The Promise (CD + DVD) (Luxury Edition)

Il Divo (Artist, Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Il Divo
• Audio CD (November 18, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B001GU04KY
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,755 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #13 in Music > Classical > Sacred & Religious > General
  • #45 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Baroque (c.1600-1750) > General AAS
  • #45 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Baroque (c.1600-1750) > General

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. The Power Of Love (La Fuerza Mayor)

2. La Promessa

3. Adagio

4. Hallelujah (Aleluya)

5. L'Alba Del Mondo

6. Enamorado

7. Angelina

8. The Winner Takes It All (Va Todo Al Ganador)

9. La Luna

10. She

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. The Power Of Love (La Fuerza Mayor)

2. Hallelujah (Aleluya)

3. INTERVIEW - THE PROMISE

Editorial Reviews

Luxury Edition includes bonus DVD. Il Divo are back refreshed, reinvigorated and ready to remind the world in 2008 just what they have been missing. Four of the greatest operatic voices in the world come together again to create their unique signature sound to re-interpret popular romantic songs. The Promise features 12 songs once again produced by Steve Mac (Il Divo, The Christmas Collection, Ancora, Siempre). The Promise is Il Divo's first release in two years. Il Divo have become an international sensation bringing the sound of opera to the world of popular music since their debut in 2002. Il Divo has sold over 22 million albums worldwide.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Il Divo The Promise Deluxe Edition, November 19, 2008

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This review is from: The Promise (CD + DVD) (Luxury Edition) (Audio CD)

The Boys are back with a new CD called The Promise. This CD is a "Promise Kept" of great new songs that are sung with Il Divo perfection. The music is on this CD is also outstanding.Carlos, Urs, David , Sebby, you are all truly gifted singers. My favorites include La Promessaa,Hallelujah,Enamorado She. The Deluxe edition has two songs performed Live,The Power of Love,Hallelujah and a Interveiw with the Boys. A great new CD to relax and get swept away with. A great collection of songs there is no "weak song" on the Promise. The best CD of 2008.

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Artistry - Selections a bit below par?, November 18, 2008

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This review is from: The Promise (CD + DVD) (Luxury Edition) (Audio CD)

As a huge fan of Il Divo, this album was a little disappointing in that I can listen to Ancora over and over without tiring of the songs but after two repeats of this album, I must admit I was bored with it. The Albinoni "Adagio" is probably my favorite and it has been for years instrumentally. They have given it a new life and I do love this track! "The Power of Love" is also a favorite, but the rest are just very nice but I can't listen to them repeatedly as I can the other albums. I think the producers need to take a page from the operatic albums and include English translations for those of us who aren't fluent in Spanish, Italian and French. "Amazing Grace" is really well performed and the bagpipes the perfect touch, however, I can only listen to a hymn twice and then I'm done for awhile. I just really like all their previous albums better than this one, however, there is no denying that the four are extremely talented with great voices and a really nice break from the classical music and opera that I always listen to. Now, for the next album, maybe they could try some of opera's great hits! This is worth the price of the disc and I am looking forward to seeing the DVD/CD version I've ordered. I just liked the songs they have chosen on other albums better than this material. However, I hope everyone buys it and it becomes their fifth hit! Their Christmas album is certainly recommended as BEAUTIFUL in the extreme! They have been on vacation a long time and it's great to have them back, even if I can't give their album 5 stars. That is for content, not performance.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable, November 24, 2008

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James W. Durney (Tampa Bay area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Promise (CD + DVD) (Luxury Edition) (Audio CD)

This is a magnificent group of singers in great voice. The selection of songs and the language they are sung in is designed to show this group's range and abilities. With the exception of "Amazing Grace", this is not a sing along CD. This is akin to an opera CD, you do not expect to understand the words but you will enjoy the music and be astounded by the voices. A word about "Amazing Grace", this is one of the best versions available. Alone, it is worth the price of the CD. The DVD is a nice but not required item. We listen to this CD and always stop to turn up the last track.