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Viva Villazón (incl. bonus DVD) DVD Audio

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

  1. Che Gelida Manina
  2. Quel Trouble Inconnu...Salut, Demeure Chaste Et Pure
  3. Una Furtiva Lagrima
  4. La Donna E Mobile
  5. Donna Non Vidi Mai
  6. Traduire! Ah! Bien Souvent Mon Reve S'envole... Pourquoi Me Reveiller
  7. Kuda...Kuda
  8. La Tabernera Del Puerto
  9. Recondita Armonia
  10. E La Solita Storia (Lamento)
  11. La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetee
  12. Eri Gia Tutta Mia
  13. Lunge Da Lei... De' Miei Bollenti Spiriti
  14. Ah! Tout Est Bien Fini.. O Souverain


Product Details

  • Audio CD (September 18, 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: DVD Audio
  • Label: Erato Disques
  • ASIN: B000UZ4F1A
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,853 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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By Howard B. Haimes on October 18, 2007
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Viva Villazón (incl. bonus DVD)

Although this is a collection of the "Best of Villazon" it highlights the quality of this young and very passionate singer. His ability to sing various styles only contributes to the sensation. The CD is packaged with a DVD of a live concert from Prague. This DVD alone is worth the price of the CD. It is clear that audiences love his style and his stage presence. Villazon's artistry encompasses passion, style and humility. His sharing of flowers with members of orchestra is a sign of his debt of gratitude in delivering a quality performance.

Of course much has been written about the combination of Villazon & Netrebko leading many to call this today's operatic dream team. His duets with the Russian DIVA are breathtaking in their musicality and passion. Only can only hope that Rolando will soon return to the stage.
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Rolando Villazon is a contemporary tenor. This CD (with an accompanying DVD of a live Prague concert) provides a sense of his craft. As such, listeners will find this a representative introduction to his work. In short, he compares favorably with his contemporaries.

A few examples from the CD. . . .

"Che Gelida Manina" from "La Boheme" is one of my favorite tenor pieces. Once upon a time, when I remembered the words, I'd sing this while driving along (a terrifying thought, I concede). Villazon shows us a smooth and attractive voice. He tends to steer clear of mannerisms (those catches and cries that distress me so much) for the most part (with some exceptions). It does seem that he "scooped" a note early on (if I properly understand the meaning of that term), but not a major problem. He hits the high note at "la speranza" well. Overall, a fine job--although not at the top of the class of tenors historically.
From Donizetti's "L'Elisir d'Amore," "Una Furtiva Lagrima." This is smoothly sung, a solid version of a well known aria. He shows the ability to sing at full volume without ugly sounds creeping into his voice.
"La Donna e Mobile," from Verdi's "Rigoletto." How does he play the rakish Duke of Mantua? He sings this aria well, showing a nice smooth vocal line. His final "pensier" is pretty well sung (but do I note some scooping?). He takes this piece at a quick pace and throws off his lines well.

Then, the classic "Recondita Armonia" from Puccini's "Tosca." What an aria! A voice of steel is handy here (think Corelli, Tucker, and so on). While Villazon does not quite have that type of voice, he acquits himself well, although some annoying mannerisms creep in.
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Rolando Villazon, the superb Mexican tenor, (who is reportedly ill and who has cancelled all performances for the next four months) has a new CD...that is really not new at all...as it is really composed of arias released previously on his albums of Italian arias, French arias and the zarzuela album with Placido Domingo conducting. The only new piece is his aria from Puccini's Manon Lescout, "Donna non vidi mai," beautifully sung but never before released. The CD consists of arias by Puccini, Gounod, Donizetti, Verdi, Massenet, Tchaikovsky, Cilea, Bizet, Monteverdi and Sorozabal - all brilliantly performed by this magnificent tenor. But the real UNALLOYED JOY of this item is the bonus DVD...a 51 minute concert, filmed in Prague, on November 11, 2005. Maestro Villazon, in brilliant voice, performs before this staid audience in the Czech Republic, and charms, cajoles, and emotionally moves the audience to their feet...proving that this is not merely a great voice but a warm, gracious and heroic human being as well. It is quite a display! Villazon passionately performs excerpts from Donizetti's Il Duco d'Alba, Verdi's La Traviata, Un Ballo in Maschera and I Lombardi, Massenet's Le Cid, Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticano, Giordano's Fedora as well as Rossini's "La Danza" and Sorozabal's "No Puede Ser". He had the audience eating out of his hands as, I'm sure, he will with everyone who views this performance. This is a TRULY EXCEPTIONAL artist and one can only hope that he will recover quickly from whatever ails him. May all he has given to his audiences return to him ten fold.
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Villazon is my favorite tenor, past or present. This CD is a great compilation of tracks from his previous recordings. However, the version being released in Europe next week (11/12/07) includes 2 CDs plus DVD for just a few dollars more, so you're better off ordering from amazon.co.uk or another UK retailer.
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A "must have" item. Wonderful recital in Prague. Villazón is great not only for his well trained and powerful voice but for his charisma and the link he is able to create with the audience. If you love liric music, don't forget to add this item to your music library (consider any other Villazón product).
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This CD is SUPERB. I've played it over and over and haven't tired of it yet (if ever).
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An excellent selection, beautifully sung and very entertaining. An added feature is a bonus DVD of a concert in Prague, in which Mr. Villazon has the audience enthralled. I highly recommend this.
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