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Track Listings

1. Hasta la Cima del Cielo [Version Pop]

2. Hasta la Cima del Cielo [Version Original]

3. Nada Me Expliques Mas

4. Dile le Verdad

5. Fuiste Mala

6. Que Mal Me Pagaste

7. En Donde Estes

8. Viento Me Hallara

9. Enamorado

10. No Llores Mas

11. Cubriendo Recuerdos

12. Quiza

13. Como le Hare

14. Tan Confundido

15. Hasta la Cima del Cielo [Version Pop Con Acordeon]

Por Ti,Solido,Freddie Records,Latin,Latin Music,Mexican,Tejano

Por Ti

Tracks:

El rossinyol
El testament d'Amelia
Adios meu homino
Mina nay por me casare
Tengo que subir
Ahi tienes mi corazon
La vi llorando
Ya se van los pastores
Campanas de Belen
Jaeneras que yo canto
A dormir ahora mesmo
Granadinas
Hincarse de rodillas
Cancion de trilla
Parado de Valldemosa
Nik baditut
Andregaya
Din, dan, boleran
Mariam matrem
Ay, triste vida corporal!
Que es mi vida, preguntais?
Porque es, dama, tanto quereros?
No me llames segalaherba
Ay, luna que reluces
En esta larga ausencia
Molinillo que mueles amores
Confiado jilguerillo
Seguidillas religiosas
Cancion de cuna
El jilguerillo con pico de oro
El canape

Tracks:

Ah, el novio no quiere dinero
Coma la rosa en la guerta
Estavase la mora
Aquel rey de Francia
Damos gracias a ti, Dios
Sobre Baca estaba el rey
Ay que non hay!
Rosa das rosas
Maravillosos e piadosos
Tres moricas m'enamoran
Paseabase el rey moro
Dime a do tienes las mientes
Si no's huviera mirado
Dexo la venda
Puse mis amores
Aqui me declaro su pensamiento
Pues que me tienes
Gentil dama, non se gana
Mi querer tanto vos quiere
Una hija tiene el rey
Una matica de ruda
Si la noche se hace oscura
Pastorcico, non te aduermas
Ay triste que vengo
No soy you quien la descrube
Pase el agua, Julieta
Aquel caballero, madre
Duelete de mi, Senora
De Antequera salio el Moro
De los alamos vengo, madre
Enfermo estaba Antioco
Dame acogida en tu hato
Morenica, dame un beso
Senora, si te olvidare
De donde venis, amore?

Tracks:

La rosa enflorece
Ven querida
Adio, querida
Durme, durme, hermozo hijico
Paxaro d'hermosura
Avrix, mi galanica
Irme quiero, la mi madre
Ya viene el cativo
Yo m'enamori d'un aire
Una matica de ruda
Anda, jaleo
Los cuatro muleros
Las tres hojas
Los mozos de Monleon
Las morillas de Jaen
Sevillanas del siglo 18
El cafe de Chinitas
Nana de Sevilla
Los pelegrinitos
Zorongo
Romance de Don Boiso
Los reyes de la baraja
La tarara
El combat del somni: Damunt de tu, nomes les flors
A l'ombra del Lledoner: Canco de grumet
Canciones negras: Cancion de cuna para dormir a un negrito
Cuatro madrigales amatorios: De los alamos vengo, madre
Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
Seis canciones castellanas: No quiero tus avellanas
Seis canciones castellanas: Jota
Panxolina
Tu pupila es azul
Cantos populares espanolas: Malaguena
Cantos populares espanolas: Granadina
Cantos populares espanolas: El Vito
Cantos populares espanolas: Pano murciano
Clavelitos
Adios, Granada
Madrigal

Tracks:

Coleccion de tonadillas: Amor y odio
Coleccion de tonadillas: Callejeo
Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo discreto
Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo olvidado
Coleccion de tonadillas: El majo timido
Coleccion de tonadillas: El mirar de la maja
Coleccion de tonadillas: El tra la la y el punteado
Coleccion de tonadillas: La maja de Goya
Coleccion de tonadillas: Las currutacas modestas
Tres majas dolorosas: Oh muerte cruel!
Tres majas dolorosas: Ay majo de mi vida
Tres majas dolorosas: De aquel majo amante
Goyescas: La maja y el ruisenor (Rosario)
'La vida breve': Vivan los que rien! (Salud - Act 1)
'La vida breve': Alli esta! Riyendo! (Salud - Act 2)
'Acis y Galatea': Confiado jilguerillo
El tripili
Llorad, corazon
Iban al pinar
No lloreis, ojuelos
Mananica era
Mira que soy nina
Gracia mia
El pano moruno
Seguidilla murciana
Asturiana
Jota
Nana
Cancion
Polo
'La Tempranica': Zapateado (La tarantula e un bicho mu malo)

Customer Reviews:

The most noble voice.......2004-05-28

Victoria de los Angeles' voice not only has a silken quality and fascinating glow to it but it is one of the most regal, noble sounds you'll ever hear. She illuminated those moments of quietness, gentleness and noble, feminine pride and elegance like no other soprano before and after her. This release of her "Spanish Songs" has never been surpassed. The songs of her homeland seem to have been written for her beautiful instrument alone, she fills every piece with special beauty and charm, religious flair and beautiful, noble simplicity. Buy this recording and see why Victoria is one of the best sopranos ever having come from Spain.

PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN.......2002-01-08

FOR A LONG TIME "SONGS OF SPAIN" HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF CLASSICAL, POPULAR, SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS (CHRISTIAN AND SEPHARDIC) SPANISH SONGS. DE LOS ANGELES DEFIES A RIVAL IN THIS GENRE. DE LARROCHA, SORIANO AND ZANETTI PROVIDE UNEQUALED ACCOMPANIEMENTS. THE RECORDINGS ARE SECOND ONLY TO LIFE PERFORMANCES. I UNDERSTAND THAT EMI INTENDS TO TAKE THIS SET OUT OF PUBLICATION. PURCHASE THIS JEWEL WHILE YOU CAN! I JUST PURCHASED MY THIRD SET FROM AMAZON AND I TREASURE IT AS MUCH AS MY FIRST!

luminous artistry from a genius.......2000-12-26

the vocal artist of vocal artistsdisplays her absolutely gorgeous voice and musical understanding of spanish feeling with a warmth that is unmatched anywhere.the only thing better was to hear her in person!

A special Dignity and an Unfailing Beauty of Voice........2000-09-17

This set offers four generously-filled CDs comprising almost 140 Spanish songs from Victoria de los Angeles' repertoire. To all of them she brings a special dignity and an unfailing beauty of voice. The earliest recordings date from 1950 and the last is the items she sang at the opening of the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Yes, you will find the ubiquitous "Clavelitos!" here, and a later version of "La maya el ruisenor" from "Goyescas". The enclosed booklet provides illuminating notes by Lionel Salter, who also translated many of the texts which are also included. Accompanists include Gerald Moore and Alicia de Larrocha, and Victoria de Los Angeles provides a guitar accompaniment herself in one song. The last track of all, a zapateado from a zarzuela, recorded live in New York, must almost have brought the house down.

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The best of latin music through Domingo's voice
Classic Latin American tunes beautifully sung and produced,

De Mi Alma Latina

Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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De Mi Alma Latina, Vol. 2
100 years of Mariachi
Por Amor
Por Fin Juntos
Placido Domingo: A Love Until The End Of Time

ASIN: B000002SLF
Release Date: 1994-09-13

Tracks:

Aquellos ojos verdes
La flor de la canela - Que nadie sepa mi sufrir - Amarraditos
Nosotros - Contigo - Sin ti
De Mexico a Buenos Aires
Se me olvido otra vez
El Humahuaqueqo - Caballo viejo - Moliendo Cafe
Delirio - Alma llanera
Solamente una vez - Veracruz - Noche de ronda
Manha de carnavaz - Aquarela do Brasil
Sabras que te quiero
Alfonsina y el mar - Gracias a la vida
Lamento Boricano - Vereda Tropical
Como ayer
Perfidia - Frenesi - La ultima noche
Adios
Por Amor - Asi como te buscaba - Yo vendo unos ojos negros

Customer Reviews:

The best of latin music through Domingo's voice.......1999-08-10

This CD goes wherever I go, it is with no doubt, the queen of my collection. Medleys are wonderfully orchestrated and arranged and every song makes you travel anywhere between Mexico and Buenos Aires. Here, Domingo's voice is more like a musical instrument than anything else and each song you'll discover a new instrument. Honestly, I would personally award it six stars.

Classic Latin American tunes beautifully sung and produced,.......1998-12-11

Domingo's love for traditional Latin American music shines throughout this CD. A selection of great "standards", beautifully arranged and recorded by one of the world's great voices. "De Mexico a Buenos Aires," written by Domingo's son is the one original song on the recording and is one of many highlights here. I have listenned to this CD countless times over the past two years and it remains a delight.

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Por Ti
Gary Hobbs
Manufacturer: Ammx Recors/Ce Distributors
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000N0TX32
Release Date: 2006-08-29

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Perales, at his best! (como siempre, el mejor!)
Excellent
Yet another majestic work of art from Cuenca's poet

Navegando por Ti
José Luis Perales
Manufacturer: Sony International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Mis 30 Mejores Canciones
30 Exitos Insuperables
20 Éxitos Originales
Entre el Agua y el Fuego
Papito

ASIN: B000G7PNCW
Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

Como Llenar Mi Tiempo
De Nvegar Por Ti
Despues De Ti
Tu Carta
No Es Por Casualidad
Lo Que Fue De Los Dos
Espera Un Poco Mas
Una Cancion Para La Paz
Diferentes
Santo Domingo
Que Mas Quisiera Yo

Customer Reviews:

Perales, at his best! (como siempre, el mejor!).......2007-02-07

I was pleasantly surprised to hear Perales in this new CD. His voice is as warm and expresive as ever, his compositions are full of feeling and his poetry delicate and tender. I hightly recommend it to old fans and new ones!!!

Una sorpresa agradable escuchar a Perales en este nuevo CD. Su voz es tan cálida y expresiva como siempre, sus composiciones son llenas de sentimiento y sus poemas son delicados y tiernos. Recomiendo efusivamente el album a todos sus antiguos fans y a los nuevos!!

Excellent.......2006-08-08

I agree with the previous review. Perales did make a radical change in the arrangements he chose for his new cd by working with the talented Javier Limon, but as I told myself when I heard this cd, "esto es mas Perales que Limon." You will still find the very medolic style of J.L Perales and his beautiful poetry, but this time it will be mixed with the fresh sounds of J. Limon.

A fantastic work!

Yet another majestic work of art from Cuenca's poet.......2006-08-04

Perales is an immensely prolific composer, having catalogued over 450 songs over his 32-year career as a singer/songwriter. Yet his productivity is only surpassed by his gift of composing incredibly profound poems, all of which he later envelopes with lovely melodies.

Anyone who has followed his trajectory since 1974, when he released his first album, knows too well that Perales' career has spanned three distinct epochs. In the 1970s, a socially-conscious Perales challenged the materialism and social hierarchy of his day via gems such as "El Labrador" and "Ecos de Sociedad." Later, when his pouplarity peaked in the 1980s, he became somewhat more commercial with his love songs, such as "El Amor" and "Cuando Vuelvas." Today, he has evolved into an artist who no longer needs to sell his music; rather, he is much more interested in perfecting his craft as a composer. As he admits on his official web site, he hopes that his best song is the one that he has yet to compose.

This jazzy-tinged album is a musical gem, yet a radical departure stylistically from past efforts. Perales has opted to let the music speak for itself by selecting exceptional musicians and only a few musical instruments. Along with the jazz-flavored arrangements, you'll be treated to flamenco guitars and some surprising basso nova stylings.

"Como Llenar Mi Tiempo" is a beautiful tribute to his wife, wherein he admits to her that, in her absence, he is incomplete. "Lo Que Fue De Los Dos" is a tragic recount of a long-term marriage, in which both spouses have been severed by the passing of time and the loss of passion. In "Una Cancion Para La Paz," Perales returns to one of his recurring themes: the quest for peace and reconciliation. In this composition, he is joined by a Brazilian choir, a first for this seasoned artist.

There is so much to be said about this terrific collection, yet I am limited by space. If you are a fan of soothing arrangements, poignant poetry, and melodious songs, this album is for you.

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A Classic Recording
A must for a Placido fan
Great for what it is
Certainly not ALLL the Essential Domingo
Solid, comfortable, familiar -- very good!

Essential Placido Domingo

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Por Amor
Bravo Domingo
De Mi Alma Latina
Placido Domingo: A Love Until The End Of Time

ASIN: B00064AEYW
Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

Nessun Dorma!
Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!.. Celeste Aida
Ch'Ella Mi Creda Libero E Lontano
Una Furtiva Lagrima
Quando Le Sere Al Placido
Bimba Dagli Occhi
Addio, Fiorito Asi
Ingemisco
Amor Ti Vieta
Sincero Amor
Ah! Tout Est Bien Fini-O Souverain, O Juge, O Pere
Apri La Tua Finestra!
E Lucevan Le Stelle
Firenze E Come Un Albero Fiorito
Di Rigori Armato Il Seno
Sole E Amore
Von Der Jugend
Di Quella Pira

Tracks:

Te Quiero, Morena-Jota
La Roca Fria Del Calvario (Romanze)
Por El Humo Se Sabe Donde Esta El Fuego
Granada
Andalucia
Serenata Tapatia
Adoro
Siempre En Mi Corazon
Malaguena
Dulcinea
The Impossible Dream (The Quest)
In Pace
Maria
Perhaps Love
Love Came For Me
A Love Until The End Of Time

Customer Reviews:

A Classic Recording.......2007-03-09

This was a great buy for me. The power and accuracy of Placido's voice are demonstrated well. Two CD's and 34 songs--just can't beat that for the price.

A must for a Placido fan.......2005-04-23

If you've continously listened to this master of tenors and said "wow, I like it, I want to listen even more of him", then raise it to 5 stars, which is the rating I personally give the CD; HOWEVER, if you've only heard him once or not at all, you might want to wait a while and get to know him and other tenors better. Why? Well, disc 1 is the "classical" disc, with arias from famous operas and choral pieces by Puccini and the like, but disc 2, the "modern" or "popular" disc, contains music that will leave you a bit puzzled, since it's is not for everyone; a lot of people have never heard zarzuela or tunes by Manzanero or Lecuona. In short, this disc is better suited for fans of Placido or people who want to know him better, if not, it still is a top choice, and this way you just might fall in love with him (well, his singing, not him literally).

Great for what it is.......2005-01-13

I agree with the previous poster that this does not contain his great dramatic stuff like otello/wagner, but the collection is a beautiful one. There are some great recordings here, and his crossover stuff(maria, Dulcinea, impossible dream) is very interesting. His opera is of course impecable and brilliant. Finally we get to hear Domingo's high C in Di Quella Pira, and its a good one. The zarzuela or spanish operetta type songs and are wonderful.

I found this to be beautiful and exhilirating to listen to.

Certainly not ALLL the Essential Domingo.......2005-01-03

I grew up with Placido Domingo. Not in the sense of being boyhood friends, but rather in the sense that he was part of my "Golden Age" at the Metropolitan Opera. Of the "Three Tenors" (more Marketing hype than useful grouping of three fine singers) Domingo was the most dramatic - the "heaviest" of the three. His repertoire extended well beyond the lyric - and that's why this collection is not all the "essential" Domingo, but rather offers an interesting look at the lighter, more lyric side of Placido Domingo. You won't find Lohengrin or Otello here, but you will find many of the more lyric tenor arias from Verdi, Puccini and Donizetti - to name a few.

There is an "edge" to Domingo's voice that perhaps accounts for his ability to transition successfully into the heavier repertory. I find that tonal quality particularly noticeable in this collection - and sometimes too pronounced. On the other hand, there are a few wonderful surprises. His "Una furtiva lagrima" from L'elisir d'amore is a stand out. Its rare you here a tenor with this much power sing the role. The duet "Bima dagli occhi" from Madama Butterfly with Renata Scotto, again casts Pinkerton with a quality tenor not often found in the opera house any more. I loved the selection from Gianni Schicchi - when is the last time you found Rinuccio cast with this size tenor voice - and the Italian tenor's aria from Rosenkavalier is a treasure from a recording currently out of print. And then there is one of Domingo's signature roles - Jack Rance in Puccini's La Fanciulla del West. No one sings Rance better than Domingo - and the excerpt from the complete recording finds Domingo at his very best.

Disk two is devoted to song - popular and classical. There is a fair amount of tripe - too much cross over (as in who needs to hear Domingo sing "The Impossible Dream" from Man of La Mancha - Broadway is not Mr. Domingo's genre). But there are some wonderful cuts as well - "Granada" is a Domingo encore specialty, and I was particularly struck by the song "In Pace" from the motion picture Hamlet - I never saw the film and was truly taken aback at how beautiful a song this is, and Domingo's voice soars.

I found the sound of these CD's a bit "tinny". Perhaps its the analogue to digital conversion, but I was disappointed in the overall sound. The album is badly mistitled "The Essential Placido Domingo". Certainly this is some of the essential Domingo - and some very wonderful examples of the lyric Domingo - but there is clearly a volume two to come - the dramatic Placido Domingo. But why wait - buy this fine collection, and then feast on some of the complete recordings such as Otello or Lohengrin.

Solid, comfortable, familiar -- very good!.......2005-01-01

Why wait to see if this reviewer enjoyed Sony's latest offering: I did, and so will you. Hats off to Sony for getting it right with this two CD, 34-song bonanza of Placido Domingo singing -- well, as the name implies -- the essentials, from opera to Broadway to Hollywood, in a mix that keeps its distance while holding it all together in a package that breeds enough familiarity to make even the most harsh tenor critic purr. The more clasical offerings are on the first CD and the more sentimental are on disc two. Interestingly, I found side two more seductive and subdued in tone, and enjoyed listening to Mr. Domingo's interpretation of such popular favorites as "Maria" from "West Side Story", "Dulcinea" from "Man From LaMancha" and a couple duets with John Denver (Perhaps Love) and Maureen McGovern (A Love Without End). The songs selected for side two actually did set a thematic tone. Readers of my reviews know that I place a high value on a CDs overall ability to present what is offered in a bundle that sets and keeps a mood. I usually ask two questions: is it consistent once the mood is set; and does it keep the listener in that mood throughout once established? Here, well, here, I break from tradition and profess some confusion. The mood on disc one is not thematic but ecclectic -- from solo's to duets, from live recordings to studio, from one orchestra to the next, from upbeat to mellow. Technically, while there is some difference in the overall sound quality while switching from one setting to another, it is something you would have to listen for to catch, and becaue of this doesn't amount to a serious flaw as presented. What saves disc one from my usual "tenor blahs" is Mr. Domingo's exceptional voice and the selection of songs chosen -- which, while altering between one mood and another, are all familiar enough that we listen with knowing ease to what we expect. This isn't the kind of CD you put on while holding a conversation with anyone, but rather one you would put on, close your eyes and listen to for its sheer technical achievement -- or more precisely for Mr. Domingo's talent. The voice is clear and strong and passinate and reflects Mr. Domingo's control of his range and interpretive skills. Listen to Verdi's "Ingemisco" with The London Symphony and Leonard Bernstein; Puccini's "Bimba Dagli Occhi" with Renata Scoto (he sings a couple meodies with Scoto) and Umberto Giordino's "Amor ti Vieta" from Fedora to get an idea of what I am referring to here. It took me a couple sessions with each side to settle down and appreciate what was offered. Hopefully this review will get you ready and you will enjoy it from the start. PJW

Secular Music from Christian and Jewish Spain

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Like a religious experience
Dissappointing soprano
A balm for any soul
Ten stars if possible...
Historical re-release

Secular Music from Christian and Jewish Spain

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
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Sephardic Romances
Music for the Spanish Kings
The Splendour of Al-Andalus
Mudejar
Spanish Music of Travel and Discovery/ The Waverly Consort

ASIN: B00000J2QD
Release Date: 1999-06-08

Tracks:

Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Ni?a y vi?a
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Propide melyor
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Como no le andaro
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Recercada
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Fantasia
Villancicos From Cancionero de la Colombina: Pavana
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Al alva venid, buen amigo
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Perda mi rrueca
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: A los badel amor
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Fantasia
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Romanesca
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Pues bien para esta
Villancicos From Cancionero de Palacio: Si av dicho, marido
Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: Si d'amor pena sent
Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: O voy
Romances From Cancionero de Palacio: Qu'es de ti, desconsolado
Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 4
Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 5
Recercadas sobre tenores: Recercada 6
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Yo me soy la morenica
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Si la nocha haze escura
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Soleta s ac
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Con qua lavar
Villancicos From Cancionero de Uppsala: Soy serranica

Tracks:

Sephardic Romaces: Pregoneros van y vienen
Sephardic Romaces: El rey de Francia tres hijas tenia
Sephardic Romaces: Una matica de Ruda
Sephardic Romaces: Palestina hermoza
Sephardic Romaces: Nani, nani
Sephardic Romaces: El rey que tanto madruga
Sephardic Romaces: Por que llorax blanca nina
Sephardic Romaces: Moricos los mis moricos
Sephardic Romaces: Lavava y suspirava
Sephardic Romaces: Paxarico tu te llamas
Sephardic Romaces: La Reina xerifa mora
Sephardic Romaces: Por alli paso un cavallero

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Before their expulsion in 1492, the Jews of medieval Spain developed a rich and lively culture, including an exquisite repertory of songs called romanceros--and they kept that repertory alive as they settled in places as diverse as Morocco, Bosnia, Turkey, and Bulgaria. Lovely as the romanceros are, they would have languished as the objects of ethnomusicological studies and might have disappeared altogether, were it not for the efforts of gifted musicians like Hespèrion XX. Jordi Savall and his ensemble, fronted by the unique soprano Montserrat Figueras, just about single-handedly brought those songs to the attention of the modern public with this 1976 recording (now reissued at a bargain price). Disc 1 features a selection of secular music from "Christian" Spain--that is, the courts of Ferdinand and Isabella and the Catholic nobility. The music is elegant and occasionally austere, but Figueras, Savall, and colleagues give the livelier pieces a flavorful swing. Yet disc 2, which features the Sephardic songs, is the real drawing card here. It was in Moorish Spain that Jewish culture flourished, so Hespèrion XX performs the romanceros with Arabic instruments, such as the 'ud (the ancestor of the European lute) and hand drums. These musicians, rechristened Hespèrion XXI in honor of the new century, perform this repertory with more polish now than they did in 1976, but--just as A Feather on the Breath of God did for Hildegard von Bingen--this recording made its own little bit of musical history. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

Like a religious experience.......2007-03-28

This disc is pure magic that transends and defies definition. It is time period music that has been rereleased to capture the magic of the original recording. Each song is amazing. The music creates a mood that is best enjoyed alone ,in private so that your thoughts can be elevated to the point of inspiration. Although I like both discs I prefer the one that features Sephardic Romances over the disc that is Court Music and Songs. Montserrat Figueras angelic voice lends itself to beautiful interpretations of these beautiful songs from the Age before the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. This ancient music is preserved and freshly interpreted under the masterful leadership of Jordi Savall for an authentic recreation. If you have never heard Hesperion XX check this one out, it is fantastic. Recommended for classical music fans who want to hear something different. Once you hear Montserrat Figuerras voice you will feel the inspiration and be hooked on her angelic voice.

Dissappointing soprano.......2006-02-22

I was excitet buying this CD, expecting the quality of songs equal or better than
Begona Olavide and Carlos Paniagua on MA recodings. The music was fine but singing by soprano Montserrat Figueras was borderline annoying.

A balm for any soul.......2001-01-02

Attempting to review a Savall/Figueras CD is a frustrating task. The arsenal of superlatives is so quickly depleted. Terms like 'matchless' and 'unique' might be used, but lack strict definition. After all, a 'matchless' voice needn't be a good one. Terms like 'divine' or 'angelic' tend to remove Montserrat's singing from the real and human. She's nothing if not human. Having been blessed with watching as well as hearing her perform, vouching for her vitality on a stage is easy. But the superior quality of her voice and presentation is so far above the mundane or common as to become nearly indescribable. Anything less than adulation for her seems to indicate shortcomings in the disk or performer. Neither performance nor disk quality falls short here. That she performs religious songs here simply adds to the power of her impact on the listener. You necessarily hesitate, cease other activity, and, if moved enough, drop to your knees in respect and admiration. Tough to do in a crowded concert hall, but the motivation is there. And this from someone who shunned listening to vocal performances for many years. Dame Kiri was one exception and Argenta another, but the discovery of Figueras was the discovery of a voice without flaw.

Anyone visiting this page must certainly know of Jordi Savall and Hesperion XX. You may, however, have missed the glory of Montserrat Figueras' voice. Make up for that lack right away. The selections available here are pitifully limited, but this CD is as good an introduction as any. Don't hesitate to sit and enjoy this music. The sounds received will be a reward to whatever spiritual sense you possess.

Ten stars if possible..........2000-01-27

I agree completely with Stephan: outstanding performance. Montserrat at her best. If "Si d'amor pena sentis" doesn't bring tears to your eyes, what does?

Historical re-release.......1999-07-20

Hesperion XX were pioneers in reviving this music, and collectors will value these recordings which first came out in 1976. However most listeners may prefer more recent recordings by Wimmer on Naxos, and Alia Musica on Harmonia Mundi which have digital sound and include Spanish, and occasionally Hebrew, texts and translations.

Average customer rating:

this cd rocks
I can listen to this over and over again.

Lo Hare Por Ti
Mazz
Manufacturer: EMI Latin
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1992-07-28

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Dejame Amarte Otra Vez
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this cd rocks.......2001-12-03

this has to be one of mazz greatest works, this cd rocks and furthermore the cd " que esperhabas" is also awsome

I can listen to this over and over again........1999-06-08

Joe Lopez is one of the best Tejano artist's around. Bands come and go but this guy, you can tell he loves his music and his fans. All the songs are danceable. I can listen to his music in the car, at home anytime. Never gets old. Sure to be a legend in the Tejano industry.

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Soy Loco Por Ti America
Gilberto Gil
Manufacturer: Braziloid
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BCE6WK
Release Date: 1988-01-01

Album Description

2 CD set. Reissue for the Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter's 1987 album, features 18 tracks. Atom. 2005.

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Elizabeth Soy Loca Por Ti" [Import]

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000N8Z2U2

Product Description

ELIZABETH[SOY LOCA POR TI] 1-SOY LOCA POR TI 2-MI CANCION 3-TE AMO Y NO SOY CORRESCONPIDA 4-EL BIEN MAS PURO 5-YO ESTOY AMANDO 6-MO HAY LUNA NI CIELO LINDO 7- LO VPY A CONFESAR 8-EL AMOR QUE SIEMPRE SONE 9-TRISTESA INFINITA 10-EL AMOR QUE NO ES PARA MI ==========DIGITALIZACION REALIZADA BAJO LICENCIAS CARAVELLE DO BRAZIL&RAFF DE MEXICO ,S,A 1971.[IMPORTS]100 ANOS DE MUSICA,.

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Muy bueno!
Great Voice, So-So to Worse Material
Not Her Best
SIN PALABRAS
An outstanding puertorican artist

Ednita Por Ti
Ednita Nazario
Manufacturer: Sony International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

Muy bueno!.......2004-09-15

Esta mujer si que canta! Despues de tantos anos, todavia sale con exito tras exito. Me encanto "Mas mala que tu". Tiene una voz muy "sultry", con una emocion que se siente a rojo vivo. Si quieres eschucar una cantante de alto calibre, compra este CD.

Great Voice, So-So to Worse Material.......2004-09-01

Ednita Nazario has a great voice but she always seems to record saccharine songs with cliched lyrics, forced rhymes and overblown production values. The beauty of her voice generally overcomes the mediocrity of the material but not always. Fans of this type of pop music (many as you can see by the other reviews) wont find much to complain about. I love Ednita's voice but I wish she would record less commercial songs with more sophisticated lyrics that are worthy of her talents.

Not Her Best.......2004-05-03

I am a long time Ednita Nazario fan and LOVE the sensual quality of her voice. I own all her recordings and eagerly awaited Por Ti. I found it very disappointing. While the voice is just as intoxicating as ever, I find the material to be uneventful in view of the recent live recordings (Acustico), and her other cd's. I hope her next effort is more in tune to what her incredible potential is.

SIN PALABRAS.......2004-04-29

Me sucedio que al oirlo pro primera vez el cd no me llamo la antencion en lo absoluto, pero la segunda vez quede oyendo las letras de cada cancion y no pude creer que dia a dia año a año la Nazario se vaya superando a si misma, puesto que los cantantes tienen un techo, luego que llegan van cayendo en calidad discografica porque año a año se van repitiendo y terminan cansando, justament e este no es el caso de Ednita que parece ser el Ave Fenix, renace en cada disco y su techo parece no llegar nunca.
La unica lastima es que sus discografica se esfuerza poco y nada en la produccion de sus tapas que no contienen un buen libreto o una buena seccion de fotos, por el resto puedo decir que quien no escucho nunca a Ednita Nazario nunca escucho musica. No puede faltar en la discoteca de nadie que tenga un buen oido musical y guste de la buena musica.

An outstanding puertorican artist.......2004-03-21

Ednita is one of the most valuable artist of Puerto Rico; for this reason, I am not surprise that she made another hit with her new cd, Por ti. Her voice is unique and there is no comparison to anyone. Tambien queria comentar que Ednita no puede ser comparada con artistas que tan solo estan comensando sus carreras. Ednita es unica es voz y talento, que ha permanecido en un sitial por mucho tiempo. Esta artista ha sabido mantenerse en ventas de popularidad con su esfuerzo y por supuesto por su inigualable voz. Ednita eres un orgullo Puertorriqueno.

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