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Performer: Kathleen Battle

THE BACH ALBUM: Gott ist unsre Zuversicht, BWV 197 (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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SPIRITUALS IN CONCERT: In that great getting up morning. Sinner, please don't let this harvest pass. Over my head/Li'V David. Oh, what a beautiful city. Lord, how come me here? I believe I'll go back home/Lordy, won't you help me? Ride on King Jesus. Swing low, sweet chariot/Ride up in the chariot You can tell the world. Scandalize my name. Great day. Oh, glory. Calvary/Were you there? Talk about a child that do love Jesus. Gospel train. My God is so high. There is a balm in Gilead. He's got the whole world in His hand (Review by David Mason Greene)

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FAURÉ PANORAMA: Requiem (Review by Adrian Corleonis)

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ANGELS' VISITSAND OTHER VOCAL GEMS OF VICTORIANAMERICA....: (Review by James Camner)

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KATHLEEN BATTLE EDITION: (Review by Huntley Dent)

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KATHLEEN BATTLE EDITION: (Review by Nicole De Sapio)

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ADAM, ADOLPHE: O Holy Night (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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BACH/GOUNOD: Ave Maria (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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BACH/GOUNOD: Ave Maria (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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BACH/GOUNOD: Ave Maria (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F, BWV 1047; Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D, BWV 1050; “Wedding“ Cantata, BWV 202 (Review by Howard Kornblum)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Brandenburg Concertos (Review by George Chien)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, HWV 21 (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Seufzer, Tränen. Schafe können sicher weiden. Bist du bei mir. Mein gläubiges Herze. Flösst, mein Heiland (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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BARBER, SAMUEL: Knoxville (Review by Robert C. Marsh)

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BARBER, SAMUEL: Knoxville (Review by Steven E. Ritter)

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BARROSO: Para Ninar (Review by Raymond Tuttle)

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BARROSO: Para niñar (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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BARROSO: Para niñar (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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BELLINI, VINCENZO: I Capuleti ed i Montecchi (Review by David Mason Greene)

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BERG, ALBAN: Lulu Suite. Lyric Suite (Review by John W. Lambert)

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BERG, ALBAN: Lulu Suite. Lyric Suite (Review by John W. Lambert)

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BERLIOZ: Béatrice et Benedict (Review by David Mason Greene)

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BRAHMS, JOHANNES: A German Requiem, Op. 45 (Review by John Bauman)

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BRAHMS, JOHANNES: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45. Lieder (Review by John Bauman)

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BRAHMS, JOHANNES: Lieder (Review by John Bauman)

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CHARPENTIER, GUSTAVE: Louise (Review by David Mason Greene)

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DAWSON, WILLIAM LEVI: Ain't That Good News! Mal (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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DAWSON, WILLIAM LEVI: Ain't that good news! (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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DONIZETTI: Don Pasquale (Review by David Mason Greene)

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DONIZETTI: Don Pasquale (Review by Marc Mandel)

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DONIZETTI: La Fille du régiment (Review by David Mason Greene)

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DONIZETTI: L’elisir d’amore (Review by Raymond Tuttle)

Adina 

DONIZETTI: L’elisir d’amore (Review by James Miller)

Adina 

DOWLAND, JOHN: Come Again! Sweet Love Doth Now Invite. Allemande. What If I Never Speed? Gailiard. Fine knacks for ladies (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: Come again! sweet love doth now invite. Allemande. What if I never speed? Galliard. Fine knacks tor ladies (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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DVOŘÁK, ANTONIN: Going Home (Review by Raymond Tuttle)

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FALLA, MANUEL DE: Canción. Nana. Seguidilla murciana (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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FALLA, MANUEL DE: Canción. Nana. Seguidilla murciana (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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FAURÉ, GABRIEL: Mandoline, Op. 58, No. 1. Les Roses d'Ispahan, Op. 39, No. 4. En Prière. Notre amour, Op. 23, No. 2. Spirituals (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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FAURÉ, GABRIEL: Mandoline. En rêve (Review by Huntley Dent)

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FAURÉ, GABRIEL: Pie Jesu (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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FAURÉ, GABRIEL: Requiem, Op. 48 (Review by Adrian Corleonis)

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GERSHWIN: I Loves You Porgy. Summertime (Review by Steven E. Ritter)

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GERSHWIN: Porgy and Bess (Review by Robert C. Marsh)

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GIMSLEY: Sweet Little Jesus Boy (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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GOUNOD, CHARLES: Ave Maria (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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GOUNOD, CHARLES: Roméo et Juliette (Review by David Mason Greene)

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GOUNOD, CHARLES: Roméo et Juliette (Review by Marc Mandel)

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GRANADOS, ENRIQUE: La Maja de Goya (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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GRANADOS, ENRIQUE: La Maja de Goya (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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GRUBER, FRANZ XAVER: Silent Night (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Acis and Galatea (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Arias (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Joshua (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Messiah (Review by John Bauman)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Oh! Had I Jubal’s lyre (Review by Huntley Dent)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Rejoice greatly. O Had I Jubal's Lyre (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Samson, HWV 57 (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Semele (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

Semele 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Semele (Review by James Camner)

Semele 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Semele (Review by James A. Altena)

Semele 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Semele (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Semele (Review by James Camner)

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HAYDN, FRANZ JOSEPH: Die Schöpfung, Hob. XXI (Review by James H. North)

Eve 

HAYDN, FRANZ JOSEPH: Die Schöpfung, Hob. XXI (Review by James H. North)

Gabriel 

HAYDN, FRANZ JOSEPH: Die Schöpfung, Hob. XXI (Review by James H. North)

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HENRIQUE, VALDEMAR: Boi-Bumbá (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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HENRIQUE, VALDEMAR: Boi-Bumbá (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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JOHNSON, HALL: Ain't Got Time to Die. Ride on, King Jesus! (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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JOHNSON, HALL: Ain't got time to die. Ride on, King Jesus! (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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LEHÁR: The Merry Widow (Review by Marc Mandel)

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LUTOSŁAWSKI: Double Concerto for Oboe, Harp, and Chamber Orchestra (Review by John W. Lambert)

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LUTOSŁAWSKI: Double Concerto for Oboe, Harp, and Chamber Orchestra (Review by John W. Lambert)

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MAHLER, GUSTAV: Symphony No. 2 in C minor (“Resurrection“) (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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MAHLER, GUSTAV: Symphony No. 2 (Review by Benjamin Pernick)

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MAHLER, GUSTAV: Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection“ (Review by James Reel)

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MAHLER, GUSTAV: Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection” (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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MAHLER, GUSTAV: Symphony No. 4 in G (Review by Peter J. Rabinowitz)

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MAHLER, GUSTAV: Symphony No. 4 in G (Review by ROGER DETTMER)

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MAHLER, GUSTAV: Symphony No. 4 in G (Review by Benjamin Pernick)

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MALGIMSLEY: Sweet Little Jesus Boy (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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MASCAGNI, PIETRO: Ave Maria (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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MASSENET, JULES: Manon (Review by David Mason Greene)

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MENDELSSOHN, FELIX: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Review by Richard Burke)

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MENDELSSOHN, FELIX: Bei der Wiege, Op. 47, No. 6. Neue Liebe, Op. 19a, No. 4 (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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MENDELSSOHN, FELIX: Bei der Wiege. Neue Liebe (Review by Huntley Dent)

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MENDELSSOHN, FELIX: Hark! the Herald (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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MENDES: So Many Stars (Review by Raymond Tuttle)

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MONTSALVATGE: Ninghe, Ninghe (Review by Raymond Tuttle)

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MOZART: Concert Arias (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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MOZART: Così fan tutte (Review by Joel Kasow)

Despina 

MOZART: Così fan tutte (Review by Bill White)

Despina 

MOZART: Così fan tutte (Review by James A. Altena)

Despina 

MOZART: Così fan tutte, K. 588 (Review by Philip Hart)

Despina 

MOZART: Così fan tutte, K. 588 (Review by Philip Hart)

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MOZART: Così fan tutti. The Marriage of Figaro. Don Giovanni (Review by Henry Fogel)

Susanna 

MOZART: Don Giovanni (Review by Joel Kasow)

Zerlina 

MOZART: Don Giovanni, K. 527 (Review by Mortimer H. Frank)

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MOZART: Don Giovanni, K. 527 (Review by Mortimer H. Frank)

Zerlina 

MOZART: Don Giovanni (Review by Marc Mandel)

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MOZART: Great Mass in C Minor, K. 427 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MOZART: Il Re Pastore (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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MOZART: Laudate Dominum (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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MOZART: Le nozze di Figaro (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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MOZART: Mass No. 16 in C, K 317, “Coronation.“ Ave verum corpus, K 618 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MOZART: Mass in C, K. 317( “Coronation“) Ave verum corpus, K. 618 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MOZART: Opera Arias (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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MOZART: Requiem in D minor, K. 626 (Review by George Chien)

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MOZART: Requiem, K. 626 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MOZART: Ridente la calma, K. 152/210a. Oas Veilchen, K. 476. Un moto di gioia, K. 579 (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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MOZART: Ridente la calma. Das Veilchen. Un moto di gioia (Review by Huntley Dent)

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MOZART: The Abduction from the Seraglio, K. 382 (Review by Mortimer H. Frank)

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MOZART: The Magic Flute (Review by James Camner)

Pamina 

MOZART: The Magic Flute, K. 620 (Review by Anthony D. Coggi)

Papagena 

MOZART: The Magic Flute, K. 620 (Review by Anthony D. Coggi)

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MOZART: The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 (Review by James Miller)

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MOZART: The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492 (Review by James Miller)

Susanna 

MOZART: Vorrei spiegarvi, Oh Dio! K. 418. Exsultate, Jubilate, K. 165. Il re pastore (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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MOZART: Vorrei spiegarvi, oh Dio. Exsultate, jubilate. L'amerò, sarò costante. Ah, non lasciarmi. Un moto di gioia. Ch'io mi scordi di te . . . Non temer, amato bene. Misera! Dove son? . . . Ah! Non son io che parlo (Review by Henry Fogel)

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OBRADORS: Del Catello Más Sutil (Review by Raymond Tuttle)

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OFFENBACH: Belle Lurette (Review by David Mason Greene)

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OVALLE: Azuláo (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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OVALLE: Azuläo (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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OVALLE: Azuläo (Review by Raymond Tuttle)

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POULENC, FRANCIS: Gloria. Stabat Mater (Review by David Claris)

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PRAETORIUS, MICHAEL: Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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PREDIERI: Zenobia (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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PREVIN: Honey and Rue (Review by Robert C. Marsh)

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PREVIN: Honey and Rue (Review by Steven E. Ritter)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Come All Ye Songsters. Music for a While. Sweeter than Roses (Review by Huntley Dent)

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PURCELL, HENRY: The Fairy Queen (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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RAVEL: Pavane pour une infante défunte (Review by Adrian Corleonis)

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REGER, MAX: Marie Wiegenlied (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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ROSSINI: Il barbiere di Siviglia (Review by James Camner)

Rosina 

ROSSINI: Il barbiere di Siviglia (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

Rosina 

ROSSINI: Il barbiere di Siviglia (Review by James Camner)

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ROSSINI: Il signor Bruschino (Review by David Johnson)

Sofia 

ROSSINI: Il signor Bruschino (Review by David L. Kirk)

Sofia 

ROSSINI: Il signor Bruschino (Review by David Johnson)

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ROSSINI: L'Italiana in Algeri (Review by David Johnson)

Elvira 

ROSSINI: L'Italiana in Algeri (Review by David Johnson)

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ROSSINI: L'italiana in Algeri (Review by Marc Mandel)

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ROSSINI: Laudamuste (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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ROSSINI: Tancredi (Review by David Mason Greene)

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SCARLATTI, ALESSANDRO: Su le sponde del Tebro. 7 Arie con Tromba Sola (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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SCHUBERT: Ave Maria (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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SCHUBERT: Liebe schwärmt auf allen Wegen, D. 239, no. 6. Liebhaber in allen Gestalten, D. 558. An die Laute, D. 905. Geheimes, D. 719. Seligkeit, D. 719. Alinde, D. 904. Suleika I, D. 720. Nacht und Träume, D. 827. Nähe des Geliebten, D. 162. Ständchen ("Horch, horch, die Lerch"), D. 889. Lachen und Weinen, D. 777. Gott im Frühlinge, D. 448. Die Männer sind méchant, D. 866, no. 3. Rastlose Liebe, D. 138. Die junge Nonne, D. 828. Lied der Delphine, D. 857. Der Hirt auf dem Felsen, D. 965 (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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SCHUBERT: Lieder (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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SCHUMANN: Spanish Love Songs. Andante and Variations, for Two Pianos, Two Cellos, and Horn (Review by Paul Turok)

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STRADELLA: Il barcheggio (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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STRAUSS II, JOHANN: Die Fledermaus (Review by Howard Kornblum)

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STRAUSS I, JOHANN: Beliebte Annen-Polka. Radetzky March, Op. 228 (Review by Howard Kornblum)

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STRAUSS I/JOSEF STRAUSS: Pizzicato Polka (Review by Howard Kornblum)

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STRAUSS, JOSEF: Sphärenklänge, Op. 235. Delirien, Op. 212. Ohne Sorgen, Op. 271 (Review by Howard Kornblum)

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STRAUSS, RICHARD: Ariadne auf Naxos (Review by Anthony D. Coggi)

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STRAUSS, RICHARD: Ariadne auf Naxos (Review by Anthony D. Coggi)

Zerbinetta 

STRAUSS, RICHARD: Ariadne auf Naxos (Review by John Story)

Zerbinetta 

STRAUSS, RICHARD: Metamorphosen. Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra. Tod und Verklärung, op. 24 (Review by John W. Lambert)

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STRAUSS, RICHARD: Metamorphosen. Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra. Tod und Verklärung, op. 24 (Review by John W. Lambert)

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STRAUSS, RICHARD: Schlagende Herzen, Op. 29, No. 2. Ich wollfein Sträussleln binden, Op. 68, No. 2. Säusle, liebe Myrte, Op. 68, No. 3 (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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STRAUSS, RICHARD: Schlagende Herzen. Ich wollt ein Sträusslein binden. Säusle, Liebe Myrte (Review by Huntley Dent)

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THOMAS, AMBROISE: Mignon (Review by David Mason Greene)

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TRADITIONAL: Honor, honor. His name so sweet. Witness. He’s got the whole world in his hands (Review by Huntley Dent)

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TRADITIONAL: Hush (Somebody's Calling My Name). Canción de Cuna. The Little Horses. Fais Do Do. Angels Watching Over Me (All Night, All Day). He's Gone Away. Steal Away (Review by Raymond Tuttle)

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TRADITIONAL: Lord, I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray. This Little Light of Mine (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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TRADITIONAL: Lord, I couldn't hear nobody pray. This little light of mine (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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TRADITIONAL: O Come, All Ye Faithful. Un Flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle. Fum, fum, fum.' I Saw Three Ships. The First Nowell. The Holy and the Ivy. Away in a Manger. Zither Carol. I Wonder as I Wander. Mary Had a Baby. Rise up, Shepherd. Veni, veni Emmanuel. It Came upon a Midnight Clear. O Little Town of Bethlehem (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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TRADITIONAL: Were You There? (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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VANGELIS: Mythodea (Review by Raymond Tuttle)

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VERDI, GIUSEPPE: La forza del destino (Review by Marc Mandel)

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VERDI, GIUSEPPE: Un ballo in maschera (Review by James Miller)

Oscar 

VERDI, GIUSEPPE: Un ballo in maschera (Review by James A. Altena)

Oscar 

VERDI, GIUSEPPE: Un ballo in maschera (Review by James Miller)

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VILLA-LOBOS, HEITOR: Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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VILLA-LOBOS, HEITOR: Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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VILLA-LOBOS, HEITOR: Melodia Sentimental (Review by Raymond Tuttle)

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WAGNER, RICHARD: Siegfried (Review by James Miller)

A Forest Bird 

WAGNER, RICHARD: Siegfried (Review by William H. Youngren)

A Forest Bird 

WAGNER, RICHARD: Siegfried (Review by James Miller)

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WAGNER, RICHARD: Siegfried (Review by William H. Youngren)

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WOLF, HUGO: Schlafendes Jesuskind (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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YON: Gesù bambino (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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