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The Queen of Bel Canto

Arnold Matlin | Geneseo, NY United States | 01/24/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Lucia Aliberti is recognized as "The Queen of Bel
Canto" in Italy and Germany. She is sought after
for operas and recitals in those countries and also
in Japan. Unfortuately, for reasons I cannot understand,
Aliberti's art is neglected in North America.
You may not get the opportunity to hear Mme.
Aliberti in person. Instead, you may have to
be content with this wonderful CD. [In fact,
Mme. Aliberti has completed two new CD's--Viva!
Belcanto (BMG/RCA 74321 74380 2) and A Portrait
(BMG/RCA 74321 57436 2Mme. Aliberti's total mastery of the Bel Canto
repetory, her incredible vocal technique,and her
soaring upper register are unmatched in today's
opera world.Mme. is not a generalist. She is a Bel Canto
soprano. Her instrument is made for this
music, and it would appear that this music was
meant for her instrument.Buy this CD! (Then track down the two new ones.)Arnold H. Matlin, M.D."