CD-Charts Position 141
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Verdi: Otello

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
from: DG

Release Date October 12, 1994
Domingo has made three recordings of this opera and the latest is clearly the best. Domingo brings years of experience in the title role to this recording and his performance is mesmerising. Domingo's voice is not as trumpet-like as once it was, but his darker, more burnished tone suits his more introspective reading given here - listen to "Dio mi potevi" where Domingo brings out the internal pain of the character with great intensity. Throughout, Domingo provides a heartfelt and superbly "acted" account. The rest of the cast are also far better here than on Domingo's previous recordings. Sergei Leiferkus is one of the few baritones around who can capture all of Iago's nuances in a studio recording- his credo is superb and ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 142
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Cortes

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Cortes

Release Date April 16, 2007

`Cortes' is the second album by Icelandic born (in 1974) tenor Gardar Thor Cortes, although his debut album of two years earlier (also called Cortes, but with a different collection of songs) was released only in his native Iceland. It reached No. 1 in the UK Classical charts (for 2 weeks) and peaked at No. 27 in the UK albums chart after its release in April 2007.

Opening with Nella Fantasia is a safe option, and I think this is a good version, but it's been covered by many singers recently so doesn't tell us much about Cortes. More interesting choices are the cover version of `Hunting High and Low' by Norwegian pop band 'a-ha', and the Mauro Malavasi composition `Romanza' written for Andrea Bocelli who made it into a huge ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 143
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Mozart: Die Zauberflöte

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
from: Great Recordings of the Century

Release Date September 04, 2000
There really isn't much to say.

Yes, this is an "old recording" and it shows the technology of its age with a slight lack of bright crispness, but DON'T LET THIS PUT YOU OFF.

There are some performances that are genuinely special and even if they were recorded in 1964, before the advent of digital recording techniques, they remain special nevertheless. This performance has gravitas, power, majesty and sublime magnificence.

Yes, I'd accept that Lucia Popp could have done with being a bit more fearsome - she is, after all, the epitome of monstrous evil - but that is the tiniest of criticisms when you're wallowing in her GLORIOUS voice and utterly brilliant coloratura.

This is the best recording ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 144
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The Ultimate Collection

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Pavarotti

Release Date September 06, 2007

This 2007 single CD release is a compilation of opera's best known arias performed by one of our generations most popular and successful tenors.

None of the recordings are particularly new, ranging from the 1973 version of 'Nessun Dorma' (long before the Three Tenors era) to slightly newer releases like the 1989 'Live like Horses' duet with Elton John.

In between these two are all the favourites like Verdi's 'Brindisi' and 'La Donna e Mobile', and of course Lara's 'Granada'.

Whether this is, or if in fact any 1 CD of just one hour of music could be, the ultimate Pavarotti collection I'm not certain, for there are several other such titled releases available (most notable being Decca's 2 disc compilation which guests stars ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 145
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The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe: TV soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Original Soundtrack

Release Date October 01, 1999
I bought this album after a search as basically I could not get the theme music out of my head after 40 plus years.

The haunting themes remain one of the great TV programme soundtracks. They were never obtrusive but added to the atmosphere to a stupendous series.

Much recommended to all 40 somethings and makes this reviewer wish for the simpler life and entertainment we had in those halcyon days of the 60's and 70's

CD-Charts Position 146
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Mansell - Requiem for a Dream

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
from: Nonesuch

Release Date November 06, 2000
After reading the reveiws of this album / soundtrack on here I was so Dissapointed with this album when I played it, what a load of crap all arty farty sh** !!

CD-Charts Position 147
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Kung Fu Panda

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Soundtrack

Release Date June 30, 2008
After reading the reveiws of this album / soundtrack on here I was so Dissapointed with this album when I played it, what a load of crap all arty farty sh** !!

CD-Charts Position 148
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Officium

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
from: ECM New Series

Release Date September 05, 1994
I can see how sax fans find this album a revelation but it is a stain on the track record of the Hilliard Ensemble. I can see (kinda) what the involved parties tried to do but it still is painful to listing to it and even with a lot of good will this is simply a waste of money and time. To all those admirers of the Hilliard Ensemble: Don't do it to yourself!

CD-Charts Position 149
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Hancock

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Original Score

Release Date July 01, 2008
This is one of the best scores I have heard from a movie in a long time!

Before people start posting reviews giving it 1 star because it didn't have the radio songs, it is a SCORE soundtrack. And it is a damn good score at that!

If you're a fan of John Powell this is a must have or even any composed music it comes highly recommended!
It runs for about 45 mins total which is a decent length and for the price you are definitely getting your moneys worth for this CD!

CD-Charts Position 150
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Britten - Peter Grimes - Britten [1969]

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
starring: Owen Brannigan, Heather Harper, Peter Pears, Bryan Drake, Elizabeth Bainbridge
directed by: Brian Large

Release Date June 09, 2008
This is one of the best scores I have heard from a movie in a long time!

Before people start posting reviews giving it 1 star because it didn't have the radio songs, it is a SCORE soundtrack. And it is a damn good score at that!

If you're a fan of John Powell this is a must have or even any composed music it comes highly recommended!
It runs for about 45 mins total which is a decent length and for the price you are definitely getting your moneys worth for this CD!