Description: (Amazon.co.uk Review) Incanto is the first studio album from Italian operatic star Andrea Bocelli since 2006's Amore, stop-gapped of course by the following year's Vivere. Now 20 albums deep and heading for 70 million sales worldwide, there doesn't seem to be much Bocelli can do wrong, though perhaps key to his success is his refusal to rest on his laurels--to always present a considered and varied selection of material. On Incanto he again offers a well-selected mix of folk songs, operatic evergreens, and musical hits. Opening with a stunning collaboration with singer Veronica Berti on “Un Amore Cosi Grande" (“A Love So Great"), the album gets off to an impassioned start. A romantic thread is weaved through “O Surdato Nnammurato", Cesare Andrea Bixio's “Mamma", and “Voglio Vivere Cosi", while album highlights include Neopolitan classic “Santa Lucia" and the 19th-century folk song “Funiculi Funi! cula"--an ode to the first funicular on Mount Vesuvius. Add to that the soaring “Because" and the sweeping “Era De Maggio" (featuring Anna Bonitatibus), and you have what is arguably Bocelli's best collection since Romanza. --Danny McKenna
Details: I was disappointed that it wasn't Bocceli himself. It was interesting to see and hear some of the old songs and events during that time period. However, when I am purchasing an Andrea Bocceli CD and DVD, that is who I want to see and hear.
Review Summary: One of the absolute best CD & DVD of Bocelli
Date: 2008-12-20
Details: One of the absolute best CD & DVD of Bocelli. It brings Italy home to your home!
Review Summary: Nostalgic for Italy!
Date: 2008-12-16
Details: Being of full Italian decent, (a first generation American-Italian on my father's side) I grew up listening to many of these "Napolitan" songs, sung by many different Italian artists, including the late, great Pavarotti. The latter, being the ultimate. However, Bocelli does an equally impressive job on this CD. His voice is rich in tone and at times sounds completely effortless. I have all of his other CD's and they are terrific. This one brings me back to my childhood, as my parents played Italian music constantly. It also makes me long to return to Italy. With that said, any fan of Bocelli's, whether Italian or not will thoroughly enjoy this music and the personal style in which he sings these songs. I highy reccomend this deluxe CD set. It's one that will get played over and over.
Review Summary: Anrrea Bocelli- Incanto
Date: 2008-12-12
Details: Bocelli at his finest. His warm and smooth style is so pleasant One of my very favorite albums. He is the Pavarotti of today.
Review Summary: Incanto CD & DVD
Date: 2008-12-07
Details: The CD & DVD was received in excellent condition. I believe every thing Andreas records is usually excellent and this is no different. These are a welcome addition to my library.
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