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Giacomo Puccini, James Conlon, Jesús López-Cobos
Puccini's Heroines: The Power of Love
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (16) - Disc #1
1. O mio babbino caro
2. Senza mamma, o bimbo
3. Vissi d'arte
4. Si, mi chiamano Mimi
5. O soave fanciulla
6. Donde lieta usci
7. In quelle trine morbide
8. Intermezzo, Act 3
9. Sola, perduta, abbandonata
10. Signore, ascolta!
11. Tu, che di gel sei cinta
12. Ch'il bel sogno di Doretta
13. Se come voi piccina io fossi
14. In bel di vedremo
15. Intermezzo, Act 2
16. Una nave de guerra

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All Artists: Giacomo Puccini, James Conlon, Jesús López-Cobos, Kent Nagano, Maurizio Barbacini, Jennifer Larmore, London Symphony Orchestra, Lyon National Opera Orchestra, Munich Radio Orchestra, Orchestre National d'Ile de France, Barbara Hendricks, Cristina Gallardo-Domas, Hei-Kyung Hong, Kiri Te Kanawa, Richard Leech
Title: Puccini's Heroines: The Power of Love
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 2
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Release Date: 7/9/2002
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera & Classical Vocal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 809274428226

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CD Reviews

Heroines not heroic

07/16/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"O mio babbino caro was forced, like someone trying to sing to an audience instead of her father. Ms. Kanawa must have had some travel issues while making this album, her heart was not with her the day she recorded O mio babbino caro. The words were clear, but not heartfelt. I recommend this project to anyone doing a vocal comparison.
Senza mamma, o bimbo is more heartfelt, or more convincing. There are some really good performances on this project. The edge is missing, the dynamic range is suppressed. I cannot blame Mr. Puccini so someone must be at the bottom.
I was enjoying Si, mi chiamano Mimi and then noticed that Ms. Kanawa was taking a break from the singing.
Richard Leech does a fine job of Rodolfo in O soave fanciulla, Ms. Kanawa's edge hasn't recovered here either. Perhaps they should have had Cristina Gallardo-Domas be Mimi from track 5 as well as she did track 6. I did like the quietness of Ms. Kanawa's parts but the feeling is not there.
I have come to enjoy this CD more as I listened to it after the fifth time. I still notice the flaws, but I guess I have just become more sympathetic.
It seems I have run out of space to continue further...you'll hear from me again when my luck of the draw makes me do a review."