The Whole Note‘s Raul da Gama reviews Isabel Bayrakdarian, Jory Vinikour, Kaunas City Symphony, and Constantine Orbelian’s The Other Cleopatra in the May/June 2020 Issue:
“What Bayrakdarian has also done as with many of her recordings, is to shed light on the historical riches of Armenia. More remarkably, however, on The Other Cleopatra: Queen of Armenia Bayrakdarian seems to sign as if with real, lived experience. … Hasse’s elegant aria Strappami pure il seno [is] a wonderful example of her breathtaking eloquence and range. … Most interesting, however, is the subtle differences in the music by each of the composers. … Bayrakdarian’s artistry enables her to deliver each style absolutely masterfully.”
—Raul da Gama, The Whole Note
See the full review on TheWholeNote.com in the May/June 2020 Issue
