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List Price: $12.98 | | Label: Polygram Records
Salesrank: 259573
Released: December 9, 1997 |
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| Used Price: $17.99 |
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| Media: Audio Cassette |
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Romanza Track Listing:
1. Por Ti Volar�
2. Viver�
3. Por Amor
4. Silencio de la Espera
5. Caruso
6. Tue Parole - Andrea Bocelli, Marta S�nchez
7. Vivo por Ella
8. Romanza
9. Voglio Restare Cos�
10. E Chiove
11. Misere [Live][*] - Andrea Bocelli, John Miles
12. Time to Say Goodbye (Con Te Partir�) - Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman
Editorial Review:
From his childhood on the family farm in rural Tuscany to the worldwide stage, Andrea Bocelli has achieved phenomenal success. His singing is only partially the point, and his fame owes much more to the aura of romance and the romantic archetype that's attached to him. Romanza is by far Bocelli's largest success, winning adoration thanks to the swooning vocals and the easy, sometimes lush, always pop-safe instrumental textures and melodies. As far as his opera chops go, Bocelli has won the approval of Pavarotti but likely will not wow enthusiasts. The upside is that Bocelli will likely grow the opera pie, convincing labels to take on more operatic projects. --Andrew Bartlett
Romanza Reviews:
Thanks Amazon! 
2009-07-16 - I love this CD. The music and the meaning of the songs are great! I had been looking for this CD (in Spanish) for a while. You cannot find it in iTunes. Thank you Amazon for having it.
very romatic
2007-03-26 - he maybe blind but his voice make it for that lost...he is a very good singer.cd came on time and in perfect condition.will order again any time
thank you
Great music for a romantic evening!
2006-06-22 - I really love this CD. In the past, I found it is very difficult for many classical performers to pull off a more popular album; however, this CD is a rare exception.
While I don't understand Italian, the soulfulness of the music comes through loud and clear. Adrea Bacilli's is perfectly suited to interpreting this genre of music and the results speak for themselves.
I have never tired of this CD. It touched something deep in the heart. It is modern and different. I highly recommend it for romantic evenings and thoughtful introspection about life and love.
In general, it is difficult to miss with Andrea Bocelli. However, in my opinion, this is his best album for the general population.
A must have CD! Botecelli at his best here in both Italian & Spanish!!
2005-08-25 - Romanza" was my first Andrea Boticelli album and still remains my favorite. I think this is the tenor's most definitive collection, showcasing his sweet, rich sound, powerfully held long notes, and exquisite sense of cadence. Supposedly, this was the CD geared to "bridge the gap" between pop and opera. Boticelli certainly exhibits a diverse style with this top-notch selection of romantic songs. I also prefer the mix of both Spanish and Italian lyrics.
When I originally bought "Romanza," back in the 20th century, I did so because of Botecelli's interpretation of "Con te Partiro," (Time To Say Goodbye"), which is still an exceptional song after all these years. It is dedicated to German World Light-Heavyweight boxing champion, Henry Maske and was performed at his farewell contest. Botecelli begins the album with his superb rendition of this piece, and ends with a duet of same with soprano Sarah Brightman. Simply outstanding!! The chorus was rewritten for the CD to incorporate the lyrics, "Time to say goodbye."
Other favorite cuts include: "Vivere," also a duet, this time with Sicilian soul songstress Gerardina Trovato; "Per Amore" is an intense and intensely beautiful ballad, as is "El Silencio de la Espera," which I simply love. When the song comes on I belt-out the lyrics along with Botecelli - when I am alone with him, of course; "Caruso" is poignant, emotional, poetic, with a wonderful piano backup; "Vivo per Lei" features Giorgia. Her voice blends almost seamlessly with Andrea's in this romantic cut. "Miserere," a live duet featuring John Miles, is wonderfully bluesy and one of my favorite tracks. The contrast between Miles' raspy voice and Boticelli's soaring tones is fantastic!
Andrea Boticelli's classically trained, expressive voice combined with the lush instrumental melodies and elegant material make this CD a must have!
JANA
Beautiful!
2004-11-24 - This Album is a true work of art nobody makes music so beautiful and so beautiful as andrea bocelli, the best of all is Vivo Por ella (Vivo Per lei), which is one of the best songs that have listened in all my life together with LUNA of Sarah Brightman, which I also consider also its music a work of art this I help him to compose songs for this album, another beautiful song of Album is Romance (Romanza), this Album is definitively of collection it should be in all the houses of the world because it is art. this album is 100/100 on all the albums of the world.
