|
Wagner: The Great Operas from the Bayreuth Festival»rank: 2479from: Decca
0ur opinion: :A special, limited edition 33-CD box set containing all of Wagner's operas from The Flying Dutchman (1841) to his final masterpiece Parsifal (1882) in performances from the opera house created specifically for the production of Wagner's masterpieces, the Bayreuth Festival Theatre. Landmark performances by some of the greatest Wagnerians can be savored here, among them singers Birgit Nilsson, Leonie Rysanek, Anja Silja, Waltraud Meier, Astrid Varnay, Wolfgang Windgassen, Jess Thomas, James King, Ramon Vinay, ...
More details |
|
Mozart for Relaxation»rank: 10332from: RCA
0ur opinion: :A special, limited edition 33-CD box set containing all of Wagner's operas from The Flying Dutchman (1841) to his final masterpiece Parsifal (1882) in performances from the opera house created specifically for the production of Wagner's masterpieces, the Bayreuth Festival Theatre. Landmark performances by some of the greatest Wagnerians can be savored here, among them singers Birgit Nilsson, Leonie Rysanek, Anja Silja, Waltraud Meier, Astrid Varnay, Wolfgang Windgassen, Jess Thomas, James King, Ramon Vinay, ...
More details |
|
The Best of the Three Tenors»rank: 477by: Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Jose Carerras, Zubin Mehta, James Levine
0ur opinion: :Back in 199O, three of the world's most celebrated tenors--namely, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti--combined forces to create the Three Tenors, now celebrated on a best-of CD. They gave their first concert in Rome. The event was recorded and went on to become one of the best-selling classical titles of all time. This latest release brings together tracks from that night in Rome (including 'Nessun dorma' and a competitive rendition of '0 sole ...
More details |
|
Rapture: Opera's Most Heavenly Moments»rank: 5840from: Deutsche Grammophon
0ur opinion: :Back in 199O, three of the world's most celebrated tenors--namely, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti--combined forces to create the Three Tenors, now celebrated on a best-of CD. They gave their first concert in Rome. The event was recorded and went on to become one of the best-selling classical titles of all time. This latest release brings together tracks from that night in Rome (including 'Nessun dorma' and a competitive rendition of '0 sole ...
More details |
|
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue/Cuban Overture/Porgy and Bess Suite/An American in Paris»rank: 5899from: Deutsche Grammophon
0ur opinion: :Back in 199O, three of the world's most celebrated tenors--namely, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti--combined forces to create the Three Tenors, now celebrated on a best-of CD. They gave their first concert in Rome. The event was recorded and went on to become one of the best-selling classical titles of all time. This latest release brings together tracks from that night in Rome (including 'Nessun dorma' and a competitive rendition of '0 sole ...
More details |
|
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson sings Peter Lieberson 'Neruda Songs'»rank: 20255from: Trumpet Swan
0ur opinion: :This album serves as a profoundly moving tribute to the artistry of mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, who passed away on July 3rd, 2OO6 after a long bout with cancer, at the age of 52. lt is also a testament to the remarkable personal and musical relationship the singer cultivated with her composer husband Peter Lieberson, who adapted five sonnets from Chilean poet Pablo Neruda for this work, jointly commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic ...
More details |
|
Titanic (1997 Original Broadway Cast)»rank: 14823by: Maury Yeston, Judy Blazer, Brian d'Arcy James
0ur opinion: :Unlike the boat it's named after, this show truly rose from the bottom. Despite detractors predicting doom before it had even opened, Titanic overcame hectic previews and endless technical problems to win a Tony for best musical and turn into a commercial success. Despite the fact that favorite performers like Judith Blazer or Victoria Clark disappear in the crowd and don't get solos of note, the show still manages to bring to life affecting characters. ...
More details |
|
Holst: The Planets»rank: 7099from: Deutsche Grammophon
0ur opinion: :Unlike the boat it's named after, this show truly rose from the bottom. Despite detractors predicting doom before it had even opened, Titanic overcame hectic previews and endless technical problems to win a Tony for best musical and turn into a commercial success. Despite the fact that favorite performers like Judith Blazer or Victoria Clark disappear in the crowd and don't get solos of note, the show still manages to bring to life affecting characters. ...
More details |
|
The Best Opera Album in the World...Ever!»rank: 17697from: Angel Records
0ur opinion: :Unlike the boat it's named after, this show truly rose from the bottom. Despite detractors predicting doom before it had even opened, Titanic overcame hectic previews and endless technical problems to win a Tony for best musical and turn into a commercial success. Despite the fact that favorite performers like Judith Blazer or Victoria Clark disappear in the crowd and don't get solos of note, the show still manages to bring to life affecting characters. ...
More details |
|
Rossini: The Barber of Seville (Complete opera); Beverly Sills; Nicolai Gedda; James Levine; London Symphony Orchestra»rank: 14197by: Beverly Sills, Sherrill Milnes, Ruggero Raimondi, Gioacchino Rossini, James Levine, London Symphony Orchestra
0ur opinion: :Unlike the boat it's named after, this show truly rose from the bottom. Despite detractors predicting doom before it had even opened, Titanic overcame hectic previews and endless technical problems to win a Tony for best musical and turn into a commercial success. Despite the fact that favorite performers like Judith Blazer or Victoria Clark disappear in the crowd and don't get solos of note, the show still manages to bring to life affecting characters. ...
More details |
| 1916 FOURTH YEAR MUSIC BY HOLLIS DANN | ![]() | only $ 2.00 | Bid Now! | 3d 2h 48m left! |