Diva Italiana [Import]

Diva Italiana [Import]

Track Listings

1. America

2. Morire D'amore

3. Un'estate Al Mare

4. Napule Addo Sta Cchiu

5. Si Lo So (Heisser Sand)

6. Alle Porte Del Sole

7. I Love You Man (Il Mare Piu' Grande Che C'e)

8. Tocca La Bocca

9. Mare (Quell'idea Di Dire Tutto)

10. Vento Nel Cuore

11. E Soltanto Una Canzone

12. Roma Roma Roma

13. Cuore Bandito

14. Maledetta Primavera

15. Tu Che Non Sorridi Mai

16. Una Luna Para Ti

17. Destino

18. Sono Una Donna Non Sono Una San Ta

19. Vento Nel Vento

20. Il Mio Cuore Se Ne Va

Tracks:

Amarcord
Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo - Sophia Loren
Gran Lusso - Sam Paglia
Piove - Domenico Modugno
Strano Mercoled Piero Piccioni
Riempimi di Baci
Neve Ad Aprile
Via Veneto Rumba - Dolce Vita
Gelsomina
Diabla
Solitary Diva
Roma Roma Roma
Ballo di Lidia - Giorgio Gaslini
Mai
Vento - Dolce Vita

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a voice teacher and early music fan
ILL FITTED ARIAS MAKES THIS CD INTERESTING BUT NOT AMAZING
Excellent CD, but where is Miss Norman?
The Best of the Best
beautiful!

The Ultimate Divas Album
Gioachino Rossini , Giuseppe Verdi , Alfredo Catalani , Umberto Giordano , Amilcare Ponchielli , Giacomo Puccini , Vincenzo Bellini , Georges Bizet , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Richard Wagner , Modena Community Theater Orchestra , Royal Opera House Orchestra Covent Garden , Monte Carlo National Opera Orchestra , National Philharmonic Orchestra , Saint Cecilia Academy Orchestra , Wiener Philharmoniker , London Symphony Orchestra , London Philharmonic Orchestra , Riccardo Chailly , Sir Georg Solti , Henry Lewis , Fausto Cleva , Fernando Previtali , Herbert von Karajan , Richard Bonynge , Hans Knappertsbusch , Cecilia Bartoli , Renée Fleming , Angela Gheorghiu , Marilyn Horne , Renata Tebaldi , Frank Lopardo , Zinka Milanov , Joan Sutherland , London Symphony Chorus , Leontyne Price , Montserrat Caballé , and John Alldis Choir
Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Battle, Kathleen | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Caballe, Montserrat | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Flagstad, Kirsten | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Freni, Mirella | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Gheorghiu, Angela | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Horne, Marilyn | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Milanov, Zinka | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Nilsson, Birgit | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Price, Leontyne | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Sutherland, Joan | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Te Kanawa, Kiri | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Troyanos, Tatiana | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Von Stade, Frederica | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00000AFR6
Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

Cinderella: Non Piu Mesta
L'Italiana in Algeri: Cruda Sorte!
La Traviata: Follie! Delirio Vano E Questo!...Sempre Libera
La Wally: Ebben?...Ne Andro Lontana
Andrea Chenier: La Mamma Morta
La Gioconda: Suicidio!
Madame Butterfly: Un Bel Di
Norma: Casta Diva
TOSCA: Vissi D'arte
Othello: Ave Maria
Carmen: Habanera (L'amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle)
The Marriage Of Figaro: Dove sono
The Marriage Of Figaro: Voi Che Sapeta
The Magic Flute: Queen Of The Night's Revenge Aria
The Abduction From The Seraglio: Durch Zartlichkeit Und Schmeicheln
Die Walkure: Du Bist Der Lenz
Tristan And Isolde: Isolde's Liebestod

Customer Reviews:

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-02-14

"Qualifications for divahood may be elusive, but there is little doubt that the 17 artists featured in this collection eminently qualify." George Jeffries. To which I heartily agree!!!!! The term 'diva' refers to the goddesses of the operatic world who are loved and endorsed by the media and audiences everywhere. The term has been in use since the early days of opera, and will no doubt continue 'ad infinitum'.
I will focus on a few that I personally like to hear:In Cecelia Bartoli's selection from 'Cinderella', a very much admired role,she exchanges her early life for a bright future with Prince Charming, and does so with expressive and great joy! I especially liked her in Handel's opera "Rinaldo" in which she stars along with David Daniels, American countertenor. She, in fact could be called the successor to Marilyn Horne,the Mezzo of an earlier generation.
In Horne's aria from Rossini's "Italian in Algiers", she unleashes her formidable 2 octave range as the brave Italian lady unfazed by a mere shipwreck and the prospects of an Algerian harem. MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!!
In my conservatory days I was priveleged to see Kirsten Flagstad 'live' in several Wagnerian operas. Not only was it a sight to hear her, but to see AND hear her was a memorable and totally unforgetable experience. Her voice was BIG and her body (especially as seen in costume)was equally so, but she sang notes that I'm not sure can really be sung anymore (no doubt,that's an exaggeration)but I'm trying to make a point here, so bear with me.
Now the consummate soprano has to be Kathleen Battle; my favorite role is Handel's "Semele" that includes a star-studded cast that also includes Marilyn Horne; just a great listen!!!!
I'm sure this album is not perfect, but I have had many many hours of listening enjoyment, so go for it!!!!!!

ILL FITTED ARIAS MAKES THIS CD INTERESTING BUT NOT AMAZING.......2004-11-22

The overall CD was a nice collection however there were several pieces that seemed ill placed with certain "divas" Both Cecilia Bartoli and Marilyn Horne show off their rich voices and passion in the selections chosen for them. But Angela Gheorghiu's "Sempre Libera" was shrill and incomplete without the usual high "C" finish. She has had so many other pieces that are so much better than what was featured including my favorite by her "Mi Chiamano Mimi" Rebata Tebaldi has never thrilled me nor Montserrat Caballe do what they do and that's about it. I do like Mirella Freni's voice in general but once again didn't feel like this was one of her better pieces. Joan Sutherland, whom I adore, does great justice to "Casta Diva" but I have always preferred her more "florid" arias such as her "Lucia" But then again I am partial to Maria Callas in the role, the one soprano who was curiously missing. Her most famous track "Vissi D'Arte" was handed over to Leontyne Price who has the voice and the spirit of Tosca but just doesn't have the passion Callas does. I would much more preferred Ms. Price style in the arias of "Il Trovatorel" that holds her as one of the all time great Leonaro. I love Fleming and Kiri Te Kanawa but would prefer them switched with Kiri voicing her sweetness into "Ave Maria" and Fleming adding her richness to "Dove Sono" I like Frederica Von Stade for her simplicity in "Voi Che Sapete" and Sumi Jo has excellent tonal quality in the aria listed as "Queen of the Night's Revenge" which is actually named "Der Holle Rache", Kathleen Battle has always bored me but she does a nice cut of "Durch Zartlichkeit und Schmeicheln" . My two Dramatic German Sopranos Kirsten Flagstad and Birgit Nilsson, are so impressive that I have yet to find anyone who can matched their beauty. The overall cd was a fun one to listen even if it lacked in proper aria placement.

Excellent CD, but where is Miss Norman?.......2003-10-10

First and foremost, I must say that Diva Battle stole the show. Her rendition of Mozart's "Durch Zarlichkeit" is absolutely astounding. Even if you are not a fan of the other singers, the CD is worth its price just to hear Miss Battle.

I must say, I was quite disappointed when I noticed that Jessye Norman was not included in this compilation. She is the Supreme Diva!! If anyone should have been included, it should have been her. Perhaps they will come out with a CD entitled "The Diva: Jessye Norman", as that is the only way they could do her justice. She's in a league of her own.

Buy the CD. You will not be disappointed.

The Best of the Best.......2002-01-26

I'm sorry I had to give this CD only 4 stars - it really deserves more. I had to subtract a star for the absence of La Divina - Maria Callas - from this disc. If she doesn't qualify as a diva, who does?

That said, this is a FANTASTIC compilation CD. It features all (well, a good sampling) of the great sopranos of past and present. All my favorites are here: Bartoli, Fleming, Battle, Kanawa, and of course, Sumi Jo.

The editors were very careful to include arias which display each soprano's strengths and predilections in repertoire - Bartoli has her bubbly Rossini, Sumi Jo her dazzling coloratura in Mozart, and Renee Fleming, with the most heartrending and beautiful version of Desdemona's "Ave Maria" from Verdi's Otello that I have ever heard. I can't help but catch my breath on the last syllable of "prega" - her tone is that innocent and pure. Kiri Te Kanawa, the consummate Countess, also makes an appearance with a very moving "Dove Sono".

This disc is also teaching me to appreciate the greats of yesteryear like Kirsten Flagstad and Birgit Nilsson - the legendary Wagnerian sopranos.

PLEASE don't listen to the previous reviewer - Kathleen Battle does not "fall flat" on Durch Zärtlichkeit. Only a beautiful soubrette like hers could pull off a challenging aria like that, and she does it marvelously (as usual ;)

BUY THIS CD!

beautiful!.......2002-01-18

This is a wonderful cd for new fans of opera. It contains a wonderful selection of songs from some of the greatest divas.

Kathleen "The Great" Battle(my personal fav) just steals the show. Her delicate vocals can carry any wary listener into the pearly gates of heaven (bravo, bravo, encore, encore).

Tracks:

Amarcord
Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo - Sophia Loren
Gran Lusso - Sam Paglia
Piove - Domenico Modugno
Strano Mercoled Piero Piccioni
Riempimi di Baci
Neve Ad Aprile
Via Veneto Rumba - Dolce Vita
Gelsomina
Diabla
Solitary Diva
Roma Roma Roma
Ballo di Lidia - Giorgio Gaslini
Mai
Vento - Dolce Vita

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Bel Canto Arias

Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00008FMUN
Release Date: 1990-10-25

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Diva Italiana
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Ryko Music Distribution (Back Order)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QEILJM
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

Amarkord (Mop Mop)
Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo(Sophia Loren)
Gran Lasso(Sam Paglia)
Piove (Domenico Modugno)
Strano Mercoledi(Piero Piccioni)
Riempimi Di Baci (Italian Lounge Trio)
Nave Ad Aprile(Lavalamp)
Veneto Rumba(Dolce Vita Via)
Gelsomina(Lavalamp)
La Diabla(Magnetic 4)
Solitary Diva(Martini Bross)
Roma Rams Roma (Gina Lollobrigida)
Bulb Do Lidia 14 Mina- Mai(Giorgio Gaslini)
Vento(Dolce Vita)

Product Description

This is a CD compilation including an orgrinal track perfomed by Sophia Loren plus a 180 pg. illustrated pages Book. Diva Italiana is a celebration of Italian female beauty on screen. A superb collection of never before seen photographs taken by the paparazzi in the "Dolce Vita" and rare glimpse at home and backstage. The magic flavour of these images will bring you back to those moments when the whole world fell in love with Divas. These photos are seductive enchantments, pure, eye candy! Enjoy this faboulous CD+Book collection

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Diva Italiana
Various Artists
Manufacturer: ZYX
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: 8889886005
Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

Amarcord
Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo - Sophia Loren
Gran Lusso - Sam Paglia
Piove - Domenico Modugno
Strano Mercoled Piero Piccioni
Riempimi di Baci
Neve Ad Aprile
Via Veneto Rumba - Dolce Vita
Gelsomina
Diabla
Solitary Diva
Roma Roma Roma
Ballo di Lidia - Giorgio Gaslini
Mai
Vento - Dolce Vita

Album Description

A tirp into the Golden Age of italian cinema to experience the charm of ''Dolce Vita''. A book containing of pictures of the best divas of the Time,Famous all over the world for their beauty.Images taken fromtheir movies but also from backstage moments and shots taken by paparazzi in the fashionable via veneto.

Average customer rating:

Wow! What a collection

Ultimate Opera Queen

Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Caballe, Montserrat | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Price, Leontyne | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000003G48
Release Date: 1996-08-13

Tracks:

TOSCA: Vissi d'arte
Norma: Casta diva
Il Barbiere De Siviglia: Una voce poco fa
Rigoletto: Gualtier Malde... Caro nome
Aida: Ritorna vincitor!
La Wally: EWbben?...Ne andro lontano
La Traviata: 'Teneste la promessa' ... Addio del passato
Aida: O patria mia
Don Giovanni: Crudele? ... Non mi dir
Madama Butterfly: Un bel di
Adriana Lecouvreur: Io son l'umile ancella
La forza del destino: Pace, pace mio dio
Turandot: Signore, ascolta!
La Traviata: E strano ... A fors e lui... Follie!...Sempre libera

Customer Reviews:

Wow! What a collection.......2004-10-22

If you want a good beginning to mainstream Romantic (1800s) opera, this is a great choice. Probably my favorite soprano of her type (med-heavy and richer sounding), all of Leontyne Price's tracks, in which she's a major feature of this disc, are just amazing, especially the Vissi, d'Arte and the Pace, Pace mio Dio. Margaret Price is another of the voice type whose exquisitely clean and dramatically excellent Don Giovanni aria is wonderful. Anna Moffo was known for her Violetta of La Traviata, and her two show-stoppers are on this disc. I'm not wild about the rest, but Ms. Cabelle's Casta Diva is quite clean and good too. If you are a beginner or a conoisseur of the opera divas of yesteryear (or any year) GET THIS DISC, you won't be sorry!