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My favourite sopranos
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My First RecordMy First Record
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Her first records...and the most beautiful sound of a human throat!
Arie da OpereArie da Opere
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I've waited too long to discover her. Anything Devia performs has started to become my reference recording! Leaves me speachless every time, what can I say?
Rossini/Donizetti/Verdi: RaritiesRossini/Donizetti/Verdi: Rarities
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The most regal voice I've heard. La regina!
Katia Ricciarelli in RecitalKatia Ricciarelli in Recital
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Such a gorgeous voice and elegiac phrasing. If only she had specialised in Donizetti and Bellini early on...
Maria Callas Sings Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi & SpontiniMaria Callas Sings Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi & Spontini
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A wonderful Callas collection! The only thing missing is her Lady Macbeth...her greatest role!
Edita Gruberova - Queen of Coloratura ~ Arias by Donizetti, Mozart, J. Strauß, VerdiEdita Gruberova - Queen of Coloratura ~ Arias by Donizetti, Mozart, J. Strauß, Verdi by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Amazing coloratura technique, gorgeous voice and a wonderful personality!
Mirella Freni, Vol. 2Mirella Freni, Vol. 2
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A wonderful Italian soprano I admire and respect a lot. Not the largest voice but firm and full, qualities that many other famous sopranos never had.
Zinka Milanov PortraitZinka Milanov Portrait
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Legendary MET diva, wish she had recorded more in the stereo era.
The Art of the Prima DonnaThe Art of the Prima Donna
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Vocal chords made of rubber...an amazing vocalist!
Presenting Sylvia Sass Opera's Sensational New Star - Classic RecitalsPresenting Sylvia Sass Opera's Sensational New Star - Classic Recitals
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Didn't last as long as we would have wanted but her plummy, dramatic voice and involved singing always excite me!
AriasArias
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What a lovely voice! Moffo's Lucia and Violetta are among the best ever recorded!
KiriKiri by Kiri Te Kanawa
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A beautiful woman with an enchanting voice. Who said that opera singers are fat and ugly?
Leyla Gencer, Vol. 1Leyla Gencer, Vol. 1
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Pity she never recorded anything in studio. I like her in bel canto a lot!
DeCca Recitals (Dig)DeCca Recitals (Dig)
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A very fine lyrico-spinto. Her verisimo arias (Chenier, Wally, Lodoletta, Loreley!) are essential listening!
Classic Recitals: Elena SuliotisClassic Recitals: Elena Suliotis
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Such a short prime but bright enough to take the operatic world by storm!
Art of BeverlyArt of Beverly by Beverly Sills
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After the release of her old Westminster recordings, Sills is ON again. Annoying vibrato at times but otherwise VERY impressive!!!
Antonietta Stella sings operatic arias by Verdi & PucciniAntonietta Stella sings operatic arias by Verdi & Puccini
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A fine Italian lyrico-spinto.
Anita Cerquetti: Grandi Voci, Operatic AriasAnita Cerquetti: Grandi Voci, Operatic Arias by Anita Cerquetti
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Not the best looks....but certainly an impressive voice!
Renata Scotto: Arias & ScenesRenata Scotto: Arias & Scenes
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The "little" Renata with a powerful (if rough and metallic sometimes) voice and gifted stage presence
The Essential Leontyne PriceThe Essential Leontyne Price
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Perhaps the most famous American soprano