Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0696998971028
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
MPN: 89710
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: 2001-10-09
Studio: Sony

Of course, we couldn't expect time to freeze its relentless path and forever preserve the Welsh sensation Charlotte Church in a chrysalis of precocious youth. And yet, at 15 and now taking bolder steps into expanding her repertory on Enchantment, the soprano remains a marvel of a prodigy. Here, she scours a wider range of sources than on her previous albums. Church moves with breathtaking ease from classic Broadway (West Side Story, Show Boat, South Pacific) to traditional Celtic, film ballads, and even a couple of high-operatic numbers. Church's straightforward approach to the melody of "La Habanera" may not exactly be what Bizet had in mind for his Carmen, but fans will get double pleasure out of the singer's exquisite duet with herself on the haunting "Flower Duet" from Delibes's Lakmé. What's more, there's a greater freedom of expression and sense of how to shape a phrase in many of these tracks--notice how much there is to savor, for instance, in "The Water Is Wide" and "Carrickfergus." It all adds up to a widely varied course, demonstrating the continued growth of a singularly gifted young artist. --Sarah Chin

Customer Rating:
Summary: Enchanting album, from an Enchanting woman.
Comment: I recommend this album for anyone who loves opera, contemporary, pop, and classical music. Although this album was made years ago when Charlotte was just 15, she has since released a hit pop album with a string of hits, had a baby and a hit T.V. variety show, she has recently stated that she's looking into acting again, and getting a role in an opera in the theater, releasing a new classical album, and a new pop album! This record is a great way to get ready for what Charlotte will be hitting us with next!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: A bit on enchantment
Comment: Many of the songs on this recording remind us of the little girl with the "voice of an angel." The unaccompanied beginning of "Papa, Can You Hear Me?" is reminiscent of the natural vocal beauty that first attracted attention. The selections like "Tonight," "Bali Hai," and "Somewhere" are fitting for her voice and remind us of the talent she possesses. And "The Prayer," with Josh Groban, is as delightful as when they first sang it.
The problems arise in music that is beyond the scope of her early age. The "Habanera" and "The Laughing Song" demand more than she had to offer at the time they were recorded.
Recent news releases indicate that she is now intending to return to her classical roots. Get those settled, Charlotte; then move into the bigger stuff.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Forever Album
Comment: I have been listening to this album for many years (since it came out), and I still love every song!

I am not an "opera" person. I just don't like the real stuff. Charlotte is admitably fudging a bit, but to her advantage. I don't think many people can listen to a recording of a real opera singer. Don't they sing to fill up an entire room. It sounds like screaming to me. However Charlotte has a very soft and very agreeable voice, especially since she ditched her back of the throat voice thing.

Obviously, this album was meticulously made. The first time I heard it, it had an "environment". It was a very relaxing place, especially Bali Hai. I really liked the way they arranged all of the pieces. Charlotte's voice sounds flawless, hitting the notes clear and high. It is an extremely accomplished album; a definate classic, and in my opinion, perfection.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: I love this CD
Comment: This is one of my facorite CDs. The selection of songs is amazing. They are all "classical" songs that appeal to everyone. The flower duet is breath taking.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Talented
Comment: I really enjoy this cd and have played it over and over. I love all the songs, but the best ones are "The Flower Duet" (amazing) and "Papa can You Hear Me?".

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