Search - George Dalaras :: George Dalaras & the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

One of the Best Albums Ever!

USA | Baltimore, USA | 05/08/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this album while in Tel-Aviv, Israel after hearing one of the songs, Yad Anuga (Swift Hand), in a music store. I absolutely fell in love with that song the first time I heard it. But, after I bought it, I only expected to like that one song. Fortunately, I realized that after listening to the cd all the way through, that every single song on this beautifully arranged album is so incredibly rich and special that I listen to it almost every day. There isn't one song I don't love - they are all amazing!... The music on this cd is so varied, from Greek, to Spanish, to Hebrew, and George Dalaras' forceful yet soft voice coupled with the immensely talented Israel Philharmonic makes this one of my favorite cds in my collection. Especially listen to track 8, America Insurrecta, which is a Pablo Neruda poem from his Canto General put to some of the most enchanting, haunting, and incredible music I have ever heard. I love it, and can't sing its praises any more. Buy this album!..."

A World Music Classic

Ektor Polykandriotis | USA | 06/27/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The album is a sampler and a tribute to traditional Mediterranean music with an emphasis on Greek, Spanish and Hebrew songs, performed with exrtaordinary mastery by George Dalaras.



The execution of the folk/traditional songs by both, Dalaras' band and the orchestra is seamless.

It is noticeable that the album is dominated by melancholic compositions.



There are very few musicians in the world that can put together an album like this. It would be a blessing if more musicians of Dalaras' caliber spearheaded similar efforts. Our world needs it."

Stunning

Mr. Mihailo Rnic | England | 11/07/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Essential Dalaras, superlatives are not enough. I found myself wanting to learn the Hebrew lyrics to the songs! Not that the Greek songs are not as beautiful, the album is quite simply amazing. I look forward to their next collaboration."