Sentimento: Andrea Bocelli with Lorin Maazel and the London Symphony Orchestra [Limited Edition w/ Bonus Track] [ENHANCED]

Andrea Bocelli

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 4, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Polygram Int'l
• ASIN: B00006IX20
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #86,916 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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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. --Jerry McCulley

Product Description
A Sensational Album featuring Truly Beautiful Songs and Arias that Evoke Feelings of Passion and Romance. The UK Special Edition of the Album Includes the Bonus Track "Non T'amo Pui" by Tosti.

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80 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bocelli at his best, November 9, 2002

By	Dr. Christopher Coleman (HONG KONG) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Beautiful, November 7, 2002

By	Richard D. Cappetto "RickDC" (Moodus, CT United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Sentimento is another Beautiful CD by my favorite singer Andrea Bocelli. This CD is basically a Duet between Andrea's beautiful Voice and The masterful Violin of Lorin Maazel; and is a through back to the early 1900s when the Violin/tender duet was in vogue. I think this CD will bring it back into vouge today. Andrea and Lorin picked out a wonderful selection of Song's and my favorites are En Aranjez con tu amor; Mattinata; Songno D'amore; La Danza; Plaisir D'amour; Oh heck I love em all. This is a must get CD for anyone who loves beautiful singing; Beautiful Violin Playing; or BOTH.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo Bocelli, November 6, 2002

By	E. wahlstedt (Eagan, MN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought "Sentimento" as soon as it was released. I'm glad I did. This is the best album Bocelli has had in a while. it is much better than "Cieli di Toscana". The songs here are wonderfully suited to Andrea's warm,rich voice and as always, Lorin Maazel's violin accompaniment is excellent. I'm not a musician but I know what I like to hear and this is it. I don't think this CD is quite as good as "Sogno" but it's close. The selection of songs is very interesting with some familiar pieces among all the new (for me) works. I really like the words Andrea wrote for Sogno d'amore.This is a wonderful way to relax after a hard day at work.