Year: 2005

A happy feature of the King CD is the booklet in German and English: at least 7 pages full of information on the tenor. Then there is the pristine sound of the recordings. Though there is no mention of a concert source Iím fairly sure all the pieces (always followed by generous applause), are derived from the famous M¸nchner Sonntag Konzerte.

Sir Arthur Sullivanís legacy suffers from that common malaise that, once a good or bad reputation is made, it is very difficult to be remembered for anything elseóbe it better or worse.

For anyone who is remotely familiar with opera, the first question would be, ìWhat is the need for a recording like this?î Of course, not being familiar with the CD justifies the question, but once it has been played, the realization sets in that the answer was there all along.

For those who frequent the Santa Fe Opera and Houston Grand Opera, Ana MarÌa MartÌnez is well-known as a superb lyric soprano on her way to a stellar career. With the release of this collection of songs and arias for soprano, the rest of the world will come to know this as well.