The Ultimate Puccini Divas Album

Giacomo Puccini (Composer), Alberto Erede (Conductor), Bruno Bartoletti (Conductor), Franco Patane (Conductor), Herbert von Karajan (Conductor), Jeffrey Tate (Conductor), John Mauceri (Conductor), Lorin Maazel (Conductor), Nello Santi (Conductor), Riccardo Chailly (Conductor), Zubin Mehta (Conductor), Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Bologna Community Theater Orchestra (Orchestra), English Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra), La Scala Theater Orchestra (Orchestra), London Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra (Orchestra), Turin Regio Theater Orchestra & Chorus (Orchestra), Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Vienna Volksoper Choir and Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Bologna Community Theater Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, La Scala Theater Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, et al.
• Conductor: Alberto Erede, Bruno Bartoletti, Franco Patane, Herbert von Karajan, Jeffrey Tate, et al.
• Composer: Giacomo Puccini
• Audio CD (November 14, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B000051Y5A
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #308,650 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars GLORIOUS!, June 10, 2001

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This review is from: The Ultimate Puccini Divas Album (Audio CD)

The voices on this album can only be described as "gorgeous." All the cuts are outstanding and the music literally soars with passion. Fleming, Leontyne Price, Chiara, and all the divas evoke the grand emotions that great arias should inspire in the listener. The selections were obviously chosen to present a thrilling compendium of Puccini's best loved arias. We heard just a couple of selections at a friend's home and I immediately purchased the CD for our music library.

5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime Puccini Divas, April 17, 2011

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This review is from: The Ultimate Puccini Divas Album (Audio CD)

Pucccini is too splenderous to be dismissed a merely an acquired taste, and he is, of course, a great among other greats. This is a fantastic CD. Many -- but not all the greatest divas are here. However, of one the very best divas is not cited on the cover. It is the immaculate diva Elisabetta Scanno, who sings the Quando Me N'vo (Musetta's Waltz) from La Bohème. With two great baritones, another colaratura, and a magnificent opera orchestra, this is the most magnificent version of Quando Me N'vo I have ever heard.

This is a soulful offering from Amazon. It is a fantastic rendition of many of opera's most stirring arias.

5.0 out of 5 stars An Instant Favorite, November 3, 2002

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This review is from: The Ultimate Puccini Divas Album (Audio CD)

When I see an opera I always hope for a high "chill factor". That's the way I describe that moment when the singing and music are so beautiful that I get goose bumps and maybe even a tear in the eye. This disc has many of these moments. It's absolutely fantastic. I knew from the first listening that it was going to be one of my favorites. I would highly recommend it. Having seen most of these operas performed in the past, I didn't feel that I was missing anything by hearing the music out of context. I don't have time to sit and listen to a complete opera when I'm at home so I appreciate being able to listen to all my favorite parts.