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Bryn Terfel, the Welsh baritone who is the biggest-selling current opera singer in the world, releases his long-awaited new disc Simple Gifts. Bryn has enjoyed consistent popularity ever since winning the Lieder Prize at Cardiff Singer of the World in 1989. For his new album, Terfel focuses on sacred, spiritual and meditative songs--songs that range from classical to folk to popular, set to new orchestral arrangements by Chris Hazell.
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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A classical singer like Bryn Terfel faces a real danger in producing a compilation album. Used to delivering theatrical, if not epic, operatic roles, there's the risk that any compilation will be too bitty, will not give him a chance to stamp his character on the music. Inherent in any selection of songs is the danger that the whole balance of the recording will become saccharine, anodyne, or cloyingly sentimental … you end up thinking, great voice, but somehow the gravitas is lost.
The strength Terfel brings to this recording - apart from his outstanding voice - is the sheer weight of his personality. This is a performer who can exert presence, who can dominate a stage, and who can translate that presence to the recording of tracks as different as "I'll Walk Beside You", "Morning Has Broken", or "Send In The Clowns". Yet this is also a performer who can share his personality - he combines wonderfully with Aled Jones. This is professionalism!
If you love Bryn Terfel's voice - and if you've ever heard him, you have to love his voice - then this is a package of enjoyment, wonder, and excellent value. Simple gifts, sophisticated delights!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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A delightful blend of different styles of music which is bound to please lovers of music that is both pleasant upon the ear and remarkably tuneful. Bryn's voice is second to none in his particular field and his duet with Aled is sublime. The songs may seem old fashioned to some but to others of us they are timeless.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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This wonderful collection of songs is a pleasure to listen to largely thanks to the quality of the arrangements written for Bryn's voice. A favourite of mine is Chris Hazell's arrangement of 'Amazing Grace'. Turn the volume up. Sit back and let the power of John Newton's famous words hit home.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Simple gifts but great talent!
What can I say? It's Bryn Terfel! From start to finish, Bryn never puts a vocal cord wrong! Beautiful, uplifting pieces which touch the heart and the soul, sung in Bryn's glorious,... Read more
Published on 2 April 2010 by Antoinette Dickinson-Kaur
Great CD
Wonderful selection from Bryn, especially Still, Still, Still and The Lord Bless you and keep you. I never tire of listening to him.
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by Bookworm Jane
Bryn Terfel
Brilliant CD I can recommend this to anyone who doesn't like
classical music it will convert you. A wonderful recording.
classical music it will convert you. A wonderful recording.
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by Mrs. Pamela Packham
Wonderful collection from Bryn Terfel!
This CD was chosen as a Xmas gift for my wife. She was delighted when she saw it and was even more delighted when she heard the collection of music on it. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by G. E. Hague
Top quality crossover classical music
Wales, the land of song, has produced many outstanding singers in a variety of musical styles. Bryn Terfel is doing much to continue that tradition by using his wonderful baritone... Read more
Published on 16 May 2009 by Peter Durward Harris
Sublime
At £2.98 this has to be one of the best bargains I've ever had. Bryn Terfel is world class and this album is simply sublime. Every track is a joy. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2008 by Florrie 22
Bryn at his best
Absolutely brilliant selection of popular songs by the incomparable voice of Bryn. How is it that the Welsh have such amazing voices? Read more
Published on 10 April 2006 by "happyislander"
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