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Rossini: Overtures |  | Creators: Gioachino Rossini, Riccardo Chailly, National Philharmonic Orchestra
Label: Decca
Category: Music
List Price: $17.98
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 28196
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 443850
UPC: 028944385021
EAN: 0028944385021
ASIN: B00000425N
Release Date: June 13, 1995
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Overture to Guillaume Tell (William Tell) | | • | Overture to Il signor Bruschino | | • | Overture to Il viaggio a Reims (spurious) | | • | Overture to La scala di seta (The Silken Ladder) | | • | Overture to La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie) | | • | Overture to Il turco in Italia (The Turk in Italy) | | • | Overture to L'italiana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers) |
Disc 2
| • | Overture to Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) | | • | Torvaldo e Dorliska, opera: Overture | | • | Overture to La cambiale di matrimonio | | • | Otello, opera: Overture | | • | Overture to Semiramide | | • | Overture to Le siège de Corinthe | | • | Overture to Tancredi |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com essential recording
Rossini's Overtures are absolute jewels of the Classical period. He used them as his musical "calling cards," and with the exception of William Tell, there's absolutely no relationship between the overture and opera it introduces. The famous Barber of Seville overture, for example, was used previously for two tragic operas, including one called Elizabeth, Queen of England! All they were supposed to do was entertain the audience and let them know that the real business was about to begin. And that's just what they've been doing ever since. This comprehensive collection, at two discs for the price of one, will keep you in Rossini for a good, long time. --David Hurwitz
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| Customer Reviews:
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A Very Satisfying Dasc March 21, 2009
Dick Buckley (Pittsburgh, PA, USA)
Cailly does a great job, as usual, on these operatic masterpieces. This set will satisfy your craving for these Rossini favorites.
King of overtures on display March 7, 2007
Newton Ooi (Phoenix, Arizona United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This 2-disc set contains 14 overtures by the master of this musical form himself, G. Rossini. The music quality is good - standard for digital, the orchestration is clear, and each CD provides about 1 hour of good, lively music. The choice of music is also great, making this set a great buy.
Dynamic Rossini April 26, 2005
A.J. Lamb (New Jersey Born)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
For Rossini lovers, this album gives you a sample of Rossini at his best. The dynamic range of the composer, his verve and vitality delivered in the most popular overtures ever written.
The quality of the recordings is very good, and should satify any and all Rossini fans. I love to kick back, with a set of ear phones and absorb the incredible sound and muscularity of Rossini. Well worth the price of admission.
High Excitement March 1, 2005
Lenny
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I originally bought the LP versions way back before CDs were introduced. High excitement is the best way I can describe the performances. I have heard nothing since to equal Chailly's energetic read. I haven't gotten this CD version yet, but the first volume one did have better quality miking then the second volume. The price makes it worth just buying the CD instead of trying to digitize my LPs.
Amuse-Bocuse for the Ears! September 10, 2004
rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Just as amuse-boche is meant to entertain and tempt the tastebuds for the coming courses in a gourmet meal, so does the overture function in the operatic banquet.
Rossini is one of the greatest overture composers, and here is collection of fourteen of his best!
They are soaring and delightful. Especially captivated by some that were new to me, causing one to want to followup with the opera-- a brilliant way to cause interest in operatic world. These included the likes of Otell, Semiramide and Le Siege de Corinthe.
Amazing and vibrant double CD collection!
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