Opera

'Paul Austin Kelly and Bruce Ford both bring fine techniques to their tasks... Top notes hold no fear for either.'
Sicilienne
The Cast

LUIGI V - Della Jones
ALMUZIR - Bruce Ford
ZORAIDA - Majella Cullagh
ABENAMET (1822 version)
- Paul Austin Kelly
ALI - Matthew Hargreaves
INES - Cristina Pastorello
ALMANZOR - Dominic Natoli
ABENAMET (1824 version)
- Diana Montague

Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Academy of St Martin
in the Fields
CONDUCTOR - David Parry
Opera Rara presents the world premiere of the original tenor version, rewritten hastily for a mezzo when the tenor due to sing the part died. The recording includes six pieces written for the 1824 revival.

Opera

Majella Cullagh's 'voice gleams, is flexible and has a wide range, with upper notes flashing and a warm, firm middle register. She... can encompass Donizetti's divisions with ease, yet how exquisitely she traces the vocal line in Zoraida's final aria.'