Best Opera Recordings Of All Time - April 2024

Opera - The Ultimate Collection

Opera, The Ultimate Collection showcases Andrea Bocellis vibrant personal journey through the world of opera.The collection features the most popular tenor arias from well-known operas such as La Boheme, Tosca, La Traviata, Madame Butterfly and Romeo & Juliet.A brand new recording of the much celebrated Nessun Dorma! from Puccinis Turandot is included; a signature piece for Bocelli as it was for his mentor Luciano Pavarotti.The album draws on arias which inspired Andrea throughout his career, from his first memory of opera, Verdis La donna e mobile to his newest recording of the great aria Don... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00MNCVT12
• UPC: 028947877325
• ASIN: B00MNCVT12
• Brand: Decca
• Manufacturer: Decca

All This & World War II (Original Soundtrack)

Digitally remastered edition in mini LP sleeve packaging. This 1976 major studio film presents documentary WWII footage to the accompaniment of Beatles songs. The soundtrack album features many star singers such as Peter Gabriel, Bryan Ferry, Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, Elton John, David Essex and Leo Sayer.

• ASIN: B00PMCZ0H4
• UPC: 819514010210
• ASIN: B00PMCZ0H4
• Manufacturer: Culture Factory

Ultimate Classical Christmas Album of All Time

Over two hours of music! O Little Town of Bethlehem Marilyn Horne & Mormon Tabernacle Choir; Cantique de N+Ýel (O Holy Night) Placido Domingo & Luciano Pavarotti; Angels We Have Heard On High Mormon Tabernacle Choir; The First Noel Philadelphia Orchestra; What Child Is This?(Greensleeves) London Symphony Orchestra; O Tannenbaum Rita Ford Music Boxes; Villancico de Navidad John Williams; Pie Jesu from Requiem, Op.48 Andrew Davis, and more.

• ASIN: B00006L3OY
• UPC: 696998777125
• ASIN: B00006L3OY
• Brand: Sony
• Manufacturer: Sony Classical

The Greatest Christmas Novelty CD of All Time

• ASIN: B00000348G
• UPC: 081227575526
• ASIN: B00000348G
• Brand: Rhino
• Manufacturer: Rhino Records

Christmas All-Time Greatest, Vol. 01

Christmas All-Time Greatest, Vol. 01 by Various Artists

• ASIN: B000000CVG
• UPC: 715187735125
• ASIN: B000000CVG
• Manufacturer: CURB

Allegiance

Inspired by true events, Allegiance is the story of the Kimura family, whose lives are upended when they and 120,000 other Japanese-Americans are forced to leave their homes following the events of Pearl Harbor. Sam Kimura seeks to prove his patriotism by fighting for his country in the war, but his sister, Kei, fiercely protests the government's treatment of her people. An uplifting testament to the power of the human spirit, Allegiance follows the Kimuras as they fight between duty and defiance, custom and change, family bonds and forbidden loves. Legendary performer George Takei (Star Trek,... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01A9IV556
• UPC: 888295386746
• ASIN: B01A9IV556
• Brand: Broadway
• Manufacturer: Broadway Records

Rent (1996 Original Broadway Cast)

• ASIN: B000005ALT
• UPC: 600445000322
• ASIN: B000005ALT
• Brand: Dreamworks
• Manufacturer: Verve

The Definitive Collection

This package features stunningly remastered sound (even the earliest cuts from 1938 are hiss free, full-bodied and remarkably clear), along with a classy 16-page booklet with rare photos and detailed session liner notes. It's not the final word on the prolific and multi-talented musician who some consider the most influential jazzman ever, but is an excellent overall portrait of Satchmo, covering numerous highlights in the career of this legendary American artist. Hip-O. 2006.

• ASIN: B000CQQHFO
• UPC: 602498828892
• ASIN: B000CQQHFO
• Brand: Hip-O
• Manufacturer: Hip-O

The Essential Dean Martin

DEAN MARTIN - ESSENTIAL - 2 CD SET

• ASIN: B00IMCD1B8
• UPC: 888430185029
• ASIN: B00IMCD1B8
• Brand: Sony Legacy
• Manufacturer: Sony Legacy

Christmas Time Is Here

"Alexander and his singers triumphed with purity, focus, refinement, and artistry." -LOS ANGELES TIMES "The Pacific Chorale is artistically exemplary, with a broad, interesting repertoire and the stylistic versatility to match." - CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL "Emerging from nowhere with a spot-on start, pristine harmonies, expansive open vowels, and a meditative, sometimes melancholic, sensibility." - ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER A program of favorite Christmas music, performed by a 160-voice choir with instruments. Classic seasonal pieces are heard alongside all-time favorite carols. Includes well-known... [Read More]

• ASIN: B000HDZK46
• UPC: 000334924621
• ASIN: B000HDZK46
• Manufacturer: Gothic

"Gramophone" Opera 75: 75 Best Opera Recordings of All Time

• ASIN: 0902470884
• ASIN: 0902470884
• ISBN: 0902470884
• Manufacturer: Gramophone Publications

The Woman in the Window: A Novel

"Astounding. Thrilling. Amazing." (Gillian Flynn) "Unputdownable." (Stephen King) "A dark, twisty confection." (Ruth Ware) "Absolutely gripping." (Louise Penny) For listeners of Gillian Flynn and Tana French comes one of the decade's most anticipated debuts, to be published in 36 languages around the world and already in development as a major film from Fox: A twisty, powerful Hitchcockian thriller about an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime in a neighboring house. It isn't paranoia if it's really happening.... Anna Fox lives alone - a recluse in her New York... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0773RQL4M
• ASIN: B0773RQL4M
• Manufacturer: HarperAudio

The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

• ASIN: B002QRWJA4
• ASIN: B002QRWJA4

Learning Resources Recordable Answer Buzzers, Personalized Buzzers, Set of 4, Ages 3+

Engage even non-verbal students in classroom activities – they can tap in with their own recorded sounds. Record up to 7 seconds per buzzer- just tap, record, tap, and listen. 4 buzzers come in 4 colors and include activity guide. Just tap, record, tap, and listen! Great for the whole class or for engagement in small groups. Ages 3+

• ASIN: B00HT5HBMO
• UPC: 765023837698
• ASIN: B00HT5HBMO
• Brand: Learning Resources
• Manufacturer: Learning Resources, Inc

The Phantom Of The Opera

• ASIN: B000V6U6SE
• ASIN: B000V6U6SE
• Manufacturer: Verve (Adult Contemporary)

Full title: 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers.Bob Marley & The Wailers: Peter Tosh (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer (vocals, guitar).Additional personnel include: Tommy McCook (tenor saxophone); Aston Barrett (bass guitar); Carlton Barrett (drums).Compilation Producers: Bill Levenson; Dana Smart.Liner Note Author: David Katz.Recording information: Randy's Studio 17, Kingston, Jamaica (1967 - 1972); Dynamic Sound Studio, Kingston, Jamaica (1967 - 1972).This compilation offers a brief glimpse into the Wailers' early-to-middle years (they only became Bob Marley & the Wailers after signing to Island Records; Bunny Livingston and Peter Tosh quit soon thereafter). It combines a few of the late-1960s sides the group recorded for Texas singer Johnny Nash (whose ska-inflected "Hold Me Tight" had been a big international hit in 1967) with material recorded for the band's own Wail'n Soul'm and Tuff Gong labels, and for the visionary producer Lee "Scratch" Perry.Songs such as "Small Axe," "Kaya," and "Lively Up Yourself" are all familiar from their later incarnations, and to hear them in their unadorned earlier versions, particularly the primitive recordings of "Stir It Up" and "Soul Rebel," is to experience both their simple power and Bob Marley's faith in their ultimate mass acceptance. THE BEST OF BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS makes clear that the band's raw talent was present from the outset, while hinting at the time and sweat involved in bringing that talent to full fruition.

20TH CENTURY MASTERS - THE MILLENNIUM COLLECTION: BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS (THE JAD

• UPC: 3481594

In Time: The Best Of R.E.M. 1988-2003 (Vinyl)

R.E.M. -quot;In Time: The Best Of R.E.M. 1988-2003 In Time: The Best Of R.E.M. 1988-2003 is more than a greatest hits collection, its an opportunity to reflect on the astonishing creative and cultural influence of

• UPC: 752935352

Personnel: McCoy Tyner (piano); Gary Bartz (saxophone); Terence Blanchard (trumpet); Christian McBride (bass instrument); Lewis Nash (drums).Recording information: Avatar, New York, New York (11/18/2003 - 11/19/2003).ILLUMINATIONS finds McCoy Tyner, some 40 years after his best-known work (as a member of John Coltrane's legendary early-1960s quartet), still kicking. Tyner's energies as a session leader, composer, and ever-progressive musician haven't flagged since the mid-'60's, when the pianist started heading his own dates. On this 2004 album, as per usual, Tyner has surrounded himself with some of the finest personnel in jazz, including bassist Christian McBride, sax player Gary Bartz, and trumpeter Terence Blanchard.Tyner's music is appealing for its balance of familiar hard-bop vocabulary and intricately wrought structures--it is rhythmic and accessible, yet intellectually engaging. Tyner plays with great vigor, mixing virtuoso classical flourishes with bold chords and dazzlingly complex solos. His compositions here touch on avant-bebop ("The Chase"), Latin groove ("Angelina"), and smooth swing (the title track--on which all the musicians get a chance to stretch out). Blanchard's playing is especially notable, substantiating the melody lines in the chorus and blazing on the solos (as on "New Orleans Stomp," driven by a classic second-line beat). The high quality of music here--in conception and execution--should come as no surprise to long-time fans of Tyner or his sidemen.

Mccoy Tyner - Illuminations (SACD NEW)Label: TelarcFormat: SACDRelease Date: 22 Jun 2004No. of Discs: 1UPC: 089408359965Details1. Illuminations2. Angelina3. New Orleans Stomp4. Come Rain Or Come Shine5. Soulstice6. Blessings7. If I Should Lose You8. The Chase9.

• UPC: 3465201