To commemorate the centenary of one of Russian’s greatest composers, this CD highlights a combination of the best known and rarest songs by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov [1844 - 1908]. Bringing their exquisite vocal talents to these songs are a Russian diva Anna Samuil and a rising star, Mexican baritone Alfredo Daza.
“Anna Samuil did the role proud. The Russian soprano pulled out all the stops… Her voice was broad, full-bodied and effortless and was matched by skillful acting… ” San Francisco Chronicle
“[Alfredo] Daza brings out dramatic tones, drawing out the man’s anger: all done musically… Judged from his work here, Daza should be better known.” International Record Review