Divis's previous CD, "Operatic Rhapsody," hit on many of the more obvious arias - this one's a particular delight to the connoisseur. A special treat is the Letter Scene; Divis captures the fluctuating emotions of this particular scene more aptly than anyone I've ever heard. Her reading of "L'altra notte" (a personal favorite) is heartbreaking, and the pleasant surprise is Floyd's "Ain't it a pretty night," which is an absolutely rapturous piece.  Who knew that she had such ability with modern American works as well? But then, it's obvious that La Divis can do anything she sets her voice to.
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