When Carol Neblett passed away, it was disheartening to see that many obituaries focused on the infamous strip-tease she performed while singing Thaïs. To those who truly understood the depth of her artistry, that story was a mere footnote. If I had written her obituary, the headline would have read: "One of the Greatest Sopranos of Her Generation Has Died." Neblett was a rare talent who could sing almost anything. Her versatility wasn’t just a result of exceptional vocal technique—she possessed a natural sense of style and an innate gift for phrasing. Remarkably, she managed to blend Wagnerian intensity into her Mozart roles, and Mozartian finesse into her Wagnerian roles.

This compilation features arias and excerpts from Così fan tutte, La Clemenza di Tito, Il Trovatore, La Rondine, Der fliegende Holländer, Die tote Stadt, Mefistofele, Turandot, Louise, and Thaïs.