Göran Forsling offers a fourth MusicWeb International review of Oksana Volkova’s Poison d’Amour release with Constantine Orbelian and the Kaunas City Symphony:
“It was also as Maddalena I first met her in the Delos recording of Rigoletto with Dmitri Hvorostovsky in the title role… Maddalena is hardly a role that catapults a singer to stardom, but even her appearance in the last act – including the famous quartet – was enough for me to wish to hear more of Ms Volkova. When I at last got the opportunity in this premiere solo album, I was more than satisfied. … It is sung with great conviction and glow and makes me wish to hear more… This is a well-controlled vibrato – even at forte – the tone is remarkably beautiful; she has an excellent legato, and she nuances well. All in all, it is a classy voice that belongs up in the Parnassus. …The programme is an interesting mix of the well-known and some rarities. The Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra under Maestro Orbelian have…excellent rapport, which contributes greatly to the success of this disc, and the sound is excellent. I do urge readers to explore this recital with one of the most thrilling singers now before the public.”
—Göran Forsling, MusicWeb International
