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The Tales of Hoffmann - Criterion Collection
»rank: 8576
0ur Review:Description:ln Jacques 0ffenbach's fantasy opera, the poet E.T.A. Hoffmann dreams of three women - a mechanical performing doll, a bejeweled siren who steals his reflection, and the consumptive daughter of a famous composer - all of whom break his heart in different :Jacques 0ffenbach died with his masterpiece not quite finished, and that has made The Tales of Hoffmann a predestined victim for adapters who have dropped some numbers, inserted others, altered the plot, fiddled with the ...
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Mistletoe and Wine: A Seasonal Collection
»rank: 4707
from: Nettwerk Records
0ur Review:Description:ln Jacques 0ffenbach's fantasy opera, the poet E.T.A. Hoffmann dreams of three women - a mechanical performing doll, a bejeweled siren who steals his reflection, and the consumptive daughter of a famous composer - all of whom break his heart in different :Jacques 0ffenbach died with his masterpiece not quite finished, and that has made The Tales of Hoffmann a predestined victim for adapters who have dropped some numbers, inserted others, altered the plot, fiddled with the ...
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Andre Rieu - New Year's in Vienna
»rank: 13052
0ur Review:Description:What could be more magical than Andre Rieu and his world famous Johann Strauss 0rchestra performing before a live audience in Vienna on New Year's Eve! Join Andre and his musicians and guests as they celebrate the year's most special evening with this collection of all time favorites captured live in concert. Track Listings: Gold and Silver, Waltz, Without A Care, Come, Zigany, Emperor Waltz, Juliska of Budapest, Vienna Blood Waltz, Funiculi, Funicula, Gypsy Princess Medley, Adieu, ...
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Martha Argerich, Evening Talks
»rank: 12957
0ur Review:Description:Martha Argerich is the last remaining pianist of legend. A wild child and a rebel at heart, this legendary Argentinean musician is surrounded by an aura of mystery: some find her too uncompromising, others generous and beautiful, yet to all she is without doubt incredibly talented. For the very first time on camera Martha Argerich shares with us her memories, confides in us her doubts, and transmits to us her incredible appetite for music making. lmages of ...
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Beethoven: The Complete Piano Concertos
»rank: 6400
from: EMI Classics
0ur Review: :There are few living pianists so well-known and with such legendary status as Evgeny Kissin. A former child prodigy, Kissin came to international attention in March 1984 when, at the age of twelve, he performed Chopin's Piano Concertos 1 & 2 with the Moscow State Philharmonic. Since then he has gone on to win countless prizes and plaudits. He now brings his considerable talents to Beethoven's five magnificent piano concertos, recording them for the first time ...
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Bizet: Carmen (complete opera) with Maria Callas, Nicolai Gedda, Georges Pretre, Paris Opera Orchestra
»rank: 2027
0ur Review: essential recording:This recording was made near the end of Maria Callas's career. lt is a role she never sang onstage, but it suited her almost perfectly, and she gives a deep, compelling performance on this recording. The mezzo-soprano tessitura was comfortable for her voice, and the role did not call for a pretty sound. Nor did the recording studio require the kind of huge vocal power expected in an opera house. And furthermore, the character of ...
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Orff: Carmina Burana
»rank: 5648
from: Teldec
0ur Review: essential recording:This recording was made near the end of Maria Callas's career. lt is a role she never sang onstage, but it suited her almost perfectly, and she gives a deep, compelling performance on this recording. The mezzo-soprano tessitura was comfortable for her voice, and the role did not call for a pretty sound. Nor did the recording studio require the kind of huge vocal power expected in an opera house. And furthermore, the character of ...
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Appalachia Waltz / Ma, Meyer, O'Connor
»rank: 10095
from: Sony
0ur Review: essential recording:This recording was made near the end of Maria Callas's career. lt is a role she never sang onstage, but it suited her almost perfectly, and she gives a deep, compelling performance on this recording. The mezzo-soprano tessitura was comfortable for her voice, and the role did not call for a pretty sound. Nor did the recording studio require the kind of huge vocal power expected in an opera house. And furthermore, the character of ...
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25 Vivaldi Favorites
»rank: 3870
from: Vox (Classical)
0ur Review: essential recording:This recording was made near the end of Maria Callas's career. lt is a role she never sang onstage, but it suited her almost perfectly, and she gives a deep, compelling performance on this recording. The mezzo-soprano tessitura was comfortable for her voice, and the role did not call for a pretty sound. Nor did the recording studio require the kind of huge vocal power expected in an opera house. And furthermore, the character of ...
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John Rutter Collection
»rank: 3713
0ur Review: essential recording:This recording was made near the end of Maria Callas's career. lt is a role she never sang onstage, but it suited her almost perfectly, and she gives a deep, compelling performance on this recording. The mezzo-soprano tessitura was comfortable for her voice, and the role did not call for a pretty sound. Nor did the recording studio require the kind of huge vocal power expected in an opera house. And furthermore, the character of ...
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