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| 31 of 31 people found the following review helpful  Once tired songs made beautiful again!, By Leonard Gladden (Imperial, MO United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Cecilia Bartoli - If You Love Me (Se tu m'ami ), 18th-Century Italian Songs (Audio CD) As an accompanist for the past 20+ years, I'd come to believe these songs - many contained within the (in)famous "24 Italian Songs and Arias" were stricly for the high school/early college vocalist to butcher while learning the basics of good singing and Italian.Boy was I wrong! Cecilia Bartoli takes these songs and makes you ache, rejoice, and desire right along with her. I never thought I'd be moved by ANY performance of "Caro mio ben" and yet I nearly wrecked my car the first time I heard her on this recording. Magnificent! As is each and every track on this disc. It's inspired me to be a better accompanist and coach, as well as an ardent admirer of all things Bartoli. Many of my choral/vocal music teacher friends have received this disc or bought it after hearing mine. BUY THIS RECORDING! The only downer is that I may never feel complete if I don't get to accompany this lady on the title track before I die. Oh, well - I guess you can't have it all! 35 of 36 people found the following review helpful Magical Cecilia, By stardustraven "stardustraven" (Europe) - See all my reviews This review is from: Cecilia Bartoli - If You Love Me (Se tu m'ami ), 18th-Century Italian Songs (Audio CD) I have always appreciated the lower voice ranges infinitely more than the higher ones. Mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli is one of the most interesting talents to have come along during the past years in that department. This album is comprised of the so-called 'Arie Antiche', and of all her recordings, it is this album which is the most dear to me. Here she presents to the listener a programme of Baroque composers, with the exception of the Parisotti aria (19th century), which has for long been attributed to Pergolesi. The featured composers are: Scarlatti, Giordani, Lotti, Cesti, Paisiello, Marcello, Caldara, Caccini, Parisotti, Cavalli, Vivaldi and Carissimi. The 'Arie Antiche' are often dreaded by singers and may well serve as a test case of their vocal abilities. Cecilia Bartoli pulls it off beautifully, and this is the kind of repertoire which I love best. She imbues her performances with such warmth and intelligence! Bringing out every colour and nuance of these songs which deal... Read more 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful Incredible, touching ability., By Bron Barnacle (Turkey) - See all my reviews This review is from: Cecilia Bartoli - If You Love Me (Se tu m'ami ), 18th-Century Italian Songs (Audio CD) Hello !I have rather ecclectic tastes and this is one of my all time favourite albums. I understood it is a classic sampler of songs (about ? 2/3 are on the album) collected centuries ago to cover all required singing technique & is used as exercises. I can relate to the comments of the previous reviewers. I am NOT an "opera buff" and find some of Cecelia's albums a bit tedious - but not this one. Why ? Enjoyment - most of the songs are very pleasant and easy to "hum / la,la,la along to". Her breathing is incredible. As an untrained singer, I KNOW how good she is, believe me ! |
| 15 of 16 people found the following review helpful Annointed..., By Tawana Hawkins (Akron, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Alabaster Box (Audio CD) First of all Cece is not for the average listener of gospel music. She is in a class all by herself. If you want a cd that will usher you into the presence of God, this is the one. From "Fill My Cup" to "King of Kings" reprise and all points in between. I so identified with "Alabaster Box" that it moved me to tears. Her rendition of "Comforter" also recorded by Vickie Yohe is wonderful. "It Wasn't Easy" finds me more thankful for the sacrifice that was made for me at Calvary. "Blessed, Broken and Given" is incredible. A lot of people are moved by the beats. I thank CeCe for being more concerned about how and why it is that we praise HIM. Absolute awesome body of work! 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful CECE IS A WONDER !, By C.KNIGHT (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews This review is from: Alabaster Box (Audio CD) Cece comes again with a CD that ministers to the soul.From the first song "Fill My Cup" to the last " Blessed, Broken,& Given" this CD is a blessing. My favorite track is number 2 " King of Kings". Allow yourself the pleasure buy this CD and step into the pressence of an awesome God the Cece sings about! Take it from me,a former Detroiter ( and we know about Gospel music ) you can't go wrong with this CD. Enjoy the singing, enjoy the music, enjoy the worship and enjoy the ministry of Cece Winans! GOD BLESS! 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful This woman is truly anointed of God and Awesome!, By Yolanda Johnson (yolandaandfrank@aol.com) (Houston, Texas, United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Alabaster Box (Audio CD) This woman is truly anointed of God and has an awesome voice, both singing and speaking the Word of God. I first heard "Alabaster Box", the title track, in Atlanta at WOMAN, THOU ART LOOSED and knew that I had to have the recording in my possession. She sang it live right there in the Georgia Dome, in front of 80,000 to 100,000 people and the recording hadn't been released yet. The song tied right into the conference and I came back refreshed and renewed. But the high point was the way Mrs. Winans-Love worshipped God as she sang "Alabaster Box", and she did so as if no one was in the room but her and God. I think that's what really makes this recording such a blessing and so anointed. I can't wait till I get mine. CeCe, you are loved and prayed for much. |
