Una Furtiva Lagrima

Vincenzo Bellini (Composer), Gaetano Donizetti (Composer), Riccardo Frizza (Conductor), Andrea Menafra (Performer), Rossella Perrone (Performer), Milan Giuseppe Verdi Orchestra (Orchestra), Giuseppe Verdi Symphony Orchestra of Milan (Orchestra), Juan Diego Flórez (Performer), Gianluigi Petrarulo (Performer), Ermonela Jaho (Performer), Nicola Ulivieri (Performer), Nikola Mijalovic (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Andrea Menafra, Rossella Perrone, Juan Diego Flórez, Gianluigi Petrarulo, Ermonela Jaho, et al.
• Orchestra: Milan Giuseppe Verdi Orchestra, Giuseppe Verdi Symphony Orchestra of Milan
• Conductor: Riccardo Frizza
• Composer: Vincenzo Bellini, Gaetano Donizetti
• Audio CD (April 8, 2003)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B00008CLJK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,356 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Here again young Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez proves himself a pleasure to listen to. The music on this CD is not as florid as on his previous recital, but the manner in which he approaches this selection of scenes by Donizetti and Bellini is just as artful. The tone is beautiful and even from bottom to amazingly easy top; he gets "in" each character; his smooth, elegant delivery ("Una furtive lagrima" is simply and meltingly sung, as is Ernesto's aria from Don Pasquale) is as wondrous as his acrobatics--rarely have Tonio's nine high Cs from the Fille du Regiment aria sounded so natural, so part of the character's enthusiasm, and rarely has Arturo's abrupt rise to high C sharp in "A te o cara" sounded so effortless. Florez's basic sound is sweet, but he can exclaim excitingly, as he does in the scene from I Capuleti e i Montecchi. And wait until you hear the ditty from Donizetti's Rita! Rarely has singing sounded like so much fun. Conductor Riccardo Frizza leads the orchestra (and chorus) with knowing early 19th-century style. Don't miss this. --Robert Levine

Product Description
2003 Release from Peruvian Opera Singer who Won the "Premio Abbiati Della Critica" and "Rossini D'oro" Prizes for Best Singer. He Carried Out his First Music Studies at the Conservatorio Nacional De Lima and Later at the Curtis Institute of Music of Philadelphia. He was Invited by the Famous Peruvian Tenor Ernesto Palacio (With Whom He Has Been Preparing his Repertoire Since Then) to Take Part to Some Opera Productions in Italy and They Sang Together in the First Modern Performances of Zingarelli's Oratorio "le Tre Ore Di Agonia Di Cristo" and in Martin Y Soler's Opera "il Tutore Burlato". He Sang at the Sully-sur-loire Festival and at the International Festival of Gerace (Italy). Since Then He Has Been Appearing in all the Most Important Opera Houses in Europe: London, Meyerbeer, Rome, Verona, Pesaro, Milan, Nice, Florence, Barcelona, Seville, Las Palmas, Genua, Pesaro, Trieste, Hamburg, Munich, Turin, Toulouse and Vienna.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Florez Continues to Impress, March 23, 2004

By	Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Too often singers arrive on the musical scene, make one recording, catch the glamour star, only to recede into the background once the initial flourish is made. Not so with Peruvian bel canto tenor Juan Diego Florez. The resounding success of his first album of ROSSINI ARIAS made us hold our breath; could this wonderful new true bel canto tenor hold his own on the stage and on further recordings? Well, yes, he can and has. Not only does he possess a clear, focused, high tenor voice seemingly capable of overcoming any hurdles of power or agility, Juan Diego Florez is a stunning stage presence of handsome bearing. AND he can act with both his body and his head and his voice. UNA FURTIVA LAGRIMA shows Florez in firm control of a broader spectrum of emotional material. True, this selection remains in the bel canto repertoire, but then that is also to his credit, as he is not trying to "sing it all". He has the intelligence to know where his vocal lines are most secure and does not give in to the tendency of foraging into repertoire that could damage his young voice. On this recording there is less distraction from his rather rapid vibrato and more emphasis on the total music line. This CD documents not only a fine tenor currently before the public: it also is a good indicator that he will be around for a long time. Excellent recording, well worth its place in your library.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A definite advance on his first album, June 15, 2003

By	klavierspiel "klavierspiel" (TX, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Juan Diego Florez established himself as the up-and-coming Rossini tenor with his debut album. This second CD shows him displaying more sides of his art, including a traversal of the famous title aria. His rendition of Nemorino's brief, eloquent romanza, as good as it is, won't erase memories of the many great tenors who have recorded this piece--his basic timbre is not as rich and round as, say, Pavarotti, and may not be to everyone's taste in this mainstream music. However, as a totality this album represents a definite advance in expressive range over his first disc, with Florez showing a particular talent for projecting light comedy, as the first track from Donizetti's "Rita" illustrates. Elsewhere the mastery of florid technique and rock-solid high extension that have thrilled live audiences are amply in evidence. The concerted numbers from "Puritani" and "Centerentola" have chorus and supporting singers of somewhat variable quality filling out the other vocal parts.

This is a good album that will win yet more fans of this exciting singer.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A CD worth having, June 17, 2003

By	"amcdfan1" (TN United States) - See all my reviews

Keeping more in "tune" with his voice, Juan Diego has recorded an excellent album of great arias. His previous debut album was quite a feast for lovers of high Rossini. This new album gives a feast for just about everyone. It covers a nice range of arias from the beautiful title song to the show-stopping "Mes Amis". Definitely worth buying and enjoying.