DVD0389. PILAR LORENGAR, w.Miguel Zanetti (Pf.): Songs by Respighi, Mompou, Obradors, Granados & Dvorák (the latter’s Zigeunermelodien); Arias from El Barberillo de Lavapies (Francisco Asenjo Barbieri), La Wally, Madama Butterfly, Manon Lescaut, Così, Manzoni Requiem, Don Carlos & Lohengrin. VAI 4476, Live Performance, 18 Feb., 1988, Teatro Principal, Zaragoza. - 089948447696

CRITIC REVIEWS:

“Throughout, Lorengar is in thrilling form….an unidentified excerpt with orchestra from Barbieri’s zarzuela EL BARBERILLO DE VALAPIES is the highlight of the DVD. Lorengar started her professional life in a zarzuela troupe and her magnificent delivery of this aria is infectiously humorous – it alone is almost worth the price of the DVD….Overall, this is a most useful tribute to a singer of consummate musical professionalism and charm.”

- David Patmore, CLASSIC RECORD COLLECTOR, Autumn, 2009



“Lorengar had….a radiant voice, bewitchingly feminine stage presence, musicianship, and intelligence….The singing is beautiful, the artistry inviting….A first-rate…artist is at work.”

- Michael Mark, AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE, Sept./Oct., 2009