The Very Best of Beniamino Gigli

Benjamino Gigli - The Very Best of Beniamino Gigli

The Very Best of Beniamino Gigli
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Artist: Benjamino Gigli
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
Composer: Charles Gounod
Composer: Jules Massenet
Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Composer: Ruggero Leoncavallo
Composer: Pietro Mascagni
Composer: Fromental Halevy
Performer: Francesco Paolo Tosti
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2003-09-02
Music Label: EMI Classics
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi...Celeste Aida
  2. La Donna E Mobile
  3. Una Furtiva Lagrima
  4. Qual Turbamento...Salve Dimora
  5. O Dolce Incanto...Chiuder Gli Occhi
  6. Che Gelida Manina
  7. Recondita Armonia
  8. E Lucevan Le Stelle
  9. Dovunque Al Mondo
  10. Recitar!...Vesti La Giubba
  11. Intanto Amici, Qua...Viva Il Vino Spumeggiante
  12. Mamma, Quel Vino E Generoso
  13. Non Colombelle!...Ah! Tu Ch'Odi Lo Mio Grido
  14. Che Avvien?...Ah! Non V'Avvicinate...No! Pazzo Son!
  15. Cujus Animam
  16. Panis Angelicus
  17. Ingemisco
  18. Ave Maria
  19. Core 'Ngrato
  20. Funiculi, Funicula - Chorus
Music CD 2
  1. 'O Sole Mio
  2. La Serenata
  3. La Danza
  4. Aprile
  5. Mattinata
  6. Torna A Surriento
  7. L'Ultima Canzone
  8. La Vita E Inferno...O Tu Che In Seno
  9. E La Solita Storia Del Pastor
  10. Un Di All'Azzurro Spazio
  11. Andrea Chenier...Corragio!...Si, Fui Soldato
  12. Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio
  13. Di' Tu Se Fedele
  14. Forse La Soglia Attinse...Ma Se M' E Forza Perderti
  15. Rachel, Quand Du Seigneur
  16. Puisqu'on Ne Peut Flechir...Vainement, Ma Bien-Aimee
  17. Io Son Sol...Ah! Dispar, Vision
  18. Ah! Non Mi Ridestar
  19. Quanto E Bella - Chorus
  20. Nessun Dorma - Chorus

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Hit: 5 Stars

After Caruso's death, Beniamino Gigli became one of the most renowned tenors in the world. His rich voice well justified his reputation. While some of his mannerisms (the little "cries" and "catches" in his voice) can be a bit overdone, they were not atypical of the time. A few reactions to specific cuts.

"Celeste Aida" from Verdi's opera is smoothly sung; his rich voice serves to good effect. As already noted, the little "cries" are unfortunate, but hardly an issue. His higher notes flow smoothly from lower ones, in a seamless fashion. It would have been nice to hear him try for the piano at the end, but he did not choose to do so. Any way you slice it, a nice version of a glorious aria.

"La donna e mobile" is taken at a rather slow pace. It is smoothly sung but does not really catch the spirit of the wretched Duke. He shows wonderful breath control. This is more a workmanlike than scintillating version. On the other hand, "Che gelida manina" is wonderful. Smooth, elegant singing. A very well done high note. An iconic version.

The twin arias from "Tosca," "Recondita armonia" and "E lucevan le stelle" are very well executed. His rendering of the final "la vita" in the latter aria is, again, noteworthy.

And now for something completely different. . . . "Funiculi funicula" is spritely sung, in good spirits, and it is a lot of fun! Most enjoyable. "O Sole mio," likewise, is well rendered. As previously noted, some "off putting" cries, but the warm, full voice more than makes up for such mannerisms. He does not overpower this song with operatic technique. The end result is most satisfying.

"La danza" befuddled the great Caruso (in his version, his breathing fell apart at one point). But not Gigli. Well sung, good breath control. Bravo Gigli!

Back to opera. . . . "Nessun dorma" is well sung. The vocalization is smooth. Gigli's voice soars over orchestra and other voices. The final "Vincero" rings out.

While this CD is not without some questions, as noted above, it is worth 5 stars for its full portrayal of the work of Gigli. As such, it can be recommended for anyone who wants a comprehensive introduction to this singer.

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