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Simon Corley replies to my description of Davrath:
>> I think there are better sopranos around in this repertoire. Try Arlene
>> Auger or de los Angeles or even Upshaw. ...
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>I guess it is the first time in two years I must disagree with Steve.
What????
>Los Angeles, Te Kanawa, von Stade, Upshaw - all of them excellent in
>this music - still remain prime donne. And these songs are not written
>for prime donne, but are to be sung as if they had been written for
>young peasants of the Auvergne!
Rereading what I wrote, I find I overstated the case against. Davrath
had, as Simon points out, a simplicity of manner combined with a secure
technique that suits these songs down to the ground. I still think Auger
better, however, because I prefer her sweeter sound.
Steve
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