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Andrea Bocelli is no opera singer, but he shows far more potential in this album than does another pop-vocalist tenor-wannabe, Michael Bolton. For one thing, he can shake off the crooner mannerisms and really sing when performing music that calls for it. At his best, he has a rich, dark timbre and an easy, unforced top. At other times, however, the tone turns dry and thin and the high notes are constricted, the inconsistency suggesting a lack of technique. Never does one get the impression that he could be heard over a medium-sized orchestra without amplification. This isn't bad singing per se, but there is much better out there, readily available on disc. --Sarah Bryan Miller
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This special edition of Bocelli’s Aria album features the bonus tracks "The Pearl Fishers' Duet" featuring Bryn Terfel and Di Quella Pira.
Andrea Bocelli shows far more potential in this album than does another pop-vocalist tenor-wannabe, Michael Bolton. For one thing, he can shake off the crooner mannerisms and really sing when performing music that calls for it. At his best, he has a rich, dark timbre and an easy, unforced top. At other times, however, the tone turns dry and thin and the high notes are constricted, the inconsistency suggesting a lack of technique. Never does one get the impression that he could be heard over a medium-sized orchestra without amplification. This isn't bad singing per se, but there is much better out there, readily available on disc. --Sarah Bryan Miller
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51 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I loved this CD when it was first released and this new edition has a couple of extra special bonuses. Bocelli has such a special quality about his voice and this is probably my favourite collection of his. Of the bonus tracks, ‘Di Quella Pira’ is really beautiful but it is the other bonus track which really impresses, as it is simply magnificent. It’s The Pearl Fishers’ Duet and it features Bryn Terfel. For me this is the partnership of a lifetime, as these two voices come together, it is evident that these two men stand alone in the world of modern classical music. An absolute joy first time round, but even better now, this album is simply irresistible.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I contend this Aria Album is digitally remastered old fvaorites from the original Aria album. All songs sound wonderful and much stronger than the original. The two bonus tracks, The duet Pearl Fishers with Bryn Terfel and Di Quella Pira from the PBS Statue of Liberty performance with conductor Stephen Mercurio is worth the price of the entire CD. Listen and enjoy this treat. Joanne Martinez an Andrea Bocelli fan since 1995
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
My apologies to the previous critics, but I love this CD. And actually, I felt Romanza was a horrible mistake. Romanza is a bit, shall we say, soft on content. Aria, however, brings to life some of the most beautiful operas in a very accessible way.
You can feel how Andrea Bocelli must have enjoyed singing this, and it genuinly moves me. For me, this is a CD that I don't get tired of.
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Total Magic from Andrea!!!
I have just purchased this C.D. as it has two additional tracts. I already have the original one.
The arias that Andrea sings are so beautiful. Read more
The arias that Andrea sings are so beautiful. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2010 by RAE
A great Modern Tenor
I have seen Bocelli live, twice, once in Hyde Park, and once in the Wembley arena. Breathtaking, heart-stopping I could go on. Read more
Published on 11 April 2006 by J. F. Conybeare
a piece of art
I love this CD a lot , he touches the heart , it's a combination between the pure warm feeling voice and a great music . Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2005 by Anous
AWUL.
This Record is appalling. How many more versions of these same tenor arias do record producers think people are going to buy? Read more
Published on 22 April 2001
Overproduced, annoying GARBAGE!!!!!!!
Sorry to rain on everyone's parade here, but......I am a major Andrea Bocelli fan. I've bought six of his albums and two of his DVDs to date. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2001
Just beautiful.
This album is a collection of wonderful works that Andrea Bocelli's voice makes a 5 star album. I was swept away by his vocals as so much emotions is put into each and every song. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2000
Bocelli's voice excels.
Rarely do you find a new voice that suprises and delights you. In Andrea Bocelli one finds just this. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 1999
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