1. Un Amore Cosi Grande 2. O Surdato Nnammurato 3. Mamma 4. Voglio Vivere Cosi 5. Santa Lucia 6. Funiculi Funicula 7. Because 8. Vieni Sul Mar 9. Granada 10. Era de Maggio 11. A Marechiare 12. E Vui Durmiti Ancora 13. Non Ti Scordar Di Me 14. Pulcinella

Andrea Bocelli s new studio album is a collection of the most famous Italian songs - including Mamma, Funiculi Funicula and Santa Lucia. They are the songs which have enchanted Andrea since childhood. Released to coincide with his 50th birthday, the album is a personal tribute to his musical heritage. Popularized through concert, radio and record and the film industry by the great tenors of the 19th and 20th centuries, this selection of songs is a celebration of the Italian tenor tradition. Thanks to the legendary voices of Enrico Caruso, Beniamino Gigli, Franco Corelli, Mario Lanza and Luciano Pavarotti, these songs have become a huge global export and fueled the romance of generations to come. Incanto is also a homage to Love. It includes a group of songs which have told love stories in music for the past 170 years. The repertoire is a tribute to the many faces and places of love: love for a mother (Mamma), love for a woman (O surdato nammurato , Era di maggio , Un amore cosi grande...

#Amazingly Excellent! (2008-11-23) Get this album. I don t care if you don t like Opera. I disliked Opera until I heard this album. Just stumbled upon it looking for classical music, and fell in love. As to another review, I do not think the lyrics are important, as I don t know the language, and the vocals are absolutely beautiful still. Could be singing about walking through the park for all I know. Get this album. You will be stunned!

#Another memorable performance (2008-11-18) Incanto shows Bocelli at his maximum splendor in terms of voice and power. He delivers these songs with his heart, it is clear that this music has a special meaning for him. The music selection is mostly about classic Italian songs that have been performed by many of Andrea s favorites in the past. Unless you never heard Italian music before, you will recognize at the very least Funiculi Funicula, Voglio Vivere Cosi, and O Surdato Nnamurato. These are all very nice songs, and are however, the weakest point of this album, because of their p...

#Andrea has something for everybody, but there are only LOVE songs. (2008-11-15) Andrea has just turned 50 last september. To celebrate the date, Andrea has released a new CD with only love songs. The album is a mix of Italian/Spanish and Neapolitan popular love songs. His latest record is called Incanto, which means enchantment in Italian but has a suggestion, too, of cantare, meaning to sing, and bel canto (beautiful singing), the lyrical singing tradition in which, on this album, Bocelli locates himself. The choice of songs gives us a chance to see what Andrea can do - and he does i...

#Best of Bocelli (2008-11-07) This is absolutely the best of Bocelli that I have heard. What a grand collection of songs, and such a voice! Right up there next to Pavarotti!

#Melodic great voice with classic great music (2008-11-05) It is hard to say anything but superb, regarding the voice of Andrea Bocelli. I love all the classic italian pop and opera music,put them together and the result is a lovable evening listening to the best yet.

1. Arrival 2. Colder Than Winter 3. Ave Maria (duet with Fernando Lima) 4. Silent Night 5. In The Bleak Midwinter 6. I ve Been This Way Before 7. Jesu, Joy Of Man s Desiring 8. Child In A Manger 9. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday 10. Amazing Grace 11. Ave Maria 12. I Believe In Father Christmas

#Sarah For the Holidays... (2008-11-21) English soprano Sarah Brightman returns with her unique blend of classical opera/pop crossover for the second time in 2008 with A Winter Symphony, a companion CD to previous 2008 release, Symphony. Despite the absence of the words Christmas or holiday in the CD s title, that is what A Winter Symphony is: a Christmas CD thinly masked as a winter CD. Yet, as a Sarah Brightman fan, I was thrilled to see that she was finally releasing a Christmas-oriented CD. Sarah s angelic soprano voice would be perfectly suited to many holiday classics, yet I fo...

#it is beutifull (2008-11-19) this cd itis the # 1 ,very very nice i never seen something like this

#With this Xmas can only be good... (2008-11-19) With this holiday album Sarah is making Christmas her own and inviting us in the most eloquent way to join in her celebration. The selection of songs are inspired and even with standards (silent night) never cliche. The more I listen to the album the more I love it: that beautiful voice soothes and sails over magnificent orchestrations. Don t even think about it - just buy it.

#A Joy of Holiday s Desiring (2008-11-17) I ve read a lot of mixed reviews on this CD, from Brightman fans and non-fans alike. But in my personal opinion, it s a superb album, and I m thrilled she finally produced a holiday CD. I m giving it 4 of 5 stars because I do believe it could have been better, but that by no means implies that I hate the CD in anyway. I ve just followed Sarah for the past 10 years since I was a little girl. This woman was my introduction to opera and classical cross over music! That being said, I know what the best and most could sound like from her, this is...

#Another great album! (2008-11-17) I love this album! I own all of Sarah Brightman s albums and this one is just as good as the others. I did feel the joy and the Christmas spirit when I heard Child In A Manger , I Believe In Father Christmas , When A Child Is Born and War Is Over - the last track on the Barnes and Noble version of this album. Those are my favorite songs on the album along with Arrival (I can t stop playing this one). All of the songs are beautiful. I do wish she would have included First of May . It s one of my favorite songs and I always feel the Chr...

1. DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) - Yo-Yo Ma, cello 2. YOU COULDN T BE CUTER - Diana Krall, piano and vocals John Clayton, bass 3. JOY TO THE WORLD - Dave Brubeck, piano and Matt Brubeck, cello Paquito D Rivera, clarinet 4. HERE COMES THE SUN - James Taylor guitar and vocals 5. Improvisation on DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) - Edgar Meyer, bass Chris Thile, mandolin 6. THE WASSAIL SONG /ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT - Edgar Meyer, bass Chris Thile, mandolin 7. A CHRISTMAS JIG / MOUTH OF THE TOBIQUE REEL - Natalie MacMaster, fiddle 8. THE WEXFORD CAROL - Alison Krauss, vocals 9. PANXOLIÑA: A GALICIAN CAROL - Cristina Pato, bagpipes 10. Improvisation on DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) - Sérgio Assad & Odair Assad, guitar 11. VASSOURINHAS - Sérgio Assad & Odair Assad, guitar 12. Improvisation on DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) - Paquito D Rivera, clarinet Alon Yavnai, piano 13. INVITACIÓN AL DANZÓN - Paquito D Rivera, clarinet Alon Yavnai, piano 14. MY ONE AND ONLY LOVE - Joshua Redman, tenor sax 15. FAMILIA - The Assad Familyy 16. CONCORDIA - Dave Brubeck, piano Matt Brubeck, cello 17. MY FAVORITE THINGS - Chris Botti, trumpet 18. TOUCH THE HAND OF LOVE - Renée Fleming, soprano Edgar Meyer, bass Chris Thile, mandolin 19. KUAI LE - Wu Tong, sheng and vocals The Silk Road Ensemble 20. THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE - Amelia Zirin-Brown, vocals 21. HAPPY XMAS (War is Over) - Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele 22. DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) /AULD LANG SYNE - Chris Botti, trumpet

Imagine a party, a musical party inspired by the holiday season. A party that celebrates the universal hopes, dreams and joy animating seasonal festivals the world over - Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Adha, Kwanzaa, Yule and New Year s Day. That is what brought Yo-Yo Ma together with a remarkable group of friends - some old, some new - to create SONGS OF JOY & PEACE. It is Yo-Yo s hope that everyone who listens to this album will hear a song familiar, comfortable and beloved to them as well as discover and fall in love with music that is brand new.

#A decent attempt to bring the world together for the holidays (2008-11-22) Anyone who enjoys professional instrumentation should find something worthy on this CD. Songs of Joy & Peace begins with Yo-Yo Ma s expressive solo of Dona Dobis Pacem (Give Us Peace), which will later be the theme of 4 improvisations with various instrumentalists on this CD. Diana Krall and James Taylor each offer us a nice vocal recording, both of which are mostly non-Christmas, except for a small improv on the piano from Krall before she kicks into the song. Renee Fleming s song seems to be below her norm...

#Not your Father s Holiday Music Anymore (2008-11-22) For those of you out of the link, Yo Yo Ma is quite a hip guy. Sure, he can play the long-hair music more beautifully than any cellist today, but he s young enough and hip enough to know how to make a contemporary ballad REALLY sing. I ve been following him for years. He s witty, urbane, and deeply devoted to the study of all music. And this cd does not disappoint. Yes, there are some holiday traditionals, but he has invited either old friends he s worked with or new musicians he admires to make this compilation. The result is ...

#What a joy! (2008-11-20) I watched the bonus DVD first and learned so much about why each song was chosen and how the arrangements came to be. Yo-Yo Ma is an effervescent personality who exudes such love and joy himself, the artists loved working with him. Some were old friends, some new. The music is exceptionally beautiful, with an unexpected selection for the holidays.

#New holiday sounds (2008-11-20) An interesting mix. Not your ordinary ubiquitous selection of holiday music. No background music here. Guests will be too intrigued.

#Lovely to listen to (2008-11-20) This is not your typical holiday album. There are a few holiday standards here, such as Joy to the World, however, the arrangement is not what you might expect. I feel the true highlight of this album is track #8, Alison Krauss is goose bump worthy as a vocalist. Tracks #6 and #7 are ubeat and uplifting additions to this album. Where this album fell short is in the few songs which are arranged in an off putting minor key, and with track #20, which seems out of place among the others. However, overall, this album makes a welcome addition to any hol...

1. Un amore cosi grande 2. O surdato nnammurato 3. Mamma 4. Voglio vivere cosi 5. Santa Lucia 6. Funiculi Funicula 7. Because 8. Vieni sul mar 9. Granada 10. Era de Maggio 11. A Marechiare 12. E vui durmiti ancora 13. Non ti scordar di me 14. Pulcinella

The deluxe limited edition (CD & DVD) sets Andrea s songs in the romantic context of 1950s Naples. The limited deluxe package features 14 newly recorded songs and video footage of Incanto The Documentary - a Documentary about a time period in Italy when Naples & Rome were the center of the world of romance. The footage shows scenes of Italy in `50 s along with the iconic figures who lived, loved and laughed in this bygone era. The DVD also includes a music video of Un Amore Cosi Grande the opening track from Incanto, all in a hard bound book / O card package. The archive materials provide a nostalgic snapshot of 1950s glamour, when Naples was the honeypot for the rich and famous. The footage captures the spirit of romance and optimism during the days of Andrea s childhood - a sense of optimism prevalent in post war Italy around the time of Andrea s birth is captured by the visual themes of the album. The incomparable natural beauty of southern Italy is celebrated, as well as the magica...

#The Deluxe Edition is the One to Have... (2008-11-11) Andrea Bocelli s latest CD can be bought in the Deluxe edition which includes a DVD that is well-worth having. On the DVD, Bocelli is interviewed while in the Teatro San Carlo in Naples - where many of the operatic tenors of the past (Caruso, Gigli, Tagliavini, Pavarotti, Corelli) had their glory moments. He talks of how they affected him as a listener and how he hopes that his renditions of that same repertoire would touch his listeners in the same way. On this CD, however, Bocelli does not sing the heavier operatic arias but t...

#Andrea Bocelli - Incanto (2008-11-09) I love this cd. It is one of his best! Of course I say that about all of his cds. Love Un Amore Cosi Grande and of course Because. Grew up with Mario Lanza, he was born about two towns over from us so it was local boy does good. Love Mr. Bocelli s music, and his book (autobiography) was excellent too.

#On par with the very best (2008-11-08) Incanto (the deluxe edition) is on par with the very best of recorded sound. Highly recommended listening AND viewing which belongs in everyone s stocking this holiday season. Kudos to Andrea.

#All the songs are wonderfully done!!!!!!!! (2008-11-04) A voice like Andrea Bocelli s only comes along every generation or so, (if that) Caruso, Lanza, Pavarotti and Now Bocelli, They are my big 4. Not only does Bocelli have wonderful opera skills, but also tremendous pop singing skills, as well. As for classical singing, Bocelli s breath control is amazing, no one holds high, mid, and low notes (sang either intensely or softly) as long as Bocelli does. His diction is excellent, His tone is wonderful, His color is right in sink to the song being performed, dark or light, and all sha...

1. LA VOCE DEL SILENZIO 2. SOGNO 3. IL MARE CALMO DELLA SERA 4. DARE TO LIVE (VIVERE) duet with Laura Pausini 5. CANTO DELLA TERRA 6. A TE featuring Kenny G. 7. BESAME MUCHO 8. TIME TO SAY GOODBYE (Con te partiro) duet with Sarah Brightman 9. IO CI SARO featuring Lang Lang on piano 10. ROMANZA 11. VIVO PER LEI 12. MELODRAMMA 13. BELLISSIME STELLE 14. THE PRAYER duet with Celine Dion 15. BECAUSE WE BELIEVE

For the first time during his historic career the world s best selling tenor Andrea Bocelli will be releasing a collection of his greatest hits. The CD will feature selections from the Bocelli repertoire and include Time To Say Goodbye in duet with Sarah Brightman from the 4 time platinum selling Romanza CD, The Prayer in duet with Celine Dion from the 2 time platinum selling Sogno CD, plus Bocelli favorites Because We Believe from his most recent platinum recording Amore, Melodramma from Cieli Di Toscana and more. The release will also feature 4 new exclusive recordings: A duet with one of the world s most popular pianists Lang Lang and new David Foster compositions. There will be a nationally televised concert special airing on PBS - Andrea s first full pop concert that was recorded in July with the Tuscan country side as a backdrop. The concert repertoire includes all the songs the will be on the forth coming Greatest Hits CD and features guests Chris Botti, Kenny G, Lang Lang and ...

#Great Music! (2008-11-05) I m not a music expert. . . I just know what I like and I LOVE this cd! The duet pieces are wonderful. I may not understand the words to many of the songs but I can feel the emotion that Andrea Bocelli puts in them. This is certainly a cd worth having.

#Andrea for everyone (2008-10-27) As a fan of Andrea Bocelli I was a bit disappointed with this mix of melodies. Oh, the renditions are excellent and his voice is in top form. My only complaint is that one is jolted from one mood to another. A bit of pop, some opera, Spanish traditional. . . Something for everyone I guess. Not my favorite form. I guess that one really should read labels.

#Wonderful CD (2008-10-21) Great selections - Andrea Bocelli s voice grabs your soul. Even non-opera folks (like me) can enjoy over and over and over. . . .

#Feelings... (2008-10-13) Andrea Bocelli has the most honest, believable voice that reaches the listener and raises all kinds of emotions. . . and he is not always speaking English. . . . .

#Voice and instrumentation = (2008-06-24) Very good LP. Each song seems to be a character, along with a great storyline. Bocelli s vocals are perfection, as usual, and wrapped within the walls of the other instruments, this LP is a perfect thing. It is NOT necessary to understand the lyrics, the delivery does more than speak to you: It creates a mood that reflects the very love that went into the creation of this LP. Great job and money well spent. This LP will effect you on a visceral level, it is pure mood.