Track Listing

1. Pie Jesu from Requiem
2. Ave Maria, "Ellens Gesang III"
3. Duel Of The Fates from Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
4. Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again from Phantom of the Opera
5. Rose
6. Nella fantasia
7. Pavane for Guitar and String Orchestra
8. 'O mio babbino caro (from Gianni Schicchi)
9. Jesus, bleibet meine Freude (Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring)
10. 'O sole mio
11. Maria from West Side Story Suite
12. The Second Waltz (Music from the motion picture Eyes Wide Shut)
13. Now We Are Free (from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of Gladiator)
14. The Eternal Vow from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
15. 'O Fortuna from Carmina Burana
16. Theme From Braveheart (from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
17. The Prince of Denmark's March
18. Spring - I. Allegro
19. Appalachia Waltz
20. Nessun dorma! (from Turandot)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #132303 in Music
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2001-09-11
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Customer Reviews

BRAVO!
CLASSICAL HITS has given me a rival for Sarah Brightman's EDEN cd. Russel Watson's stirring rendition of one of my all time favorites, Nella Fantasia, is the best I have ever heard. Pavoratti may have technical ability, but the emotional and smooth voice of Russel Watson's only do this classic justice. There are not more than two of twenty tracks that just simple don't inspire me.

Steve

Almost Perfect!!!!
This album contains many of contemporary classic music's finest songs sung by many of the finest singers in the world. Bocelli, Brightman, Fleming, Watson, just to name a few. The problem here is with the opener, where the song is sung by the execrable Charlotte Church. Its a mystery to everyone I know who has heard this CD why this song is not sung by Sarah Brightman who did the original and defining version. The rendition by Church simply demonstrates her lack of vocal control and emotion. Even a cover by Renee Fleming is far superior to that of Church's. The only thing I can think of here is that since the album is put out by Sony, and Charlotte is owned by Sony, they had to find some place for her songs after paying her so much money.
If not for Church poisoning the well on track 1, this album is an absolute 5-star

Classics that live on...
If you enjoy music, this CD is for you. The pieces on this CD are some of the musical masterpieces of our time. Many classics remastered by current genius' are included on this CD. From the first song to the last, this CD is certain to evoke a wide-range of emotions. Whether, you've slipped into the wedding scene in The Godfather, or are in Medieval Scotland, you are certain to recognize and enjoy these works. Pavarotti's 'Nessun Dorma' is heartbreakingly well-done, as is O Fortuna [from Carmina Burana] by John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra. This CD will not disappoint, it is passionate, beautiful, and extremely well put together. Enjoy!