Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0028947470328
Label: Universal Classics
Manufacturer: Universal Classics
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Universal Classics
Release Date: October 03, 2005
Running Time: 73 minutes
Studio: Universal Classics

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Disc 1:

1. Couplets: "Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre"
2. Shenandoah - Bryn Terfel, London Symphony Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth, Neil Martin
3. Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn - Bryn Terfel, London Symphony Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth, Catrin Finch
4. Les pêcheurs de perles - C'était le soir - Au fond du temple Saint - Bryn Terfel, London Symphony Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth, Andrea Bocelli
5. The Lord is My Shepherd - Bryn Terfel, London Symphony Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth, London Voices, Terry Edwards
6. Danny Boy (Traditional) Irish tune from County Derry - arr.: Chris Hazell
7. Bella Notte [Lady and the Tramp]
8. Goin' Home
9. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Bryn Terfel, London Symphony Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth, London Voices, Terry Edwards
10. Home sweet home
11. Ellens Gesang No.3 Opus 52: No.6 Ave Maria D839 - Bryn Terfel, Sissel, London Symphony Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth, London Voices, Terry Edwards
12. Il mio cuore va [Titanic] - Bryn Terfel, London Symphony Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth, Neil Martin
13. 4. At the river
14. None but the Lonely Heart, Op.6, No.6 (Nyet, tolko tot, kto znal)
15. If I can help somebody
16. Wiegenlied, Op.49, No.4
17. Abide With Me - Bryn Terfel, London Symphony Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth, London Voices, Terry Edwards
18. Lazybones - Bryn Terfel, London Symphony Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth, Martin Taylor

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
The title, Bryn Sings Popular Classics tells it all. Here is one popular classic after another--some folk or traditional, some operatic, some religious or inspirational, some pop. The result in the throat/mind/sensibility of any other singer might be soupy, sappy or simply uninteresting, but Bryn Terfel--he of the rolling bass-baritone voice who can smoothly deliver notes and phrases at any dynamic level--turns this generous, somewhat sentimental recital into something beautiful and special. After a rousing "Toreador Song" from Carmen, sung with just the right weight (most baritones find it too low, most basses too high) comes a ravishing version of "Shenandoah"; a fine Welsh song is followed by the stunning duet from Bizet's The Pearl Fishers, with Andrea Bocelli singing the tenor part gleamingly and Terfel considerately underplaying his hand. And so it continues through Brahms' Lullaby and Schubert's Ave Maria, the "Love Theme from Titanic" (sung with great restraint), renditions of "Danny Boy" and "Home Sweet Home" that are just beautiful, the spirituals "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "At the River" (slightly anachronistic but still effective), the gluey "If I Can Help Somebody", and a few more. It's amazing that Terfel can bring such variety to material that is temperamentally so similar. Some of the arrangements are a bit sticky and overdone, but overall, this disc is a beauty for all seasons. It will make a lovely gift to music lovers of all types. --Robert Levine




Rating: - Best of Bryn (original version)

There are two versions of this album, this single disc release and a `special edition' 2CD set.

It makes a change to hear a collection of familiar music sung by a baritone rather than the more popular tenor and Bryn fans should be pleased with the selection of music, it's a good range of styles, with the emphasis on classical and opera excerpts plus a few traditional folk style songs. Bryn's voice works well on the opera favourites like Bizet's Toreador song (lots of rolling ... Read More

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Rating: - Wonderful singer and lovly music
i was really sad when my grandad past away and this album was bought by my grandad and couple of the songs on this album was played and it made me and my nan thing of the good times and the bad times weve had and my grandad is home grow from pontyprith in wales and when we had the funeral the songs played was Goin' Home, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, danny boy, Home Sweet Home and all these song have a huge effect on me and my family the reason we choose these songs they all had a meaning for our dearly ... Read More

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Rating: - Wonderful singer - Bryn
Why have I decided to write a review of this CD? Well, I have found such happiness and peace listening to this music, I wanted to let anyone out there know it is a wonderful CD.
The song "The Lord is my Shepherd" on this CD is a lovely version, with a great choir singing in the background. Sometimes this makes me cry, sometimes it raises me up - I would recommend anyone who has not heard this, to give it a go - it is so uplifting and joyous. Bryn is a fabulous singer, he puts real feeling into his ... Read More

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Rating: - The Welsh Hills Are Alive
Bryn Terfel, what a fantastic pair of lungs this grand Welshman has and I'm a relatively new fan, as I only discovered Bryn's booming timbre a couple of years ago. He sings with great passion, very "POWERFUL" delivery but also can be extremely gentle.
This is how a baritone should sound and I'm not all surpised to see Wales has again produced a singing son to be proud of.
I enjoyed all the tracks on this particular CD and feel Bryn Terfel is comfortable singing in many different meduims from Verdi ... Read More

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Rating: - Bryn Rocks!!!!
As a die hard classical fan i feel this album is a real compliment to Bryn. His heavenly voice mixed with such beautiful composistions is a must have album for christmas to relax you around the busy festive season. And as usual he is giving credit to the composers with his great talent. I highly recommend this album to any classical lovers such as myself

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