Assez! Assez!... Noel! Noel! Noel,! Jesus Vient De Naitre... Bravo Pour Les Enfants!
Alors, C'est Bien Ici La Maison Du Bailli?...Je Ne Sais Si Je Veille Ou Si Je Reve Encore!... O Nature, Pleine De Grace
Jesus Vient De Naitre!... Charlotte! Charlotte!
O Spectacle Ideal D'Amour Et D'Innocence... Monsieur Werther... Vivat Bacchus!
Sophie!-Albert! Toi De Retour!
Elle M'Aime... Elle Pense A Moi!... Quelle Priere De Reconnaissance Et D'Amour
Orchestral Interlude: Il Faut Nous Separer... Ah! Pourvu Que Je Voie Ces Yeux
Mais Vous Ne Savez Rien De Moi-Mon Ame A Reconnu Votre Ame... Si Vous L'Aviez Connue!
Reve! Extase! Bonheur!... Charlotte!... Charlotte! Albert Est De Retour!
Prelude: Vivat Bacchus! Semper Vivat!
Trois Mois! Voici Trois Mois Que Nous Sommes Unis!
Un Autre Est Son Epoux!... J'Aurais Sur Ma Poitrine Presse La Plus Divine... Si, Kathchen Reviendra, Je Vous Dis!
Au Bonheur Dont Mon Ame Est Pleine, Ami... Mais Celle Qui Devint Ma Femme... Vous L'Avez Dit, Mon Ame Est Loyale Et Sincere
Frere, Voyez Le Beau Bouquet!... Du Gai Soleil, Plein De Flamme... Heureux! Pourrai-Je L'Etre Encore?
Ai-Je Dit Vrai? L'Amour Que J'Ai Pour Elle N'Est-Il Pas Le Plus Pur... Partir! Non!... Ah! Qu'Il Est Loin Ce Jour Plein D'Intime Doucceur... Werther! N'Est-Il Donc Pas D'Autre Femme Ici-Bas
Oui, Ce Qu'Elle M'Ordonne Pour Son Repos, Je Le Ferai... Lorsque L'Enfant Revient D'Un Voyage Avant L'Heure
Mais Venez Donc! Le Cortege S'Approche
Track Listings (15) - Disc #2
Prelude
Werther! Werther... Ces Lettres... Ah! Je Les Relis Sans Cesse
Bonjour, Grande Soeur! Je Viens Aux Nouvelles... Ah! Le Rire Est Beni, Joyeux, Leger, Sonore!
Va! Laisse Couler Mes Larmes
Ah! Mon Courage M'Abandonne!
Oui, C'est Moi! Je Reviens
Toute Mon Ame Est La!... Pourquoi Me Reveiller, Ou Souffle Du Printemps?... N'Achevez Pas!... Ciel! Ai-Je Compris?
Ah! Moi! Moi! Dans Ses Bras!... Non! Vous Ne Me Verrez Plus!
Werther Est De Retour; On L'A Vu Revenir
The Night Before Christmas
Werther!... Rien!
Qui Parle?... Charlotte, Ah! C'est Toi, Pardonne-Moi!
Et Moi, Werther, Et Moi Je T'Aime!
Noel! Noel! Noel!
Ah! Ses Yeux Se Ferment... La-Bas, Au Fond Du Cimetiere... Jesus Vient De Naitre!
This newest foray into the world of complete operas (rather than arias) by tenor superstar Andrea Bocelli will delight his loyal fans. The voice remains quite beautiful, and he inhabits the role of the self-pitying, sensit... more »ive poet Werther with passion and excellent attention to the text, singing with a fine plangency. But those who have heard Carreras, Kraus, Alagna or Georges Thill and understand just how heroically much of the role should be sung will find Bocelli's thin tone and notable strain above the staff a definite drawback. Despite some harsh tones, Russian mezzo Julia Gertseva as Charlotte has the makings of an important singer, but Frederica von Stade, Angela Gheorghiu, Victoria de los Angeles, and others sing rings around her. Natale de Carolis's Albert is authoritative, and the rest of the cast is quite good. Yves Abel's leasdership is sympathetic and warm and the recording, unlike Bocelli's previous operatic ones, does not seem to boost the tenor's sound. Buy the Carreras/von Stade recording--it's magnificent. All-encompassing Bocelli fans can stop here and be pleased. --Robert Levine If You Enjoy This, Here Are Some More Suggestions To Try
This newest foray into the world of complete operas (rather than arias) by tenor superstar Andrea Bocelli will delight his loyal fans. The voice remains quite beautiful, and he inhabits the role of the self-pitying, sensitive poet Werther with passion and excellent attention to the text, singing with a fine plangency. But those who have heard Carreras, Kraus, Alagna or Georges Thill and understand just how heroically much of the role should be sung will find Bocelli's thin tone and notable strain above the staff a definite drawback. Despite some harsh tones, Russian mezzo Julia Gertseva as Charlotte has the makings of an important singer, but Frederica von Stade, Angela Gheorghiu, Victoria de los Angeles, and others sing rings around her. Natale de Carolis's Albert is authoritative, and the rest of the cast is quite good. Yves Abel's leasdership is sympathetic and warm and the recording, unlike Bocelli's previous operatic ones, does not seem to boost the tenor's sound. Buy the Carreras/von Stade recording--it's magnificent. All-encompassing Bocelli fans can stop here and be pleased. --Robert Levine If You Enjoy This, Here Are Some More Suggestions To Try
La Boheme
La Traviata
Tosca
Gounod and Massenet Arias
Bach Cantatas
Handel Arias
CD Reviews
Werther Is A Bocelli Masterpiece
Barbara J. Baker | Kenosha, WI United States | 03/19/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Although not a purist, listening to good opera is a great pleasure. Perhaps the technical aspects are beyond my knowledge, but when Bocelli sings, I do know that his voice and interpretation of Werther go straight to the heart. As Werther one can feel the emotional impact that Bocelli gives to the role. He becomes Werther. Coupled with a great cast and Massenet's beautiful score, this version of Werther is highly recommended. It is easy to see why Bocelli's opera and classical CDs have toped the classical charts. Now the greatest treat would be to see Andrea Bocelli perform this on the live stage."
Bocelli Does it Again!
Judy Shimp | Dallas, TX USA | 03/18/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I never write reviews on opera CD's. I never think I'm qualified. And I'm probably not! However, I have to voice my opinion on this CD because Bocelli has managed to top himself.
When I listened to "Il Trovatore" by Bocelli earlier this year I was sure he couldn't get any better. Boy, was I mistaken. This is a wonderful Werther that makes you feel as though you have been transported to Werther's world...you are part of what is happening. And Yves Abel's direction is just perfection! Bocelli fan or not, this is one CD you'll love to have in your collection."
Simply exquisite
Fruit Loop | Down South | 03/17/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Andrea Bocelli's full-length performance is both a treat to his fans and a delight to the ear. Andrea takes this opera favorite and makes it his own with his rich, spellbinding voice. This is definitely one not to miss. Wish there were more than five stars!"
Bocelli's Werther
Marie Harvey | Missouri | 03/16/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I know I am no authority on opera even though I have been a fan of both Carreras and Kraus for a good many years. Within the past week I heard both of these tenors in the role of Werther and have to say I was disappointed with the Kraus interpretation. To me, HIS was the thin and strained voice , not Bocelli's. I found Bocelli's voice to be rich and warm where it should be and purposely less so when the situation called for it. I can't imagine anyone not thoroughly enjoying this production because to my ear all of the cast were quite good and you will not find any opera music more beautiful than in this "Werther". It is a most satisfying experience!"
Poor opera
Osvaldo Colarusso | Curitiba, Paraná Brazil | 02/20/2010
(1 out of 5 stars)
"This is one very bad Werther, principally because Werther is sang in a very bad Way by this singer that is a marketing success. I think that this record would be "perfect" with Sarah Brightmann singing Charlotte and maybe the orchestra conducted by Andre Rieu."
Track Listings (18) - Disc #1