Puccini: La Boh?me
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Canadian Music Store CD DetailsPerformer: Andrew GarlandPerformer: Christopher Schaldenbrand Performer: Fabio Maria Capitanucci Performer: Stephen Ozcomert Performer: Denis Sedov Performer: Kevin Glavin Composer: Giacomo Puccini Composer: Recorded Sound Conductor: Robert Spano Orchestra: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Performer: Georgia Jarman Performer: Norah Amsellem Performer: Bradley Howard Performer: Marcus Haddock Performer: Sean Meyer Performer: Peter Simon Edition: Music CD CD Release Date: 2008-07-01 Music Label: Telarc Soundtracks:
Music reviews of Puccini: La Boh?meMusic Review: Even at this budget price, this recording is a waste of moneyGiven the demise of the recording industry and the woefully few new recordings being made of complete operas, I would never say "we don't need a new recording of [name the opera]." but I will say that we don't need THIS recording of "La Boheme." I don't know whether it is my ears, whether the singers don't record well, or whether they are just over-rated, but I don't understand the praise that has been given to the two leads in other contexts. I actually find it almost painful to listen to them. Norah Amsellem can produce song exquisite soft singing, but when she sings above pianissimo, her voice is often thick and even ugly. Marcus Haddock has a hard time hitting his notes squarely and often sounds like he's barking. While I definitely commend Telarc for attempting to give the opera-loving audience something that few other companies do, I do not think I will listen to this recording again. Instead, I'll listen to Gheorghiu & Alagna, de los Angeles & Bjorling, Ricciarelli & Carreras, Tebaldi & Bergonzi, Hendricks & Canonici (even) and, most of all, Freni & Pavarotti. But I'll give the recording an extra star for the lovely singing of Georgia Jarman as Musetta and for Telarc's generosity -- not only for giving us an opera recording, but for issuing it at an incredible price.
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