Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Emotionally Moving, and Musically Riveting

I was deeply impressed with this CD, not only for the singing of the artist, Renata Scotto, but for the musical and dramatic truth she brings to this music. Verismo, meaning "true to life" is often screamed, shouted, and even yelled ( Scotto herself at times did all three ), but here it is sung, really sung. I have never heard a more sympathetic rendition of "Senza Mamma" in all my life! One feels the spirit of the dead child is there at the words "se qui, se qui." Some of the music is not great music in anyway -- most of that by Cilea -- but when performed as it is here, with a sensitive orchestra more intent on sharing a feeling than simply being loud, and a great performer, one is nearly convinced they are hearing great music.Whatever Scotto's vocal flaws, and she had many, she was a performer of truth, complete involvement, and sincerety. This recording shows what a wonderful experience can be brought to the listener when such a combination is achieved.