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[JBS]

A pupil of Corelli, Castrucci (1679-1752) was the leader of G.F. Handel's opera orchestra for 22 years. He appears to have been a fine composer as well.



Along with the likes of Wilma Lipp and Rita Streich, Köth was a hugely popular light soprano of the 1950s and 60s in european opera houses. She carved herself a niche out of Mozart roles such as Despina, Konstanze and the Queen of the Night.



None of the composers on this disc is known to me. « the works on this album are tonal, romantic and colourful, often evoking the rhythmic vitality of the Venezuelan countryside, towns and cities.« (from the liner notes).

1) The Venezuela CD is a nice one.
2) Do not ever, ever listen to Köth's recording of Esultate Jubilate. The vibrato is so bad I am surprised they ever released it: she sounds like a billygoat.

[JBS]

Just did a Presto order

[Brian]

None of the composers on this disc is known to me. « the works on this album are tonal, romantic and colourful, often evoking the rhythmic vitality of the Venezuelan countryside, towns and cities.« (from the liner notes).

Santa Cruz de Pacairigua is a masterpiece, I think a Latin version of American in Paris.

[71 dB]

I ordered Wagner's Meistersinger on Blu-ray!  I ordered it as part of a larger order (free shipping). This cost 25.30 euros to me which is not bad for an opera Blu-ray.

This one:

[ritter]

I ordered Wagner's Meistersinger on Blu-ray!  I ordered it as part of a larger order (free shipping). This cost 25.30 euros to me which is not bad for an opera Blu-ray.

This one:

A superb production, scenically and musically... Great choice!

[71 dB]

A superb production, scenically and musically... Great choice!

Thanks!