'The original Emma was Giuditta Pasta, a soprano of extraordinary dramatic intensity often invoked in reputation for comparison with Maria Callas. It says much for Nelly Miricioiu that she should be Opera Rara's obvious choice for the role.

'David Parry brings enthusiasm to bear on this particular work and draws lively playing from the orchestra, with Geoffrey Mitchell's choir making telling contributions.'

'... music rich in excess and drama. Thrilling'

She is also an artist whose qualifications could hardly be bettered internationally... Bruce Ford is likewise natural casting for Ruggiero, the fullness of his middle notes paying off nicely against the more slender brightness of the very able second tenor, Colin Lee... David Parry conducts, and the London Philharmonic plays, in a way which, without distracting from the vocal line, recommends Mercadante's scoring as a constant source of interest and pleasure.'