November 2005
The Bridge label has done us a huge service in finally bringing out this lovely program, recorded 20 years ago at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, where Bonazzi taught for several years. The splendid faculty associates who joined with her in the vocal chamber music by Brahms and Ravel seem to have been every bit as fully committed as Bonazzi herself. There is no hint of mere "accompaniment," but plenty of real give-and-take. The ever-reliable Adam Abeshouse has maintained his impressive standards in his mastering of the recording, Noel Lesters comprehensive notes are supplemented by a generous helping of photographs, full texts and translations are provided, and Bridges generosity extends to a "selected discography" of Bonazzis memorable recordings on six other labels. Shame on you if you miss this! GO BACK TO: |