Work: Cavalleria rusticana: Voi lo sapete, o mamma

A voice with the proportions of a cathedral; a higher register that's entirely secure; an attention to text. Rosenblatt Recitals gave a tantalising preview of a singer who will have a stellar career.

To celebrate its 50th birthday Dutch National Opera put on a festive tribute to the people that have made it the innovative and much-admired house it is today.

Elīna Garanča a incarné une Leonora somptueuse, dommage que les morceaux choisis ne furent pas tous du niveau de ce Verdi là ! Demeurent la beauté de la voix et l'intelligence de l'interprétation de la cantatrice.