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Sacred Arias Andrea Bocelli Shopping with us is 100% safe. Guaranteed. (We'll set one up for you) View my Wish List List Price: $18.97 Our Price: $13.99 You Save: $4.98 (26%) Availability: This title usually ships within 24 hours. Audio CD (November 9, 1999) Number of Discs: 1 Uni/Philips; ASIN: B00002ND9N Amazon.com Sales Rank: 32 Popular in: Citicorp (#5) , MediaOne (#7) . See more Avg. Customer Review: Number of Reviews: 59 Write an online review and share your thoughts with other listeners! Customers who bought this title also bought: Sogno; Andrea Bocelli Viaggio Italiano / Andrea Bocelli; Giacomo Puccini(Composer), et al Romanza (Italian/Spanish Language Edition); Andrea Bocelli Aria: The Opera Album; Giuseppe Verdi(Composer), et al Click here for more suggestions... 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Ave Maria Composed by Giulio Caccini Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Chorus / Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung, Myung-Whun Chung 2. Sancta Maria Composed by Pietro Mascagni Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Chorus / Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung, Myung-Whun Chung 3. Gloria a te, Cristo Gesù Composed by Jean-Paul Lécot Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung 4. Ave Maria Composed by Charles Gounod Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Chorus / Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung, Myung-Whun Chung 5. Ellens Gesang III, D 839/Opus 52 no 6 "Ave Maria" Composed by Franz Schubert Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Chorus / Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung, Myung-Whun Chung 6. Panis angelicus Composed by César Franck Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Chorus / Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung, Myung-Whun Chung 7. Stabat mater: Cujus animam Composed by Gioacchino Rossini Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung 8. Requiem Mass: Ingemisco Composed by Giuseppe Verdi Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung 9. Ave verum corpus in D major, K 618 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Chorus / Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung, Myung-Whun Chung 10. Wesendonck Lieder: no 1, Der Engel Composed by Richard Wagner Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung 11. Serse, HWV 40: Ombra mai fu "Largo" Composed by George Frideric Handel Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung 12. Pietà, Signore Composed by Louis Niedermeyer Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Chorus / Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung, Myung-Whun Chung 13. Petite Messe solennelle: Domine Deus Composed by Gioacchino Rossini Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung 14. Mille cherubini in coro Composed by Franz Schubert Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Chorus / Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung, Myung-Whun Chung 15. Silent Night Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber Performed by Coro di Voci Bianche dell'Arcum / Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Chorus / Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung, Myung-Whun Chung, Myung-Whun Chung 16. Adeste fideles Composed by John Francis Wade Performed by Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Chorus / Santa Cecilia Academy Rome Orchestra with Andrea Bocelli Conducted by Myung-Whun Chung, Myung-Whun Chung Reviews Editorial Reviews (1) Customer Reviews (59) Editorial Reviews Amazon.com When he was growing up, Andrea Bocelli recalls finding inspiration in a favorite recording of sacred music performed by tenor legend Franco Corelli. Bocelli--who in the meantime has come to inspire millions of fiercely loyal fans himself--returns to the genre as the guiding theme of Sacred Arias, the release of which coincides with the first English-language biography of the singer. These performances are filled with the singer's phenomenally well-known vocal signature: his flair for long, sweetly floating high notes and the gentle sense of cadence he brings to a melody. It's a mistake to compartmentalize Bocelli into a singer of "operatic" versus "popular" styles: in truth his approach is at heart the same. Lack of color and control in his phrasing remains a drawback, but the emotional empathy Bocelli evokes is never in doubt. The arias collected here sample some of the most famous devotional pieces: Schubert's "Ave Maria" and Mozart's transporting "Ave Verum," as well as an arrangement of "Silent Night" in which Bocelli tries out his English. There's also a decidedly odd choice of bedfellows for a program of "sacred" music, such as a song from Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder (whose "angel" is the object of an overpoweringly erotic attraction) and Handel's figurative ode to a tree, "Ombra mai fu." Still, Bocelli sings with an unfeigned directness that is sure to expand his already enormous following even further. --Thomas May Customer Reviews Write an online review and share your thoughts with other listeners! Exceedingly wonderful! Reviewer: A music fan from ALASKA      January 9, 2000 I have all Bocelli's CDs and this one definitely did not disappoint me. His voice has surely come from God. Such intensity and feeling.. 4 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?   Once more, here's the greatest voice in the world. Reviewer: A music fan from Romanzaland Amusement Parks Inc.      January 5, 2000 So what else is new? Obviously, Andrea Bocelli gives his fans a collection of Christmas music, namely, "Sacred Arias." Andrea as always gives an excellent vocal performance, for the most part. The minus one star is because sometimes the album gets too powerful. On the whole, however, Andrea Bocelli fans won't care. Until his next album, baby! 2 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?   Poignant and Soaring Reviewer: A music fan from United States      January 5, 2000 Andrea Bocelli reaches new heights in "Sacred Arias". His sensitive treatment of the "Ave Marias" is quite moving, and the inclusion of two traditional Christmas carols illustrates the pure joy Bocelli feels in his music. Closing this recital with the beautiful "Gloria a te, Cristo Gesu" sends the heart soaring and singing long after the music ends. The orchestrations conducted by Maestro Chung are magnificent in ever aspect. In a time when high sacred arias are not commonplace, Bocelli offers us an opportunity hear and feel music in the depths of our hearts and souls, leaving us with a yearning for more. Bravo. 4 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?   I never thought I would enjoy this kind of music! Reviewer: A music fan from Small town in upstate New York      January 4, 2000 I first saw and heard Andrea Bocelli on Oprah. I instantly fell in love with his powerful and capitivating voice! Lucky me! I received this CD as a Christmas gift. I feel an overwhelming sense of emotions while listening. He is truly a gift from God! I would recommend Andrea Bocelli to all who have the ability to appreciate life. Thank you Mr. Boccelli for sharing your gift with me. I am inspired in both my faith and my life! 3 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?   See all 59 customer reviews... Customers who bought titles by Andrea Bocelli also bought titles by these artists: Sarah Brightman Celine Dion Charlotte Church Eros Ramazzotti Nicola Piovani Browse other Opera & Vocal, Classical titles. I have listened to this recording, and I want to review it. I am the Artist, and I want to comment on my recording. I am with the Label, and I want to comment on this recording.