Lise Davidsen: Verdi album review
(Decca)Focusing on five Verdian heroines (and anti-heroines), the soprano has chosen roles that fit her formidable vocal talents perfectly. Edward Gardner and the London Philharmonic Orchestra provide detailed accompaniment for these striking portraitsAt some point, any star soprano worth her salt will try her hand at a Verdi album. Lise Davidsen avoids the fate of those who attempt to encompass the composer’s entire cast of leading ladies, focusing instead on five who fit her vocal talents like a glove.She opens…
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