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José Carreras: The Golden Years

José Carreras (Artist), Giacomo Puccini (Composer), Gaetano Donizetti (Composer), Format: Audio CD
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La Bohème/Act 1 - ''Che Gelida Manina''
by José Carreras and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Sir Colin Davis
4:49
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2
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Tosca/Act 1 - ''Recondita Armonia''
by José Carreras and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Sir Colin Davis
2:09
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Tosca/Act 3 - ''E Lucevan Le Stelle''
by José Carreras and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Sir Colin Davis
4:15
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4
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Manon Lescaut/Act 1 - ''Donna Non Vidi Mai''
by Jesús López-Cobos and José Carreras and London Symphony Orchestra
2:25
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5
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Turandot/Act 3 - ''Nessun Dorma''
by Jesús López-Cobos and José Carreras and London Symphony Orchestra
2:58
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6
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L'elisir D'amore/Act 2 - ''Una Furtiva Lagrima''
by Claudio Scimone and José Carreras and Orchestra Sinfonica Della Rai Di Torino
4:51
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Un Ballo In Maschera/Act 3 - ''Forse La Soglia Attinse'' - ''Ma Se M'è Forza Perderti''
by José Carreras and Roberto Benzi and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
5:33
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8
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Rigoletto/Act 2 - ''Ella Mi Fu Rapita...Parmi Veder Le Lagrime''
by Jesús López-Cobos and José Carreras and London Philharmonic Orchestra
5:28
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9
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Ernani/Part 1 - ''Come Rugiada Al Cespite''
by Jesús López-Cobos and José Carreras and London Philharmonic Orchestra
5:00
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Il Trovatore/Act 3 - ''Di Quella Pira''
by Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and José Carreras and Katia Ricciarelli and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Robin Leggate and Sir Colin Davis
3:14
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La Battaglia Di Legnano/Act 1 - Scena: ''O Magnanima E Prima''/Cavatina: ''La Pia Materna Mano''
by José Carreras and Lamberto Gardelli and ORF Chorus and ORF Symphony Orchestra
3:47
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12
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Pagliacci/Act 1 - ''Vesti La Giubba''
by Jesús López-Cobos and José Carreras and London Symphony Orchestra
3:47
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13
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Carmen/Act 2 - ''La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetée''
by Berliner Philharmoniker and Herbert von Karajan and José Carreras
4:22
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Werther/Act 1 - ''Je Ne Sais Si Je Veille'' - ''O Nature, Pleine De Grâce''
by José Carreras and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and Sir Colin Davis
4:01
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Das Land Des Lächelns/Act 2 - Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz!
by English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras and Roberto Benzi
3:43
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16
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Plaisir D'amour
by English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras and Vjekoslav Sutej
3:13
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17
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Serse/Act 1 - ''Ombra Mai Fù''
by English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras and Vjekoslav Sutej
3:35
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18
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Rinaldo/Act 2 - Lascia Ch'io Pianga
by English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras and Vjekoslav Sutej
3:09
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Caro Mio Ben
by English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras and Vjekoslav Sutej
2:33
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Disc 2
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Misa Criolla - 1. Kyrie (Vidala-Babuala)
by Coral Salvé de Laredo and Domingo Cura and Jorge Padin and José Carreras and José Luis Ocejo and Sociedad Coral de Bilbao
3:44
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2
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Tosti: A Vucchella
by Edoardo Muller and English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras
2:56
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3
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Tosti: La Serenata
by Edoardo Muller and English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras
3:06
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4
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Tosti: Marechiare
by Edoardo Muller and English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras
3:00
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5
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Tosti: Malia
by Edoardo Muller and English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras
3:20
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6
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L'ultima Canzone
by Edoardo Muller and English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras
4:34
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7
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Tosti: Ideale
by Edoardo Muller and English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras
3:34
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8
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Non T'amo Più
by Edoardo Muller and English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras
5:06
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9
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Tosti: Good-bye
by Edoardo Muller and English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras
4:17
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10
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Leoncavallo: Mattinata
by English Chamber Orchestra and Enrique García Asensio and José Carreras
2:14
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11
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'O Sole Mio
by Edoardo Muller and English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras
3:17
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12
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Cardillo: Core 'ngrato
by Edoardo Muller and English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras
3:10
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13
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Funiculì, Funiculà
by Edoardo Muller and English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras
2:28
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14
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Torna A Surriento
by Edoardo Muller and English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras
4:25
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15
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Lara: Granada
by English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras and Roberto Benzi
3:57
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16
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Rossini: La Danza
by English Chamber Orchestra and Enrique García Asensio and José Carreras
2:04
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17
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Lara: You Belong To My Heart
by English Chamber Orchestra and Enrique García Asensio and José Carreras
2:47
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Because
by English Chamber Orchestra and Enrique García Asensio and José Carreras
2:27
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19
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Bernstein: West Side Story - Arr.Robert Farnon (1917-) - Tonight
by José Carreras and Robert Farnon and Robert Farnon And His Orchestra
2:32
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Brodszky: Be My Love
by English Chamber Orchestra and José Carreras and Roberto Benzi
3:20
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21
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Because You're Mine
by José Carreras and Robert Farnon and Robert Farnon And His Orchestra
3:48
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22
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Lloyd Webber: Cats - Memory
by José Carreras and Robert Farnon and Robert Farnon And His Orchestra
4:19
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Product Details

  • Composer: Giacomo Puccini, Gaetano Donizetti, Giuseppe Verdi, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Georges Bizet, et al.
  • Audio CD (June 8, 2010)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: Decca
  • Run Time: 73 minutes
  • ASIN: B00000J9GN
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #153,744 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4.0 out of 5 starsA few missed opportunities, but pretty good nonetheless
By Derek McGovern on October 10, 2001
Format: Audio CD
This is an interesting collection, and a fine introduction to Jose Carreras. His ravishing timbre and effortless high notes on the 70s recordings, in particular, will come as a big surprise to those who see him as the weakest of The Big Three. For in his heyday, Carreras was the finest tenor of his generation, and there is plenty of evidence here to back up this assertion. Sure, Pavarotti may have had push-button high Cs, but his timbre lacked the wonderfully velvet quality of Carreras' middle register. Worse still, Pavarotti has never had an ounce of Carreras' passion, preferring to sing notes rather than words. Carreras is the exact opposite. "Singing from the soul" is his stated musical philosophy, and fittingly the words mean everything to him.
Just listen to what he does with the two Tosca arias on Disc One. This is Carreras at the tender age of 29. His voice has a wonderful freshness and beauty, a breathtaking legato and complete commitment to the words. In the aria E Lucevan Le Stelle he really does sound like a man about to face the firing squad. His singing here brings to mind the great interpretation by Mario Lanza, a tenor whom Carreras deeply reveres. (Both tenors shared the same conviction that opera IS musical drama, a fact that seems to be lost on the Bocellis and Alagnas of the present crop of tenors.)
Other operatic highlights include lesser known arias from Werther and La Battaglia di Legnano, as well as the more familiar Vesti La Giubba. One reviewer has commented on the changes in Carreras' voice between 1978 and 1981, and yes, there is a certain tiredness on the arias from Rigoletto and Ernani, both recorded at the same session in 1981.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsa great partial overview of an extraordinary career
By Alejandra Vernon HALL OF FAMEVINE VOICE on April 8, 2005
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Now a household name by being one of the Three Tenors alongside Pavarotti and Domingo, Carreras' finest recordings were actually done in the 1970s, when his voice had a brilliance and luster that few singers have equaled. Born in Spain in '46, Carreras was a child prodigy, and by his late 20s was a shining star in all the major opera houses. Tragically, in '87, he learned he had leukemia, a disease he battled and won, going on to greater fame than ever before.

Though his voice is powerful and full of beauty, those with keen ears will detect his voice losing a tiny bit of its magnificence starting in the early 80s, and one wonders if the stress and exhaustion of stardom contributed to this as well as to the illness, or whether it was because the seeds of leukemia were taking root.

CD One is the operatic disc, and the two most sublime cuts are both from '76, Puccini's "E lucevan le stelle" (Tosca), and Verdi's "Forse la scoglia attinse" (Un Ballo in Maschera). Another track I adore is the heavenly Lehar "Dein ist mein ganzes Herz" (Das Land des Lachelns), from 1978, and few have performed this popular piece with more loveliness.

CD Two is in a lighter vein, and starts with a stupendous rendition of Ariel Ramirez' "Kirie" (Misa Criolla), sung softly and with extraordinary tenderness and artistry.

There are lots of heavenly melodic Italian songs, like "O Sole Mio", and a few in English like the song made famous by Lanza (who according to the liner notes, inspired Carreras to be a singer when he saw "The Great Caruso" at the age of six) "Be My Love " (Brodszky/Cahn).

The foldout insert has complete track list info and liner notes, and mention must be made of the incredible, sensitive sepia portrait of this handsome singer on the cover. Total playing time for CD One is 75'32, and for CD Two 75'47.

A must for Carreras fans, and anyone who appreciates the finest in operatic voices.
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5.0 out of 5 starsSTUPENDOUS!!!!
By PhantomOfTheOpera on June 19, 2005
Format: Audio CD
I have a Carreras-recording of Tosca from 1980 and up till now I thought it was the ultimate recording of "Recondita armonia" and "E lucevan le stelle". I honestly thought that no one could sing these arias better. And in a way I'm right. The only one that did it was himself - a few years earlier.....(The two arias in this "golden years cd" are taken from a -76 recording of Tosca). And after listening to these songs I can't imagine that anyone dare say that he is/was the weakest of the three tenors. In my opinion he possesses something that the others don't. (I won't tell you what it is - listen and find out yourself). Even if his voice has changed over the years (and I mean changed, not declined..) something remains unchangeable and that is his ability to evoke emotions. No one can deliver a line like him. And that's something that's going to stay with him forever, because what makes his singing so special comes from within. It's not dependent on the quality of the voice. But in the songs on this cd his voice is pure gold.

Even though I like the whole album, some of the songs on the first cd (which consists of operatic arias) stand out to me - like "Una furtiva lagrima", "donna non vidi mai", "vesti la giubba" and "nessun dorma" (Sorry Pavarotti - José is way ahead of you interpreting this song. It's not enough to sing it on full blast....) Here's also the loveliest rendition of "Forse la soglio attinse". In 1975 the audience at La Scala in Milan went absolutely crazy after he had sung this aria. I have a recording from that night and it sounds as if they are standing on their seats, cheering and applauding. And it's almost like I want to do the same myself after listening to his singing on this album.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsWhat a voice!

I bought this to give as a gift for my mother-in-law who absolutely loves Jose Carreras. Now after listening to this marvelous CD along with her - now I am also a fan!

Published on January 10, 2013 by Jan S.
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Published on April 5, 2008 by Steven Peterson
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This is my favorite Carreras album. Many of the operatic songs were recorded in the late 1970's. They include many favorites, such as "E lucevan le stelle" and "Recondita... Read more

Published on October 9, 2007 by golden eagle
5.0 out of 5 starsUnique from a Golden Voice!

Since I first heard him in 1986, José Carreras has been my favourite tenor. His lyrical voice has captured my heart completely. No other voice moves me as Carreras' does. Read more

Published on September 15, 2007 by Sissel M. Østdahl
5.0 out of 5 starsA Collector's Item

This is a different voice than you hear on recordings of "The Three Tenors." Of course, it's his earlier years, but the light, lyrical quality of his voice is amazing. Read more

Published on March 8, 2007 by T.T.
5.0 out of 5 starsWhat a beauty!

This great double CD set shows us the true Carreras. All the great songs and arias are on this(although I would've liked to hear pourquoi me reveiller) and in pure Carreras... Read more

Published on January 12, 2005 by Tim Steains
5.0 out of 5 starsHe answered my SOS - with his soul

I came upon the genius of Mr. Carrera quite accidentally. I was in Warsovie (Warsaw), Poland. My purse was stolen, so I lay miserable and penniless and alone in the home of my... Read more

Published on February 6, 2004 by D. Woncisz
5.0 out of 5 starsMoving voice

I have never liked the three tenors, never liked famous people, but Carreras convinced me that you can be popular and good.
He is my favorite among the three tenors. Read more

Published on April 20, 2003 by carol France
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Oh my, Jose Carreras is the greatest operatic tenor of the Generation. His voice combines with his stage presence to form no less than a force of nature. Read more

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