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"VERDI ARIAS".(Review)
Jose Cura [] "VERDI ARIAS" Philharmonia Orchestra, Cura. Texts and translations. Erato 8573-80232-2
Not all stars (or star vehicles) are created equal. Bryn Terfel's newest recital disc, which celebrates his Welsh homeland, is a triumphant custom fit of singer and song. What other artist could make this material work as well as Terfel does? The disc opens and closes with him shaking the rafters with the Welsh national anthem, backed by a magnificent choir. Impressive, indeed. But it's the second cut that takes this program into the realm of must-haves: "Ar lan y mor" (By the Seashore) -- the simplest of melodies, arranged here with admirable spareness for winds and strings, spun with surpassing tenderness by a great singer. This high standard is met in the rest of the program, which sounds like a labor of love. There are many treasures, but top honors go to the lullaby "Suo-gan," with which the crafty charmer Terfel could melt a heart of stone.
Renee Fleming's luxe aria favorites sampler includes some full-scale diva artillery ("Casta Diva," Juliette's waltz, "Un bel di," the Vepres Siciliennes bolero), as well as cuts from seconda donna roles (Lauretta, Micaela, Nedda, Liu) that are unlikely opera-house assignments for the soprano at this white-hot stage in her career. She is in refulgent voice throughout, lavishing equal ...
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- Coty Inc. to Launch La Voce by Renee Fleming.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire July 14, 2008 700+ words
...to announce the launch of La Voce by Renee Fleming, a new limited edition prestige scent...honoring Metropolitan Opera star soprano, Renee Fleming. In keeping with Coty's long-standing...Gala on September 22, 2008, starring Renee Fleming performing in three of her most acclaimed...
- RENEE FLEMING, SOPRANO, ORCHESTRA OF St. LUKE'S, SIR CHARLES MACKERRAS,...
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe Richard Dyer, Globe Staff September 12, 1996 700+ words
The drums are beating for Renee Fleming, and now the popular young American soprano has recorded...Infelice!' cries Donna Elvira; `Infeli-AH-ce!' cries Renee Fleming to get over a difficult interval; this `Mi tradi' is so...
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- Newspaper article from: International Herald Tribune ANTHONY TOMMASINI The New York Times July 9, 2009 700+ words
...International Herald Tribune 07-09-2009 Renee Fleming at the peak of her powers In 'Traviata...FEATURES LONDON: -- Posters of Renee Fleming appear to be everywhere here. She...CAPTION: Eddie Wade as Baron Douphol and Renee Fleming as Violetta Valery in "Traviata...
- The soprano; Renee Fleming brings classical music to new audiences in the most...
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Medrek, T.J. October 31, 2000 700+ words
Last month, soprano Renee Fleming starred in the opening-night...CD from Decca, titled simply "Renee Fleming," is currently No. 2 on the...But it's not a bad idea." Renee Fleming at Jorgensen Auditorium, University...
- Renee Fleming: the down-to-earth diva: don't be fooled by the glittering gowns...
- Magazine article from: Town & Country Michener, Charles January 1, 2005 700+ words
...Carmen's Seville or Mimi's Paris but on the lone figure of Renee Fleming, whose beauty was enough to fill the stage as she stood...Opera divas have generally not been beloved in the way that Renee Fleming has become over the past ten years or so, during which she...
- Balancing act: Renee Fleming blends high art with populist fare.
- Newspaper article from: South Florida Sun-Sentinel (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) March 3, 2003 700+ words
...celebrated opera star of our time, but that doesn't mean Renee Fleming always gets her way. While appearing two months ago in...disappointment in her voice. Why didn't she just tell him, "I'm Renee Fleming, dammit. Sing another song!" "I did! He didn't care...
- Opera singer Renee Fleming stays true to fans, friends and family.(Knight...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Horsley, Paul February 2, 2004 700+ words
...Marriage of Figaro' made in heaven" _ was quintessential Renee Fleming. Because by the end of the aria, we were no longer thinking...beautiful woman doesn't hurt." (END OPTIONAL TRIM) Renee Fleming might be the closest thing the world has seen to a true diva...
