Claudia Oddo has presented her third CD with “Sacred Music”.

With voluminous, well-trained soprano voice, Claudia Oddo sings the only, recurring titles, musically in many ways and in a longing way mediating a prayer-like intimacy. While listening to her powerful performance of the “Ave Maria” from Mascagnis opera “Cavalleria Rusticana”, you feel transported into the opera hall. Here the singer, who lives in Bielefeld, also convinces in the high notes.

Another delightful interpretation is provided in the “Panis Angelicus” with shading for the smallest changes of mood. Vibratos are used subtly and appropriately …

Neue Westfälische, Claudia Viotto, March 2nd 2016 (photo by Denis Karabasch)