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46 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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Elina Garanca first came to my personal attention on the Mozart album, her rich mezzo counterbalancing exisitely with Anna Netrebko on "Ah perdona al primo affetto" from La Clemenza di Tito and her powerful rendition of "Parto" from the same opera.
This CD contains music from a later period and less known to me. I was slightly put off to be honest by the Bel Canto reference (always reminds me of Harry Secombe's joke about his style being "more Can Belto than Bel Canto"...) but I've learnt a lot from listening to this recording.
Her voice is better than on the Mozart album, whether singing solo or in duets or trios. She's undearthed some real gems here too - the trio from Rossini's Maometto is absolutely stunning.
In summary, buy this: if you know her voice and not the music then be prepared to learn; if you know the repertoire but not Elina Garanca then you're in for a treat; if you know neither then this is a great place to start. If you know both then you'll have bought this without reading any reviews.
This CD contains music from a later period and less known to me. I was slightly put off to be honest by the Bel Canto reference (always reminds me of Harry Secombe's joke about his style being "more Can Belto than Bel Canto"...) but I've learnt a lot from listening to this recording.
Her voice is better than on the Mozart album, whether singing solo or in duets or trios. She's undearthed some real gems here too - the trio from Rossini's Maometto is absolutely stunning.
In summary, buy this: if you know her voice and not the music then be prepared to learn; if you know the repertoire but not Elina Garanca then you're in for a treat; if you know neither then this is a great place to start. If you know both then you'll have bought this without reading any reviews.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Elina Garanca is one of the truly great mezzo-soprano's since the 1940's. Certainly in the 50 years I have been listening to opera I have rarely come across a voice of such natural beauty with a luxurious velvety tone that exudes quality and presents the listener with a 'magical' listening experience.
This collection highlights Elina's abilty to deliver a repertoire that perfectly suites her voice and while all may not be well known, they are all worth listening to. I received the CD today and had to listen to it twice at full volume before putting it on repeat as background music. It must be 10 years since a CD has made me want to do that.
You may already be a fan of Elina, in which case you are going to love this CD. If however you are just coming to Elina's recordings you are in for a real treat.
This collection highlights Elina's abilty to deliver a repertoire that perfectly suites her voice and while all may not be well known, they are all worth listening to. I received the CD today and had to listen to it twice at full volume before putting it on repeat as background music. It must be 10 years since a CD has made me want to do that.
You may already be a fan of Elina, in which case you are going to love this CD. If however you are just coming to Elina's recordings you are in for a real treat.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of the best CDs I have ever purchased. Elinor Garanca has the most beautiful voice and the choice of music is excellent. Many lovely arias I had never before heard.I am normally very critical, but this is perfection if you enjoy Bellini and Donizetti.
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