Douce Ambiance - Douce Ambiance - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Verdi created 28 works for the musical stage, from his fledgling Oberto of 1839 (after it's La Scala premiere the impresario Bartolomeo Merelli commissioned him to compose no fewer than three further operas) all the way to Falstaff of 1893. Verdi thus wrote half a century of opera history. This is also reflected in the arias that Ludovic Tezier has chosen for his debut album at Sony Classical. They begin with early works from what Verdi himself called his Inchyears in the galleysInch, such as Nabucco (1842) and Ernani (1844), his first collaboration with the librettist Francesco Maria Piave, who would later become so important to him. They then continue through the famous Inchbig threeInch that finally brought him worldwide fame - Rigoletto (1851), Il Trovatore and La Traviata (both 1853) - and come to an end with the late masterpieces Otello (1887) and Falstaff.

Powerhouse - In An Ambient Way [COMPACT DISCS] date 06/23/2015

Here's the consummate soundtrack to accompany that special mood. Reminisce and reflect on all those yesterdays with Jazz Moods Feeling Sentimental, a beautifully pensive collection of songs ranging from the romantic to the bittersweet, seamlessly threaded together by the exquisite artistry of some of jazz's most lyrical vocalists and instrumentals. Featured performances by Karrin Allyson, Jeff Linsky, Scott Hamilton, Mel Torme, George Shearing, Stefan Scaggiari. Track list includes InchI'm Getting Sentimental Over You,Inch InchMy Favorite Things,Inch and other favorites.