This recital showcases from Juan Diego Florez  at the top of his game. I would even go as far as to say that this is probably the finest recording that Florez has put out since he started recording recitals for the Decca label. Florez's voice has matured somewhat and his famous high notes sound even easier than in previous recording such as Arias for Rubini. On this CD one can expect to hear the usual foreworks that Juand Diego is able to pull off eith charm and perfect control. There are only a handful of tenors today that are able to tackle the repoitre that Florex has become an expert in with ease and control that is exhibited here. This recital is not only a CD of arias but also duets. Some of the stars of the opera world can be heard on this album. These include Anna  Netrebko,Mariusz KwiecienPatrizia Ciofi and Placido Domingo. For me the duet that stands out has to be the duet with Placido Domingo. This recital includes the aria from la fille du regiment, Ah mes amis (on this CD it is sung in Italian and is listed as Amici Miei), which made Juan Diego Florez world famous when he was applauded at the Met to the point of an Encore that hasn't happened for decades. This is a CD for any bel canto fans and is truly spectacular.

Tracklist

1. Cavatina: Amici Miei
2. Fini...Me Lassa!...Vieni, Fra Queste Braccia!
3. La Maitresse Du Roi...Ange Si Pur
4. Venti Scudi
5. Una Furtiva Lagrima
6. Linda! Linda!...Da Quel Dì Che T'incontrai
7. Linda Si Ritiro
8. Di Che Son Reo?...Alma Celeste
9. Partir Deggio...T'amo Qual S'ama Un Angelo
10. Ah Vieni, Nel Tuo Sangue