Delos Diary

The first thing I do on receiving a new copy of Opera News is scan articles, reviews and advertisements for any mention of current Delos recording artists. One item of interest caught my eye in the current December 2003 issue. The Concert Association of Florida is presenting a semi-staged concert version of Bellini's Norma as an Opera Gala in Miami Beach on Friday, January 16, 2004 and in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, January 20, 2004. The casting looks very promising with Maria Guleghina as Norma, Salvatore Licitra as Pollione and our own Marina Domashenko as Adalgisa. Those of you who know her Delos recordings and are anywhere near the venues mentioned should make haste to hear Marina's wonderful voice in this demanding role. With Marina's good looks it should be easy to believe in Pollione's infatuation. Maria Guleghina is also an attractive diva, so sparks should fly! Lucky (or should I say unlucky) Licitra who has to choose between the two beauties. Marina's Delos recordings are on DE 3285, Marina Domashenko sings mezzo-soprano arias, and DE 3289, Queen of Spades - Great Scenes.