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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0028947772248 Label: Deutsche Grammophon Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon Release Date: April 22, 2008 Studio: Deutsche Grammophon Sales Rank: 29133 MPN: 001087102
Product Description: Exuberant and charismatic, Rolando Villazón is the tenor of today. Here he releases his first solo album on Deutsche Grammophon. The soaring title track from Ponchielli s La Gioconda inspired Villazón to become a singer. Here it is the starting point for an intriguing album which moves far beyond the usual greatest tenor hits . Less familiar masterpieces by Boito, Cilea and Verdi feature alongside little-known Donizetti arias and rarities by Gomes, Mercadante and Pietri. The album is Villazón s personal homage to his illustrious predecessors in the lyric-dramatic repertoire great tenors such as Bergonzi, Caruso and Domingo. Cielo e mar offers something special for connoisseurs of opera, Villazón s many fans and mainstream listeners who will be gripped by the beauty of both his voice and the music
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Not another Domingo but a lyrical tenor in true color
I absolutely love this album - the choice of arias is simply superb and tasteful. Villazon has poured out his heart into these songs, and it really represent a milestone in the stellar career of this young ... Read More
Rating: - Editor's Choice
This disc is featured by Gramophone Magazine as "Editor's Choice" in Opera for the Month of July!
Rating: - Villazon is, as usual, excellent
Since Villazon is one of today's top tenors, it is always nice to have a new album from him. This is an interesting collection with some well known arias and some little known.
Rating: - The new Domingo/Pavarotti Combined
Villazon has an outstanding voice, the best among the new tenors in my opinion. It is strong, does not stray flat or sharp, has depth and darkness when that is needed but can also be light and lyrical. His ... Read More
Rating: - 5th Gear, Mostly
Imagine driving on an unfamiliar road in a very luxurious auto. Imagine that the car seemed to only want to go in overdrive. The experience would be thrilling but ultimately exhausting.
Listening to ... Read More
- Not another Domingo but a lyrical tenor in true color
- Editor's Choice