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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I consider Tauber to be the finest voice, and this is one of the best selections of Tauber. From the uplifting 'Pedro The Fisherman' who comes back to claim his love just as she is to be married to another, to one of the most beautiful love songs ever written 'Long Ago And Far Away'. Tauber will keep you dreaming until your lover comes. His voice flows from the quietest whisper to all the might of his tremendous tenor. I own no other music by tenors, the modern day ones have nothing on Tauber, there is no comparison. He is simply the best. Listen and enjoy, old-fashioned love which surely still has a place in every heart.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I'm so glad I bought this CD.
As you may know, Richard Tauber was an Austrian tenor, acclaimed as one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. I've heard it said that his heart felt every word he sang, describing the emotional feeling that Tauber's voice evoked. His voice seemed to flow from the quietest whisper to all the might of his tremendously powerful tenor. This collection of remastered recordings contains most his more popular songs.
Tauber's special forte was love songs and the set includes his classic 'Long Ago And Far Away,' possibly one of the most beautiful love songs I know. Another song I love is 'Girls Were Made To Love And Kiss', where there is a quiet section of Tauber's high, soft tenor. Other tracks include:
You Are My Heart's Delight,
My Heart And I
We'll Gather Lilacs
Pedro The Fisherman
Lover Come Back To Me
One Day When We Were Young
Vienna, City Of My Dreams
Sylvia
..........and many others.
All of the recordings are original, digitally remastered. Sadly, the transfers are not brilliant - too much treble producing a rather "tinny" quality. Also, I suspect that the source material was not in the mint condition it should have been. So only 4 Stars, I'm afraid. They've used his later tracks, 1936 - 1947, as they benefit from better recording techniques.
In many ways, Tauber's records - and he made over 700! - bridged the gap between classical and popular music. Almost the original 'crossover' artist, the Russell Watson of his day. One of my favourite tracks on this set is 'My Heart and I' and this song characterizes both his style and his passionate love-affair with his music.
This is a lovely album and a nostalgic delight. Listen and enjoy - old-fashioned, sentimental love-songs, which surely have a place in every heart.
As you may know, Richard Tauber was an Austrian tenor, acclaimed as one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. I've heard it said that his heart felt every word he sang, describing the emotional feeling that Tauber's voice evoked. His voice seemed to flow from the quietest whisper to all the might of his tremendously powerful tenor. This collection of remastered recordings contains most his more popular songs.
Tauber's special forte was love songs and the set includes his classic 'Long Ago And Far Away,' possibly one of the most beautiful love songs I know. Another song I love is 'Girls Were Made To Love And Kiss', where there is a quiet section of Tauber's high, soft tenor. Other tracks include:
You Are My Heart's Delight,
My Heart And I
We'll Gather Lilacs
Pedro The Fisherman
Lover Come Back To Me
One Day When We Were Young
Vienna, City Of My Dreams
Sylvia
..........and many others.
All of the recordings are original, digitally remastered. Sadly, the transfers are not brilliant - too much treble producing a rather "tinny" quality. Also, I suspect that the source material was not in the mint condition it should have been. So only 4 Stars, I'm afraid. They've used his later tracks, 1936 - 1947, as they benefit from better recording techniques.
In many ways, Tauber's records - and he made over 700! - bridged the gap between classical and popular music. Almost the original 'crossover' artist, the Russell Watson of his day. One of my favourite tracks on this set is 'My Heart and I' and this song characterizes both his style and his passionate love-affair with his music.
This is a lovely album and a nostalgic delight. Listen and enjoy - old-fashioned, sentimental love-songs, which surely have a place in every heart.
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Several months ago I received a request from a listener for Richard Tauber's "My Heart and I" but horror or horrors it was nowhere to be found in my production archive. I think it may have disappeared with the rest of my vinyl archive ... off-loaded last year. So, I had to settle for an alternative version of the song in the requested programme. However, I promised myself I'd buy-in said track as soon as possible. Happily this CD also contains a number of other Richard Tauber recordings that were sacrificed in the vinyl cull, so I guess I must be back to full R.Tauber compliment once again. This is an excellent all-round collection by a man who possessed a quite remarkable vocal range. Worth every penny! David Lowe (Producer~Presenter: BBC West and South West)
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