Bellini - Eccomi in lieta vesta...Oh! quante volte (from I Capuleti e I Montecchi)

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This recital disc, recorded with her home band under its music director John Fiore, should act as a neat calling card, showcasing a variety of roles in five languages…Sølberg possesses a creamy... — Gramophone Magazine, October 2016 More…

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Gimadieva tackles the coloratura with dexterity, presenting characterful interpretations throughout…The Hallé, conducted by Gianluca Marcianò, are sympathetic collaborators throughout, upping... — BBC Music Magazine, January 2019, 4 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 3 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…

A voice of lovely quality and extensive range, a technique well-schooled in legato and florid work, an intelligence that is keenly active in matters both musical and dramatic shown in careful... — Gramophone Magazine, October 1994 More…