American Record Guide

'Conductor Parry, so often involved in these revivals of forgotten operas, finds a good balance between sensitivity and precision. Orchestra and chorus perform exceedingly well...'
Sicilienne
Mercadante's Zaira
 
 

The Cast

OROSMANE - Alastair Miles
ZAIRA - Majella Cullagh
NERESTANO - Bruce Ford
LUSIGNANO - Garry Magee
CORASMINO - Colin Lee
FATIMA - Claire Wild (PMF Scholar)

Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Philharmonia Orchestra
CONDUCTOR - David Parry

BBC Music Magazine

'Majella Cullagh flaunting a to-die-for top register, provides accomplished and expressive singing throughout the title role'

International Record Review

'Alastair Miles in splendid voice realizing every vocal ornament with which the music confronts him.'

American Record Guide

'Majella Cullagh would be difficult to improve on. The coloratura complexities hold neither fear nor difficulty for her. She brilliantly attacks the
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vocal heights then plunges down to the vocal depths. Hers is a lovely soprano voice, warm and confident, very rewarding to the listener.'
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