- Audio CD (15 Jan 2002)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Musicrama/Koch
- ASIN: B0000DEOBH
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 905,875 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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A year or so on from the release of his debut CD, Russell Watson is back with Encore, another mix of opera favourites and popular songs. In that time, Watson has become virtually a household name--he now sells out large concert venues, has made it in America, while The Voice continues to sell way beyond the million-mark. On Encore we find Puccini and Verdi sharing the billing with Lulu and Lionel Richie on 16 tracks which range from the much-loved Bach/Gounod "Ave Maria" to "Where My Heart Will Take Me", the theme for "Enterprise" (the latest Star Trek series). Indeed, The Voices might have been a more appropriate title than Encore as Watson explores opera, sacred works, film and television themes and pop songs. The orchestral arrangements on tracks such as "Va, pensiero" will not win him any fans from the opera contingency, but Watson reveals a captivating sound on pop ballads including "You Are So Beautiful" and "Lost in the Snow". If you enjoyed The Voice, you're certain to want an Encore. --Rebecca Agnew
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have listened to The Voice every single day since it's release last year and have waited so impatiently for ENCORE's release. I'm not disappointed i'm ectstaic. A truly wonderful blend of classic Italian aria's such as Che Gilda Manina and E Lucevan le Stelle combine with beautiful love songs. You Are so Beautiful is one of the highlights of this album. Russell Watson showing his amazing talent and the unbelieveable versatility of his voice, from passionate and powerful to soft and sexy. ENCORE RUSSELL, ENCORE !! Perfection is something so many aspire to but so few attain, Russell Watson has attained perfection and has The Voice developed over the last 12 months, listen and make up your own minds. This is spectacular and spellbinding. Congratulations Russell Watson,Encore the title says it all
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
...This was worth waiting for, as Russell Watson's voice has become stronger and more magnificent. His Somewhere is my one of my favorites, but Mattinata, Che gelida manina, and E lucenav le stelle are great. His Italian is much improved and he sings it passionately with an understanding of what he is saying. This is a great companion to The Voice.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Russell Watson's inspiring "Lost In The Snow" and "Catch The Tears" are awesome works by a brilliant entertainer. His "Where My Heart Will Take Me" is deliciously done and his teaming up with Lulu and Lionel Richie is fantastic.
I applaud his over all varying degrees of his vocal range and all I can say is ENCORE! ENCORE!
An excellent compilation!
I applaud his over all varying degrees of his vocal range and all I can say is ENCORE! ENCORE!
An excellent compilation!
***Mark E. Pruitt***
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russell watson
If you're a fan of russell watson this is a must have cd. Even though its an early cd it can be considered one of his good ones. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ms. R. Chapman
Fantastico !
I feel Mr Watson is at his best when singing 'Operatic' numbers or the traditional Italian favourites, and he does this in style on this album. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Geoff
Complete Rubbish
I bought this CD and "La Voce" by the same artist as a Christmas present for my wife. Just listened to them both. How on earth did he become so popular? Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dr. J. W. Martin
it's brillllllll
The Voice - Encore Not only didi it come really fast but it was brillant. Thanks amazon!!!!!!!!
Published on 27 July 2009 by Mrs. S. Shepherd
Russell Watson, album number 2 (Encore)
Encore, released in 2002, is Russell Watson's follow up album to his hugely successful debut `The Voice' from the previous year. Read more
Published on 9 July 2008 by Mart Music
Not an opera singer
This is awful! Russell Watson is not an opera singer - he has NEVER appeared in an opera and hasn't the talent or voice to do so. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2004
Stick to what you're good at
This has to be one of the WORST things I've ever heard!! Russell Watson is no more a classical singer that Margaret Thatcher is a Formula 1 racing driver. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2003
The man is unbelievable!
I have all three of Russell's albums, but this seems to be the one in my cd player the most. I am a huge fan. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2003 by "frannyannyg"
If It Had Not Been For Russell Watson!
If it had not been for Russell Watson I would have never begun listening to classical music as I have since discovering "The Voice". Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2003 by Carol
I'm sorry, but this really is very bad
This is really a very poor album. Yes, he has a decent voice and has potential. However his singing of clasical arias/songs in particular is appalling. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2002
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