Amazon.com essential recording: From his childhood on the family farm in rural Tuscany to the worldwide stage, Andrea Bocelli has achieved phenomenal success. His singing is only partially the point, and his fame owes much more to the aura of romance and the romantic archetype that's attached to him. Romanza is by far Bocelli's largest success, winning adoration thanks to the swooning vocals and the easy, sometimes lush, always pop-safe instrumental textures and melodies. As far as his opera chops go, Bocelli has won the approval of Pavarotti but likely will not wow enthusiasts. The upside is that Bocelli will likely grow the opera pie, convincing labels to take on more operatic projects. --Andrew Bartlett
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Excellent Album
The music is almost to level of chanting for meditation and provides enormous psychological comfort.
Rating: - Acceptable
This is a used CD, which was definitely stated. However, there is static on it that sounds like loud cracking noises when it is being played. There were also some cracks in the case. But for the price, ... Read More
Rating: - Bocelli is the Best!
This is by far one of his best albums, the selection of songs is incredible. I keep a copy in the house and one in the car, it's that good. The duets are amazing and you will likely find yourself trying ... Read More
Rating: - AMAZING! Couldn't Stop Playing It!
When I first bought this CD, I couldn't stop playing it! For days I did almost nothing but listen to this extraordinary voice singing these beautiful songs. After more than five years, I still listen to ... Read More
Rating: - A God Given Voice
Who cares what the words mean? I can light a candle, pour a glass of wine, turn down the lights and I know Andrea Bocelli is singing to me from his soul. What more could I want?
- Excellent Album
- Acceptable