The Loveliest Night of the Year - Tito Beltrán, Bizt
The Student Prince Medley: Beloved/Drink, Drink, Drink/Deep in My ... - Tito Beltrán, Civininni
La Donna Č Mobile [The Great Caruso] - Tito Beltrán, Piave
E Lucevan le Stelle - Tito Beltrán, Leoncavallo, Rugger
Au Fond du Temple Saint (Gallipoli) - Tito Beltrán, VonFlotow, Friedric
Ch'ella Mi Creda - Tito Beltrán, Adami, Giuseppe
Questa O Quella - Tito Beltrán, Leoncavallo, Rugger
Vesti la Giubba - Tito Beltrán, de Curtis, Ernesto
M'Appari - Tito Beltrán, Lara, Agustin
Nessun Dorma - Tito Beltrán, Lai, Francis
Mattinata - Tito Beltrán, Lai, Francis
Torna a Surriento - Tito Beltrán, Horner
Granada
The Second Time
(Where Do I Begin) Love Story
Mi Corazon Continuara (My Heart Will Go On)
Tito Beltran is a young South American tenor who seems to be on his way to an international career. His sound is warm and bright and his top notes secure. Beltran can occasionally lack imagination (so can most tenors, then... more » again), but his singing is of a consistently high quality. On this CD, he sings music associated with films--many of which featured Mario Lanza, whom Beltran imitates chillingly in the first few selections--and is pretty impressive. The duet from Bizet's The Pearl Fishers was featured in Gallipoli and is always a pleasure to hear. As a finale, Beltran sings the theme from Titanic in Spanish and by so doing exorcises some of the Celine Dion memories, for which we shall always be grateful. And wait 'til you hear what key he sings it in--all the way up to repeated high Cs! This CD is a treat for opera lovers and movie lovers alike. --Robert Levine« less
Tito Beltran is a young South American tenor who seems to be on his way to an international career. His sound is warm and bright and his top notes secure. Beltran can occasionally lack imagination (so can most tenors, then again), but his singing is of a consistently high quality. On this CD, he sings music associated with films--many of which featured Mario Lanza, whom Beltran imitates chillingly in the first few selections--and is pretty impressive. The duet from Bizet's The Pearl Fishers was featured in Gallipoli and is always a pleasure to hear. As a finale, Beltran sings the theme from Titanic in Spanish and by so doing exorcises some of the Celine Dion memories, for which we shall always be grateful. And wait 'til you hear what key he sings it in--all the way up to repeated high Cs! This CD is a treat for opera lovers and movie lovers alike. --Robert Levine
CD Reviews
Incredible!!!
Mr. Brian D. Ortiz | Highlands Ranch, Co USA | 08/19/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Finally, someone who can deliver Lanza songs the way they were intended to be sung. Tito Beltran has to now be considered the world's top Tenor. Versatility, style, passion, endless top, all describe this young Tenor! I'm very excited as a retired singer myself."
Beltran Goes Hollywood
themaestro65@hotmail.com | Detroit | 06/06/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Tito Beltran, in my mind, is one of the best young tenors in today's opera world. His latest release impressed me so much, that I am ready to forget that guy named Cura! Beltran's upper register is powerful yet in control. My favorite pieces on the disc were the Lanza tunes. Beltran paid a great homage to Lanza with beautiful vocals on "Be My Love","Because","Because You're Mine", and "The Loveliest Night Of The Year". Most of the arias were sung straight forward with only one standout as far as I am concerned. "Au fond du temple saint" from Bizet's "Les Pecheurs de Perles" is lovely duet with baritone Jonathon Summers. Beltran's Spanish version of Celin Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" is the closing effort on the disc and much to my surprise I actually like his version better that Celin's. The difference being Tito actually shows some emotion in the song. Well done Maestro Beltran. The overall sound is good and the orchestration is superb!"
Brilliantly sensational!
J. Mazo | NJ, USA | 03/08/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was at the Conservatory of Music in Gothenburg, Sweden when Tito entered the Opera School there. For some reason there was an academic conflict but he then proved himself outside the academy and made a name for himself directly in concert and opera houses. After his controversial competition in Wales, gave birth to a brilliant and exciting Tenor sensation in the 21st century. This recording is a must for all Tenor lovers! He displays rich and warm tonal colors that touches the essence of human emotion, and covers different stylistic demands in today's repertoire. The orchestra and chorus are indeed splendid and a joy to hear. You'll never get tired listening to this recording. The best Mario Lanza ever, with a powerful upper register. Knowing Tito, I sometimes wonder where the voice is coming from. Du e skitbra, Tito!"
Fantastic!
hovnj@webtv.net | Rancho Cucamonga, U.S. | 09/26/1999
Track Listings (19) - Disc #1