classical music: freni-renata

classical music: freni-renata

classical music:

Freni-renata

Vincenzo Bellini, Salvatore Cardillo, ...

EMI Classics, 2003

Franco Corelli's "Best"
This is a representative collection of several recordings made by Franco Corelli in the 1960s, which the "very best" phrase does not even begin to describe in terms of his matchless technique and distinctive interpretation. Very well selected to give you an image in a ...

Amor--Opera's Great Love Songs

Georges Bizet, Gaetano Donizetti, ...

Decca, 1998

If you are unsure about opera, this is where to begin
Many people are turned off of opera because of the nature of the beast - unknown tongue, the continual singing and particularly the sopranos whose voices are as piercing as they are diffdicult to understand. These selections are ravishing in their beauty. It has been ...

The Ultimate Puccini Collection

Giacomo Puccini, Herbert von Karajan, ...

Decca, 1998

Fantastic!
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!!

The Best Opera Album in the World...Ever!

Ernest Blanc, Robert Massard, ...

Angel Records, 1999

Great for the amateur Opera listener
As a long time armchair Opera listener I'm shocked that I hadn't come across this album until recently. I'm not really an Opera connoisseur so my review is based on just the fact that I love Opera, but mostly by listening to arias or occasionally going to the Opera. ...

100 Best Opera Classics

Andreas Schmidt, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, ...

Emd Int'l, 2007

Amazing Value
I am so impressed by this collection that I must share my joy at getting so many beautiful arias, duets, et al in one collection. It captures many of the great operatic voices in stellar performances spanning the last 50 years. If you are enchanted by beautiful ...

The #1 Opera Album

Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi, ...

Decca, 2001

great collection
If one was wanting to introduce a friend to the wonderful world of opera, this would be a great cd to buy them. Also at this time when many of us are worrying about Luciano and his health , it is great to hear him featured on many of the selections. A great buy and ...

Jewel Song ~ 20 Great Soprano Arias / Crespin, Freni, Te Kanawa, Sutherland, Jo, Tebaldi, Cotrubas, Caballé, ...

Alfredo Catalani, Gaetano Donizetti, ...

Decca, 2000

Sutherland, Battle, Te Kanawa.....Need I say More?
This truly is a marvellous recording of the top Soprano's of our time in their prime. The Album starts with Kiri Te Kanawa singing Mozart's "Dove Sono", in which she captures the true essence of a wife questioning her marriage that has disintegrated over the years. And ...

Opera Obsession! - Opera d'Oro's Greatest Hits

Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet, ...

Opera D'oro, 2002

A Great Introduction to Opera
This CD serves as a great beginner's guide to opera. there is plenty to choose from on this CD. Placido Domingo starts off the CD with his trademark "Celeste Aida." Next, Alfredo Kraus and Giuseppe Taddei sing "Au fond du temple saint," in Italian instead of French. ...

The Ultimate Divas Album

Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi, ...

Decca, 1998

beautiful!
This is a wonderful cd for new fans of opera. It contains a wonderful selection of songs from some of the greatest divas. Kathleen "The Great" Battle(my personal fav) just steals the show. Her delicate vocals can carry any wary listener into the pearly gates of heaven ...

Essential Puccini

Giacomo Puccini, Alberto Erede, ...

Decca, 2001

Opera !
Great cd the songs, music are beautiful and not to talk about the voices, is what I expected to be. It should be in all opera lovers collection

Pavarotti's Opera Made Easy: My Favorite Puccini

Giacomo Puccini, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli, ...

Decca, 1994

I play this everyday
This CD has taken up permanent residence in both of my cars. It is a compilation of the best, most stirring opera in the world. The voices here are truly gifts from God. Please take the time to enjoy Puccini rendered by masters. Still gives me goose-bumps and I'm ...

Pavarotti's Opera Made Easy-My Favorite Showstoppers

Leo Nucci, Vincenzo Bellini, ...

Decca, 1994

This is an excellent opera collection
If you want to get a complete opera, this CD isn't for you, but it is an excellent compilation of different opera arias from various composers, most of which are Italian. Some highlights are "Vient, Diletto" and "Ah Mes Amis".

Ten Top Sopranos

Hans Sotin, Alfredo Catalani, ...

Decca, 1993

Sutherland awesome
I agree with the "top 10"(!) reviewer that Sutherland's performance here is spectacular. It is the highlight of this great cd. But Callas should be included here also.

Pavarotti's Opera Made Easy: My Favorite Opera for Everyone

Sherrill Milnes, Georges Bizet, ...

Decca, 1994

Selection for the Ages
This is indeed a marvelous selection of beautiful Opera, both for the beginner and for the well-listened veteran. Pavarotti makes wonderful choices from the world of Opera, and brings it home to the listener. The arias are breathtaking, and are recognizable to nearly ...

Puccini Gala: Famous Arias / Caballé, Carreras, et al

Giacomo Puccini, Herbert von Karajan, ...

Decca, 1998

A very pleasant listen
I bought this CD on a trip. What a nice CD. All the singing were great. With singers like Tebaldi, Sutherland, Caballe and the like you can't go wrong with this compilation. It even comes with a libretto of all the arias. Not many compilation will give you that. ...