Concerto, One Night in Central Park [CD+DVD, Deluxe Edition]

Andrea Bocelli (Artist), Céline Dion (Performer), Tony Bennett (Performer), Chris Botti (Performer), David Foster (Performer), Ana María Martínez (Performer), Pretty Yende (Performer), Nicola Benedetti (Performer), Bryn Terfel (Performer), Andrea Griminelli (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Céline Dion, Tony Bennett, Chris Botti, David Foster, Ana María Martínez, et al.
• Audio CD (November 15, 2011)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: CD+DVD, Deluxe Edition
• Label: Decca Records
• ASIN: B00527TUMU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #657 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #5 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Concertos
  • #7 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > General

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From the Artist

Since Great Performances introduced American television audiences to Bocelli with 1997's Romanza concert, the tenor has been featured in a distinguished series of Great Performances specials, including Sacred Arias, Amore, Vivere, My Christmas, and American Dream--his spectacular "Statue of Liberty" concert from New Jersey's Liberty State Park. "Bringing artists of this magnitude to audiences is core to our mission at THIRTEEN," said Neal Shapiro, WNET CEO and President. "This free concert in New York City's ultimate performance space is another way we can make such historic events accessible to audiences who might otherwise find them out of reach." "Andrea Bocelli embodies the authentic Italian spirit," said Guido Barilla, Chairman, Barilla Group, one of the world's most esteemed Italian food companies. "His music inspires millions, and there is no better place to demonstrate his talent than in New York's Central Park. Barilla and Andrea Bocelli have had a relationship since 2002, when Bocelli's music began appearing in television advertisements throughout the United States. We look forward to sharing the combination of Barilla and Andrea Bocelli with New Yorkers as it is a true expression of the authentic Italian experience."

Product Description

All new Andrea Bocelli deluxe CD/DVD (and standard CD) of An Evening with Andrea Bocelli: The Central Park concert will be released this November, 2011. Internationally acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform a free concert on Central Park's Great Lawn, Thursday, September 15 with the New York Philharmonic, conducted by its music director Alan Gilbert, as a special gift to New York City. This spectacular evening, sure to be a once in a lifetime musical event will be recorded in high definition by THIRTEEN for WNET for national PBS broadcast on GREAT PERFORMANCES in late fall. Mr. Bocelli is widely regarded as the most popular Italian tenor in the world with more than 70 million albums sold. He will present a varied repertoire including his best known and loved songs that have become fan favorites. Andrea will also be joined by special guest artists to make it a truly memorable evening. "The New York Philharmonic and Andrea Bocelli have teamed up on more than one occasion in the past to joyful musical effect," noted Zarin Mehta, President and Executive Director of the New York Philharmonic. "This September, in our grandest collaboration to date, New York's own Music Director, Alan Gilbert, conducts the New York Philharmonic in this spectacular concert starring Andrea Bocelli, and a universe of the brightest lights of the world's opera stages. The magnificent setting, Central Park's Great Lawn, is equal to the beauty and splendor that will certainly define this one of a kind, free event - a gift to the people of New York. I can't think of a better way for summer in the city to culminate."

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47 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Concert!!!!!!!, November 15, 2011

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Richard D. Cappetto "RickDC" (Moodus, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Concerto, One Night in Central Park (Audio CD)

First let me report that the DVD is (almost) the WHOLE CONCERT, there are 25 tracts included (there are bonus tracks coming on the DVD only release which is exclusive to PBS till march, then will be available hear). This DVD is much longer then the CD and this is a welcome change for a deluxe package, many times these deluxe editions are only a sampling of the songs. Not this time, this is a total bargain.

Another wonderful collection from Andrea Bocelli. This is a live recording of his Central Park Concert (NEW YORK) which was attended by 60,000 people on a rainy september day and night. This is very well done, it sounds wonderful and Bocelli delivers like usual. He starts with some Opera, and mixes in Italian favorites, A Great Spanish Aria and some pop.

He starts with a rousing rendition of La Donna è Mobile from Rigoletto; He then moves into Di Quella Pira from Il Trovatore, again a rousing rendition; Followed by the beautiful Ave Maria, "Central Park Version," Andrea sings it beautifully with much emotion;

Next up is a duet of Vicino a te s'acqueta from Andrea Chénier with Ana Maria Martinez a sad tale filled with emotion, Martinez is a fine Mezzo Soprano and her voice is a fine complement with Andrea Bocilli's Voice. This is followed by another duet, Au Fond du Temple Saint A French Aira from Les Pêcheurs de Perles with Bryn Terfel, there two masculine voices blend very well, Terfel takes the lower register and Bocelli the higher one.

Nest is O Soave Fanciulla from La Bohème a Duet with Pretty Yende a mezzo soprano, a very nice rendition, it is a beautiful aria; Libiamo ne'Lieti Calici from La Traviata with Pretty Yende, Brian Terfel, and Ana Maria Martinez, a wonderful rendition with four beautiful voices; next up is Amazing Grace, wow!!! this is the first time I have ever heard Andrea sing this song, and it is excellent and very moving, its a wonderful version with full orchestra and chorus;

Next is New York, New York a duet with Tony Bennett (who is just everywhere, what a great career he has had) once in a while Andrea sings New York, New York by himself on tour, is is a cool duet version, Andrea sings it very easy; Next is one of Andrea's Trademark songs, The Prayer a song written by David Foster, Andrea performs it with Cèline Dion who he did the original duet with, many others have sang it as well, but no duet is as good as when Bocelli and Dion sing it, and this version is excellent. David Foster is on the piano as well;

Next up the song, More, with Chris Botti on Trumpet and David Foster on Piano, I love the way Botti's Trumpet blends with Andrea's voice, this is the first time I heard Andrea do More and it is a very nice rendition, I love the ending; up next is Your Love (Once Upon a Time in the West) another new song for Bocelli and in English as well, a very emotional rendition;

Up next is another Italian pop classic Nel Blu, Dipinto di Blu (better know as Volare) with David Foster on piano. Andera did a recording of Volare for Brilla Pasta advertisements. Its nice to have an excellent live version of this Italian classic.
Up next is the Italian classic Funiculì Funiculà with Andrea Griminelli on flute, the flute is a nice touch; Up next is one of my favorite songs of all time En Aranjuez con Tu Amor from Concierto de Aranjuez with Nicola Benedetti on Violin, This is a Beautiful Spanish song and Andrea voice is so pleasing and powerful on this one, the note he holds at the end is just amazing;

Next up is Time to Say Goodbye (con Te Partirò) a great rendition and duet with Ana Maria Martinez, this is with the Prayer Andera's most known song it, his solo version was used in the national advertising run for the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas; And lastly to close out the CD is the Opera classic Nessun Dorma from Turandot, and this is a wonderful rendition.

Note; There is an extra track, the Italian classic O Sole Mio, that you can find on MP3.

I bought the Deluxe edition (actually many of them for Christmas presents) and I will watch the DVD soon and add to this review. OK Now I have seen the DVD and it looks and sounds wonderful. It is the whole concert, All the songs mentioned above and more. 25 songs in total.

Overall an excellent show and must have Andrea Bocelli CD. Is it any wonder why Bocelli is the best selling Tenor and crossover singer on the planet. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who loves Beautiful Music.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars His worst!, January 18, 2012

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sunsad (New York, N.Y.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Concerto, One Night in Central Park (Audio CD)

I have several of his CD's and I kind of like them.
He is really more of a pop artist than an opera singer, his tenor seems thin and a little strained on some recordings.
But amplification masks many subtleties, and in front of his adoring fans ( mostly women) - presumably attracted by his gentle, earnest stage presence and heartfelt singing -Mr. Bocelli can do no wrong.
However this concert was really bad.
Both in Central Park and on this double CD.
It exudes bore, affectation and sentimentalism.
There's not much more to talk/write about.
Pity! Sad!
I hope he will do better in his future.
Possibly, next time, without American cheese processor, prof. David Foster.

10 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars review., December 11, 2011

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telly (Florida,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Concerto, One Night in Central Park (Audio CD)

I've got all Bocelli's albums in my collection and this is definitely the weak link: theres just nothing that really stands out except for some sparks of true opera 'furore' (sacred passion) on display but they were mainly provided by baritone Bryn Terfel, appearing as one of Bocelli's special guests (Au Fond du Temple Saint - Les Pêcheurs de Perles ).
Otherwise it's just pretty bland throughout.
As gifted and as talented as he is, this album doesn't do any justice to him.
The songs are too "samey", and we have heard them thousands of times.
Celine Dion and Davis Foster and even the legend Bennett (if he keeps singing and appearing on TV, he will not be a legend anymore, but a pathetic, antique accessory) are just celebrities who join in to enjoy the spotlight.
You may think that, when you listen to the heavily miked voices of Andrea and the Canadian songbird soaring up in the sky singing the cheesiest anthem of all - courtesy of incommensurable Maestro/composer Foster who keeps cashing in - ...life is so beautiful, Italy is the wealthiest and safest country in the world and Mr Berlusconi is the greatest statesman in the world..."we are the world, we are the children"....let's love each other forever and let's have a fat bowl of Barilla fettuccine...
A little too soppy and rethorical me.
Of course this review is only my opinion as are any of the reviews on this site but I thought I'd share my opinion without wearing my tinted specs!
All in all, the recording is a big, glitzy, soppy extravaganza of nostalgia, celebrity and rethoric.