Description:

This performance of Paride ed Elena is an ideal entry point for anyone unfamiliar with Gluck's lesser-known work. The cast’s crystal-clear diction draws the listener in immediately, creating a vivid and emotionally engaging experience that stands out among Baroque performances. Elizabeth Robson embodies the beauty and grace expected of Helen of Troy, delivering her music with elegance and poise. Pauline Tinsley, in a brief but commanding appearance in the final act, nearly steals the show with her intensity and vocal authority. The production as a whole makes a persuasive case for the opera's dramatic and musical merits.

In Mono

OD 11942-2