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Title: Cristina Deutekom's Norma
Review: After listening to this recording, I went back and listened to my other Norma recordings: Callas, Sutherland, Caballe, Callas and Sutherland again, and decided that the Deutekom recording is now my firm favorite. The dramatic and exciting reading by Deutekom and Troyanos is such an adrenaline rush I can't get enough of this CD. Just listen to the Finale of Act One to be convinced. Deutekom's voice is strong in all ranges, low, middle and high, and the throb in her voice during dramatic passages really moves me. Her high D's and E flats are given full voice with nothing held back. Highest recommendation!!
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