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| | Bel Canto Spectacular | | | Music Artist : | | Juan Diego Florez | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Decca | | Release Date : | | 2009-01-13 | | Store Price : | | $16.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $16.98 | | Usually ships in 1 to 2 days | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. La fille du r?giment, opera: Amici mei, che allegro giorno!
2. I Puritani, opera: Fin?...me lassa!...Vieni fra queste braccia
3. La favorita, opera: La ma?tresse du roi?...Ange si pur
4. L'elisir d'amore, opera: Venti scudi?
5. L'elisir d'amore, opera: Una furtiva lagrima
6. Linda di Chamounix, opera: Linda! Linda!...Da quel d? che t'incontrai
7. Linda di Chamounix, opera: Linda! Si ritir?...Se tanto in ira agl'uomini
8. Il viaggio a Reims, opera: Di che son reo?...D'alma celeste
9. Lucrezia Borgia, opera: Partir degg'io...T'amo qual s'ama un angelo
10. Otello, opera: Ah, vieni, nel tuo sangue vendicher? le offese
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Juan Diego Flórez and Friends Celebrate Bel Canto
Submitted on: 2009-09-02 |
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Though Juan Diego Flórez is now well established in the opera houses around the world as the king of bel canto, this new CD reminds of one of his traits too often forgotten: this artist is more about the music than he is with the splendor of career. In this well recorded CD he is joined by distinguished colleagues who share the bel canto repertoire when duets alternate with arias. These 'collaborations' range form the 'incidental' with Placido Domingo in the Rossini 'Otello' to the completely shared duet with Anna Netrebko in Bellini's 'I puritani' - examples only.
But when Flórez stands alone he is even more radiant. His performance of Donizetti's aria 'Una furtiva lacrima' from 'L'elisir d'amore', probably one of the most recorded and most often sung arias in the repertoire, is true bel canto singing. His treatment of the line and his sensitive embellishments refuse to go to the sobbing Italiante style, but instead demonstrate just what the bel canto style is all about. This is a glorious album and one that would serve as a fine introduction to the art of bel canto as well as to the gifts of this young Peruvian tenor extraordinaire. Grady Harp, September 09
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Bel Canto Spectacular, indeed!
Submitted on: 2009-02-19 |
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| As much as I enjoyed JDF previous effort, Voce D'Italia - Arias For Rubini, there were times when the voice sounded a bit too pressurized and strained, though his musicality and intelligence were never more present. We have none of the former in this new recording, the aptly titled "Bel Canto Spectacular." This recording is also a bit more varied in the repertoire than its predecessor and that makes for a more stimulating sonic experience; it thankfully avoids being tiresome. As thrilling as the bravura arias are, high C after high C (and occasional high D) can prove a bit wearing. There was far too little room left for him to exhibit the seamless legato and the multi-hued qualities of his voice. Last year, I had the pleasure of hearing JDF live in concert and it proved a magical experience, especially after he delivered what to me was the most moving and eloquent "Una Furtiva Lagrima" that I've ever heard, surpassing (sorry folks) Kraus, Gedda, Bjorling and Gigli in terms of phrasing and all around purity of tone and an aching, lyrical quality that nearly brought me to tears. It was a heartfelt a performance as one could possibly wish for. In this recording he's managed to recapture the magic of that evening. What amazes me most about this artist is his ability to make the most difficult musical feats sound positively effortless as if though throwing out 9 high C's were the most routine thing in the world; as natural as yawning. Though I've enjoyed Ciofi in the past, I must admit that I'm not too thrilled with her in the Linda Di Chamounix duet. I found the voice a little lacking in heft and color but it blended nicely with Florez's. Anna Netrebko is in very good voice and her contribution to the Puritani duet wants for nothing. I'm afraid I could have done without Daniela Barcellona's presence. Ms. Barcellona's voice sounded labored and is tinged with a Slavic tonal quality that seems to work exclusively in Eastern European repertoire, but certainly is very much out of place in the frothy world of Rossini's Viaggio A Reims. The contrast between her voice and that of Florez's is positively jarring. Domingo's role is a minor one, but as one has come to expect from this legend, is delivered with commitment and panache; quite comfortable (some straining notwithstanding) in the duet from Otello, which serves as the disc's bonus track. The orchestra provides glorious support as does the chorus in its too brief appearances. Lovers of first rate singing should not pass this up. Vocal recitals such as this are very rare. |
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Bel Canto Spectacular is Spectacular
Submitted on: 2009-02-17 |
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| Loved this CD. I saw Juan Diego Florez in the Met's HD Broadcast of "Daughter of the Regiment" and purchased this CD to hear more from him. I also have the DVD from the opera and another opera he was in. Amazing voice! |
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Bel Canto Spectacular
Submitted on: 2009-02-14 |
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| This is a fabulous cd. Juan Diego Florez is terrific. This is a good selection of arias to show off his voice. One of the best cds of this great tenor. |
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Bell canto spectacular
Submitted on: 2009-02-09 |
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| Great, Flores seemes on his way to greatness with this recording. Great mixtur with other singers. |
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