Elly Ameling, the great Dutch soprano, posessesor of a most pure musical voice, particularly well suited to modern recording-check out:"The Art of Elly Ameling" Philips 473 451-2 (5CD)set with music from Bach to Cole Porter.
I also agree with the vote for Elly Ameling. She is also fantastic with Schubert Lieder. Pentatone is releasing this as an RQR SACD. I heard from reliable source that she's not a very nice in person. Caballe, on the other hand, is great and charming in public. Only wishing she's in better health though. Flew to NY over Memorial Day week-end to attend her concert only to find out she had to cancel last minute due to illness. Arrrgh...
Bartoli seems to have become more breathy and nasal in the past few years. I now find her a little annoying. My current favourite is the gifted Korean soprano, Sumi Jo.
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