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A CD to die for

08/17/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"You certainly can't have nothing better in this repertory. Lucia Popp and her unique silver toned voice and an amazing interpretation makes wonders in this CD, especially in the Rusalka arias and in the Letter Scene from Eugene Onegin (in my opinion the best recording of this aria ever)."

You should feel guilty at this price

Mr. Matthew J. Williams | Sydney, NSW Australia | 12/17/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This recital disc of Slavonic Opera Arias is an absolute treat - Lucia Popp in the repetoire of her homeland. As you would expect, she excels herself, her voice is at once beautiful, subtle, inflected, and passionate - a shimmering, soaring soprano. Of course her pronunciation and sympathy with her native language cannot be faulted.At bargain price this is one of those discs you should feel guilty paying so little for. I am not aware of any worthwhile comparisons at any price. Treat yourself to a guilt trip today!"

Beautiful rendition of the slavic/romantic angst

Mr. Matthew J. Williams | 05/23/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This collection of arias from Dvorzak, Janacek, Tchaikovsky and others beautifully portrays the characteristic sadness of the slavic heart - a genuine protrayal without indulgence. Ms. Popp delicately portrays the water nymph yearning for her lover and dramatically portrays Tatania's episodes of hysteric dispair as she writes to hers."