Dorothy Kirsten, Robert Rounseville - Merry Widow

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Free Music Review: fine recording, Dorothy Kirsten is stunning
Hit: 3 Stars

As another reviewer has stated, the sound quality is quite awful (but I've heard cast albums that post-date this and sound even worse), however the ear easily adjusts.

Dorothy Kirsten is absolute magic as Anna (or depending on the translation, Sonia, Hanna or Zenia). She is at her best with "Vilia" and "I Love You So". Robert Rounseville's voice is full and rich, as befits the role and the music.

This is the Adrian Ross translation of WIDOW, which isn't the best. I still consider the Joan Sutherland studio album on the Decca label as the definitive translation. However, despite its shortcomings, thanks to Miss Kirsten, this is a WIDOW to treasure.

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