V1829. JOYCE DiDONATO, w.Julius Drake (Pf.): A Journey Through Venice, incl. Songs by Rossini, Head, Fauré & Hahn; Arias from Giulio Cesare & La Cenerentola. (England) Wigmore Hall Live WHLIVE 0009, Live Performance, 16 Jan. 2006, Wigmore Hall, London. Final copy! - 5065000924089

CRITIC REVIEW: “The sparks fly from the opening set, Rossini's “La regata Veneziana”… as DiDonato seizes upon the song’s operatic impulses. There's a frenzied urgency in the second song, “Anzoleta co passa la regata", for example, that conveys the intense excitement of the race and the passionate palpitations of the woman watching her lover speed towards victory. Throughout, Julius Drake's affectionate, finely shaded playing is an absolute delight.”

- GRAMOPHONE ‘Editor’s Choice’, Oct., 2006