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Believe in Love

THE RICHARD BONYNGE EDITION
Believe in Love: Rare French and Italian Opera Arias

Elizabeth Whitehouse (Soprano)
Orchestra Victoria

Doubt that the dancing stars shine
Doubt even that the sun is bright,
And that on the damp earth flowers grow;
Doubt tears, doubt smiling,
And doubt that there are angels in paradise,
but believe in love 

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A thrilling collection of forgotten verismo arias enjoyed by audiences of Puccini’s day but lost to modern audiences until now.

Richard Bonynge has long collected unusual and forgotten music – neglected French masters, instrumental music, symphonies, concerti, ballets and, of course, troves of vocal music and opera.

“A delightful collection… rendered with considerable style and flair”  SA-CD.net (Australia)

“Bonynge and Whitehouse have done the opera-loving public a great service”   The Age (Australia)

“This wonderfully presented recital of rarities, the presentation and notes are quite outstanding”
  2MBS Fine Music (Australia)

“Hats off to Richard Bonynge, soprano Elizabeth Whitehouse and Melba Recordings for offering such a rare treat” 3MBS FM Libretto (Australia)

‘(A) beautiful journey, full of discoveries and surprises” Anaclase (France)