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'... the playing of the Philharmonia is of unvaringly high quality and they have plenty to play - the Overture is one of Donizetti's best...'
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The Cast

ENRICO II - Bruce Ford
LEONORA DI GUIENNA
- Nelly Miricioiu
ROSMONDA - Renee Fleming
GUALTIERO CLIFFORD
- Alastair Miles
ARTURO - Diana Montague

Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Philharmonia Orchestra
CONDUCTOR - David Parry
Opera

'... all five roles are pivotal; and Opera Rara has cast them all so near to perfection... that splendid soprano Nelly Miricioiu... the delicious Diana Montague... tenor Bruce Ford with a fine bel canto ring... splendid bass Alastair Miles... Renée Fleming every bit as impressive as the four characters... every one has plenty of opportunity to strut their vocal stuff, and the cumulative result is absolutely beguiling bel canto opera of the highest order.
It is yet another feather in the substantial artistic cap of Opera Rara, and can be recommended enthusiastically...'