Fleming is the vocal miracle of our time: one of the most beautiful voices ever, perfect trills, amazing coloratura, impeccable legato, wide range and a rare versatility to sing from Handel to Previn!

Dessay is in the same league of Pons and Galli-Curci. However, she doesn't only tosses off the most incredible high notes: she's a true artist and actress. This album shows her best qualities.

Mattila has as creamy a voice as Flagstad's and as deep an acting as Rysanek's. However, she has her own wonderful qualities and has established herself as the leading soprano in German operas.

Von Otter's voice can be smooth and velvety or dramatic and dark without losing the beauty of tone. The naturally dramatic singing and innate musical intelligence makes her an already legendary singer

Kozena's light mezzo is incredibly beautiful for its smoothness, colours and velvety tone. Her flawless technique, vocal agility, easy top and meaningful interpretations are remarkable.

Frittoli's voice is warm, dark and powerful, and her interpretations are as refined and moving as possible. Her Desdemona and her Mozart roles are among the best examples of great singing nowadays.

Graham's lustrous voice has a large range that allows her to be vocally and dramatically versatile. With keen musical intelligence and great technique, she's one of the most refined mezzos we have.

Millo has one of the few true spinto voices of our days and it is sweet but powerful, large but flexible and amazing from bottom to top. I'd call her the new Tebaldi!

Everything Roschmann touches turns gold: she has a heavenly and creamy voice that resembles Schwarzkopf's in some way, a great musicianship and lively interpretations.

Gorchakova's imperious voice is heavy and steady, with a metallic top and a perfect middle. She's a real spinto with all the necessary power to sing the Italian and Russian heroines.

McNair has been singing successfully for a long time. The silvery, youthful and feminine sound of her voice, allied to her undeniable musicianship, creates true gems of beauty singing.

Gallardo-Domas has the ideal voice, style and temperament for Verismo operas. Her voice is expressive and beautiful, with a tearful tone, and she has a complete sense of drama.

Genaux is a wonderful singer, possessing a rich voice that's solid and warm from bottom to top and an incredible vocal agility and legato. The vivacity of her singing is also amazing.