Breathtaking
Patricia A. Dingman | Gresham, OR | 08/30/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album was a gift to me 8 months ago. I still listen to it frequently. I have since bought 5 copies and sent them to friends. In addition, I've loaned the album to 3 friends; all of whom bought then their own copy. One of them wore my copy out and bought me a new one. Janet Chvatal's voice is breathtakingly beautiful; strong and pure. I agree with the review by Janet's dad - the songs from Lakme which are challenging are done perfectly and stay with you. Scott's guitar is exceptional. I love this album. If you like to listen to operatic arias, listen to this woman sing."
A Father's Pride
Donald N. Chvatal | 05/25/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is as good as it gets...only a very few lyric coloratura voices have ever mastered the "Legende" or "Bell Song" from Delibes' LAKME, and it is on this recording. The album is a perfect blend of musical arias, some performed with classical guitar arrangements by Scott Kritzer and some with orchestra. Mine is a bold promise: this recording will continue to play in your mind long after the CD player is turned off."