From the Heart: Italian Arias & Neapolitan Songs

Giacomo Puccini (Composer), Gaetano Donizetti (Composer), Giuseppe Verdi (Composer), Francesco Cilea (Composer), Paolo Tosti (Composer), Ernesto de Curtis (Composer), Eduardo di Capua (Composer), Ruggero Leoncavallo (Composer), John Fiore (Conductor), London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Richard Leech (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Richard Leech
• Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: John Fiore
• Composer: Giacomo Puccini, Gaetano Donizetti, Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Cilea, Paolo Tosti, et al.
• Audio CD (September 24, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B000003D1Z
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #242,908 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Recondita Armonia

2. E Lucevan Le Stelle

3. Una Furtiva Lagrima

4. Addi, Fiorito Asil

5. La Donna E Mobile

6. Nessun Dorma!

7. Lamento Di Federico

8. Che Gelida Manina

9. Aprile

10. 'A Vucchella

11. Torna A Surriento

12. Senza Nischiuno

13. 'O Sole Mio

14. Non Ti Scordar Di Me

15. La Serenata

16. Mattinata

Editorial Reviews

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Genre: Classical Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 17-SEP-1996

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Leech's voice is glorious - a most listenable tenor., October 12, 1999

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Joseph P. McGovern ([e-mail]) (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From the Heart: Italian Arias & Neapolitan Songs (Audio CD)

I first became aware of Richard Leech when his was the lead article in the Met's "Opera News" this past Spring. Mr. Leech credits his interest in singing to his boyhood idolation of Mario Lanza, whom he heard on his father's record player. Now, a renowned tenor himself, when not on the world's operatic stages, he presents concerts tracing Mr. Lanza's career, interprersed with pieces the great tenor recorded. Prior to attending such a concert last week at Carneige Hall, I purchased this CD from Amazon. Many of the selections were featured in the concert, with Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops. Skitch is now 80! Mr. Leech's voice is remarkable. No grimaces, screaming, or fancy affectations. Just wonderful music, wonderfully presented. The "Three Tenors" would do well to purchase this CD - you should also!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good CD and a talented singer, December 1, 2001

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Concerned Citizen "generaljoeschinesefood" (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From the Heart: Italian Arias & Neapolitan Songs (Audio CD)

While I won't go as high as 5 stars for this one, I would put it right above 4 (at 4.2 or so if Amazon allowed me). Richard Leech has a nice, lyrical tenor sound that matches up well with the repertoire he selected for this CD. As a former student of voice, I must be frank in saying that he has somewhat of a wobble that creeps in occasionally (the other reviewers seemed to miss that); however, it doesn't detract from the overall performance or effect, and most people probably wouldn't even notice it.

Mr. Leech has an incredible top and is surely one of the rising stars of our time. He doesn't rise to the quality of Ben Heppner or Roberto Alagna, but he is light years ahead of Andrea Boccelli and the host of pseudo-singers that are now haunting the classical CD sections at most music stores. I would have given Leech 5 stars if he had corrected that wobble I referred to, but even with it, he is an excellent singer, and this CD would make a very nice addition to anyone's classical voice collection. I have a feeling we'll be hearing more from Mr. Leech in the future.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Richard Leech Will Be One Of The Best In Operatic History!, October 8, 2000

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Michael D. Villecco (Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From the Heart: Italian Arias & Neapolitan Songs (Audio CD)

The three tenors should not discount Richard Leech as an equal and it would be nice to see him added in as the newest fourth. I sang as a youngster with Richard Leech in Binghamton, New York's Tri-Cities Opera and never realized I would one day see him leading the tenor contingent in opera houses across the world! Mr.Leech sings with both conviction and sincerity, as was taught him by Tri-Cities Opera founders Carmen Savoca and Peyton Hibbitt, whom I'm sure to this day Leech gives due credit. His recording of "From the heart, Italian arias and Neapolitan Songs" is a top notch proof that he should be included with the other great tenors! Binghamton, New York and Tri-Cities Opera has produced some great performers, among them being baritone Jake Gardner and soprano Cynthia Clarey, both peers of Mr. Leech. I recommend that anyone in love with music and opera be sure to purchase one of Leech's recording and see what all the talk is about!