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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
What more can one say other than Alfie Boe is just a genius. We have seen him
live on stage in London in Les Miserables and he was just sensational. His music is like the new
Pavarotti and each CD offers more depth and variety in this wonderful man. He
can do no wrong and just gets better and better.
live on stage in London in Les Miserables and he was just sensational. His music is like the new
Pavarotti and each CD offers more depth and variety in this wonderful man. He
can do no wrong and just gets better and better.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Grady Harp
Format:Audio CD
For those who have become enamored with the voice and musicianship of Alfred Boe, this recording of songs from the operettas of Franz Lehár will be met with excitement. Though this recording was made from May 19 - 21, 2009 in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and released in the UK that year, it is only now available in the US as of this year. According to Boe, "I have to say that recording the album `Franz Lehar: Love was a Dream' was the most enjoyable recording sessions I have ever been involved in. The studio was the stage of The Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow. Normally when recording the voice you get separated from the orchestra but in this case I had the opportunity to stand and record my vocal in the middle of the string section. In my opinion this creates a solid connection with the players and forms a unity of sound. Also having the live connection with your conductor makes a huge difference. There were moments in the sessions when I really picked up on the melody of the instruments surrounding me and began to really understand their contribution to the score. The Orchestra of Scottish Opera were amazing, the control they had with the delicate musical structures and simplicity of sound, for the Lehar score, was perfection. I really hope we can work together again in the future.
Franz Lehár (30 April 1870 - 24 October 1948) and it is no exaggeration to say that his 1905 The Merry Widow (Die lustige Witwe) ushered in not only a new age in Viennese operetta, but was the work which showed the way for a new style of, purely twentieth-century, musical play. Between then and 1934, when his last stage work, Giuditta, was premiered, Lehár knew an almost uninterrupted success.... Read more ›
Franz Lehár (30 April 1870 - 24 October 1948) and it is no exaggeration to say that his 1905 The Merry Widow (Die lustige Witwe) ushered in not only a new age in Viennese operetta, but was the work which showed the way for a new style of, purely twentieth-century, musical play. Between then and 1934, when his last stage work, Giuditta, was premiered, Lehár knew an almost uninterrupted success.... Read more ›
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Mossy
Format:Audio CD
Relaxing and easy to listen to. Alfie Boe has a lovely clear tone to his voice. Excellent to listen to anywhere!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By bossfan0
Format:Audio CD
have been collecting all Alfie Boe recordings since I saw him perform as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables in July, a truly talented man with a fantastic voice that regularly moves me to tears.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By LynC
Format:Audio CD
A must for Alfie fans and if you just love a wonderful voice and music to listen to anytime and anywhere this is for you.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a nice album - one of three I purchased by Alfie Boe after hearing him on Classic FM, and because they were so reasonably priced.
He sounds a very old-fashioned type singer (not many about) and sings very much in the old style. Whilst there are quite a few old-type singers, they always manage to sound 'modern' somehow which 'cheapens' the effect - Alfie succeeds where many fail in this area in my opinion and sounds rather 'classy'. He is also able to reach those dramatic top notes with ease - and also those softer and much gentler ones too when needed.
I think the first half of this album is better than the second - perhaps because I am more familiar with the songs in the first half.
Didn't know much about him, but when I went to see some clips of him on YouTube he looks pretty fit to me!
He sounds a very old-fashioned type singer (not many about) and sings very much in the old style. Whilst there are quite a few old-type singers, they always manage to sound 'modern' somehow which 'cheapens' the effect - Alfie succeeds where many fail in this area in my opinion and sounds rather 'classy'. He is also able to reach those dramatic top notes with ease - and also those softer and much gentler ones too when needed.
I think the first half of this album is better than the second - perhaps because I am more familiar with the songs in the first half.
Didn't know much about him, but when I went to see some clips of him on YouTube he looks pretty fit to me!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By lyndypops
Format:Audio CD
Alfie must have one of the best voices that this country has produced.A lovely choice of songs on this compilation which do his singing talents justice.Very easy to listen to again and again.I'm only sad that my Dad is no longer around to listen to it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By duchess
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Alfie has a fantastic voice, fell in love with his voice after seeing him in my ever favourite show La Miz.So the dvd are my favourote listening dvd.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
This guy gives me goose bumps when I listen to him. He has a beautiful voice.
I did think it odd that it was cheaper to buy the CD's than to have a simple download. Read more
I did think it odd that it was cheaper to buy the CD's than to have a simple download. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Robert Hall
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasant CD
So nice to hear someone wiith a wonderful voice singing diffferent types of songs, though i still like his later ones.
Published 2 months ago by MISS C J WOOD
5.0 out of 5 stars
A dream
I think Alfie Boe has such a lovely voice and is so versatile, did not know some of the songs but enjoyed it very much
Published 3 months ago by grandma
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good listening
Purchased as a present and was what was expected, making the recipient very pleased with it. Very satisfactory and enjoyable.
Published 3 months ago by bryanm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wife's delight
My wife wanted an Alfie Boe CD for Christmas - I bought her this one and she loves playing it. She's happy therefore I'm happy.
Published 4 months ago by A Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant christmas gift
this was a gift for christmas which was a pleasant surprise for the receipient who likes Alfie Boe very much
Published 4 months ago by alfredbooth
1.0 out of 5 stars
not as good
as i had bought storyteller i decided to buy an earlier one but was dissapointed so looks like the latest one is nesy
Published 4 months ago by gillian goymour
2.0 out of 5 stars
Love Was A Dream
It,s not what I was hoping for, I did not think it was up to Alfie's normal high standard, I was dissapointed.
Published 5 months ago by M A CRAWSHAW
5.0 out of 5 stars
He has a beutiful voice and clarity.
Alas I haven't played this yet,but I do love his music. I first heard him sing 'Bring Him Home' from Les Miserables, and his high notes were superb. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Edith Park
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
Alfie Boe is an amazing singer and this CD is a delight! I fell in love with all of the songs. His voice is so beautiful.
Published 5 months ago by skelley
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