Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. La Donna E Mobile - Luciano Pavarotti
2. Una Furtiva Lagrima - Plácido Domingo, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Nein, Länger Trag' Ich Nicht Die Quälen...Durch Die Wälder - Peter Schreier, Staatskapelle Dresden
4. Non Mi Lasciar...Corriam! Voliam! ...O Muto Asil - Luciano Pavarotti, Vienna Opera Orchestra & Chorus
5. Ach, So Fromm - Plácido Domingo, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
6. Ah! Mes Amis, Quel Jour de Fête! - Luciano Pavarotti, Royal Opera House Orchestra & Choir
7. Camarade Est Amoureux! - Luciano Pavarotti, Royal Opera House Orchestra & Choir
8. Gott! Welch' Dunkel Hier! - James McCracken, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
9. In des Lebens Frühlingstagen - James McCracken, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
10. Mio Tesoro - Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra,
11. Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schön - Berliner Philharmoniker, Fritz Wunderlich
12. Ombra Mai Fù - José Carreras, English Chamber Orchestra
13. Che Farò Senza Euridice? - Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Andreas Scholl
14. VI Ricorda, O Boschi Ombrosi - English Baroque Soloists, Anthony Rolfe Johnson
15. Comfort Ye, My People - Stuart Burrows, London Philharmonic Orchestra
16. Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted - Stuart Burrows, London Philharmonic Orchestra
17. Puisqu'on Ne Peut Fléchir Ces Jalouses Gardiennes- Vainement Ma ... - Alfredo Kraus, Welsh National Opera Orchestra
18. Nessun Dorma - John Alldis, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Luciano Pavarotti, Wandsworth School Boys' Choir

Disc 2:

1. Morgenlich Leuchtend In Rosigem Schein (Prize Song)
2. Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi! ... Celeste Aida - Plácido Domingo
3. Che Gelida Manina - Jerry Hadley, Accademia di Santa Cecilia Orchestra
4. Vois Ma Misère, Hélas! - Plácido Domingo
5. Rachel, Quand du Seigneur - Radio Symphonie Orchestra Berlin,
6. Vesti la Giubba - Mario del Monaco, Accademia di Santa Cecilia Orchestra
7. Ingemisco - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
8. Come un Bel Di Di Maggio - Carlo Bergonzi, Accademia di Santa Cecilia Orchestra
9. Ye People, Rend Your Hearts... If With All Your Hearts - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
10. Winterstürme Wichen Dem Wonnemond - Jon Vickers
11. Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg - Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Ben Heppner
12. Pourquoi Me Réveiller? - José Carreras, Royal Opera House Orchestra & Choir
13. E Lucevan le Stelle - Plácido Domingo, The Philharmonia Orchestra
14. Viva il Vino Spumeggiante - Carlo Bergonzi, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano, Orchestra Del Teatro Alla Scala
15. E la Solita Storia del Pastore (Lamento Di Federico) - José Carreras, London Symphony Orchestra
16. O Vaterland.... da Geh' Ich Zu Maxim - Berliner Philharmoniker,
17. Di Rigori Armato il Seno - Luciano Pavarotti, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
18. Now the Great Bear and Pleiades - Peter Pears, Royal Opera House Orchestra & Choir
19. Here I Stand - Ian Bostridge, London Symphony Orchestra
20. Maria - José Carreras, , Orchestra

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #142194 in Music
• Released on: 2004-04-13
• Number of discs: 2
• Dimensions: .25 pounds

Customer Reviews

Some truly outstanding performances
This two CD set from Deutsche Grammophon does as it states: it offers some of the greatest tenors of our time in some truly outstanding performances. Thirty-seven arias all told, take a little getting used to as most "all tenor" recordings do. But overall it's a worthy and worthwhile effort. As those who read these reviews know I have a clear preference for CDs that have and maintain a theme throughout, so when I sit down to listen I don't have to keep the clicker nearby. Here, because the CD's represent a collection of favorites, the emphasis also has to be on consistency of musical reproduction, and with the exception of one or two songs, the consistency in the latter regard is good throughout. So, on these two criteria: theme and sound quality, "Masters" gets high grades. As far as selection goes, I might have suggested a change or two, but only one or two. The tenor voice can grate and on occasion it does just that. Still, there are more standouts than drawbacks: Pavarotti's "Le camarade est amoureux" from Donizetti's "La fille du regiment", for its rich, rousing chorus and full orchestration; Jose Carreras "Ombra mai fu" from Handel's "Serse" for its soulful melody - and there are many more. I had to listen to this CD three or four times before writing this review because I didn't want to miss what was occurring here, and I'm glad I did. It grows on you and stands as a truly remarkable assemblage of some powerful, moving music. These are the strengths of this set and why I would recommend it. There are some curiously abrupt endings (4 fade-outs) on side two - maybe the producers were counting minutes and realized that some songs just had to be cut - bad idea. These are noticeable and annoying, as in Juse Bjorling's "Ingemisco" in Verdi's "Requiem" and Carlo Bergonzi's "Come un bel di di maggio" from Giordano's "Andrea Chenier" and at least two more. Where did the endings go? Lastly, a personal recommendation on when best to listen to this set: no kids, no phone calls, no group discussions. I took it in the car for a few rides and then after I got used to it moved indoors -- and now listen to it when I am sitting and relaxing. I recommend it. (PJW)

Do-Re-Me-WOW!
This is a fantastic new collection of different classical music styles, languages, and singers. The production quality is excellent. If you are interested in singing or love opera then you would probably enjoy this CD. You may find some excellent singers you haven't been exposed to. I can't wait until they release Bass, Alto & Soprano.