Gruberova in top form

Of the Norma shots of rank is not younger than 30 years. So it is a great service that finally a recording will be submitted, which can rival the great reference footage of Callas or Sutherland. Edita Gruberova is proving to be a worthy successor of the divas. It is the radiant central and highlight the recording and fills the central, supporting the position of sovereign Norma. They designed with consummate expression and interpretive safety, which manifests itself in occasional small freedoms. Vocally as interpretative she copes with the challenging game properly. In contrast, the rest of the cast drops somewhat. None of the other singers proves equally as ideal candidate as Edita Gruberova, although no one would have to call a flop. The following concessions are to be made: Aquiles Machado slightly metallic, for dumplings tending tenor sounds a bit too hard for the "What does the world" -Pose Pollione. The melting his voice is often set up and promoted. Elina Garanča slightly throaty, vibrato intensive Mezzo lacking for my taste a bit of youthful purity. Alastair Miles as Oroveso convinced completely.
The State Philharmonic Rhineland-Palatinate under Friedrich Haider accompanied very solid, making music and precise gripping, gives the singers but always the necessary space for their development. Haider selects speedy tempos, but without rushing.
Overall, a highly recommended recording with a great Norma.