June Anderson 2003 Col sorriso d'innocenza - Il Pirata

[tomclaudetom]

pure bel canto brava brava

[tomclaudetom]

june you re the best

[ferrykalos]

Great.

[birgitnilsson]

Absolutely ravishing! What an artist...

[Homoclassicus]

I've heard this before and was totally blown away. Apart from a reduced wobble in some notes, the voice is indeed in perfect shape, as beautiful, rounded and distinctive as before, and perhaps even more interesting to hear because of her matured musical skills. Her phrasing is moving and flowing and her penetrating and vibrant timbre is just ideal for this aria.

[Iareto]

Only the slightest hint of a wobble here and there. Other than that she is JUST as fresh as she was in her prime. She is incredible to be singing so well at her advanced age.  Absolutely wonderful ending. Terribly beautiful. This isn't my favorite role of hers, but goodness she could sing the phonebook to me and I would still be in love.