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Delightful

Michel | Montreal, Quebec | 10/25/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Attention this is a truncated version of the opera sung in

italian - that said it is a delightful performance nonethe-

less. Elena Rizzieri has a bright and agile voice perhaps

a bit soubrettish for Marta but sparkling in assembles and

lovely in her one aria "Sola la vergine rosa". Ferruccio

Tagliavini is as expected a charming Lionello - a very con-

genial role for him. As the second couple the veterans Pia

Tassinari and Carlo Tagliabue bring considerable warmth and

verbal pointing to their roles. Molinari-Pradelli conducts

with verve and elegance and the sound is excellent.

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