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Complete Recitals On Philips

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Jose Carreras Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

1 José Carreras Sings Donizetti, Bellini, Verdi, Mercadante, Ponchielli
2 Popular Songs
3 Zarzuela: José Carreras Sings Spanish Arias
4 José Carreras Sings Francesco Paolo Tosti
5 Puccini Verdi Donizetti: Love Duets (Katia Ricciarelli)
6 Opera Arias
7 Romantico (Canciones Románticas)
8 O Sole Mio
9 Verdi · Donizetti · Rossini
10 Ave Maria
11 You Belong to My Heart
12 Love Is... Robert Farnon and His Orchestra
13 Canciones Españolas
14 Misa Criolla · Navidad Nuestra
15 Verdi & Falla Songs Orch. Luciano Berio
16 The Pleasure of Love
17 Duetti Amorosi (Montserrat Caballé)
18 Donizetti Lucia Di Lammermoor (Npo/López-Cobos) L'elisir D'amore (Rai Di Torino/Scimone) Rossini Elisabetta, Regina D'inghilterra (Lso/Masini) L'elisir D'amore (Frederica Von Stade, Po/López-Cobos) Petite Messe Solennelle (Claudio Scimone) Verdi Un Giorno Di Regno (Rpo/Gardelli) I Due Foscari (Katia Ricciarelli, Samuel Ramey, Rsow/Gardelli)
19 Verdi Il Corsaro (Npo/Gardelli) la Battaglia Di Legnano (Rsow/Gardelli) Stiffelio (Sylvia Sass, Rsow/Gardelli) Il Trovatore (Oroh/Davis) Simon Boccanegra (José Van Dam, la Scala/Abbado) Un Ballo in Maschera (Sona Ghazarian, Montserrat Caballé, Oroh/Davis) Messa Da Requiem (Wp/Karajan) Puccini la Bohème (Oroh/Davis) Madama Butterfly (Juan Pons, Po/Sinopoli) Manon Lescaut (Bologna/Chailly) Tosca (Oroh/Davis)
20 R. Strauss Der Rosenkavalier (Rpo/De Waart) Massenet Werther (Oroh/Davis) Berlioz Lélio (Lso/Davis) Bizet Carmen (Agnes Baltsa, Bp/Karajan) Halévy la Juive (Po/De Almeida) Saint-Saëns Samson Et Dalila (Brso/Davis)
21 Audio Documentary with Jon Tolansky Brso = Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks Eco = English Chamber Orchestra Lpo = London Philharmonic Orchestra Lso = London Symphony Orchestra Npo = New Philharmonia Orchestra Oroh = Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Po = Philharmonia Orchestra Rpo = Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Rsow = Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien WP = Wiener Philharmoniker WS = Wiener Symphoniker

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José Carreras - "Complete Recitals On Philips" / Celebrating one of the most remarkable tenors of our time, this 21-CD boxset brings together the legendary Philips recital recordings of José Carreras, with 17 CDs of recitals ranging from opera to Spanish and popular songs, 3 CDs of highlights from the complete opera recordings, plus a CD with an audio documentary presented by Jon Tolansky. Verve Label Group; Decca; Classical

Product details

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 5.12 x 2.76 inches; 1.28 Pounds
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Verve Label Group
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2024
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 4, 2023
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Verve Label Group
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CDZJCYMX
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 15
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

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Alejandra Vernon
5.0 out of 5 stars a great partial overview of an extraordinary career
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2005
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Now a household name by being one of the Three Tenors alongside Pavarotti and Domingo, Carreras' finest recordings were actually done in the 1970s, when his voice had a brilliance and luster that few singers have equaled. Born in Spain in '46, Carreras was a child prodigy, and by his late 20s was a shining star in all the major opera houses. Tragically, in '87, he learned he had leukemia, a disease he battled and won, going on to greater fame than ever before.

Though his voice is powerful and full of beauty, those with keen ears will detect his voice losing a tiny bit of its magnificence starting in the early 80s, and one wonders if the stress and exhaustion of stardom contributed to this as well as to the illness, or whether it was because the seeds of leukemia were taking root.

CD One is the operatic disc, and the two most sublime cuts are both from '76, Puccini's "E lucevan le stelle" (Tosca), and Verdi's "Forse la scoglia attinse" (Un Ballo in Maschera). Another track I adore is the heavenly Lehar "Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" (Das Land des Lachelns), from 1978, and few have performed this popular piece with more loveliness.

CD Two is in a lighter vein, and starts with a stupendous rendition of Ariel Ramirez' "Kirie" (Misa Criolla), sung softly and with extraordinary tenderness and artistry.

There are lots of heavenly melodic Italian songs, like "O Sole Mio", and a few in English like the song made famous by Lanza (who according to the liner notes, inspired Carreras to be a singer when he saw "The Great Caruso" at the age of six) "Be My Love " (Brodszky/Cahn).

The foldout insert has complete track list info and liner notes, and mention must be made of the incredible, sensitive sepia portrait of this handsome singer on the cover. Total playing time for CD One is 75'32, and for CD Two 75'47.

A must for Carreras fans, and anyone who appreciates the finest in operatic voices.
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golden eagle
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Classic Carreras
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2007
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This is my favorite Carreras album. Many of the operatic songs were recorded in the late 1970's. They include many favorites, such as "E lucevan le stelle" and "Recondita harmonia." Others, such as "Core 'ngrato" and "Torna a Surriento" were from the 1980's, but are just as lovely. Carreras also includes some songs in English, such as "Be My love" and "Memory" (from "Cats"). I find his accented English to be very romantic and appealing. He sings with great feeling, making the songs seem special and meaningful. This is a very romantic album, a wonderful compilation of many "operatic" favorites sung with prowess and passion.
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Juan B. Mansfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Carreras: A Great Star
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2002
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I saw Jose Carreras in 1980 at Carnegie Hall. His voice thundered in all the theater. Every corner was touched by its power and beauty. This CD has the capacity to remind me of the great voice that Carreras had. I enjoyed every aria and song. I recommend it, to young people and to others whose only reference to Carreras is only from the Three Tenors version. To them, go ahead and hear the great voice that this tenor had and then talk about comparisons.
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Derek McGovern
4.0 out of 5 stars A few missed opportunities, but pretty good nonetheless
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2001
This is an interesting collection, and a fine introduction to Jose Carreras. His ravishing timbre and effortless high notes on the 70s recordings, in particular, will come as a big surprise to those who see him as the weakest of The Big Three. For in his heyday, Carreras was the finest tenor of his generation, and there is plenty of evidence here to back up this assertion. Sure, Pavarotti may have had push-button high Cs, but his timbre lacked the wonderfully velvet quality of Carreras' middle register. Worse still, Pavarotti has never had an ounce of Carreras' passion, preferring to sing notes rather than words. Carreras is the exact opposite. "Singing from the soul" is his stated musical philosophy, and fittingly the words mean everything to him.
Just listen to what he does with the two Tosca arias on Disc One. This is Carreras at the tender age of 29. His voice has a wonderful freshness and beauty, a breathtaking legato and complete commitment to the words. In the aria E Lucevan Le Stelle he really does sound like a man about to face the firing squad. His singing here brings to mind the great interpretation by Mario Lanza, a tenor whom Carreras deeply reveres. (Both tenors shared the same conviction that opera IS musical drama, a fact that seems to be lost on the Bocellis and Alagnas of the present crop of tenors.)
Other operatic highlights include lesser known arias from Werther and La Battaglia di Legnano, as well as the more familiar Vesti La Giubba. One reviewer has commented on the changes in Carreras' voice between 1978 and 1981, and yes, there is a certain tiredness on the arias from Rigoletto and Ernani, both recorded at the same session in 1981. Fortunately it was a temporary blip, and Carreras went on to record a magnificent recital album of Spanish lieder in 1984 for Philips, as well as a sensational West Side Story for Deutsche Gramaphon. Unfortunately, this collection does not include those gems, but we do have an exciting Tonight from his 1983 album of Broadway and movie standards.
My biggest regret about this album is that Philips have overlooked (with one exception) all of the tenor's arias from his first - and landmark - collection of arias, recorded in 1975, as well as the best of his second operatic recital from 1979. Instead they have opted (on Disc Two, in particular) for an assortment of his lighter material - all of it pleasant to be sure, but not in the same class as the neglected arias. Equally surprising is the complete absence of arias from his superb 1977 Zarzuela album.
On the positive side, this collection should at the very least whet newcomers' appetites for more of the younger Carreras.
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Jan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars What a voice!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2013
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I bought this to give as a gift for my mother-in-law who absolutely loves Jose Carreras. Now after listening to this marvelous CD along with her - now I am also a fan!
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T.T.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Collector's Item
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2007
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This is a different voice than you hear on recordings of "The Three Tenors." Of course, it's his earlier years, but the light, lyrical quality of his voice is amazing. Thank goodness for recordings, and digital remastering. I love this CD.
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You mean she's NOT Irish?
3.0 out of 5 stars A bit of a disappointment
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2018
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The trademark Carreras softness was there in the early and mid-career stuff, but not at the end. Most of disc 2 was disappointing to me, and I Like Tosti compositions.
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Evelijn
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017
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what a voice.
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catlover
5.0 out of 5 stars The sheer brilliance of Jose Carreras
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2019
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This CD is revelation - so often thought of as "the other guy" or the one in the middle in other words not Domingo or Pavarotti - it showcases Jose Carreras at his brilliant best. The voice is unbelievable with a tone, lustre, timbre, colour however you want to describe which is completely unique. There is something about the way this man interprets the lyrics that sets him not just apart but above any other tenor his generation. I brought through Amazon second hand and it plays perfectly. The bargain of a life time.
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ぴぴん
5.0 out of 5 stars カレーラス・ベスト・オブ・ベスト
Reviewed in Japan on March 25, 2014
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内容としては、国内盤“ベスト・オブ・ベスト(マーキュリー)”や“カレーラス・ベスト・オブ・ベスト(ユニバーサル)”と同じものだと思います。
英語解説だけで歌詞も邦題もないだけ。

値段を取るか、情報を取るか…
わたしはこちらで満足しました。
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S. Vigors
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding collection of recordings
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2021
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This collection from the early years of his career has a good range of recordings - Puccini, Verdi, Handel, etc plus more recent composers like Bernstein and popular songs from Italy, France and the USA. A very enjoyable selection.
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Peter Avant
5.0 out of 5 stars Great young voice
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2013
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If one wishes to hear the great young voice then this is for you and the selection here is comprehensive.
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Agliberto C Correia
5.0 out of 5 stars Soft Voice in Great Arias
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2018
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Brilliant and amazing sound!
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