“… all in all, this is a very attractive disc …”

“… Manacorda characteristically keeps things light and taut, which propels this enjoyable album forward, an excellent showcase for one of today’s finest Mozartian singers.”

“…More than a nice set of highlights, this album makes you think.”

“…Golda Schultz is an outstanding Mozart singer with an expressive, sonorous and technically masterful voice that impresses with vocal power and combines the registers well … Her stylistically confident musicality and performance deserve the highest praise… Anyone who wants to hear a good cross-section of Mozart’s Da Ponte trilogy will enjoy this album.” *****

“… The thoughtful pacing and organization of the tracks ensures a captivating listening experience. Solo arias and recitatives are combined with ensemble performances, slower and quieter tracks are placed between the dramatic scenes. Schultz’s voice is a marvel of consistency. She possesses a rich, warm soprano that maintains its color and control across all registers, resulting in effortless and smooth transitions. A good voice acting is also present in the tracks from Così fan tutte, where Schultz portrayal of Fiordiligi manages to project the character’s emotional turmoil with nuanced phrasing and a palpable vulnerability. The supporting cast is equally impressive, each voice blending well with Schultz’s tone of voice…”

“… Whether she’s Susanna, Fiordiligi or Donna Elvira, Schultz’s characterful voice glides and bubbles through its various quirks: a fast vibrato, a metallic colouring and a habit of leaping into top notes as if scrambling onto a train just before the doors shut. This album is never dull, but it’s definitely exhausting.” ***

Performance ***      Recording ***