A WONDERFUL SHUBERT RECITAL

This is the kind of cd you can sit and listen to and be absolutely transported. It is just gorgeous singing and Bonney has such a crystal clear voice. She has chosen songs that are more upbeat in tone. The "Ave Maria" is sensitively done, as is the familiar "Die Forelle". Bonney doesn't get in the way of the music, but lets Schubert speak through her. This is an ideal disc if you want a good introduction to Schubert lieder or if you just love beautiful singing. If you are a Bonney follower, this disc is a must. (comment by J. Buxton "cantabile") See more.

ALBUM FOR LOVERS OF CHORAL & SACRED MUSIC

If you have a any appreciation at all for the human voice raised in song, you will absolutely LOVE this album!! I have had this album on cassette since 1990, but until three weeks ago, I'd never listened to the entire cassette. I had only listened to the first song on side A because I was that was the version of "Ave Maria" I was familiar with. THIS ALBUM is the best compilation of choral music ever!!! It's not just different versions of "Ave Maria"; it is a compilation of songs whose theme is Maria. I particularly like the Giovanni Battista Pergolesi duet, "Stabat mater: Sancta mater istud agas". You would have to be DEAD not to fall madly, deeply and completely in love with this song. All the songs on this album are GEMS!!! I highly recommend this album. I'm buying the CD version myself, as I have been playing my cassette to death. Buy the CD already!!!! (Comment by Kathy-Anne R. Lewis"lewi7890") See more.

THE AVE MARIA ALBUM

Other CD's have various versions of Ave Maria, as does this one. What distinguishes this CD is the quality of the recordings, the reverent tone of the vocalists, and the impressive blending of the singers and orchestras. Some versions inpsire an awesome silence, attracting our focus on these hymns and their solemnity. Ave Maria continually provides a respite from the world--it is so intense. These Ave Maria hymns are captivating enough by their music alone. The meaning adds the intended spiritual dimension. This album comes highly recommended. (Comment by R. Ciszewski "southsider") See more.

THE ULTIMATE SCHUBERT

If you are a fan of the Schubert songs you must own this recording. Elly Ameling is widely acclaimed as the premiere contemporary performer of these beautiful and timeless pieces. Her intimate knowledge of and love for these equisite songs comes through in her warm pure lyric soprano. Truly my favorite recording in my collection. See more