| The Power of Love: Arias from British Operas - Review Excerpts |
 American Record Guide (USA) (January / February 2008) "Riedel exudes grace and charm; she's just the right interpreter for these simple pieces. Bonynge accompanies with delicacy, understanding, and full commitment." Diapason (France) (October 2007) "This is repertoire that will seduce you... Deborah Riedel, supported by Bonynge's sparkling accompaniment, embarks on the journey with conviction... her voice weaves a beautiful fabric... 4 Diapasons" AllMusic Guide (USA) (August 2007) "Riedel’s voice is a pure pleasure, utterly secure with a creamy texture, a top that can float or ring without losing purity or focus, and dazzling coloratura... Bonynge’s accompaniments are lovingly executed, and Melba’s sound is clean and present. Performance and Sound: 5 stars" The Classical Music Guide (USA) (August 2007) "If you do not have the Riedel recording entitled The Power of Love... I strongly recommend it. It remains one of the most delightful and memorable vocal recordings I’ve heard in many years... Riedel’s voice is reminiscent of Dame Joan Sutherland’s voice at its best." Elusive Disc (USA) (August 2007) "Riedel is one of Australia's most celebrated young sopranos, and with authoritative conducting of Bonynge, this unusual repertoire is very enticing in the surround-sound format." MusicWeb International (UK) (July 2007) "re-mastered for SACD... freshly designed... elegant... sumptuous... Bonynge needs no introduction... [Riedel's] lyrical singing has purity and wide compass." The Weekend Australian (Australia) (4/5 August 2001) "Not another lot of arias... this one is different, and quite delicious. Conductor Richard Bonynge... has come up with a bouquet of arias... Deborah Riedel... blossoms under his baton... you might find this is a disc that will slyly grow on you." Sunday Herald Sun (Australia) (12 November 2000) "This little gem, exhuming musical corpses from 19th century Britain... Richard Bonynge masterfully conducts the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, which adds gloss to the soaring soprano voice of Deborah Riedel." The Age 'Green Guide' (Australia) (9 November 2000) "Deborah Riedel returns Bonynge's enthusiasm with equal commitment, bringing to life the jewel-like feeling of Little Princess, Look Up!... Rich, versatile and experienced, Riedel's soprano copes valiantly... suavely and sensitively accompanied by Bonynge and the orchestra and makes for an unusual but worthwhile investment for opera lovers... the booklet contained a wealth of information and many rare illustrations." The Bulletin (Australia) (2000) "These are a pleasing excursion into a forgotten operatic byway, and Australian soprano Deborah Riedel is in magnificent vocal form." |