Mario Lanza - Christmas with Mario Lanza (Repost)

Posted By: blandyob | Date: 04 Dec 2006 23:33 | Comments: 5

Mario Lanza - Christmas with Mario Lanza (Repost)
(CD 1987, Recordings 1950-58))

Genre: Vocals Christmas / MP3 192 Kbps / 84.8 MB / 62:23

Dubbed by Arturo Toscannini "the greatest voice of the 20th century," Mario Lanza was one of America's most successful singers in the years immediately following World War II.
His voice was an intense lyric tenor, with strong baritonal colorings in the middle to lower part of his range. It was an often sweet sound, coupled with a clear diction that should be a model for any singer in any genre.
This CD is a wonderful restoration of a timeless classic for anyone who loves Christmas music. Mario Lanza's magnificent voice complements perfectly the inspiring musical arrangements for listeners of all ages.

Tracks:
01.: Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly
02.: Hark The Herald Angels Sing
03.: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
04.: Joy To The World
05.: O Christmas Tree
06.: I Saw Three Ships
07.: It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
08.: Ave Maria
09.: O Holy Night
10.: Virgin's Slumber Song
11.: Pieta Signore
12.: First Noel
13.: O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis)
14.: Away In A Manger
15.: We Three Kings
16.: O Little Town Of Bethlehem
17.: Silent Night Holy Night
18.: Guardian Angels
19.: I'll Walk With God
20.: Lord's Prayer

D/L Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/5988491/MLXmas.zip

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On this CD: 1. Deck the Halls (Welsh) Composed by Christmas Traditional Conducted by Henri Rene 2. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (adapted by W. H. Cummings from Mendelssohn's Festgesang for the Gutenberg Festival) Composed by Felix Mendelssohn Conducted by Henri Rene 3. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (English) Composed by Christmas Traditional Conducted by Henri Rene 4. Joy to the World (theme by Handel) Composed by George Frideric Handel Conducted by Henri Rene 5. O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) (German) Composed by Christmas Traditional Conducted by Henri Rene 6. I Saw Three Ships Composed by Christmas Traditional Conducted by Henri Rene 7. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Composed by Richard Storrs Willis Conducted by Henri Rene 8. Ave Maria, for voice & piano (or other vocal arrangements; after Bach's Prelude No. 1 from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1) Composed by Charles Gounod with Eudice Shapiro, Mario Lanza Conducted by Constantine Callinicos 9. Cantique de Noel for voice & orchestra, \"O Holy Night\" Composed by Adolphe Adam Conducted by Constantine Callinicos 10. Maria Wiegenlied (Mary's Lullaby: \"Maria sitzt am Rosenhag\"), song for voice & piano (or orchestra), Op. 76/52 Composed by Max Reger Conducted by Constantine Callinicos 11. Pieta, Signore (Agnus Dei), aria di chiesa (spurious, by Niedermeyer or F?tis) Composed by Alessandro Stradella with Mario Lanza, Constantine Callinicos 12. The First Nowell (English) Composed by Christmas Traditional Conducted by Ray Sinatra 13. O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fidelis) Composed by John Francis Wade Conducted by Ray Sinatra 14. Away in a manger (Tune: Cradle Song) (New English Hymnal 22) Composed by William James Kirkpatrick Conducted by Ray Sinatra 15. We Three Kings of Orient Are Composed by Jr. John Henry Hopkins Conducted by Ray Sinatra 16. O Little Town of Bethlehem Composed by Sir Henry Walford Davies Conducted by Ray Sinatra 17. Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht (Silent Night) Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber Conducted by Ray Sinatra 18. Guardian Angels Composed by Joseph Marx Conducted by Ray Sinatra 19. I'll Walk with God for voice & piano (or orchestra) Composed by Nicholas Brodszky Conducted by Constantine Callinicos 20. The Lord's Prayer Composed by Albert Hay Malotte Conducted by Constantine Callinicos

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Mario Lanza's collection of Christmas songs takes on the Italian-themed sound of his regular work, making for some interesting renditions. Everything is done in his traditional orchestrated style, with emphasis on the tones and sounds, which makes for some beautiful takes. For those looking for Italian-themed performances in their Christmas records, this is an excellent album to buy. ~ Bradley Torreano, All Music Guide

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Original News:
YouTube page with several ML clips.