Prima Voce - Marian Anderson / Shaw
Marian Anderson's rich contralto tinged with sadness touched the  hearts of many and made her one of the most-loved American singers. She's  probably best known for her spirituals on recordings made in the twilight of her  career. In these good transfers, she sings an ample selection of those favorites  made in her prime, the late 1930s; they're no less touching and made even more  compelling by the freshness of her voice, which is just as fresh in the Handel and  Bach arias from theMessiah,St. Matthew Passion, and more.- -Dan Davis