Opera Without Words

BBC Concert Orchestra (Artist), Wordsworth (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 8, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B00006L3IW
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,798 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Musetta's Waltz Song [La Bohème]

2. O mio babbino caro [Gianni Schicchi]

3. Flower Duet

4. "Humming" Chorus [Madame Butterfly]

5. Intermezzo [Cavalleria Rusticana]

6. Nessun dorma [Turandot]

7. E lucevan le stelle [Tosca]

8. Donna non vidi mai [Manon Lescant]

9. Che gelida manina [La Bohème]

10. Barcarolle

11. Un bel dì [Madame Butterfly]

12. Vissi d'arte [Tosca]

13. Celeste Aida

14. Vesti la giubba [Pagliacci]

15. Una furtiva lagrima [L'Elisir d'Amore]

16. Habanera [From Carmen]

17. Nessun dorma (Reprise) [Turandot]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars if you don't especially like opera , buy this, December 11, 2003

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Douglas D. Taylor (urbanna, va United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opera Without Words (Audio CD)

The opera music with the high- toned voices singing words I cannot understand has never especially appealled to me. I'm not bragging; that's probably my short-coming. But this album with no words (as the title makes clear) is such sweet and beautiful in its melodies. The selections (many by Puccini) makes this listener very mellow and serene. It is not only classical music for relaxation, but is sweet for the soul. I highly recommend it.It is one of my two or three favorite classical albums and I have many.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely music from the world of opera, April 12, 2007

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Elizabeth "Books-n-Music 4ever" (SE Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Opera Without Words (Audio CD)

This CD, by the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Barry Wordworth, is a wonderful recording of some of the most lyrical music from opera, with none of the passion missing, although there is a heavy emphasis on Puccini arias. The orchestrations are faithful to the composers' original versions, although I felt the tempo of Delibes "Flower Song" was a bit too fast paced. For persons new to opera music, this CD is a wonderful introduction to why this music has lasted over 150 years. To the established opera lover, can you figure out which arias have been featured in films and TV commercials?

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful orchestral production, September 16, 2004

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tallahasseelass "Janet" (Tallahassee, FL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Opera Without Words (Audio CD)

Very few opera performances with the vibrato voices appeal to me but the music is gorgeous and so, I purchased this CD. It is tremendous, uplifting and striking. The BBC Symphony Orchestra does a beautiful job of adding depth and emotion to the moving pieces that you will immediately enjoy. If you are just beginning to enjoy classical pieces of music or have enjoyed some of the recent performances of Josh Groban, the Irish Tenors, etc., you should relish this CD.