Ponselle triumphed in this role and listening to this recording you'll understand why. "O numi tutelar", Giulia's plea to the gods to protect her from her love for Licinius because she's a Vestal Virgin and therefore has to remain chaste. Incredibly beautiful and phrased to perfection. How sad that her complete live-recording is not in good sound because this studio-gem shows what a triumph it could have been.
The next track features her in the French music that suits her best, the music of Massenet. Manon's "Adieu notre petite table" is a famous aria as performed by Victoria de los Angeles, Ileana Cotrubas, Renee Fleming or Beverly Sills. Callas truly sounds like she's nothing but "faiblesse et fragilité" here, one barely hears the voice of Medea or Norma in this gentle sound. I love her as Charlotte as well as Manon, both characters suited her incredibly well.
As if to invite comparisons we hear her as the "other" Manon next, the Manon as composed by Puccini. Listen to her "Ah! Saro la piu bella!" sung with all the shallow colours of a luxury-ridden mistress whose voice only sounds fully coloured as her beloved appears. (Tu, tu, amore tu?) Callas and di Stefano had a great chemistry, in the studio as well as on stage and this can be heard incredibly well here.
It goes on and on with sparkling renditions of Lakme's and Dinorah's arias, as well as a beautiful "D'amor sul'ali rosee". Björling once said: "Perfection has a name. It's Callas!" And Gigli, when singing a concert with her explained why he couldn't sing a duet with her: "I'm afraid she's just TOO good!" Callas and controversy go hand in hand. Bernstein called her "The greatest artist in the world!" and I, as a mere listener, agree heartily.
A milestone!.......2004-02-26
I bought all three La Divina Releases and they're all splendid. Brilliant, for Callas and beyond!
Wow im the first to review this masterpiece.......2001-01-11
This CD has two of the best arias every Callas fan should have....the bell song and la mamma morta these arias alone make this cd worth it....she shows her true power and agility in both of these arias that display what is called perfect technique....making her a true Dramatic Colortura singer...and maybe the only real one...but this cd has more it contains an aria from her famous role of Nedda from Pagliacci which she never did on stage so this is a real treat... and her Carmen is always perfectly done...this cd runs through so many beautiful arias and Callas did great in all of them...this is why we call her La Divina
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- A grand finale to the series
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Liszt at the Opera: Operatic Fantasies, Paraphrases, and Transcriptions, Vol. VI (Complete Music for Solo Piano, Vol. 54)
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ASIN: B00000IAE4
Release Date: 1999-03-09 |
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- La Fiancee: Grande Fantaisie Sur La Tyrolienne De La Fianc- First Version, S385i
- Ernani: Premi Paraphrase De Concert - S431a
- Les Huguenots: Rniscences Des Huguenots - 2nd Version, S412ii
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- Tannhauser Und Der Sangerdrieg Auf Wartburg: Ouvert R Wagners Tannher - S442
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A grand finale to the series.......2006-08-24
Leslie Howard and Hyperion have brought us a glorious plethora of Liszt's neglected operatic transcriptions/fantasies; ambrosia to the Lisztian or Romantic piano lover. While the previous volume lost some steam a bit, only able to deliver a few new pieces in the midst of numerous revisions, this final recording makes up for that. To the person familiar with the previous volumes, you'll notice more alternate versions on these CD's that were recorded in previous volumes. However, the newly recorded fantasies and transcriptions here make up for the duplicates extremely well.
First, I'll mention the "alternate versions" here that can be heard on previous volumes. The Auber Grande fantaisie (first version) is presented here, but was also found on the previous Vol. 5. However, do not be mistaken in thinking it a near duplicate. Compared to the previous (third) version at 11 minutes, this "first" version almost makes 15. Liszt tacks on an extra 4 minutes of thematic enhancements, decorations, and extended phrases. I actually prefer this first version over any other.
The famous warhorse (seems like a favorite of Howard's) the Reminiscences des Huguenots makes its third appearance, this time as the "second version." The version is a good 7 more minutes than the first version but only a few seconds more than the third version on the previous volume (sorry if that makes your head spin). In other words, it's not that different to my ears and so there's nothing new here, really.
The Bellini fantasie on La Sonnambula, the Reminiscences des Puritains, the Glinka transcription, and the Donizetti valse a capriccio are more alternate versions that don't offer much new music material or startling contrasts. Only to the astute listener or Liszt aficionado will there be any significant differences or reasons to enjoy them over the previous versions recorded.
Now for the new stuff: The Ernani Premiere paraphrase de concert is a wholly original work, quite different from the Ernani paraphrase found on Vol. 1. New thematic material from the opera is given an extended fantasy-like intro, which makes way for that recognizable haunting theme which Liszt puts through a set of variations. While I prefer the darker mood found in the other paraphrase, this one has a beautiful eloquence and extended elaboration of the main theme not heard in the first paraphrase.
The colossal transcription of the Tannhauser overture is given its flawless execution here. This is probably the most perfect delivery, beating even Moiseiwitsch's famous recording and many other contemporaries who gave it a shot. Indeed, I think Howard's interpretation and performance *the* best you can find of this titan piano work. On a concentrated listening you will not find a single mistake, nor signs of exhaustion by the final explosion of chromatic octaves. Liszt, himself, often commented how he preferred not to play it in his old age because of the immense physical requirements. I don't know - that somehow makes Howard's efforts even more amazing. It's top-notch in technique and has no hints of roboticism; instead, Howard plays with an indefinable warmth and a clear articulation of the fiery Lisztian grandeur found in the virtuosic end.
Next up is the Fantasie on Themes from Weber's Der Freischutz, not to be confused with the transcription of the overture found on Vol. 1. Liszt weaves a reflective and impassioned fantasy here, accentuated and bolstered by the wonderful Der Freischutz themes. It's not as heavy or focused on the lower bass of the piano as the overture commanded, but its delicate melodies and gradual progressions create a new mood out of the work; in simple words, it's lovely.
As Liszt was inclined to do in his days, he wrote fantasies based on many obscure operas and composers. The obscurity comes as a surprise to me when I hear this fantasy on an opera by Mercadente. It is based off of Mercadente's 'Il giuramento' opera and contains some evocative music ranging from warm beauty to passionate meditations. The fantasy, or Reminiscences de La Scala is one of Liszt's best minor operatic fantasies. Its music and romantic lyricism recalls just as much emotional power as his Liebestraumes, Consolations and romantic-inspired fantasies like the Les Adieux or the Tristan and Isolde love-death scene. It's original, fresh, seductive, gorgeously rich with great melodies, and a thrill ride of romance and passion.
Bottom line: Howard has given us a spellbinding, immaculate and much-appreciated series: Liszt at the Opera. I'm sad to realize that this is the final volume and so there won't be any more great operatic paraphrases or transcriptions to hear. But it's been a great run and truly a milestone in Liszt recording. Face it: no one else has supplied such oustanding premiere recordings or had the guts to play some of Liszt's unjustly neglected pieces. It's their loss, I say, because anyone who enjoys Liszt will find some of the most brilliant high-quality music of his oeuvre here. This should not be missed by any one who has an interest with Liszt or has heard the previous "Liszt at the Opera" series. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Some of Liszt's best opera transcriptions here.......2001-07-12
Volume VI concentrates on longer pieces: Reminiscences des Huguenots (Meyerbeer), Fantaisie on La sonnambula (Bellini), Tannhauser overture (Wagner), etc. Solid final entry in the "Liszt at the Opera" series. Highly recommended.
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La Scala - Concert
Ludovico Einaudi
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ASIN: B00015TSMA
Release Date: 2003-11-27 |
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Ludovico Einaudi is fast becoming one of the most popularly acclaimed contemporary classical/composer/performers of our time. This 2CD set was recorded live at La Scala, Milan and features most of his most popular pieces amongst the 21 tracks. It reflects his ability to electrify an audience during the concert. Einaudi is clearly a man who is passionately in touch with his music. Ricordi. 2004.
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Release Date: 1994-08-09 |
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