Schiavo's coloratura generates the thrill of an athelete leaping hurdles
Arias & Overtures from Florence to Paris
Luigi Cherubini
AuserMusici
Hyperion CDA67893
Maria Grazia Schiavo, soprano
Recensioni
Maria Grazia Schiavo displays a nimble coloratura technique, phrases elegantly and makes much of her words. She vividly captures the pathos and agitation of the scena e rondeau 'Ti lascio adorato' and finds a tenderly softened tone for the graceful love song 'D'un dolce ardor