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The dark, expressive voice and dramatic interpretations of soprano Kerry Walsh have been met with critical acclaim throughout Europe, Canada and the United States. Terms such as "metlingly beautiful" and "achingly alluring" have been used to describe her .... hear why in this collection of favorite Italian opera arias to relax, move, or be inspired by. As Mimi "This Boheme was beautifully and movingly sung...The role of Mimi was sung by Kerry Walsh. Her pianissimos were lovely and touching. She and (Rodolfo) made an appealing looking, as well as sounding, couple. In act IV, their duet was sung and acted to the point of tears, mine as well as theirs." -----Theadora Russo- Arts and Entertainment, Norrall Newspaper "Kerry Walsh as Mimi was a knockout, both visually and vocally. Her lower tones have the rich quality of a fine mezzo, and her top is full and vibrant...... The soprano's execution of stunning crescendos, glorious decrescendos, as well as glistening piano tones were a delight to the ear. Physically, an audience would have no trouble believing that she could be dying of consumption, as she was slim enough to look the picture."Â -----Sonia and Audrey Lewis- Classical New Jersey As Violetta "The music carried the day, particularly along the exquisite axis linking music director David Rorbaugh and his opening night Violetta, Kerry Walsh. For the act's crucial final number - her show stopping coloratura piece "Sempre Libera" (Ever Free) - the voice opened up radiantly, like a beacon. This number ended with an effortless high Eb that melted the ice and liberated the cast, aptly enough, for the successful acts to come. Her Violetta...was effective, especially in the ultra-realistic transformation to the tragically dying woman, where she turns ashen and looks a good fifteen years older. Major league divas could learn a lot from this versatile singer-actress." -----Paul Hertelendy, San Jose Mercury News "Kerry Walsh is a tremendous Violetta. In the first act she's tall and statuesque, supremely confident, bubbly but refined as the partisan courtesan. In the second act she starts to unravel as she decides on the sacrifice she knows she must make. At Flora's party with the count, she's stoic and almost distracted as she mingles with the guests, but remains alone in her thoughts. In the final act she's almost ecstatic in the face of death...Walsh sings with power, grace and ease, never seeming to strain, especially beautiful in the act II duet 'Dite Alla Giovine'." -----Paul Berenson, Classical 88.7, Santa Barbara Check out the artist's website: http://www.kerrywalsh.net Track List: 1. Qui la Voce Sua Soave - Bellini - i Puritani 2. O Mio Babbino Caro - Puccini - Gianni Schicchi 3. Donde Lieta - Puccini - La Boheme 4. Quando M'en Vo - Puccini - La Boheme 5. Mi Chiamano Mimi - Puccini - La Boheme 6. Addio del Passato - Verdi - La Traviata 7. Ah Fors'e Lui - Verdi - La Traviata 8. Un Bel Di - Puccini - Madama Butterfly 9. Tu Che di Gel - Puccini - Turandot 10. Salce, Salce - Verdi - Otello 11. Vissi D'Arte - Puccini - Tosca Other Genres:
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