Jerry Hadley and Thomas Hampson - Famous Opera Duets (Tenor/Bass)

Thomas Hampson (Performer), Georges Bizet (Composer), Gaetano Donizetti (Composer), Giacomo Meyerbeer (Composer), Giacomo Puccini (Composer), Johann II Strauss (Composer), Giuseppe Verdi (Composer), Carlo Rizzi (Conductor), Welsh National Opera Orchestra (Orchestra), Jerry Hadley (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Thomas Hampson, Jerry Hadley
• Orchestra: Welsh National Opera Orchestra
• Conductor: Carlo Rizzi
• Composer: Georges Bizet, Gaetano Donizetti, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Giacomo Puccini, Johann II Strauss, et al.
• Audio CD (October 5, 1993)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Elektra / Wea
• ASIN: B000000SEV
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #113,582 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. La bohème, opera: O Mimi Tu Piu Non Torni

2. Belisario, opera: Liberi Siete, Addio!

3. I Vespri siciliani, opera (Les vêpres siciliennes): Que! Est Ton Nom?-Henri

4. Don Carlo, opera: Le Voila! C'est L'Infant!

5. Les Pêcheurs de perles, opera in 3 acts: Au Fond Du Temple Saint

6. L'elisir d'amore, opera: Act 2: Venti Scudi

7. Lucia di Lammermoor, opera: Orrida E Questa Notte

8. Dinorah (Le pardon de Ploërmel), comic opera in 3 acts: Quand I Heure Sonnera

9. Die Fledermaus (The Bat), operetta (RV 503): Komm Mit Mir Zum Souper

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars radiant, January 31, 2001

By	"pspa" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

Although Jerry Hadley may not have the reputation of some of the world's other great tenors, his voice is truly beautiful and his straightforward, unegotistical style is refreshing. Everything about this disc is perfect, it is superbly recorded, the orchestration is just right, and the two singers (Hampson is, as he always is, masterful) blend flawlessly. The Pearl Fishers Duet, taken at a relatively leisurely pace, is absolutely riveting for its sheer beauty and probably ranks with the great recordings ever of this masterpiece.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hadley & Hampson blend beautifully., September 11, 1998

By A Customer

Hadley & Hampson blend as beautifully as it is possible for two voices to blend. Each wonderful voice is complimented by the other. Never has there been such a gorgeous recording of duets.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful. Two fine singers create a special CD, July 25, 2000

By	Dr. Alan D. Kardoff "animal lover" (Palm Bay, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had never heard of Jerry Hadley prior to seeing an ad in one of the auctions. I bought the CD and became an instant lover of Hadley's voice. I am a Michael Crawford fan and also admire Michael Feinstein. Carreras and other greats have their places. Why didn't I hear about Hadley earlier?

I acquired this CD also on auction. Listening to it one thought came to mind. Sometimes two = better than one. The interplay and synergy displayed by tenor Hadley and baritone Hampson is marvelous. This CD represents a case where two voices = a four-power recording. The works should all be savoured.

Which of the nine tracks do I enjoy the most? All nine is not an acceptable answer. I admire the opening Puccini excerpt from La Boheme. Bizet's selection from Les Pecheurs de peries can stand with any. My favorite has to be the Strauss selection from Die Fledermous. Hadley and Hampson are more Broadway-type opera singers. Their duet in Die Fledermous may only be 3.36. You might put this track alone on repeat.

I highly recommend the CD. Maybe you will find other tracks more desirable than #1 (Pucinni), #5 (Bizet) and #9 (Johann Strauss). Try this. Maybe I will have to re-listen. That would be such sweet joy. It is going to be my next CD played (again and again). Enjoy.