Track Listings (17) - Disc #1| All Artists: Maria Malibran, Vincenzo Bellini, Manuel Garcia, Jacques Fromental Halevy, Giovanni Pacini, Lauro Rossi, Giuseppe Persiani, Adam Fischer, Orchestra 'La Scintilla', Cecilia Bartoli Title: Cecilia Bartoli: Maria (Hardcover Edition) Members Wishing: 1 Total Copies: 0 Label: Decca Original Release Date: 10/16/2007 Release Date: 10/16/2007 Album Type: Limited Edition Genres: Pop, Classical Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830) Number of Discs: 2 SwapaCD Credits: 2 UPC: 028947590828 |
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Maria is available in a limited CD-sized hardcover package and in this VERY SPECIAL, larger, limited-edition hardcover book (24cm x 24cm), which features the complete album on CD, a DVD documentary and 200+ full color page... more » |
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Album Description Maria is available in a limited CD-sized hardcover package and in this VERY SPECIAL, larger, limited-edition hardcover book (24cm x 24cm), which features the complete album on CD, a DVD documentary and 200+ full color pages displaying the story behind the album and Cecilia Bartoli's personal collection of Maria Malibran artifacts. Cecilia Bartoli revisits the early Romantic era of Rossini, Bellini and their contemporaries and views the Bel canto glory days through the eyes of Maria Malibran: Romantic icon, Bel Canto muse, and the most extraordinary opera star of her time. Maria features 8 world premiere recordings including the prayer `Se il mio desir...Cedi al duol' from the long lost opera Irene by Pacini, and the aria `E non lo vedo...Son regina' by Maria's father, the famous Rossini tenor Manuel Garcia. Bartoli also presents the London version of Mendelssohn's `Infelice' for voice, violin solo and orchestra, where she duets with Maxim Vengerov. The album also includes popular favorites, such as Bellini's `Casta Diva' from Norma. Maria features an incredible variety of music. Mellifluous Bel canto delights are contrasted with regional flavors from around the world: from Spanish flamenco to Tyrolienne yodeling. The album exhibits Cecilia Bartoli singing in four languages: Italian, Spanish, French and English. She is joined by the period practice Orchestra La Scintilla, led by Hungarian conductor Adam Fischer. Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsGet it while you can!! C. Pacheco | 10/27/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) "The album itself is incredible, beautiful music, beautiful singing, the soul of bel canto. Now the special edition book...it's a treasure, you need to get it, for 20 something bucks is HUGE bargain, and the book is gigantic, full of pictures, stories about the music and composers and La Malibran herself. Cecilia shows us her personal collection of Malibran memorabilia and is of great musical interest. If you are a music lover, a Cecilia Bartoli fan, a bel canto student or fan or you simply appreciate beautiful things, you NEED this special edition. Also the DVD is very good showing the recording process and personal stories of how the project happened." A vocal voyage to the past klavaza | Miami, FL USA | 12/07/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) "I had never heard about Maria Malibran as the Romantic era is not of my taste. However, knowing of Cecilia Bartoli's magnificent voice as well as her keen academic researches, I bought this set as soon as I could. It delivered far more for me than I expected. Not only the performances were astounding, eight world premieres included, but the DVD was informative and the book excellent- Now, I know about Malibran, who she was and something about a fantastic era in the history of music. No music lover should be left without one. You can buy the CD alone, but you will miss the DVD, which shows Bartoli's deep interest in Malibran, her times and voice capabilities, as well as her interest in the history of music and the role of women in it. As they used to say in the old stereo magazines: it is highly recommended." A Rare & Stunning Release To Be Treasured Nicole K. | Western Canada | 11/15/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) "Cecilia Bartoli is one of the greatest voices in recorded history. This is another spectacular achievement in a legendary career. The music, as always, is gorgeous and heaven sent. And the amazing DVD which shows the making of the album and Bartoli's look into Maria Malibran's life and career is a joy to watch. It provides a fascinating look into the recording process and the life of diva that history has neglected. Also showcased is Bartoli's lively and sweet personality. I highly recommend getting the deluxe version with the 204 page book. It's filled with beautiful pictures of Bartoli, her collection of Maria Malibran artificats, the lyrics, and a lengthy biography of Maria Malibran. It's a gorgeous treasure that every fan of opera should have in their collection."
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