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The great soprano Martina Arroyo enjoyed on an unparalleled career on the international stages of opera houses that lasted from the 1960's to the 1980's. Coming from a mixed African-American and Puerto Rican background, she was one of the early singers in the opera world to cross the racial line. Her youthful, dramatic soprano made her an ideal Verdi and Puccini heroine but she could also draw upon the dark, lyrical qualities of her voice to beautifully interpret intimate songs. In this Schwetzingen Festival recital she was at the height of her vocal abilities. Album Tracks 1. L'invito 2. La Promessa 3. La Danza, 'Tarantella Napoletana' 4. Ganymed, Op. 19, No. 3, D544 5. Die Junge Nonne, Op. 43, No. 1, D828 6. Das Echo, Op. 130, D990C 7. Rastlose Liebe, Op. 5, No. 1, D138 8. Madchenlied 9. Madchenlied 10. Das Madchen 11. Madchenfluch 12. Mein Lied Ertont, Ein Liebespsalm 13. Ei, Wie Mein Triangel Wunderherrlich Läutet! 14. Rings Ist Der Wald So Stumm Und Still 15. Als Die Alte Mutter 16. Reingestimmt Die Saiten 17. In Dem Weiten, Breiten, Luft'gen Leinenkleide 18. Horstet Hoch Der Habicht Auf Den Felsenhöhen 19. I Stood on the River of Jordan 20. Little David Play on Your Harp! 21. A City Called Heaven, 'I Am a Poor Pilgrim of Sorrow' 22. Who'll Be a Witness for My Lord, 'Witness'
