classical music: John Pritchard

classical music: John Pritchard

classical music:

John Pritchard

Giacomo Puccini, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, ...

Sony, 2002

The best opera album ever
I have listened this album almost every day for the past 4 years. For begginers and amateurs in this kind of music, the album rocks in every song with the exception of track 2 and 5.

Essential Verdi - 40 of His Greatest Masterpieces (2 CD Set)

Giuseppe Verdi, Alberto Erede, ...

Decca, 2001

Just Stunning!
In my opinion this recording is stunning. I am not usually a fan of compilations in classical music, as they're usually watered down representations made under the presumption that the listener would find the full-blown version intimidating or boring. This one, ...

Romantica: The Very Best of Luciano Pavarotti

Cesare Andrea Bixio, Eduardo di Capua, ...

Decca, 2002

Okay so track #1 aside...
I got this as a gift last Christmas and just got around to writing a review. To start off with, let me say that I think Pavarotti is the greatest tenor ever. Period. His command of his voice (breath control, relaxation, etc.) were absolutely flawless, and no he ...

Bryn Terfel - We'll Keep a Welcome

Arwel Hughes, John Hughes, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 2000

Anthems And Hymns From Bryn
Bryn Terfel is a powerhouse of a bass-baritone, and a most versatile performer on the opera stage. I have seen him a number of times, and the range and beauty of his performances have never disappointed: he was a lyrical, bronze voiced Wolfram in Wagner's Tannhauser, ...

Mozart - Le Nozze di Figaro / Te Kanawa, Cotrubas, von Stade, Luxon, Skram, Fryatt; Pritchard, Glyndebourne ...

Kiri te Kanawa, Ileana Cotrubas

Arthaus Musik, 2004

Brilliant!
This DVD is a treasure. Perhaps one of the best productions ever. Terrific cast, great direction, wonderful music interpretation, great acting and singing. I am personally quite taken with some of the Met productions I've seen, but this is right up there with them, and ...

Kiri Te Kanawa Sings Verdi and Puccini Arias

Siegmund Nimsgern, Maurice Durufle, ...

Sony, 2005

Greatly improved sound
The original CD release of this collection of Verdi & Puccini arias was a major disappointment. On the CBS label, the sound levels were extremely low, and the depth of the sound field extremely limited. Recorded at a time when Te Kanawa's voice was at it's most ...

Mozart Opera Glyndebourne Collection: Cosi fan Tutte, Don Giovanni, Le Nozze di Figaro, Die Entfuhhrung aus ...

Kiri te Kanawa, Frederica von Stade

Arthaus Musik, 2006

Great Opera for a Reasonable Price
These are six of Mozart's finest operas put on by a very fine opera company. And for around 50 bucks it is totally worth it...these are staples that every opera singer/opera lover should have in their collection

Kiri

Kiri Te Kanawa, Giacomo Puccini, ...

EMI Classics, 2001

Brava Kiri! Brava!
Earlier this evening, I had a unique privilege in seeing Dame Kiri Te Kanawa live here in Edinburgh at Usher Hall and truly it was a captivating experience, I booked the ticket six months ealier for I know it would be sold out. Dame Kiri has always been my favourite ...

Joan Sutherland - The Greatest Hits

Vincenzo Bellini, Leo Delibes, ...

Decca, 1998

Classic coloratura singing by Dame Joan
Joan Sutherland was one of the wonders of coloratura technique in the 1950s and 1960s. Some say that the 1960s represent the peak of her accomplishments. The cuts on this CD represent that period, so this is Dame Joan at her best. Music ranges from Handel to Bellini ...

Carlo Bergonzi - The Sublime Voice ~ 40 Tracks from the Legendary Tenor

Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, ...

Decca, 2001

The sublime vocal artist
I have seen most of the great tenors of the past 50 years at the Met: Corelli, Tucker, Vickers, Gedda, Pavarotti, Domingo, etc.. For me, Bergonzi over all, was the superior Italian Opera tenor. His legato, agility, breath control, tasteful musicianship, diction, was ...

The Essential Placido Domingo

Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, ...

Sony BMG, 2004

Great for what it is
I agree with the previous poster that this does not contain his great dramatic stuff like otello/wagner, but the collection is a beautiful one. There are some great recordings here, and his crossover stuff(maria, Dulcinea, impossible dream) is very interesting. His ...

Verdi - Macbeth / Paskalis, Barstow, Morris, Erwen, Pritchard, Glyndebourne Opera

James Morris, Kostas Paskalis

Arthaus Musik, 2005

If you buy just one opera...
This is my desert island opera. The production is intimate, the acting vicious, the singing glorious. Don't hesitate. Kostas Paskalis and Josiphine Barstow are unbeatable. Satisfaction guarenteed or I'll want to know the reason why. Joyce

More Mozart for Mothers-to-Be

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Colin Davis, ...

Philips, 2000

good opera
I have been a fan of classical music for 15 years, but have had little success finding opera I enjoy. This CD is all opera, and I have enjoyed every song.

Carreras · Domingo · Pavarotti ~ Favorite Arias by the World's Favorite Tenors

Giacomo Puccini, Gaetano Donizetti, ...

Sony, 1991

One Of The Best
This album has got to be one of the best compilations in its genre. If you are into male opera singers, specifically tenors, then you should definitely buy this CD. Imagine their hearty expressive voices coming out of your home stereo system. It might make you cry! ...

Verdi: La Traviata

Giuseppe Verdi, John Pritchard, ...

Decca Import, 1998

The most beautifully sung La Traviata.
I don't believe there is any one "best" version of this ever-popular opera, but this is my favorite of recorded Traviatas, and for those who value beautiful singing and state-of-the-art sound, it remains a top choice. It is complete and uncut; it wears supremely well; ...