This compilation offers a glimpse into the formative years of Éva Marton, when her voice was still agile enough for Mozart and early Verdi but already beginning to hint at the dramatic power she would later bring to Wagner and Strauss. Her early performances reveal a soprano of both refinement and promise, with the technical control and tonal beauty to navigate a wide range of styles. The selections include arias and excerpts from Don Giovanni, Guglielmo Tell, Attila, Un Ballo in maschera, Aida, Don Carlo, Tosca, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, and Die Frau ohne Schatten, giving listeners a well-rounded view of her range and early development. She is joined by esteemed colleagues Ruth Hesse, Jaume Aragall, and Peter Schreier, who each bring their own seasoned artistry to the collection.