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One approaches a CD of arias by a soprano with something akin to trepidation as soon as one spots that the opening and closing arias
The whims of opera fans are legendary, and if justice were to be served, soprano Krassimira Stoyanova would be as famous as Anna Netrebko (perhaps)
This production, from the Salzburg Easter Festival in March and April of 2015, may feature some faulty singing, but it stands as one of the
L’Amico Fritz, Mascagni’s second opera, is as unlike his first
“‘In our album we trace this quest for peace across different lands and eras.” So states mezzo Elina Garanca in the notes accompanying this CD
In honor of Richard Tucker’s centenary, Sony has released this
This live Met broadcast from April 11, 1964 is a mixed bag. Nello Santi’s leadership is unexciting in both operas, and the chorus and orchestra
These 1978 performances of Cav and Pag are arguably the best on the market. Sonically and visually better ones have appeared, but these have been
This, Andrea Bocelli’s sixth complete opera recording, is a failure. It was recorded in 2002–apparently Decca is doling out what they see as “the goodies”–working
They’re not making ’em like this anymore. By “’em” I mean both singers and performances. The three leads here, taped at or near their primes
