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| The labels that are now gathered under the Universal Classics umbrella have a pretty impressive scorecard in the area of classical compilations. We've seen The Greatest Opera Show on Earth, The Yellow Guide: Classical Music, Best of the Millennium, and now there's The No. 1 Opera Album. But that's no surprise, since Universal has some of the finest interpreters in its catalogue to draw from. This two-CD set (at the price of one), for example, brings together the likes of Cecilia Bartoli, Renée Fleming, Luciano Pavarotti, Kiri Te Kanawa, Sir Georg Solti, Herbert von Karajan, and many more. Yet the other key to a successful compilation is canny anthologizing, and here again, you have a nice selection to give you a smattering of opera's heavyweights from the Italian, German, and French repertory (there's even a step outside the standard framework with an aria from Dvorák's lovely Rusalka). Ranging from 1959 to 1997, the choices from back catalogue will doubtless be the entry ticket for many into this grandest of the arts. --Sarah Chin |
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 Written on August 23, 2006 Summary: Bought This & Kid's and I Love It - a review of "The # 1 Opera Album" We just purchased this 2 CD set so we'd have something to listen to in the car (other than The Wiggles and Barney - lol) and we couldn't be happier. The offerings are great and include so many of the 'popular' arias that I wanted to introduce to our children: boy and girl; 4 and 6 y.o. respectively. [You should have heard the silence that descended on the car when Leoncavallo's "Vesti La Giubba" from Pagliacci was playing. Pavarotti rocks in this role.] Five Stars. Sound quality good. Singers are top notch. If you like tenors you should be content. Pavarotti fans should be happy. Selections are the best I've seen as far as presenting a range of composers. First pieces on both CD's are instrumental. Even my four year old son is humming bits of Bizet. Written on July 5, 2006 Summary: #1 Opera Album Great collection of performances by some true legends in the opera world. The entire album is very well done. Written on June 25, 2006 Summary: Wonderful Compilation A wonderful compilation of some of the most beautiful music in the world. One reviewer panned the selection of voices, but that sounds like sour grapes. While you might be disappointed if your favorite artist is not included, there's no doubt that this collection will entertain the listener for many hours. You'll enjoy this music over and over again. Buy it and enjoy! Written on March 20, 2006 Summary: The #1 Opera Album I love it! This is a must-have for the opera buff. Well worth the money. Written on March 9, 2006 Summary: Wonderful Opera Appreciation Set Opera seems to be one type of music that is difficult to get a knowledge for and love of. With 4 hour operas ahead of you and countless types and composers the task seems daunting to all but the very astute and determined. That is where this set comes into play. It is simply a collection of only the finest arias and overtures from only the most famous pieces. I would definitely purchase the set to find out just how much you love opera and to realize that The Barber of Seville and The marriage of Figaro are not the same. |
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| Collectible price | $17.98 | - | - | - | $10.00 | $24.99 |
| Catalog | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music |
| Release date | 2001-02-27 | 1994-04-12 | 1994-07-19 | 1998-06-09 | 1997-01-21 | 1999-07-27 |
| Media | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD |
| discs number | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Ean | 0028946763223 | 0724356812925 | 0724356830622 | 0028945821528 | 0724356972322 | 0724384220327 |
| Upc | 028946763223 | 724356812925 | 724356830622 | 028945821528 | 724356972322 | 724384220327 |
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