- Performer: Andrea Bocelli
- Orchestra: Santa Cecilia Academy Orchestra, Rome
- Conductor: Myung-Whun Chung
- Composer: Giulio Caccini, Pietro Mascagni, Charles Gounod, Franz Schubert, César Franck
- Audio Cassette (5 Nov 1999)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Universal
- ASIN: B00002ND9O
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 979,716 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
When he was growing up, Andrea Bocelli recalls finding inspiration in a favourite recording of sacred music performed by tenor legend Franco Corelli. Bocelli--who in the meantime has come to inspire millions of fiercely loyal fans himself--returns to the genre as the guiding theme of Sacred Arias, the release of which coincides with the first major English-language biography of the singer. These performances are filled with the singer's phenomenally well-known vocal signature: his flair for long, sweetly floating high notes and the gentle sense of cadence he brings to a melody. It's a mistake to compartmentalise Bocelli into a singer of "operatic" versus "popular" styles: in truth his approach is at heart the same. Lack of colour and control in his phrasing remains a drawback, but the emotional empathy Bocelli evokes is never in doubt. The arias collected here sample some of the most famous devotional pieces: Schubert's "Ave Maria" and Mozart's transporting "Ave Verum," as well as an arrangement of "Silent Night" in which Bocelli tries out his English. There's also a decidedly odd choice of bedfellows for a programme of "sacred" music, such as a song from Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder (whose "angel" is the object of an overpoweringly erotic attraction) and Handel's figurative ode to a tree, "Ombra mai fu". Still, Bocelli sings with an unfeigned directness that is sure to expand his already enormous following even further. --Thomas May
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Quite simply Andrea Bocellie's Sacres Arias is a stunning piece of work. Andrea has a beautiful voice. He moves me. Anybody who loves this sort of music will become totally entranced with this. I am often moved to tears when i play Andrea's voice. I would highly recemmend this cd.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have just listened to the concert, on ITV3, from which this recording was taken. I was almost moved to tears; the empathy that Andrea brings to pieces with which I was brought up, both musically and spiritually, was a joy.
My only regret is that they have, in order to market a 'Bocelli' CD, missed off the choral works that did not include him. They, too, were magnificent and if the whole concert becomes available on DVD I will certainly buy that also.
UPDATE:- And they have, and I did AND it includes the choral works missing from the CD.
My only regret is that they have, in order to market a 'Bocelli' CD, missed off the choral works that did not include him. They, too, were magnificent and if the whole concert becomes available on DVD I will certainly buy that also.
UPDATE:- And they have, and I did AND it includes the choral works missing from the CD.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A CD that has so much beauty it moves you from beginning to end. His voice portrays so much emotion that you don't just appreciate the sound, you feel every note that he sings.
There are some CDs that are simply labelled "mood music", and this for me is one that I file under such a category. Every time I listen it lifts me and transports me to places only I can go to. Somewhere that escapes the modern world.
The choice of arias is perfect. Many of which I was unfamiliar with. However, I have since introduced this CD to a number of people, many who listen to an entirely different genre of music; nearly all have been captivated by it.
All I can say is buy it and soak up the rich fare on offer.
There are some CDs that are simply labelled "mood music", and this for me is one that I file under such a category. Every time I listen it lifts me and transports me to places only I can go to. Somewhere that escapes the modern world.
The choice of arias is perfect. Many of which I was unfamiliar with. However, I have since introduced this CD to a number of people, many who listen to an entirely different genre of music; nearly all have been captivated by it.
All I can say is buy it and soak up the rich fare on offer.
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heaven to ones ears through the post.
Our original CD, after much use, gave up the ghost. To be able to locate and purchase another so easily has been a delight.Andrea Bocelli - Sacred Arias
Published 4 days ago by cliff tynan
Peaceful,
A lovely CD, his renditions of Ave Maria alone make it worth the price. An ideal buy for calmer moments over Christmas.
Published 5 months ago by neilm
calming
bought for myself to keep me and baby entertained whilst driving. lovely vocal cd but very slow, nearly sent me to sleep. gave to my dad to listen to and relax.
Published 10 months ago by capt s g lennox's wife
Sacred Arias
Once we had bought 'Romanza' we had to buy Sacred Arias, and frankly we were not disappointed.
It brings back fond memories of sipping a glass of wine outside a cafe in... Read more
It brings back fond memories of sipping a glass of wine outside a cafe in... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Allan
excellent quality and service
having ordered this in plenty of time for Christmas, it arrived only days later and the quality of both the recording and the service was second to none. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by D. M. williams
Way to go, Chung! Andrea Bocelli is DA BOMB!!!!!
Personally, my taste leans toward Andrea's lovely pop side, but I still like this album very much for some reason. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2000
After "Romanza" I was not quite so keen on "Opera...
After "Romanza" I was not quite so keen on "Opera Arias", I dont think that the recording quite captured the fine voice of Andrea Bocelli, however I am not put... Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2000 by arthur.woodward@sema.co.uk
Sixteen tracks of heaven buy it!
All sixteen tracks have inordinate beauty. The sacred arias wash over me in a musical flood.
I am absorbed.
The second Ave Maria is my favourite. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2000
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