- Composer: Giacomo Puccini
- Audio CD (15 Feb 2010)
- SPARS Code: DDD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: EMI Classics
- ASIN: B0032HKEP4
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 65,848 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a curious release. On the face of it, Gheorghiu was born to sing to Puccini's pathetic heroines, and in her manner, tone, morbidezza, interpretation and intent she is divinely perfect. So is there a but? There is...and it's Gheorghiu's pitch. Too often she follows Tebaldi's habit of singing just ever so slightly under the note. Sometimes this can be done successfully as a nuance of interpretation - de los Angles' Mimi has examples of how "caressing" the line of the aria can bring vulnerability and humanity to a character. But here it is mainly the important pianissimi where pitch sags (or is not reached). There is also the first trace of a beat developing. All singers mature of course, and one hopes that this brings a reward in terms of experience and skill. But this is a slight disappointment - compared to her (later) complete Butterfly. Much is lovely, but it's not the complete and overwhelmingly beautiful record I expected...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Angela Gheorgiu has a superb voice and I could listen to her all day. This CD is no exception. She is the mistress of her craft and her love of music and her quest for perfection shine through. Highly recommended.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Gheorghiu is brilliant
15 April 2010
Format:Audio CD
Listening to every track on this album allows me a fantastic experience. Gheorghiu's beautiful voice hits a variety of awe inspiring notes, and the music just keeps getting better as the opera moves along. With 18 tracks on this CD, including her standout performance of La Boheme, I would suggest that any fan of opera or classical music should go to their nearest music outlet and buy a copy. You will not be disappointed.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This is a reissue of a previous disc.
28 July 2010
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Check your inventory before buying this if you are a fan of hers. This was released a few years ago in a book format but the CD is the same. Excellent if you like her and don't have a recording of her Puccini arias.
O.K.-BUT
6 Feb 2012
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
There are 18 tracks on this CD. Seventeen are fine but the last is corrupted and unlistenable. Other than this fault the CD and vocal are great.
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