Ten Top Sopranos

Great Works by Great Artists - Under the Decca/London Label

Clearly, Maria Callas is one of the most important artists in history and has a well deserved place on any top 10 list. However, all the sopranos here are artists who performed on the decca recording label. Callas did not, hence her exclusion. Also excluded is Sills but I digress...
I love this CD, it's filled with many little gems showing off the best moments in the many different variations of the soprano voice.
Freni = Lyrico Spinto
Battle = Soubrette
Sutherland = Coloratura
Nilsson = Dramatic
Te Kanawa = Lyric (Her Dove sono is positively sublime!!)
Etc.

A wonderful CD which may introduce you to something you've never heard before. February 11, 2006

!!!!

The fact that anyone could say that Mirella Freni should not be considered one of the 10 greats is astounding. She's Karajan's favorite and mine too. She is one of history's greatest artists and her performance here is incredible. Other than Freni, we have a feast of opera greats that sing their hearts out. I love it. Freni, Divina. April 5, 2004

Sutherland awesome

I agree with the "top 10"(!) reviewer that Sutherland's performance here is spectacular. It is the highlight of this great cd. But Callas should be included here also. June 4, 2003

Sparkling

Wow! Such a talented array of Sopranos I had yet to come across until this disk. It truly brings out the most glittering moments of each sopranos career...

I would recommed this CD to just about anyone! For those new to the opera world...this is probably the absolute best place to start. For those more seasoned, you will find this is one of the most valuable investments you have made. Enjoy~ September 1, 2002

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