Peter Moores Foundation

Opera

'These are not the usual 19th century heroines. Here, instead, is some unfamiliar repertory, most of it delightful, and all of it delightfully sung.'

Sicilienne

Yvonne Kenny - 19th Century Heroines

1 Nicolini’s I Baccanali di Roma
2 Meyerbeer’s ll crociato in Egitto *Palmide’s Aria: 'O solinghi'
3 Donizetti’s Alahor en Granata Zobeida‘s Scena & Rondo finale: 'Zobeida, il mira.'
4 Coccia’s Rosmonda
Rosmonda’s Aria: 'Perchè non ho del vento'
5 Portogallo’s Semiramide
Semiramide’s Recitative & Aria: 'Sconsigliata che fo!'
6 Carafa’s Gabriella di Vergi
Gabriella’s Scena & Aria finale: 'Ah! fermate... Raoul! ...Perchè non chiusi..'

Registered charity number: 258224

5 January 2009

The Peter Moores Foundation supports projects which come to the attention of its Patron, or Trustees, through their interests and special knowledge. General applications for grants are not encouraged and are unlikely to succeed

with
Ian Plan, Linda Kitchen, Ugo Benelli, Della Jones, Russell Smythe, James Meek, Colin McKerracher (PMF Scholar), Diana Montague, Philip Doghan, Geoffrey Mitchell Choir, *Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra & conductor David Parry.

BBC Music Magazine
'There is much to admire in these performances... Yvonne Kenny is a versatile and skilled singer, dispatching some wild flights of coloratura fancy with assurance. Her technical security is matched by a healthy, well-rounded tone.'

American Record Guide
'The Australian soprano Yvonne Kenny has been a mainstay of Opera Rara's excursions into the remote corners of early 19th century opera. She deserves a showcase disc, and this one serves nicely. Her clean evenly produced voice has enough bright metal to give it thrust and sparkle, and her dramatic instincts are always lively... I enthusiastically recommend this deluxe disc.'