Track Listings (14) - Disc #1| All Artists: Dame Kiri TeKanawa, Jerome Kern, Jonathan Tunick, London Sinfonietta Title: Kiri Sings Kern: Dame Kiri TeKanawa Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 1 Label: Angel Records Original Release Date: 3/16/1993 Release Date: 3/16/1993 Genres: Pop, Soundtracks, Classical, Broadway & Vocalists Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Traditional Vocal Pop Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 077775452723, 077775452747, 077775452754 |
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As Hammerstein writes in the opening song, "Many dames with lofty aims strive for lofty goals"--and Te Kanawa strives for successful crossover. Her beautiful singing exhibits impeccable diction and excellent phrasing; but ... more »     |
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Amazon.com As Hammerstein writes in the opening song, "Many dames with lofty aims strive for lofty goals"--and Te Kanawa strives for successful crossover. Her beautiful singing exhibits impeccable diction and excellent phrasing; but "A Fine Romance" lacks anger and humor, "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" lacks a storyteller, and "All the Things You Are" lacks romanticism. However, happy songs like "All Through the Day," "Look for the Silver Lining," and "The Folks Who Live on the Hill," are successfully interpreted. Jonathan Tunick's orchestrations enhance Kern's beauty through his captivating use of obbligato instruments. A pleasant, if not wholly satisfactory, listening experience. --Barbara Eisner Bayer Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsWhite Glove Kern Steven Eldredge | New York, NY USA | 05/20/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "I am the first to admit that most "crossover" albums, be they of classical performers singing pop or vice versa never quite cross over. This album does splendidly. Kern's music is the most related to classical operetta , and therefore the least jazziest. Operatic soprano Kiri Te Kanawa gives luscious, heartfelt readings of these wonderful songs, backed by glamorous orchestrations. Hearing a voice of such opulence and beauty in this music is a rare treat. Just listen to "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" ,"Long Ago and Far Away" or "The Song is You" and prepare to be swept away to another, more elegant time." Mildly disappointing pspa | Boston, MA USA | 09/29/2000 (3 out of 5 stars) "Sometimes cross-over works, sometimes not. While Kiri te Kanawa has a beautiful voice, she never gets into the idiom of these Jerome Kern masterpieces sufficiently to convey their stories or their subtleties. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes especially stands out, she sings it with none of the pathos the song demands and her version pales compared to the Platters. The orchestral arrangements are decent and in many of the songs the purity of her voice is enough to carry them, but overall I would say this is a disappointing example of a crossover record. Ms. te Kanawa should stick to what she does best." Lacks Splendor ColoraturaSoprano | my computer desk | 09/01/2002 (3 out of 5 stars) "Though I do enjoy Kiri's interpretation of most music, and this CD was decent, I did not find any piece particularly memorable. The voice is undeniably beautiful, and Kiri has managed to keep her maturing voice sounding somewhat young, yet I find that I much prefer her rendition of "The Laughing Song" to that of "Smoke Gets in YOur Eyes." If you love Kern, and couldn't care less who performs it, than purchase this CD. If you are a fan of Kiris', then perhaps it would be best to avoid this purchase...for it is not a shining star in her vast collection of CDs. All in all, it was a disappointment."
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