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The glorious Gruberova

F. Putter | South Africa | 08/22/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is to me one of the most beautiful, lasting and acting sopranos. Why is she so underrated and unrated?



I discovered Gruberova over 20 years ago, after her Konstanze in "Entfuhrung" became available and followed her interpretations ever since. Yes, I know, there is a big difference between Mozart and Donizetti.



This recording is an all time favourite. Gruberova's voice has changed over the years to include a brilliantly performed Donizetti(Lucia, Stuarda, Bolena) and Bellini(Norma, Beatrice).



I have tried to possess all her complete recordings of opera and have never been disappointed.



If you like a variety of interpretations like the brilliant Sills, the live recordings of Caballe and Carreras and Gencer(So underrated!!), the interesting and capturing voice of Theodossiou, then you will like this as well.



But Gruberova, to me is one off the supreme voices, hopefully for a few more years, as she is now in her early sixties. But judging from her Lucrezia, best voice and interpretations imaginable!



I normally listen to this from the beginning to the end and then replay from "E Sara in questi orribili". Gruberova's interpretation and singing is vivid and dramatic! Her voice is sublime and she is Elisabetta!



I have never been sorry for purchasing this recording, along with her Stuarda, Bolena, Lucia, Entfuhrung,Rigoletto, La fille, Traviata etc!!!



To be honest, this is also a very big benchmark recording!!"