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| Turandot (Highlights) / Puccini : 4 of 5 | |
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2.25.2004
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 I have a little ritual each time I see an opera - I buy a highlights CD so I can continue to be exposed to the music and remember my favorite scenes. I completely enjoyed seeing Turandot recently, so I went shopping on Amazon and bought the CD with the best reviews. They were definitely right - this is a fantastic performance, with Pavarotti in the leading role. Puccini's music is pretty incredible, from the dramatic opening phrases (with a nice, if somewhat stereotypically, Asian feel), to the soaring aria Nessun Dorma (believe me, you know it - this is one of those classical tunes known by non-afficiandos). The music gave me vivid memories of the scenes I saw, especially when our hero answers Turnandot's three riddles. Even though the plot is strange at times, Turandot is a fantastic piece of work, and this is a first-class CD to hear it.
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