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Donaudy a rare find

01/22/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Virtually nothing is known about this Sicilian composer who was a contemporary of Mascagni and Puccini and shares in the sort of verismo passion of both. We do know that Toscanini championned his song writing and Caruso sang his music on his recitals, as have Domingo and Corelli and Carreras. No surprise, as they are gorgeous tunes and oh so romantic.
Another fine surprise is the wonderful American tenor Robert Guarino, who clearly has a connection to this music either through his own ethnic heritage or much work on the style and songs themselves--or both. Except for a little limitation at the very top of the range, this is lush, fully committed and suave singing of just the sort one enjoys with a cognac and roaring fire in January. Once again, Newport Classic shows its penchant for unearthing the best in the out of reach and unexpected places on the musical map. Guarino is partnered by a superb pianist and the sound of the album is warm and inviting. Buy it!!!"

Beautiful Recording

01/11/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am a novice to Opera I found that I have this in my cd player more often than not, and love Robert Guarino's amazing tenor voice.. A+"