[ Naxos Blu-ray / Blu-ray ]
Release Date: Friday 8 April 2022
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The production of Mozart's classic comic opera
from 2021 is directed by the acclaimed German
director Sven-Eric Bechtolf. Conducted by Zubin
Mehta, the cast includes Thomas Hampson as
Don Alfonso, and the Moldovan soprano Valentina
Naforniţa, renowned for her performances of
Mozart and bel canto repertoire, as Fiordiligi.
Bachtrack.com wrote about the cast: 'Lyrical, tranquil moments seemed to be the optimum for Valentina Naforniţa's Fiordiligi, whose soprano was pleasant, albeit at times slightly hollow in the lower register. Kate Lindsey did a more convincing job as her sister Dorabella, her firm and warm voice very fitting for the role especially in 'Smanie implacabili'. As for the two young men... Matthew Swensen displayed some commendable breath control and a steady technique which allowed him to be a sensitive and emotional Ferrando. Mattia Olivieri was an appropriate counterpart as Guglielmo. His baritone was well- projected and he played the role with a fair deal of stage presence.