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The title, Bryn Sings Popular Classics tells it all. Here is one popular classic after another--some folk or traditional, some operatic, some religious or inspirational, some pop. The result in the throat/mind/sensibility of any other singer might be soupy, sappy or simply uninteresting, but Bryn Terfel--he of the rolling bass-baritone voice who can smoothly deliver notes and phrases at any dynamic level--turns this generous, somewhat sentimental recital into something beautiful and special. After a rousing "Toreador Song" from Carmen, sung with just the right weight (most baritones find it too low, most basses too high) comes a ravishing version of "Shenandoah"; a fine Welsh song is followed by the stunning duet from Bizet's The Pearl Fishers, with Andrea Bocelli singing the tenor part gleamingly and Terfel considerately underplaying his hand. And so it continues through Brahms' Lullaby and Schubert's Ave Maria, the "Love Theme from Titanic" (sung with great restraint), renditions of "Danny Boy" and "Home Sweet Home" that are just beautiful, the spirituals "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "At the River" (slightly anachronistic but still effective), the gluey "If I Can Help Somebody", and a few more. It's amazing that Terfel can bring such variety to material that is temperamentally so similar. Some of the arrangements are a bit sticky and overdone, but overall, this disc is a beauty for all seasons. It will make a lovely gift to music lovers of all types. --Robert Levine
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82 of 87 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The world's greatest living Welshman delivers on all counts with this outstanding new album. Highlights include the beautiful Pearl Fishers' Duet with Andrea Bocelli, a moving rendition of "Shenandoah", and the touching theme tune from "The Vicar of Dibley" (The Lord Is My Shepherd). There's something for everyone here, whether it is Bryn's own rousing performance of the theme from Titanic (I love the Italian), or the spectacular Toreador Song. At 78 minutes, this new album is outstanding value.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Carol
Format:Audio CD
This is a wonderful mix of classic and folk songs sung by a man with a voice from heaven. It is so refreshing to hear Bryn rather than thousands of Italians....! Such deep resonance and the choice of songs is fabulous.My father died this year...his favourite song, which he sang to me a child, was "Danny Boy", we played "The Lords my shepherd" at his funeral and as a soldier, "Abide with me" was the only song I ever saw him cry to at a Remembrance service. All in all, this CD ranks among my favourite already, and my father would have loved it too. A must for anyone for Christmas.
19 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By "ap623"
Format:Audio CD
My friend Phil and I love this album. The cover of 'The Lord is my Shepherd' is simply outstanding. But the ultimate highlight of this incredible masterpiece is the breath taking duet with Bocelli. We listen to it all the time; it changed our lives forever. We eagerly awaited this album for 3 years, but it was worth the wait.
Thank you Bryn for changing our lives,
your fans forever, Alex and Phil
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By S D Quince
Format:Audio CD
Why have I decided to write a review of this CD? Well, I have found such happiness and peace listening to this music, I wanted to let anyone out there know it is a wonderful CD.
The song "The Lord is my Shepherd" on this CD is a lovely version, with a great choir singing in the background. Sometimes this makes me cry, sometimes it raises me up - I would recommend anyone who has not heard this, to give it a go - it is so uplifting and joyous. Bryn is a fabulous singer, he puts real feeling into his songs! Good man!
The song "The Lord is my Shepherd" on this CD is a lovely version, with a great choir singing in the background. Sometimes this makes me cry, sometimes it raises me up - I would recommend anyone who has not heard this, to give it a go - it is so uplifting and joyous. Bryn is a fabulous singer, he puts real feeling into his songs! Good man!
By Mr R D Ord
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A very good repertoire and excellent singing as always with the artist and he gives his whole heart to the music world.
By F. R. George
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Op zich is het een technisch goed opgenomen verzameling. Alleen de liederen vind ik persoonlijk te ver uit elkaar qua soort en stijl. Het heeft mij niet geboeid en ik heb het maar een keer gespeeld
By Carmen
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This CD shows the full range of his talent. His voice is comparable to any opera singer, musical performer or ballad singer. Great selection of songs. One of my favourite albums.
By Anne Burgess
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A fabulous C.D. from this fabulous singer! Loved everything about this C.D. it is one of my favourites highlt reccomended
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Bryn Terfel
Brilliant voice and worth buying. Whenever I hear him singing I stop what I am doing a just listen to him.
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. C. N. G. Willis
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Bryn Terfel
He has a very fine voice, this recording is really very good, and I strongly recommend it to afficionados of the tenor voice.
Published 9 months ago by Mr. C. S. Buckman
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Bryn Terfel sings Favourites
WELL THIS LET ME PUT YOU IN THE PIC.A WARM NIGHT SITTING OUT SIDE A GLASS MY KINDLE AND LISTENING TO WHAT ELSE,ARE LIFE IS GREAT UNTILL THE MORRN.
Published 14 months ago by Mr. Wesley Uprichard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great singing & mature artistry
Bryn Terfel sings each song with warmth and mature artistry. These familiar songs glow with wonderful poetry and freshness, revealing their beauty anew.
Published on 13 Feb 2010 by Scriabinmahler
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Bryn shares his varied musical tastes
On this album, Bryn sings a selection of classical pieces, folk songs, movie songs, hymns and the occasional popular song that doesn't fit any of these categories. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2009 by Peter Durward Harris
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best of Bryn (original version)
There are two versions of this album, this single disc release and a `special edition' 2CD set.
It makes a change to hear a collection of familiar music sung by a... Read more
It makes a change to hear a collection of familiar music sung by a... Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2008 by Mart
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful singer and lovly music
i was really sad when my grandad past away and this album was bought by my grandad and couple of the songs on this album was played and it made me and my nan thing of the good... Read more
Published on 9 April 2007 by adam
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Welsh Hills Are Alive
Bryn Terfel, what a fantastic pair of lungs this grand Welshman has and I'm a relatively new fan, as I only discovered Bryn's booming timbre a couple of years ago. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2004 by soprani
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