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Genre: Classical Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 16-MAY-2006
CD Reviews
Mesmerizing.
Abel | Hong Kong | 02/15/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love this dual CD to death.
So surprising that so few have reviewed this gem of recordings of DH.
The collection, to say the least, is so superb. There simply isn't one song that I do not love already. And to have them ALL SUNG by DH! This is luxury to the utmost.
This CD set demonstrates the singer's versatility, artistry, sensitivity, beautiful timbre, intelligent interpretation, breadth of repertoire.
The cream of the cream is surely reserved for the Russian songs. They really move one to tears: the Little Box is Full, Dark Eyes, Kalinga...these songs are too well known, yet so few could sing it to such a level as DH. The War Songs are another jewel.
OK, DH has moved his emphasis to Russian works in recent years. This is unsurprising, but this dual CD comes as a timely reminder that he is MORE THAN just another great Russian baritone around, but a full-fledged operatic star of the highest calibre!
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The only Hvorostovsky solo album needed!
J. M. Barclay | 08/10/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm definitely a fan of Dmitri Hvorostovsky....and if you're looking at buying recordings of his solo performance, search no further and purchase this CD. I've borrowed/listened to a number of his previous solo CD's and 85% of those pieces can be found here. So to save anyone the trouble, just purchase this CD first...then for additional Arias which you may be interested in by Hvorostovsky, go to youtube and buy them individually, as it will save you from purchasing a majority of cd's which basically have the same collection of pieces. Just a suggestion."
Good collection of an excellent voice
Chris Hathorne | Wisconsin USA | 05/17/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have listened to Hvorostovsky before, but this is the first CD of his I have owned. It definitely shows his wonderful voice. If you do not own any of his recordings, this is a good first, because it covers a number of the different things he has done, from Italian opera and song, to Russian opera, folk song, and art song. His sound is wonderful and supported by an excellent technique. He is not exciting to listen to on audio recording as Bryn Terfel, perhaps, but is almost more exciting to watch if you get the chance."
Great buy!
H. HYNES | 04/16/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"You get to have 2 CDs for this price, just buy it.
Don't even think about it.
Dmitri's best of bests are in here.
I love his beautiful voice and heavenly singing.
He makes me very happy, I can't thank him enough."
SIMPLY OUTSTANDING
R. Jaramillo | 01/06/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album is truly dmitri hvorostovsky's portrait. It offers him at his best, and it is great inspiration for any up and coming baritone to listen to."
Track Listings (16) - Disc #1