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 | Title : Sentimento: Andrea Bocelli with Lorin Maazel and the London Symphony Orchestra [Limited Edition w/ Bonus Track]
Author : Bocelli, Andrea
Release Date : 20021105
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
The international crossover success of tenor Andrea Bocelli has spawned any number of imitators on both sides of the Atlantic. But this collection of romantic arias and duets with violinist-conductor Lorin Maazel (who also arranges and helms the London Symphony Orchestra here) proves once again that the classical canon still offers ample room for compelling reinvention without nettlesome pop affectations. In reviving a genre (violin and vocal) largely dormant since the days of Caruso, Bocelli has taken some rewarding liberties with Rodrigo's 'En Aranjuez can ta amor' and forged Liszt's familiar Liebestraume No. 3 into 'Sogno D'Amore' with new, self-penned lyrics. Maazel's warm, evocative violin obligatos and sensitive, sympathetic arrangements infuse this tenor's showcase not only with unabashed romance, but as their lively romp through Tosti's 'Malia' demonstrates, a sense of joyous fun. An album for romantics of all ages and persuasions--and one that gratifyingly demonstrates that crossing over is hardly the same as selling out. Enhanced CD includes a mini-documentary with comments by Bocelli and Maazel, as well as links to a more comprehensive interview with the tenor.
Buyer Reviews :
The voice of tenor Andrea Bocelli is a polarizing force in music. His fans consider him heaven-sent, a near divine presence. Detractors consider him a thin-voiced pop singer ill-suited to the world of Classical music. These Bocelli-bashers too often forget that Italian opera in the days of Rossini and Verdi was popular music, and that Pavarotti is no stranger to a wider audience. Popularizing is not necessarily pandering.
In Sentimento, Bocelli may win over some of his less vehement detractors. His voice has matured beautifully, developing a rich and intense tone color. Here, performing the music that he does best, Bocelli is in his element. The CD contains fourteen Ninteenth century Italian songs and three arrangements, all scored for tenor, violin solo and orchestra. Lorin Maazel complements Bocelli's performance with his conducting and violin solos. He enriches the vocal line first in alternation, then fluttering around the tenor with trills and faster notes, next soaring above the whole with harmonics as transparent as crystal.
Maazel also provides thrilling and sensitive arrangements for this music, most of which was originally composed for tenor and piano. Xylophone and trombone glissandi in Rossini's La Danza, the most vigorous selection on the CD, add an unexpected flair.
The CD's highlight is surely Tosti's L'alba separa della luce l'ombra, in which the elegance of melody and harmony foreshadows Puccini. The entire project is remarkable--the performers clearly love this music and perform it with joy.
(by Dr. Christopher Coleman)
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