Pros: BOCELLI IS STANDING ON THE STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN WITH THIS CD
Cons: NONE, EXCEPT THAT IT HAD TO END.
The Bottom Line: Bocelli has transcended the mediocre reality of rote lists on most classical CD by adding creative ingenuity and spiritual continuity to glorious musical repertoire.
The not quite, CLASSICAL, Andrea Bocelli, has exceeded his stereotype, by cascading a euphoric, " SACRED ARIAS ",CD.
WOW... This is powerful stardust, filled with the azure and eloquence of ... dare I say ????.... Pavoratti.
YES, I know, in classical circles, somehow, BOCELLI , does not quite rate the favour of a CLASSICAL PIN, however, I must say that his talents in pulling together memorable repertoire is UNIQUE.
" AVE MARIA ", which , literally means, " HAIL MARY ", has been the inspirational source of many classical composers throughout the ages, Mascagni, Gounod and Schubert to name a few.
Caccini's, " AVE MARIA ', was all, but forgotten, until Mr. Bocelli redeemed its essence on his recording.
It is one of the most celebrated song titles in the history of classics. All the above selections are contained in this wonderful album.
" PANIS ANGELICUS ", again, an international favorite, lends its grace and pious, praise, as a most humble servant to the glory of GOD.
Personally, Bocelli's spiritual dedication, transcends the standard ROTE lists available on most classical recordings.
His repertoire has continuity and allows music lovers, regardless of categorical creed, to access, calm, aspiring wings.
Wagner's " DER ENGEL ",or " THE ANGEL ", whispers, " In childhood's days, I often heard tell of ANGELS, who exchange
the sublime bliss of heaven for the earth's sun". " Yes, an ANGEL has come down, even to me and on SHINING WINGS, transports, far from all suffering, MY SPIRIT".
As a professional singer, I am always challenged by the EGO's of learned colleagues, who constantly seek to regenerate by degrading fellow musicians and artists.
Humility is rare, but not obscure in the classical field. Andrea Bocelli, surely has risen , out of this pit , onto a most magnificent pedestal with his , " SACRED ARIAS".
" PIETA SIGNORE ", again , a less known song is available to solo singers in the Italian Aria Collection. Usually, it's best suited to the mezzo-soprano, alto or tenor voice. Don't be surprised , if this haunting melody becomes encrypted into your soul.
" MILLE CHERUBINI IN CORO ' or " A CHOIR OF A THOUSAND ANGELS ", coupled with " SILENT NIGHT ", heralds the most heavenly choral FINALE to this uplifting CD.
It doesn't really matter, if ANDREA BOCELLI ever attains the classical status label from his peers...... SCHOOL'S OUT and BOCELLI is on the STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN with his ,' SACRED ARIAS"..... DON'T MISS IT.
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