Track Listing 1. for voice & orchestra (from "The Toast of New Orleans") Be My Love 2. for voice & piano (or orchestra) Parce que (Because) 3. song (from "Very Warm for May") All the Things You Are 4. operetta: Serenade, The Student Prince 5. opera: La donna ? mobile Rigoletto 6. opera: Vesti la giubba Pagliacci 7. for voice & piano (or orchestra) O sole mio 8. operetta: Beloved, The Student Prince 9. song (from "South Pacific") Younger than Springtime 10. Great Caruso: The Loveliest Night of the Year 11. song (from "Carousel") If I Loved You 12. opera: Flower Song Carmen 13. operetta: Golden Days, The Student Prince 14. song (from musical "Spring Is Here") With a Song in My Heart 15. for voice & piano (or orchestra) (from "Das Land des L?chelns") Dein ist mein ganzes Herz 16. for voice & orchestra Because You're Mine 17. opera (melodramma) in 1 act: Addio alla madre Cavalleria rusticana 18. opera: Celeste Aida Aida 19. The Lord's Prayer 20. for voice & orchestra (with chorus ad lib) Granada
Album Notes Personnel: Mario Lanza (tenor).Directors: Constantine Callinicos; Ray Sinatra.Illustrator: Al Hirschfeld.Unknown Contributor Roles: Henri Ren? & His Orchestra; Jeff Alexander Choir; RCA Victor Orchestra; Carlo Savina.Recapping one of the great careers in a great century of music, Mario Lanza's GREATEST HITS provides a retrospective of one of the most beloved names in opera. His passion, energy, and voice endeared him to an audience far beyond the usual opera-going public. His career crossed into film and pop music as well.GREATEST HITS starts off with his million-selling single "Be My Love," an impassioned plea by a bold lover. All of his most popular singles are included: "Loveliest Night of the Year", "Because You're Mine," and "Because."Long-time opera fans will enjoy the entire collection, particularly the selections from 'Rigoletto' and 'Aida,' which show off Lanza's remarkable presence. However, the inclusion of many Broadway musical numbers (from "Carousel" and "South Pacific," among others), will win over new fans as well.For those who remember Lanza, this collection serves as a tribute to his illustrious career. For those savoring his work for the first time, it serves as an accessible and enjoyable introduction. |
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