MusicWeb International Calls Marcelo Alvarez: 20 Years on the Opera Stage a Winning Collection
MusicWeb International‘s Michael Cookson reviews the “fascinating mix of the standard and rarely heard” on the new Marcelo Alvarez recording:
“This CD comprises fifteen arias from fourteen operas by nine different, predominantly Italian, composers with two French arias. This fascinating mix of the standard and rarely heard is greatly to my taste… Never less than engaging, one immediately notices Álvarez’s clear focus and intelligence. His ability to colour his voice and darken his low register is aptly demonstrated…the tenor has a remarkable weeping quality to his voice and a sweetness at the top. Pavarotti had it but there have been few others. … Under Orbelian’s assured control there’s solid and sensitive support from the St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra which adds to the weight of dramatic impact when needed. The recorded sound is clarity itself with good presence; well balanced too. As expected of Delos the booklet notes are first class including the sung texts with an English translation. … This is a winning aria collection and deserves great success.” —Michael Cookson, MusicWeb International
Read the full review at www.musicweb-international.com
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