I bought Diana Damrau's new recording Meyerbeer Grand Opera because I am virtually unfamiliar with his work. In 1988 I saw L'Africaine at the San Francisco Opera with Shirley Verrett and Placido Domingo. I think this is the only Meyerbeer opera I have seen.
Diana is the perfect soprano for this album with her big voice and spectacular coloratura. Meyerbeer was the principle composer of French Grand Opera, the dominant form of opera in the middle of the 19th century. He focused on giant subjects suited for huge spectle. She is the grandest diva we have today.
We have arias from 10 different operas in three languages. There is pleasing variety. For the lover of coloratura it is very highly recommended.
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