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This collection is chock full of some of opera’s juiciest moments, sung by some of opera’s greatest voices. Many are familiar whether you know their names: The elegant Barcarolle from Les Contes d’Hoffmann, the lazy, hazy soprano-mezzo “flower” duet from Lakme, the boastful “La donna è mobile” from Rigoletto, and the “Toreador Song” from Carmen sound like tunes from our subconscious by now; one could say the same about “Musetta’s Waltz” and the other Bohème excerpts, as we… More >>
Pavarotti’s Opera Made Easy: My Favorite Opera for Everyone
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#1 by C. S. Laird on May 25, 2010 - 11:02 pm
Being somewhat of a novice to opera, I found this c.d. to have a nice variety and be easy to listen to. I’m not saying it’s the absolute best rendition of every song (which is pretty subjective anyway) but I actually like every piece on it — rare for a compilation. Overall, I’d say it’s great for someone who just likes listening to beautiful music and singing, as well a good jumping off point for those looking for an opera to delve more deeply into. Pretty good for kids and the opera shy as well — nothing too harsh, screechy or challenging. My 2.5 yr old loves it.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by Kyle Bradford Jones on May 25, 2010 - 11:28 pm
This is indeed a marvelous selection of beautiful Opera, both for the beginner and for the well-listened veteran. Pavarotti makes wonderful choices from the world of Opera, and brings it home to the listener. The arias are breathtaking, and are recognizable to nearly all people. This CD is perfect for the listener of any age, and the buyer of this certainly won’t be disappointed!
Rating: 5 / 5