Favourite sopranos and altos of Baroque music

The list author says:
	"The late Lorraine Lieberson Hunt had a glorious voice and a unique sense of drama and characterisation. In ensemble-pieces her magnificent sense of acting and singing made her an ideal Handelian."

The list author says:
	"Emma Kirkby's sense of articulation, technique and clear vision of the character of the music is remarkable. Schütz's masterwork "Ich danke dir, Herr, von ganzem Herzen" is my desert-island music!"

The list author says:
	"Montserrat Figueras is one of the strongest personalities in classical music. Her voice range is quite large but, what catches the anttention is her uneaqualled wealth and breadth in characterisation."

The list author says:
	"Véronique Gens is outstanding in her ability to convey white-hot passion with a vulnerability that cannot fail to move. Her voice is capable of just about anything and her repetoire is impressive!"

The list author says:
	"Nathalie Stutzman's dark mezzo is not easily forgotten. She has an impressive range. In Vivaldi's Nisi Dominus RV608 Stutzman's characterization of sleep is full of mystery. It is simply breathtaking!"

The list author says:
	"Anne Sofie von Otter's deep sense of shaping a role or piece of music with intelligence and often also wit is amazing. Here she manages to portray a girl's growth to a woman, in just a few bars!"

The list author says:
	"Ann Hallenberg is another Swede who is emerging as a true star mezzo. Her repetoire is growing fast and her fabulous technique can take her anywhere she wants. Her sense of drama and irony is superb!"

The list author says:
	"Magdalena Kozena is exceptional in her portrayal of grief and beauty. She has a most impressive voice, very distinct and ouzing of energy and feminity."

The list author says:
	"Roberta Invernizzi technique is a real firework. Jomelli's "Veni sponsa christi" is a fantastic showcase for this magical voice! It's final coloraturas is nothing short of a sensation."

The list author says:
	"No such list would be complete without Sara Mingardo's name on it. In L'Olimpiade she is fantastic! By it!"

The list author says:
	"Maria Cristina Kiehr's sense of simplisity, beauty and intelligence makes her ideal for religious music. Her sensitivity makes this music "wise" by conveying a sort of unity in form & exprecion."