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We are thrilled to present a rare treasure: a solo recording featuring the extraordinary and sadly under-recorded dramatic soprano, Gladys Kuchta. For those unfamiliar with her artistry, this release offers a remarkable opportunity to experience a dramatic soprano of immense power and vocal beauty.

Kuchta, like many American singers of her time, built her career in Europe after the war. Despite her undeniable talent, her discography remains limited, partly due to the era's abundance of exceptional dramatic sopranos.

This compilation highlights her brilliance with excerpts from Macbeth, Turandot, Fidelio, Der fliegende Holländer, Tristan und Isolde, Die Frau ohne Schatten, and Elektra.

OD 10635-1