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"Voce di Donna"
This isn't Denyce Graves's
first solo disc (she has previously released a compilation of
romantic opera heroines), but it's definitely her most impressive.
Like many beginning recording artists, Graves hasn't always been
able to project her stage electricity into the microphone, but
with such a sumptuous voice, one doesn't always mind. Here, though,
there's not a dull moment in two choice arias each from roles
Graves has sung often onstage: her signature role of Carmen and
her almost-as-famous Dalila. The aria in which Graves sounds
most emotionally present is, oddly enough, "Must the Winter
Come So Soon" from Barber's Vanessa. Her vivid reading reminds
you of what happens onstage with her and hopefully what's to
come on recordings. --David Patrick Stearns |
Customer reviews from Amazon
Reviewer: Jennifer Ann Green,Orange
County, California
I first heard Voce di Donna onboard a United Airlines flight
and instantly fell in love with Denyce's beautiful phrasing and
lyric musicality. Her voice is truly impressive and speaks of
greater things to come as she matures. The selections on this
recording are exceptionally well-suited to her, the Carmen arias
being my personal favorites. I was so pleased to hear that she
will be performing Werther with Andrea Bocelli on my birthday
this year, although it's in Detroit so I won't be able to attend.
I highly recommend this album to any opera fan, especially those
who appreciate a talented mezzo-soprano. |
Reviewer: A music fan from
Detroit
I have only listened to this disc a few times and I am deeply
touched by her silky, velvety, almost smokey voice. Her diction
is brilliant and so is her voice. I first heard Denyce on PBS
from the Wash. Cathedral in her Christmas special and have been
a fan ever since. She blows Bartoli, Horne, Baltsa, and every
other mezzo away. Clearly in a class by herself. I only hope
that Denyce records many more projects with BMG. I already can't
wait for the next one. |
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