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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0028946203323 Label: Philips Manufacturer: Philips MPN: 462033 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Philips Release Date: April 07, 1998 Studio: Philips Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Andre Bocelli is no opera singer, but he shows far more potential in this album than does another pop-vocalist tenor-wannabe, Michael Bolton. For one thing, he can shake off the crooner mannerisms and really sing when performing music that calls for it. At his best, he has a rich, dark timbre and an easy, unforced top. At other times, however, the tone turns dry and thin and the high notes are constricted, the inconsistency suggesting a lack of technique. Never does one get the impression that he could be heard over a medium-sized orchestra without amplification. This isn't bad singing per se, but there is much better out there, readily available on disc. --Sarah Bryan Miller Album Description: Exclusive Australian Gold pressing released to coincide with his first public appearance in Australia. He'll be performing at the opening ceremonies and then onto to tour the land down under. His back catalogue will be released & re-packaged in slipcases with his signature on them as well as all of them pressed on gold plated CD's. This pressing includes 17 tracks, all sung in his native Italian Tongue. 1998 release. Standard jewel case. Album Details: 2005 Second Edition of the 1998 Hit Album from the Popular Italian Tenor. This Set Adds Two Tracks: "The Pearl Fishers" (Duet with Bryn Terfel) and "di Quella Pira". Average Rating:
 Rating: - Of course it's not perfect, but it's beautifulLet's not try to analyze every phrase, every note, every sustained pitch. Let's just listen to a tenor who sings from the heart. Pavarotti, he is not--but who is? Domingo he is not--but who is? In fact, who else is Bocelli? As a tenor fanatic, I try to listen to as many tenors as I can--even some for whom I do not care (see my review on Carlo Bergonzi). There is enjoyment in all of them. Now, one comment specifically on this recording. I have not been enthusiastic about some of ... Read More Rating:  - Andrea Bocelli - SognoI am 45 years old. The reason why this is something I am mentioning, is to let all of you reading my review know what age group I am in. It might be important to the age you are in knowing what I have to say. I have four Andrea Bocelli CD's and they are all wonderful. I love each of them. My mom turned me on to him, and, since I love Josh Groban, I decided to listen to Andrea Bocelli and see what all her fuss over him was about. I'm glad I did. I am half Italian and half Spanish. I don't know ... Read More Rating: - Not bad!What I have heard about Andrea Bocelli is bimodal--some think that he is not up to the operatic repertoire and is way overrated; others see him as a fine singer, from a nontraditional background and career path. What I hear on this CD is fine singing, with some limitations. He was once a law school student; he played in piano bars. He took lessons from the great Franco Corelli. Some examples of his work illustrate his skills: "Questa O quella" is a nice romp. His smooth voice moves through ... Read More Rating: - pleasure to lilstenThis album is a pleasure. The selections are spirited and well executed. I was very satisfied with this purchse and would recommend it to any one who enjoys opera. Rating: - Bocelli - AriaIntroduced me to arias that were not known to me, and I find to be quite beautiful. As usual, Bocelli does not fail. |
