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Vincenzo Bellini, Gioachino Rossini, Gaetano Donizetti
Kathleen Battle - Bel Canto Arias
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (6) - Disc #1
1. I Capuleti Ed I Montecchi: Recitativo E Romanza (Atto I): 'Eccomi In Lieta Vesta...Oh! Quante Volte'
2. Tancredi: Recitativo Ed Aria (Atto II): 'Gran Dio! Deh, Tu Proteggi...Giusto Dio Che Umile Adoro'
3. Don Pasquale: Cavatina (Atto I): 'Quel Guardo Il Cavaliere'...So Ancho'io La Virtu Magica'
4. Linda Di Chamounix: Recitativo E Cavatina (Atto I): 'Ah! Tardai Troppo...O Luce Di Quest'anima'
5. La Sonnambula: Scena Ed Aria Finale (Atto II): 'Oh! Se Una Volta Sola...Ah! Non Credea Mirarti'
6. Il Viaggio A Reims: Aria (Atto I): 'Partir, O Ciel! Desio'

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All Artists: Vincenzo Bellini, Gioachino Rossini, Gaetano Donizetti, Bruno Campanella, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Kathleen Battle, Richard Croft, John Constable, Pal Christian Moe, Randi Stene
Title: Kathleen Battle - Bel Canto Arias
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Original Release Date: 1/1/1993
Re-Release Date: 10/12/1993
Genre: Classical
Style: Opera & Classical Vocal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 028943586627

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Frances M. B. (fmb) from SAN JUAN, PR
Reviewed on 6/19/2014...

Absolutely beautiful voice.

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Breathing Beautiful Life into Characters Commonly Dismissed

M. Bish | Rochester, NY United States | 06/12/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"At last! This is the disc I have waited my whole life for: famed soprano Kathleen Battle showing her awesome talents in the bel canto repertoire. After glimpsing her coloratura abilities as Donizetti's Adina (L'ELISIR D'AMORE) and her ability to soar over ensembles as Mozart's Pamina (DIE ZAUBERFLOTE), we all knew that Ms. Battle was tailor-made for these arias and extended scenes. Miraculously, she never strains, her voice is creamy throughout its two and half octave range (listen to those high E's melt in her Amina's mouth), and her diction is remarkably intelligible. The above-mentioned gifts do not even hint at her ability for expression and gift for improvisation. One thing I have always loved about Kathleen Battle is the fact that she DOES improvise, breathing her own unique life into a characterization (listen to her Semele or Rosina for proof of this). This 56 minute CD has her tackle 2 apiece from Bellini, Donizetti, and Rossini. Once again she shows her affinity for Rossini but, like the previous reviewer, I have to express my surprise and delight at how beautifully SONNAMBULA sits in her throat. In fact, in my own humble opinion, her version is even more impressive than Dame Joan's and Sumi Jo's for its sheer vocalism! In this 15 minute scene, she is lent admirable support from Richard Croft, Randi Stene, and Mark S. Doss but make no mistake: this is Ms. Battle's show. Consider me converted... then again, who am I kidding? I'm one of her biggest fans and supporters! Enjoy this gem of a disc--sit back and be astounded."

Eviva La Diva

bravissimadiva | Chicago | 05/11/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"La Divinia is a name well attributed to the late Maria Callas, but it would not be such a bad idea to extend it for the purposes of this CD. Kathleen Battle is amazing. For many years she'd wowed us with her subtlety and her beautiful Mozart. We all know that she can breath life into many a baroque work. We all know how compelling her spirituals and sacred pieces are. But how many of us knew she was aptly equipped to carry off the more weighted Bel Canto Heroines i.e. Amina in La Sonnambula a role we constantly affliate with Dame Joan Sutherland? First let me begin with the praise of her agility and breath control. As a singer who has a few of these pieces under my belt, I can tell you that they are not easy. Lady Battle makes them sound effortless. Her " O luce Quest Anima" and "Ah non Credea" are among the most beautiful that I have heard. Her diction is so clear that even amidst flourid coloratura, you still have clarity of text. This is the trade mark of a great artist. I strongly reccomend this Cd for all lovers of Beauty and Bel Canto...beautiful singing!"