Elina Garanca: Meditation

"[Elina Garanca's] voice has become richer and more velvety....The sustained line in the 'Laudate Dominum' by Mozart is amazing, especially given the sedate pace, and her intonation is flawless throughout....Of the less well-known pieces, the "Ave Maria" by Gomez is simple and affecting, likewise the appealing Latvian folksongs." (Gramophone)

"This is the latest album from the superb Latvian mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca -- a peaceful and very personal selection of music from her homeland, in which she is ably supported by the renowned Latvian Radio Choir....Garanca has a creamy, rich voice which imbues every phrase with feeling and subtlety. The blending of traditional Latvian spiritual music with opera works well and this album should reinforce her position as one of today's outstanding voices and performers." Classic FM

"In addition to her sumptuous voice, Elina Garanca brings a spaciousness and generosity to her phrasing that are especially appealing in a recital designed for easy listening...the Latvian mezzo has plenty of control over color and timbre, and she manages each piece handsomely. Beautifully controlled high notes float softly or are delivered with pungent power, and the delicacy and weightless shimmer she brings to such chestnuts as Gounod's "Sanctus" and Mozart's "Laudate Dominum" are especially attractive." OperaNews