Yoncheva; Sonya

First-Rate Soprano, Third-Rate Performances

Robert Levine

Having just come off back-to-back, live performances of Tosca and La bohème at the Met starring Sonya Yoncheva, I quickly gobbled up this newly released,

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Uninvolved, Outdated Handel–From A Beautiful Voice

Robert Levine

Having just seen and heard Sonya Yoncheva’s Violetta live at the Metropolitan Opera, and marveled at the big, brilliant high notes and expressive throb in

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Fierce, Campy, Stunning Poppea; Cencic Dazzles

Robert Levine

This performance from Lille is directed by Jean-Francois Sivadier, whose Aix-en-Provence production of La traviata starring Natalie Dessay (also on Virgin) caused quite a stir.

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CD From Hell: More Faux Elgar, For A Change

David Hurwitz June 15, 2025

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