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At Long Last

Nagatha | Portland, Oregon USA | 01/28/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Rather than giving all the information I have on Ms. Patricia Brooks here, I shall suggest that one might wish to use a search engine to locate her obituary and perhaps more details regarding her amazing career (s),tragically cut short by MS at the age of 59. I am not a professional musician by any means, but I feel I can guarantee that the opportunity to hear her only recorded classical work is going to surprise and entrance those who appreciate excellence in the operatic world. Do yourself a favor and pre-order this CD; you will not regret it. As an aside, I think I should mention that the sound quality of the recording is less than one would wish, but in this case, one must take it as it comes or nothing at all. That is the reason for my only giving a four star rating."

Less audience noise

Charles H. Cline | St. Paul, Minnesota, USA | 03/26/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I enjoyed Ms Brooks singings immensely. It is unfortunate that apparently the recording was made on site with microphones away from her so that the crowd noise and applause is "upfront". I wonder if that could not have been removed in a more effective way. Still, I am happy to have the recording."