Rating: - full stars all the way!
A must have! That's all one has to say about this! Well done Natalie. We move with you...a true actor-singer synthesis who is also very precise musically and correct in technique! Brava!
Rating: - If the girl didn't send me to the moon......
...she never made me cringe, either. Callas made me cringe. Often...OK, that's not really fair...Miss Dessay is of the lyric/coloratura mold; Callas fit more in the lyrico-spinto niche. This is a well ... Read More
Rating: - Splendid coloratura work
As I understand it, Natalie Dessay recently underwent surgery for nodes on her vocal chords. Hence, I was quite interested to listen to this CD, to see if this had affected her obvious gifts as a coloratura ... Read More
Rating: - Natalie Dessay
I bought this recording to hear the amazing coloratura of Natalie Dessay specifically displayed in stunning bel canto vocal arias from Italian opera.
Rating: - Brilliant Soprano
This is just an outstanding recording. Thankfully, the future of opera is safe with the voice of Ms. Dessay. The lovely DVD of her Lucia "mad scene" is just grand. A noble addition to my library.