The warmth of the contralto’s voice is unmistakable, and her magic lives on, even through the pops and whooshes
Short arias and ironic and humorous asides add to the emotional variety of an unusual opera
Andrew Clark surveys a rich and varied array of recordings of the Austrian composer’s work
Wigmore Hall’s Britten centenary celebrations got off to a fine start with this imaginative concert
The Italian contralto’s recital further enhanced the reputation of Vivaldi’s long-neglected operatic arias
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